Bremen Grove

Connecting to the southern portion of the paved Tinley Creek Trail System, Bremen Grove offers an off-leash dog area and a picnic grove.

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2026–2027 Off-Leash Dog Area (OLDA) Memberships Now Available

Memberships for the 2026–2027 OLDA season are now available for purchase, following the opening of applications on August 28, 2026. The new season begins October 1, 2026. Apply today!


Location & Things to Do

Bremen Grove

Entrance

Oak Park Ave, south of 159th St
Cook County, IL 60477
(near Tinley Park)

Picnic Groves

  • Accessible Grove #1
    (with shelter)
    • Accessible May 1 to October 31.
    • Distance to parking: 92 ft
    • Distance to accessible indoor bathroom: 382 ft
    • Capacity: 350 people
Event Permits PageGrove PDF Map of Bremen Grove

Hours

Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

Closures & Alerts


Trails

Tinley Creek Trail System

The Tinley Creek Trail System’s three paved loops take visitors over gently rolling hills, through prairies and forests, and alongside wetlands and ravines.

Location: Markham, Midlothian, Oak Forest, Orland Park, Palos Heights & Tinely Park

Surface

Paved & Unpaved

Estimated Total Length

27.3 miles

Hours

Year-round: Sunrise to Sunset

Closures & Alerts

*Please be a courteous trail user: Follow posted signs and our trail rules and etiquette.

Bremen Grove Off-Leash Dog Area entrance
Bremen Grove Off-Leash Dog Area features separate areas for large and small dogs.

Off-Leash Dog Area

The Bremen Grove Off-Leash Dog Area features:

  • 3 acres of open space
  • Separate areas for large and small (under 25 pounds) dogs
  • A connection to 33 miles of trails (leash required)

An annual membership is required to enter the off-leash dog area.