55Super fun spot! My dog loved the agility equipment! The staff was super helpful when I couldn’t figure out the gate code 😂 We will definitely be back!Colleen O.
Colleen O.
May 2022
Super fun spot! My dog loved the agility equipment! The staff was super helpful when I couldn’t figure out the gate code 😂 We will definitely be back!
55This was our first time using sniffspot and I'm SO HAPPY. We'll definitely be coming back with Luna! The space was engaging for her, plenty of room to zoom, and lots of equipment to try out. It seems like a doggie daycare operates next door so there may be dogs in the next yard depending on when you go.Ellie Q.
Ellie Q.
May 2022
This was our first time using sniffspot and I'm SO HAPPY. We'll definitely be coming back with Luna! The space was engaging for her, plenty of room to zoom, and lots of equipment to try out. It seems like a doggie daycare operates next door so there may be dogs in the next yard depending on when you go.
55So much fun! My dog Kaiser had a blast with all the equipment and balls to chase. So nice to have a safe, leash-free area for him to enjoy in the city. Karen M.
Karen M.
May 2022
So much fun! My dog Kaiser had a blast with all the equipment and balls to chase. So nice to have a safe, leash-free area for him to enjoy in the city.
55Very easy to enter and high quality facility! There was a daycare running at the same time as our reservations so dogs were on the other side of the (tall, opaque) fence but they were very quiet and didn’t bother our reactive dogs at all. Will visit again! Sarah K.
Sarah K.
May 2022
Very easy to enter and high quality facility! There was a daycare running at the same time as our reservations so dogs were on the other side of the (tall, opaque) fence but they were very quiet and didn’t bother our reactive dogs at all. Will visit again!
55This was the best thing for Floyd! We did 1 hour (1 dog) and we really tired him out. The space was large for him to pick up speed and play around the some agility course equipment. Will be back again!Emily F.
Emily F.
May 2022
This was the best thing for Floyd! We did 1 hour (1 dog) and we really tired him out. The space was large for him to pick up speed and play around the some agility course equipment. Will be back again!
55Using Payton's Playground for the first time was an amazing opportunity to have a location that allowed us the space needed for our doggie baby to run around and to feel safe. My daughter enjoyed the location herself playing with the dog & running around with her toys. Our dog needed the space to really stretch her legs, run around, play & be safe. She's outgrown our backyard and this was the best accommodation close to home. The area is fenced in very well and all the accommodations needed for family fun. I had difficulty opening the gate but I was able to connect with Tara and she was able to access it remotely - AWESOMENESS 👌 👏 👍. We are looking to visit this private dog park again in the near future! 😉 Powell F.
Powell F.
May 2022
Using Payton's Playground for the first time was an amazing opportunity to have a location that allowed us the space needed for our doggie baby to run around and to feel safe. My daughter enjoyed the location herself playing with the dog & running around with her toys. Our dog needed the space to really stretch her legs, run around, play & be safe. She's outgrown our backyard and this was the best accommodation close to home. The area is fenced in very well and all the accommodations needed for family fun. I had difficulty opening the gate but I was able to connect with Tara and she was able to access it remotely - AWESOMENESS 👌 👏 👍. We are looking to visit this private dog park again in the near future! 😉
55This is an incredible spot. It’s always well maintained, extremely safe, and such a pleasure to visit. Tara makes the visits seamless as well. Thank you Tara & Pupstars!Sara L.
Sara L.
February 2022
This is an incredible spot. It’s always well maintained, extremely safe, and such a pleasure to visit. Tara makes the visits seamless as well. Thank you Tara & Pupstars!
55brought my german shepherd here and she had a blast. it’s an easy location to get to, private and fun! it was spacious enough for her to have zoomies. fast communication with the host when i had a question about locking up. no complaints from us, we will definitely be back!! Stephanie C.
Stephanie C.
March 2022
brought my german shepherd here and she had a blast. it’s an easy location to get to, private and fun! it was spacious enough for her to have zoomies. fast communication with the host when i had a question about locking up. no complaints from us, we will definitely be back!!
55We had such a great time and our dogs loved this little gem in the city! The train is a little loud if your dog is sensitive to that, but overall it’s fantastic, super clean, fully equipped, with easy neighborhood street parking within a block or so. We’ll definitely be coming back!Sarah F.
Sarah F.
October 2021
We had such a great time and our dogs loved this little gem in the city! The train is a little loud if your dog is sensitive to that, but overall it’s fantastic, super clean, fully equipped, with easy neighborhood street parking within a block or so. We’ll definitely be coming back!
55AMAZING area! My dog enjoyed the open space. There is agility equipment too which my dog seemed a bit curious about (he has not had any agility training) so that was cool! Very private and clean. Be aware of the location - my dog was nervous due to the passing trains. Overall a great place to bring your dogs and play. (:Zujey B.
Zujey B.
October 2021
AMAZING area! My dog enjoyed the open space. There is agility equipment too which my dog seemed a bit curious about (he has not had any agility training) so that was cool! Very private and clean. Be aware of the location - my dog was nervous due to the passing trains. Overall a great place to bring your dogs and play. (:
55Hard to get in to, I had to call the number but then it took just a second. Dog can see others walking by (people and dogs) FYI but otherwise a really great space with agility equipment for the dog to use. Will come again! Kate P.
Kate P.
October 2021
Hard to get in to, I had to call the number but then it took just a second. Dog can see others walking by (people and dogs) FYI but otherwise a really great space with agility equipment for the dog to use. Will come again!
55The playground’s very clean and very securely fenced. We were a bit confused with the entry code, but Tara was very helpful and quick to respond to my messages; and the on-site staff helped us get in as well. Our 3 dogs got their zoomies taken cared of, and were happily introduced to the agility / parkour set-up, which they’ve not experienced before! Needless to say, they had a heck of a fun time.C. O.
C. O.
November 2021
The playground’s very clean and very securely fenced. We were a bit confused with the entry code, but Tara was very helpful and quick to respond to my messages; and the on-site staff helped us get in as well. Our 3 dogs got their zoomies taken cared of, and were happily introduced to the agility / parkour set-up, which they’ve not experienced before! Needless to say, they had a heck of a fun time.
55This was the perfect place for our beautiful, wonderful, dog-reactive pup. Getting to see he run around off leash and experience playing outdoors stress free was incredible. We will definitely be back! Thank you ! Olivia G.
Olivia G.
November 2021
This was the perfect place for our beautiful, wonderful, dog-reactive pup. Getting to see he run around off leash and experience playing outdoors stress free was incredible. We will definitely be back! Thank you !
55This was such an awesome spot! Our Pup Dante loved playing fetch and we enjoyed using the agility props. It was very secure and had ample space. We missed the entrance at first but realized the gate is on Lake street and you can just park on Lake Street.Sean K.
Sean K.
November 2021
This was such an awesome spot! Our Pup Dante loved playing fetch and we enjoyed using the agility props. It was very secure and had ample space. We missed the entrance at first but realized the gate is on Lake street and you can just park on Lake Street.
55My reactive pup and I loved Payton’s Playground! It was so good for him to run around without having to see people or dogs. The train was loud when it passed, but it didn’t seem to distract him from running around. Also love the little agility sets! Kristen H.
Kristen H.
November 2021
My reactive pup and I loved Payton’s Playground! It was so good for him to run around without having to see people or dogs. The train was loud when it passed, but it didn’t seem to distract him from running around. Also love the little agility sets!
55Paytons Playground was awesome!! It was such a nice place for my high energy dog to run around freely, which is hard to find in Chicago without going to the dog park. The area is very secure and it was amazing to see my dog build confidence (very quickly!) with the agility courses. It is close to the L train, but after a few minutes, my dog quickly became use to it. I would definitely recommend this spot as a place to truly enjoy your pup without worry! I’m thankful for the space :)Sidney R.
Sidney R.
December 2021
Paytons Playground was awesome!! It was such a nice place for my high energy dog to run around freely, which is hard to find in Chicago without going to the dog park. The area is very secure and it was amazing to see my dog build confidence (very quickly!) with the agility courses. It is close to the L train, but after a few minutes, my dog quickly became use to it. I would definitely recommend this spot as a place to truly enjoy your pup without worry! I’m thankful for the space :)
55Clean and spacious playground! My friends and I brought our puppies there and we had a lot of fun!! Our puppies had enough outdoor space to run around and we don’t need to worry about that they will get overwhelmed in the dog parks. Will definitely come back again in the near future. Helen W.
Helen W.
December 2021
Clean and spacious playground! My friends and I brought our puppies there and we had a lot of fun!! Our puppies had enough outdoor space to run around and we don’t need to worry about that they will get overwhelmed in the dog parks. Will definitely come back again in the near future.
How do Chesterton'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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FAQ about our Chesterton dog parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private for just you and dogs you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). All Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Chesterton area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 133 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 20 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.
Does Chesterton have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 133 fully fenced dog parks in or near Chesterton. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Chesterton?
The Chesterton area has 6 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Tara's dog park in Crown Point.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Chesterton?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Chesterton. The most popular agility option is BarkPark.
Where in Chesterton can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Chesterton?
There are 27 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Chesterton where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Kellie's Private Dog Park In La Porte.