Friends meetups in Park Ridge, Illinois

Paws Park is a popular tourist attraction located at 2800 Oakton Street in Park Ridge, Illinois, United States. This park is specifically designed for dog owners looking for a safe and spacious area for their furry friends to run off leash. Annual memberships are available for purchase, allowing access to the park from January 1, 2023, to March 10, 2024. All members are required to wear their ID lanyard visibly while in the park. Please note that the Park District reserves the right to close Paws Park at any time. Don't miss out on the opportunity to give your pup the freedom to play and socialize at Paws Park!

Located at 105 South Marion Street in Oak Park, Illinois, Kettlestrings Grove is a unique bar that offers a variety of specialty cocktails such as Angel’s Envy Bourbon and Bitters, Koval Cranberry Gin, and Azunia Blanco Tequila. The bar is known for its innovative drink creations, including cocktails smoked with house-blend wood chips and infused with fresh herbs and fruits. The history of Kettlestrings Grove dates back to 1833 when Joseph and Betty Kettlestrings arrived in Oak Park after a journey from Baltimore. The couple settled on a ridge of dry land filled with oak trees, which eventually became the thriving community of Oak Park, just a short distance from Chicago.