Springfield requires dogs on leash in public areas. Off-leash only in designated parks. License and rabies vaccination required under IL Animal Control Act.
Springfield requires dogs to be on leash in all public areas. Off-leash exercise permitted only in designated dog parks. Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated against rabies per IL Animal Control Act (510 ILCS 5). Dogs at large may be impounded by animal control. Owner responsible for waste cleanup in public areas. IL Humane Care for Animals Act (510 ILCS 70) provides additional protections. Winter weather creates unique challenges for dog walking safety.
Off-leash: $25 to $200. At-large: impound fees plus citation. Unlicensed: $25 to $100. Waste: $50 to $500.
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