Canine Commons is a joint venture between the Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect Park Districts with 1.82 acres of lush outdoor space for dogs to run, play, and socialize unleashed while owners mingle. Situated at Melas Park, the dog park has three enclosures: one enclosure exclusively for dogs under 25 lbs. and two rotating enclosures for larger dogs. The park also features shade trees, picnic tables, and waste receptacles with bag dispensers.
Membership requirements
Proof of Village of Arlington Heights dog license.
Proof of current vaccines and exams. Dogs must be at least 4 months old.
- Distemper
- Hepatitis
- Parvovirus
- Leptospirosis
- Rabies
- Fecal Test
Annual Membership Fees
- $50 for the first dog
- $25 for each additional dog, up to three dogs total
Dog Park Rules and Regulations
How to purchase a membership
The Arlington Heights Park District may have a wait list.
Memberships are limited to residents of the Arlington Heights and Mount Prospect Park District, and residents must register through their home Park District. Please be aware that Village resident boundaries are Park District resident boundaries are not identical.
Arlington Heights Park District residents, please contact Cari Boyle at cboyle@ahpd.org. If we have available memberships, we will send you registration materials and instructions. If we have a wait list, we will ask for your contact information and reach out to you as soon as a membership is available.
Mount Prospect Park District residents, contact the Mount Prospect Park District at 847.255.5380 for registration information.