Bark and Play Chicago

★ 4.3 · 24 Google reviews·Dog daycare·Chicago, IL
Bark and Play Chicago, Chicago
DaycareBoarding
Dogs Away score9.0 /10Excellent · 24 reviews · top 85% in Chicago
Sources
Behind the 9.0
Reviews read
24 on Google
Average stars
4.30 ★
Rank
#310 of 386 in Chicago
Ratings as of
July–October 2026
See the reviews on Google ↗
Published rate$90 /nightFrom their website, 2026-10-27
Sources
Behind the $90
Source
Bark and Play Chicago’s own website
Checked on
2026-10-27
Rate type
First dog, standard night
“Dog Boarding: $90 Includes daycare the day of the sleep over.”
Open their price page ↗

Bark and Play Chicago is a dog daycare in Chicago, IL, offering daycare & boarding. It scores 9.0/10 (excellent) from 24 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars — #310 of 386 in Chicago. Its website lists boarding from $90 per night. Of the 27 policies we check, its website states 4.

All-day open playPlay model, per the facility.
Publishes its ratesQuoted below with a link to the source page.

Key facts

Services
DaycareBoarding Confirmed on their own website
Type
Dedicated facility
Boarding rate
$90/night
Daycare rate
Not published
Open 24 hours
No
Rank in Chicago
#310 of 386
Google rating
★4.3 (24)
From downtown
2.7 mi
Neighborhood
Goose Island
Profile claimed on Google
Yes

Policies & requirements

4/27

4 of the 27 policies owners ask about are published on their website.Checked on their website, 2026-08-20. Open a policy to see their exact words.

Operations4 of 21 published
Play modelAll-day open play
Their words
“Bark and Play Chicago is cage free and does not have required nap time.”barkandplaychicago.com/
Groups separated bySize, age and energy
Their words
“Do you separate dogs by size? Yes, we separate dogs by size, energy levels, and age.”barkandplaychicago.com/
Time out of their roomOutdoor recess/potty breaks every 25 minutes
Their words
“Yes, we bring the dogs out for recess/potty breaks every 25 minutes.”barkandplaychicago.com/
HousingCrate free
Their words
“Bark and Play Chicago is cage free and does not have required nap time.”barkandplaychicago.com/
Show 23 policies not published on their website
Vaccinations requiredNot published on their website
Bordetella lead timeNot published on their website
Fecal / parasite testNot published on their website
Spay / neuterNot published on their website
Temperament evaluationNot published on their website
Vaccination recordsNot published on their website
Staff on site overnightNot published on their website
Staff-to-dog ratioNot published on their website
Maximum playgroup sizeNot published on their website
Staff certificationNot published on their website
Solo care for dogs who skip group playNot published on their website
Outdoor accessNot published on their website
CapacityNot published on their website
Climate controlNot published on their website
Live cameras for ownersNot published on their website
Photo / report-card updatesNot published on their website
ToursNot published on their website
Injury / fight policyNot published on their website
Veterinary accessNot published on their website
Administers medicationNot published on their website
FeedingNot published on their website
AvailabilityNot published on their website
Online bookingNot published on their website

Policies change, so confirm anything that matters when you book. Items marked “described by reviewers” come from customers, not from the facility.

Score & reviews

9.0ExcellentDogs Away score
5 ★19
4 ★1
3 ★0
2 ★0
1 ★4
★ 4.30Google average
24reviews behind the score
★ 4.65Chicago average

Higher is better. A score backed by more reviews is more reliable. Read the reviews on Google Maps. Data as of July–October 2026.

What reviewers mention most

team 10doggy daycare 4friendly staff 3fair pricing 2clean building 2german shepherd 2caring staff 2communication 2

Topics extracted from public review text, with the number of reviews that mention each.

Hours

Mon
8 AM–8:30 PM
Tue
8 AM–8:30 PM
Wed
8 AM–8:30 PM
Thu
8 AM–8:30 PM
Fri
8 AM–8:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

From the public profile, July–October 2026. Drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower; holiday hours vary.

For travelers

MDW · Chicago Midway
9.7 mi
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
13.4 mi
Weekday hours span
8 AM – 8:30 PM
Open Sunday
No

Straight-line miles, not driving distance. Hours span from the public profile; confirm drop-off and pick-up windows before a flight.

Location

1526 N Throop St UNIT 2401, Chicago, IL 60642

2.7 miles from downtown Chicago · Goose Island · Get directions

Questions about Bark and Play Chicago

What services does Bark and Play Chicago offer?
Bark and Play Chicago is listed as a dog day care center in Chicago, IL, offering daycare, boarding.
How much does Bark and Play Chicago charge?
Its website lists overnight boarding at $90 per night (first-dog standard rate, checked 2026-10-27). Holiday surcharges and add-ons vary; confirm when booking. The Chicago median published boarding rate is $60/night.
Is someone on site overnight at Bark and Play Chicago?
Bark and Play Chicago's website does not say whether a person is on site overnight (checked 2026-08-20). That is common — ask the facility directly before booking an overnight stay.
How does Bark and Play Chicago compare with other Chicago facilities?
It ranks #310 of 386 in the Chicago index by Dogs Away score (9.0/10, excellent), based on 24 Google reviews averaging 4.3 stars.

Cite this record

Facts on this page are sourced line by line. To reference it:

Bark and Play Chicago, Chicago, IL. Dogs Away facility record, 2026-08-20. https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/bark-and-play-chicago/

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