Canines are pack animals and socialized creatures (as are we humans!), and Canine Corners is a great place to let your dog off the leash to play, run, and socialize.

The Rockford Park District provides dog owners with two locations for Canine Corners – Searls Park in west Rockford and Elliot Park in east Rockford (with two enclosed areas). These parks are open year-round from dawn to dusk, and they are fenced so that dogs are safely contained off-leash, with brush and paths for a great field experience.

The Searls location is an eight-acre fenced-in area, four which are wooded and trail filled. Parking is located in front of the park, and water is available at the shelter.

The Elliot location has two fenced 2-acre areas with parking nearby. Shelter is provided in the south area; water is available in the north area.

An annual or semi-annual pass (in the form of a visible dog tag) is required of all dogs using the park, and owners are subject to fines ranging from $50 to $500 for non-compliance with user fees or park rules, according to District Ordinance Section 11.03.

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