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Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Badger, IA

Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

31 spots found

Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Badger, IA

31 spots found

Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

Public dog park

Banford Park

Banford Park is located at 116 Thompson Ave in Gilbert, Iowa, United States. This dog park offers amenities such as fenced-in areas for both small and large dogs, agility equipment, water stations, waste bags, and seating areas for pet owners. The park provides a safe and clean environment for dogs to socialize and exercise while allowing owners to relax and enjoy watching their pets play. With its convenient location and various amenities, Banford Park is the perfect place for dog owners to spend quality time with their furry friends.

No fee info
Gilbert, IA
Banford Park | Sniffspot
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GilbertIowa
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David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Peterson Park Access #233

Peterson Park Access #233 is a dog park located at 17952 Templeton Rd in Ames, Iowa. The park offers a trail for dogs to enjoy and is open from 5 AM to 10:30 PM, seven days a week.

Park hours: 5 AM–10:30 PM 7 days per Week

Trail

No fee info
Ames, IA
Peterson Park Access #233 | Sniffspot
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AmesIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Patio Homes West Park

1.9 acres

Patio Homes West Park in Ames, Iowa is a small dog-friendly park located at 1515 Idaho Ave. It features a spacious field and a trail for dogs to enjoy. The park is open from 7 AM to 9 PM every day of the week. For more information, visit cityofames.org or contact the park at 515-232-4561 or amesutilities@cityofames.org.

Park hours: 7 AM–9 PM 7 days per Week

Small dog friendly

Field

Trail

No fee info
Ames, IA
Patio Homes West Park | Sniffspot
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AmesIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

George H. Clark Trailhead

The George H. Clark Trailhead in Ames, Iowa offers a perfect spot for dogs and their owners to enjoy the outdoors. Located at 56269 180th St, the park boasts amenities such as walking trails, open fields for play, water stations, and waste disposal bins. With a scenic setting and plenty of space for dogs to run and socialize, this dog park is a popular spot for pet owners looking to provide an active and fun experience for their furry friends.

No fee info
Ames, IA
George H. Clark Trailhead | Sniffspot
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AmesIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

McFarland Park

Located in Ames, Iowa, McFarland Park is a dog-friendly park with amenities such as a dedicated area for small dogs, drinking water for dogs, a lake or pond, a field, and a trail. The park is open every day from 5 AM to 10:30 PM, making it accessible for all dog owners. For more information, contact McFarland Park at 515-232-2516.

Park hours: 5 AM–10:30 PM 7 days per Week

Small dog friendly

Dog drinking water

Lake or pond

Field

No fee info
Ames, IA
McFarland Park | Sniffspot
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AmesIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Emma McCarthy Lee Park

4.5 acres

Emma McCarthy Lee Park is a dog-friendly park located at 3400 Ross Rd in Ames, Iowa. This park offers amenities such as a small dog friendly area, dog drinking water, a dog washing area, tables, an indoor restroom, a field, and a trail for dogs to enjoy. The park is open from 6 AM–10:30 PM 7 days per week. For more information, visit the cityofames.org website or contact the park at 515-239-5350 or email amesutilities@cityofames.org.

Park hours: 6 AM–10:30 PM 7 days per Week

Small dog friendly

Dog drinking water

Dog washing area

Table

No fee info
Ames, IA
Emma McCarthy Lee Park | Sniffspot
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invoice
AmesIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Daley Park & Greenbelt

Daley Park & Greenbelt is a dog-friendly park located at 340 Wilder Blvd in Ames, Iowa. The park offers amenities such as chairs, tables, and a scenic trail for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The park is open from 6 AM–10:30 PM seven days a week. For more information, visit the city's website at cityofames.org or contact them at 515-239-5350 or via email at amesutilities@cityofames.org.

Park hours: 6 AM–10:30 PM 7 days per Week

Chairs

Table

Trail

No fee info
Ames, IA
Daley Park & Greenbelt | Sniffspot
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AmesIowa
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David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

East River Valley Park

East River Valley Park in Ames, Iowa is a dog-friendly park offering agility equipment, a separate area for small dogs, chairs and tables for owners to relax, open field for dogs to run, and a walking trail for leisurely strolls. Located at E River Valley, this park provides a fun and safe environment for dogs to socialize, exercise, and play.

Agility equipment

Small dog friendly

Chairs

Table

No fee info
Ames, IA
East River Valley Park | Sniffspot
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AmesIowa
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David AdamsFounder
Top spot

Private dog park

5.00(68)

Beautiful Clover Meadows 14 Acre Private Dog Park

Partially Fenced
14 acres

This is a beautiful timbered meadow Spot that's just a little ways out in the Iowa countryside but it's worth the drive. It's 13+ acres with easy access for the pet owners to drive into the area or walk along the trails. We have mowed trails throughout the clover meadows so it's easy walking. You'll enjoy the open clover meadows and huge oak trees for shaded areas. There is a secluded spot that's mowed and level with a picnic table,a fire pit and park benches, so you can have a nice private picnic down in the timbered meadow when you can book enough time to really enjoy the experience. There is a nice clean pond for your dogs to wade or swim in. With more shade around the pond. Your dogs will enjoy the dog and hiking trails around the pond and throughout the fenced meadows.

Parkour obstacles

Small dog friendly

Water - hose

Digging area

Very nice, lots of room for my dog to run :) more

5 credits dog / hour
Woodward, IA
Beautiful Clover Meadows 14 Acre Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
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invoice
WoodwardIowa
5.068
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David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

4.00(1)

Brookside Park

Brookside Park in Ames, Iowa is a dog park located at 1325 6th St. It offers an indoor restroom for convenience and is open from 6 AM to 10:30 PM every day of the week. For more information, you can visit their website at cityofames.org or contact them at 515-239-5350 or email amesutilities@cityofames.org.

Park hours: 6 AM–10:30 PM 7 days per Week

Indoor restroom available

No fee info
Ames, IA
Brookside Park | Sniffspot
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invoice
AmesIowa
4.01
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Gateway Park

Gateway Park in Ames, Iowa, is a dog-friendly destination open from 6 AM to 10 PM seven days a week. The park offers various amenities for dogs and their owners to enjoy. For more information on the park and its activities, visit cityofames.org or contact them at 515-239-5349 or amesutilities@cityofames.org.

Park hours: 6 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

No fee info
Ames, IA
Gateway Park | Sniffspot
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invoice
AmesIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Greenbriar Park

Greenbriar Park in Ames, Iowa is a dog-friendly park located at 1120 S 16th St. It offers agility equipment for dogs to play and train on, as well as separate areas for small dogs. The park includes amenities such as dog drinking water to keep pets hydrated. Greenbriar Park is open from 6 AM to 10:30 PM 7 days per week. For more information, visit the cityofames.org website or contact the park at 515-239-5350 or amesutilities@cityofames.org.

Park hours: 6 AM–10:30 PM 7 days per Week

Agility equipment

Small dog friendly

Dog drinking water

No fee info
Ames, IA
Greenbriar Park | Sniffspot
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invoice
AmesIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Matthew's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Boone

Fully Fenced
0.25 acres

Small dog friendly

Water - hose

Chairs

Dog drinking water

200 credits dog / hour
Boone, IA
Matthew's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Boone | Sniffspot
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invoice
BooneIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Ravine Private Dog Park In Sac City

Unfenced
1 acre

Our special spot is on a quiet corner of an "L" shaped road, very corner of a ravine. Large hilly Yard surrounded by trees and nature. Water access on side of house to fill water bowls or hook up the sprinkler for water fun for your pup! Designated parking off street if desired.

Dog treats

Dog toys

Water - hose

Water - sprinkler

5 credits dog / hour
Sac City, IA
Ravine Private Dog Park In Sac City | Sniffspot
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invoice
Sac CityIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Quincy's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Rippey

Unfenced
5 acres

Welcome to our farm! We have land on both sides of the gravel road and our 2 dogs LOVE it. The best decision we ever made for them was moving from the city to the farm. I hope your furry friend enjoys the land as much as ours.

10 credits dog / hour
Rippey, IA
Quincy's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Rippey | Sniffspot
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invoice
RippeyIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

5.00(2)

Peace Creek Private Dog Park In Badger

Fully Fenced
2 acres

Peace Creek is a Animal Sanctuary and Dog Rescue. We have 2 2 acre parks available 1 with 4' fencing and 1 with 5' fencing. We have some cats and Farm animals, horses pigs and goats on the farm. We also have a Boarding and grooming facility on site. It's a beautiful place and I made it for dogs to have fun and exercise with out the drama of a local dog park.

Junior had a great time running around the spacious property.Many toys to p... more

20 credits dog / hour
Badger, IA
Peace Creek Private Dog Park In Badger | Sniffspot
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invoice
BadgerIowa
5.02
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Christina's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Ogden

Fully Fenced
0.15 acres
4 credits dog / hour
Ogden, IA
Christina's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Ogden | Sniffspot
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invoice
OgdenIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Lisa's 0.7 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Moingona

Unfenced
0.7 acres
4 credits dog / hour
Moingona, IA
Lisa's 0.7 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Moingona | Sniffspot
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MoingonaIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder
New

Private dog park

Fenced area For Dogs To Rent In Ames

Fully Fenced
0.01 acres

I have a 10x20 dog run that makes for good off leash play space for dogs under 50 pounds (bigger dogs could use this as a training area with distractions around!) The fenced area is on the west side of the house with a view of the street. Some amenities available upon request, I don’t keep everything outside. (Chairs, poo bags, water for the dog, etc) I can offer WiFi while you and your pup hang out!

Dog towels provided

Dog toys

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

10 credits dog / hour
Ames, IA
Fenced area For Dogs To Rent In Ames | Sniffspot
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invoice
AmesIowa
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David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

April's 0.5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Roland

Partially Fenced
0.5 acres
4 credits dog / hour
Roland, IA
April's 0.5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Roland | Sniffspot
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invoice
RolandIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Autumn's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Boone

Fully Fenced
0.02 acres

Water - hose

Pesticide-free

Dog treats

Dog drinking water

10 credits dog / hour
Boone, IA
Autumn's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Boone | Sniffspot
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invoice
BooneIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Webster City Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent

Fully Fenced
0.06 acres
6 credits dog / hour
Webster City, IA
Webster City Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent | Sniffspot
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invoice
Webster CityIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Tony's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Jefferson

Fully Fenced
0.02 acres
10 credits dog / hour
Jefferson, IA
Tony's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Jefferson | Sniffspot
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invoice
JeffersonIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Troy's Private Dog Park In Eagle Grove

Partially Fenced
3 acres
5 credits dog / hour
Eagle Grove, IA
Troy's Private Dog Park In Eagle Grove | Sniffspot
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Eagle GroveIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Clarice's Private Dog Park In Fort Dodge

4 credits dog / hour
Fort Dodge, IA
Clarice's Private Dog Park In Fort Dodge | Sniffspot
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invoice
Fort DodgeIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

4.00(1)

Merlaine's 3 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Ames

Unfenced
3 acres

Dog toys

Dog treats

Water - hose

Small dog friendly

10 credits dog / hour
Ames, IA
Merlaine's 3 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Ames | Sniffspot
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invoice
AmesIowa
4.01
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Deanna's Private Dog Yard In Fort Dodge

I’m just trying this out for now! I’m gonna be using my own personal back yard here in town for you guys!

Dog toys

Water - hose

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

5 credits dog / hour
Fort Dodge, IA
Deanna's Private Dog Yard In Fort Dodge | Sniffspot
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invoice
Fort DodgeIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Ana's Private Dog Park In Boone

4 credits dog / hour
Boone, IA
Ana's Private Dog Park In Boone | Sniffspot
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invoice
BooneIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Heather's Private Dog Park In Manson

4 credits dog / hour
Manson, IA
Heather's Private Dog Park In Manson | Sniffspot
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invoice
MansonIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Jz's Private Dog Park In Ames

Fully Fenced
0.06 acres
10 credits dog / hour
Ames, IA
Jz's Private Dog Park In Ames | Sniffspot
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invoice
AmesIowa
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

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Why rent a private dog park in Badger, Iowa?

FeaturesSniffspotPublic park
Designed for private play
Rentable by the hour
Off leash options
Very large and/or fully fenced options
Pricing$5 - $15 per dog per hourFree

How do Badger's private dog parks work?

Private rentals by the hour

Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners

Trust and safety first

Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit

Reactive dogs welcome

Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind

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Frequently asked questions about Badger dog parks

Why are private dog parks better than public ones in Badger?

Private dog parks in Badger eliminate the major risks of public facilities: unpredictable dogs, inattentive owners, disease transmission, and chaotic environments that can overwhelm puppies, seniors, small dogs, or reactive pets. Sniffspot's 31 private Badger locations offer complete privacy, professionally maintained spaces, and flexible scheduling. Whether you have a nervous puppy or a dog-selective adult, private bookings give you control and peace of mind.

How are Badger Sniffspot locations different from public dog parks?

Badger Sniffspots offer: (1) Complete privacy with no other dogs during your booking, (2) Controlled environments without aggressive dogs or chaos, (3) Flexible scheduling based on availability, not rigid park hours, (4) Safety for dogs of all temperaments and ages, (5) Vetted and reviewed locations—93% of visits get 5-star reviews. You get all the benefits of off-leash exercise in Badger without public dog park risks.

Can reactive dogs safely use Badger dog parks?

Yes, and this is exactly what Sniffspot was designed for! Badger has 31 private locations where reactive dogs can exercise off-leash without encountering other animals. Since bookings are completely private with 30-minute buffers between visitors, your reactive dog won't face the triggers that make public dog parks impossible. Many Badger owners of reactive dogs rely on Sniffspot as their only safe exercise option.

What amenities help anxious or reactive dogs in Badger?

Look for Badger locations with "fewer dogs seen/heard" to minimize triggers for reactive dogs. Secure fencing prevents escapes during stress. Quiet, spacious properties reduce anxiety. Some Badger hosts specifically cater to nervous or reactive dogs with extra privacy features. Read reviews to find hosts who understand fearful or reactive dog needs.

How clean are Badger dog parks?

Unlike public dog parks where cleanliness varies wildly, Sniffspot hosts in Badger maintain their own spaces and take pride in providing clean environments. All guests must have vaccinated dogs (or titers) to prevent disease transmission. Many Badger hosts provide poop bags and trash cans. Reviews highlight cleanliness, so you can choose well-maintained locations.

Can I visit Badger dog parks with multiple dogs?

Yes! Most Badger Sniffspots welcome multiple dogs from the same household. Some hosts set limits (like 2-3 dogs maximum), which will be noted on the listing. If you have several dogs—especially if some are reactive toward other dogs—Sniffspot's private bookings let them play together safely without outside interference.

Are Badger dog parks good for senior dogs?

Yes! Badger Sniffspot locations are excellent for senior dogs who need gentle exercise without the stress of public dog parks. Older dogs can explore at their own pace, rest when needed, and avoid being knocked over by rambunctious puppies or large dogs. Look for Badger spots with flat terrain, shaded areas, and smaller sizes if your senior has limited mobility.

How do I find dog parks in Badger for small dogs?

Filter Badger's 31 locations by "small dog friendly" to find spaces specifically suited for toy breeds and small dogs. These tend to be more intimate, with secure fencing that prevents squeezing through gaps. Some Badger hosts have separate small dog areas or cater specifically to petite pups who might get overwhelmed at large public dog parks.

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