Nov. 18--Downtown Ald. Brendan Reilly announced late Tuesday he's negotiated a truce of sorts with the Chicago Park District, one that will allow dogs -- provided they are tethered to their people by a leash -- to walk along a designated path through Maggie Daley Park.
Dogs were entirely banned from the park, one of the city's newer attractions. That was a bone of contention for many among the lakefront dog set.
The change will allow owners and their dogs to walk through the northern end of Grant Park, along the eastern edge of the park and through the Cancer Survivor's Memorial.
"After months of negotiations, I am pleased to announce a compromise that will allow dogs and their owners to walk through and enjoy Chicago's most popular park, while also addressing the concerns of non-dog owners who worry for wear-and-tear on the new park and potential conflicts that could involve young children and dogs," Reilly said. "Personally, I look forward to using these dog-friendly routes with our two Yorkies: Buster and Max."
