--- title: "Bark BLVD — Chicago, IL" url: "https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/bark-blvd/" updated: "2026-08-20" data_pulled: "2026-07-07" census_at: "2026-08-20" source: "Dogs Away — public Google Business profile (identity, rating) + Dogs Away disclosure census of the facility's own website" license: "All rights reserved. Read and cite freely. No bulk copying. (https://dogsaway.co/terms/)" attribution: "Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co)" --- # Bark BLVD Dog day care center in Broadview, IL — part of the Dogs Away index of dog boarding and daycare in Chicago, IL (https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/). **★4.8 from 70 Google reviews, Dogs Away score 9.5/10.** The Dogs Away score is a Bayesian-adjusted Google rating on a 0–10 scale (prior weight 25 reviews at the 4.669 network mean). ## Facts - **Services:** daycare, grooming, boarding - **Address:** 1750 Parkes Dr, Broadview, IL 60155 - **Phone:** (708) 223-0268 - **Website:** https://barkblvd.com/ - **Google Maps profile (verify):** https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Bark%20BLVD&query_place_id=ChIJX4X6gEg1DogRNe3shGnY7Nk ## Hours | Day | Hours | | --- | --- | | Monday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Tuesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Wednesday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Thursday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Friday | 7 AM–7 PM | | Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM | | Sunday | 9 AM–3 PM | ## Booking terms, safety and care - **Updates during a stay:** Daycare: photos and updates from staff during the day — facility's words: "Real-Time Updates Stay connected with photos and updates from our staff during the day." (https://barkblvd.com/daycare) - **Minimum age (months):** Daycare and boarding: dogs must be at least 12 weeks old — facility's words: "All dogs must be at least 12 weeks of age or older, and fully vaccinated." (https://barkblvd.com/policies) - **If a dog is sick:** Dogs must be healthy and not ill with a communicable condition in the last 30 days — facility's words: "All dogs must be in good health and have not been ill with a communicable condition within the last 30 days." (https://barkblvd.com/policies) ## For travelers - **MDW** (Chicago Midway): 7.2 miles, straight line - **ORD** (Chicago O'Hare): 8.6 miles, straight line - **Weekday hours span:** 7 AM to 7 PM - **Open Sunday:** yes Hours from the public business profile; drop-off and pick-up windows can be narrower. ## Published rates - **Overnight boarding:** $60 per night (first dog, standard rate) - **Daycare:** $38 per day - **Additional dog:** $50/night per additional dog > “First Dog Per night, includes full daycare $60 per night Second & Additional Dogs Per night, per dog $50 per night ... Full Day 4–12 hours $38” Source: https://barkblvd.com/boarding — checked October 27, 2026. ## Disclosure record Publishes 13 of 27 checked policies on its own website (census August 20, 2026). "Not published" is a fact about the website on that date, not a claim about the facility's practice. ### Admission requirements - **Vaccinations required:** Required: rabies, DHPP, Bordetella · Not mentioned: canine influenza, leptospirosis > “Written proof of Rabies, DHPP/DHLPP, and Bordetella required.” — https://barkblvd.com/policies - **Bordetella lead time:** 2 days before arrival > “Vaccinations must be given by a vet at least 48 hours (7 days preferred) before attending.” — https://barkblvd.com/policies - **Fecal / parasite test:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Spay / neuter:** Required from 7 months > “All dogs 7 months or older must be spayed or neutered.” — https://barkblvd.com/policies - **Temperament evaluation:** Required before a first stay > “All dogs staying with us for daycare or overnight boarding must meet the following criteria: Dogs must first undergo a Meet & Greet with our team.” — https://barkblvd.com/policies - **Vaccination records:** Proof checked, not taken on word > “Written proof of Rabies, DHPP/DHLPP, and Bordetella required.” — https://barkblvd.com/policies ### Operations - **Staff on site overnight:** Yes — a person is on site > “24/7 Staff On-Site” — https://barkblvd.com/about - **Staff-to-dog ratio:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Maximum playgroup size:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Staff certification:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Play model:** All-day open play > “With 8–10 hours of off-leash open play, we offer pups plenty of exercise” — https://barkblvd.com/daycare - **Groups separated by:** Size, temperament and play style > “Our climate-controlled playrooms are grouped by size, personality, and play style to make sure your dog is safe and comfortable.” — https://barkblvd.com/daycare - **Time out of their room:** 8-10 hours daily open play > “With 8–10 hours of off-leash open play, we offer pups plenty of exercise” — https://barkblvd.com/daycare - **Solo care for dogs who skip group play:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Housing:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Outdoor access:** Indoor outdoor > “Boarding guests join our daycare groups during the day for supervised indoor and outdoor play.” — https://barkblvd.com/boarding - **Capacity:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Climate control:** Climate-controlled > “separate HVACs to maintain fresh air circulation, and a climate-controlled environment.” — https://barkblvd.com/daycare - **Live cameras for owners:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Photo / report-card updates:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Tours:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Injury / fight policy:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Veterinary access:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Administers medication:** Yes, no charge > “Medications (if any) — no extra charge to administer” — https://barkblvd.com/boarding - **Feeding:** Owner's food required > “What You Bring Food (labeled with your dog's name) Collar & Leash Medications (if any)” — https://barkblvd.com/policies - **Availability:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 - **Online booking:** Not published on their website as of August 20, 2026 ## Licensing Illinois licenses and inspects dog boarding and daycare facilities. The Animal Welfare Act (225 ILCS 605) makes it unlawful to operate as a kennel operator without a license from the Illinois Department of Agriculture, and the Department's Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare licenses and inspects kennel operators, day care operators, breeders, dealers, pet shops, shelters and animal control facilities. The application fee is $350 per license type, licenses expire annually on 30 June, and a preliminary Department inspection is a prerequisite to issuance. Minimum standards for boarding are set in rules, not left to the operator. This is the first market in the index outside Colorado with a genuine state regime — Texas has none at all. Market licensing detail: https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/ ## How to cite Bark BLVD, Broadview, IL. Dogs Away, https://dogsaway.co/chicago-il/bark-blvd/ (census August 20, 2026; listing data July 7, 2026). Source: Dogs Away (dogsaway.co). Read or cite this one record with a link. 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