Bo’s Run

I have a cocker spaniel and a shipom and they had a blast! So many awesome dogs and people at this park! Totally worth the money!

My dog loves it here, we have had no other health issues in a year and a half. Great park!

Such a great place to bring your dog! Bo’s run is split into two different parks. There is a side that is for small dogs only (less than 25 lbs.) and is entirely grass. They have things for your dog to jump on, climb on and run through. The other side is for all dogs and is much bigger! The area is covered in ¹⁄₃ wood chips, about ²⁄₃ grass with several large trees for shade. There is plenty of areas to throw toys around, benches to sit at and things for your dog to jump on, climb on and run through just like in the small dog area. They also have areas for running water, but they’ve yet to be turned on this season. Its $ 45 for the year, or $ 5 for a day pass.

Good, safe place for my dogs to run of leash. I think the one year fee/​membership is very reasonable.

Love this place. Easy parking, has a divided part for small dogs and very reasonable annual fee.

Bo’s run is an excellent safe facility for dogs and their owners. It had many nice amenities and practical ones like running water and poop pick up bags.
The fee is reasonable and ensures that the dogs in the park have their immunizations checked and provides for equipment.
One thing that needs to be better
Monitored is that large dogs should not go
In the small dog
Area!

Our dog Cole just got signed up but we’ve already went twice this weekend. The park is great and offers everything a dog could want. We’ve used both the little dog and big dog area. We previously went to the dog park in Roselle and Bo’s Run knocks it out of the park. Both times we went, there were plenty of dogs there.
Love this place and I cant wait for summer to get here so we can continue to go every weekend.

I *wish* there were dog parks this nice everywhere. I gladly pay Hoffman Estates the (totally reasonable) yearly fee and drive my dog all the way out from Chicago to hang out here on the weekends. Why?
1 — It’s big enough to let your dog run free through trees, mulch, grass, and all over some fun agility equipment. For the big dogs (which have a separate section from smaller dogs, though the small dogs can use either area), there’s a dog run that goes all the way behind the rec center building.
2 — There’s water and a water bowl if you didn’t bring one. There are combo bag stands /​garbage receptacles with lids for dog poop everywhere.
3 — Part of the requirements for getting a membership is for your dog to be fully up to date on verified vaccinations, which not only guarantees your dog isn’t going to be around questionable-​health dogs, it automatically means people interested in using the park are already fairly responsible about pet ownership. This translates into owners who keep tabs on their dogs and know how to handle them.
4 — The place is crazy clean.
5 — All the dog owners I’ve run into have been really friendly, and I’ve yet to run into aggressive or oddly behaved dogs.
For those complaining about the membership fee *cough* Lora D *cough* well… I’m personally glad it’s in place. There are plenty of free dog parks to go to, and no one’s forcing you to go to this one. Complaining about a fee at a park district is like complaining you have to pay a fee for using a community pool, or signing up for park district programs. If people didn’t think it was worth it, no one would pay. From its success however, it looks like it’s more than worth the membership fee.
Like I said, I really wish there were more dog parks like this one. I don’t think anything even comes close to it in the Chicagoland area.

One of the nicest dog parks in the area. I drive from Carpentersville just to take my two small dogs here. I am not a resident of Hoffman Estates so for two dogs I paid the highest rate of $ 139 for a membership to Bo’s Run and Freedom Run which is it’s sister park on the other side of town.
If you are only interested in Bo’s Run the resident rate is $ 49 for the first dog and $ 15 for each additional dog. Non residents pay $ 69 for the first dog and $ 20 for each additional dog. The membership is good for one year from your date of purchase. It is worth every penny!
All dogs require proof of rabies vaccination, DAPPL vaccination (distemper, hepatitis, para influenza, parvo virus, and leptosparosis), bordatella vaccination (kennel cough), and a negative fecal test. If your town requires dogs to be registered you will also need your proof of registration. As you can imagine the majority of dogs that meet these requirements are well taken care of and their owners are interested in responsibly enriching their pet’s life with off leash activities.
The park is a swipe card access and open from sun up to sun down year round. Once past the first gate you are in a safe area where you can unleash your pet. Then there is separate access to the large dog and small dog areas. Small dogs are considered under 25 pounds. Both areas offer paved entrances, large grassy areas, picnic tables, access to drinking water, agility equipment, pet waste bags, and trash cans. The large dog area also has a mulched section that is amongst trees. It gives it a forest like feel for dogs to play in.
I have never once seen dog waste not picked up at this park. The grass, fencing, and agility equipment have always been well maintained. There is also plenty of parking. I have always felt safe going alone to this area even if there aren’t other people around.
Hope to see you at the park!

Best dog park ever. We’ve continued to go here & love, love, love this place. To anyone crying about having to pay to get in – suck it up cupcake. It keeps the riff raff out & not once have my pups been attacked here (like they have been at free parks).
My pups happiness is worth every penny spent on a membership & w/​the membership the staff will email you reminders of when your dogs need their vaccines/​etc. (Oh & the staff is courteous & wonderful!)

My dogs and I have been members for the past two years. Living in Schaumburg (with no dog park) this is the closest and nicest park in the area. The park district also does a nice job of making sure all dogs are up to date on their shots, so there is not need to worry.
The double fence enterance works out great so we dont need to worry about the dogs running out. The park is kept clean, and water is provided during the warm months. We really like coming here.

I have been taking my puppy here for the past 4 months and he loves it.
Huge play area! 2 acres of fenced in fun. Recently added an agility course for the bigger dogs. Benches for moms and dads to get comfortable at while watching furry friends play.
Great price, $ 45 for residents *year round*.
Park is secured, parking lot is well lit and you can’t beat the fact that pup will come home EXHAUSTED!

Well, first I will say, this dog park LOOKS amazing. However my dog and I wouldn’t know because we weren’t allowed in without some ridiculous membership.
We were just relocated to Schaumburg from St. Charles, which has not one, but TWO absolutely free no-​leash dog parks… one of them even has a beach for the dogs. Coming to an area with much larger park districts, more residents, (i.e. more tax-​payer $$) it seemed ludicrous to pay for a membership just to use a dog park. My brother lives in Wrigleyville and has also never heard of being charged to use a PARK.
If you don’t buy the «year long» membership (which isn’t prorated until December, by the way) it’s 5 bucks a day. I just wonder, what’s next? Are they going to start charging people to bring their children to the playgrounds?
I even called the supposed manager of the dog park who boasted that they have 300-​something members, acting like I’M the crazy one for complaining about the charge. If you take into consideration the population of pet owners in H.E. and Schaumburg (which doesn’t have it’s own dog park) combined, 300 really isn’t that many people. There are probably close to 100 dogs in my neighborhood alone. Get your act together H.E. park district and start spending your tax dollars more wisely!

This dog park is far superior to the Palatine Park District one by Harper College. It’s cheaper, cleaner, bigger and you don’t have to bring your own water!
There is 2 acres the land, water service with bowls, agility equipment (logs) and plenty of picnic benches!
This park is well maintained, clean, well shaded and inexpensive! The cost is only $ 45 for one year for residents and $ 65 for non-​residents. The year runs from May 1 — April 30 so you don’t have to get a renewal in the frigid month of January! The gate is an electronic key pad entry and makes it easy to get in and out.
Even though I own a large dog, it’s nice that they have a large section just for the little ones if they do not care for their bigger furry friends!
I highly recommend signing up Fido! :) See you at the dog park!

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What a pure joy to find an enclosed, no-​leash park where our best friend can call its own.
A few short miles past the Motorola campus on Algonquin Road headed west, you can see dogs frolick in this spacious area.
It also makes a great place to socialize for dog owners, although the dogs clearly rule the roost here. Here, we mostly know the humans as «so-​and-​so» ‘s mom or dad.
The camaraderie is solid, and there’s even an organized dining out event staged lately.
There are rules to follow in the park, but they are so common-​sense. Pick up your dog’s poop. Dogs need to pass all shots mandated by the Hoffman Estates park district. You can sign up at the rec center located on the lot. If you’re a resident of HE, it’s $ 40 annual fee. Otherwise, you pay a little extra. I understand Palatine has its own dog park at the Harper College grounds.
Absolutely a great investment for dog lovers and owners. My dog thinks so.