Pets
Crystal Lake Park District Hound Town Dog Park Keys Now Available
available for residents & non-residents

Lippold Park Hound Town is a three-acre park at the Lippold Park Sports Complex where dogs can socialize and run off leash. The park is entirely fenced and is open year-round, 9 am to dusk. Lippold Park is located at 851 W. Route 176, one mile west of Route 14, Crystal Lake.
Beginning May 1, Crystal Lake Park District residents and non-residents keys (renewal and new) are available for purchase at the Administration Office, 1 E. Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake. The following documents are required to purchase a Hound Town key:
- Proof of Crystal Lake Park District residency (to receive resident rate)
- Proof of Rabies vaccination from your veterinarian (dog tags are not acceptable)
2024-2025 Hound Town Rates
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Type First Dog Each Addtl Dog
Resident Fee $40 $10
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Senior Resident Fee $25 $5
Non-Resident Fee $60 $10
Senior Non-Resident Fee $40 $5
*senior rate is age 60+
$5 discount with return of last year’s key.
Hound Town Keys are half price from Nov 1, 2024-Apr 30, 2025
If you lose your key after purchase, a replacement may be purchased for $5.
Additional information can be found at www.crystallakeparks.org, click on ‘Parks & Facilities’ and then ‘Hound Town Dog Park’.