Best Indoor Dog Parks and Playgrounds Near Rockford

Over the weekend, I tried to find a spot to beat the heat where I could take the dog out for some exercise, but no matter how far north you could drive, temperatures were still brutally hot.

Even in shaded areas with plenty of water, the sun and muggy conditions are just too intense for any outdoor play. But the dog needs someplace to get the zoomies out.

Beat the Heat with an Indoor Dog Play Area Near Rockford

When the outside temperature is just above 90 degrees, the temperature on pavement or asphalt can reach 150 degrees. Imagine what that can do to your feet, let alone those sensitive dog paws.

You have to get creative when temps are scorching if you want to walk the dog, so i'll sometimes just walk my Boston Terrier Wrigley around a Blain's Farm and Fleet to get some exercise. You have any pet-friendly places you'll take the dog for an indoor walk?

If you're in the Rockford area, several options for indoor dog play are nearby. Here are a few of our favorites that offer cool relief when the temperature is soaring in the Stateline.