55Great place for the girls to run and wrestle. Artificial turf is great, lots to climb and jump on. Good water access even on a cold, windy Chicago day. There were dogs right on the other side of the fence so it may be a problem if your dog is fence protective. Marcie C.
Marcie C.
March 2023
Great place for the girls to run and wrestle. Artificial turf is great, lots to climb and jump on. Good water access even on a cold, windy Chicago day. There were dogs right on the other side of the fence so it may be a problem if your dog is fence protective.
55Such a great spot! Clean and well maintained. We even got two of our three dogs to get on the V ladder which was super exciting. We will most definitely visit again. Andrea S.
Andrea S.
March 2023
Such a great spot! Clean and well maintained. We even got two of our three dogs to get on the V ladder which was super exciting. We will most definitely visit again.
55Great spot for our city pup to run around and work on some training! Area was clean and spacious. It’s definitely a little loud with the train but our dog didn’t mind. We will definitely be back!Madison D.
Madison D.
April 2023
Great spot for our city pup to run around and work on some training! Area was clean and spacious. It’s definitely a little loud with the train but our dog didn’t mind. We will definitely be back!
55Great spot. The pups loved it. A couple things to note. If you came last year, it’s about 1/3 the size it used to be. The other 2/3 is used for doggie daycare now. Kayla B.
Kayla B.
April 2023
Great spot. The pups loved it. A couple things to note. If you came last year, it’s about 1/3 the size it used to be. The other 2/3 is used for doggie daycare now.
55This was my first time taking my dog to this spot and I will definitely be back! It was clean and safe. My pup loved playing and we felt safe knowing she could run free without the worry of other dogs. Caroline K.
Caroline K.
May 2023
This was my first time taking my dog to this spot and I will definitely be back! It was clean and safe. My pup loved playing and we felt safe knowing she could run free without the worry of other dogs.
55Easy access, clean and alot of room for my pup to run around and explore. Definitely will book again. Tara the host always replied to my many questions quickly. This was my first time here and first time using sniffspot. Will be coming back for sure.Bernadette B.
Bernadette B.
May 2023
Easy access, clean and alot of room for my pup to run around and explore. Definitely will book again. Tara the host always replied to my many questions quickly. This was my first time here and first time using sniffspot. Will be coming back for sure.
55We loved this spot! Our dog had such a great time! The kiddie pool for splashing was perfect for our water loving dog. Super sunny and perfect for an hour of playing. Nice benches to sit and relax.Cynthia T.
Cynthia T.
May 2023
We loved this spot! Our dog had such a great time! The kiddie pool for splashing was perfect for our water loving dog. Super sunny and perfect for an hour of playing. Nice benches to sit and relax.
55Frank had such a fun time at Payton’s Playground! The space was clean and had plenty of room for him to run around and play with his favorite toys. The agility equipment was a bonus (especially for Frank who is working on his confidence). We will definitely be back!
PS…Tara was very responsive to messages the morning of our visit…just an overall great experience.Chrissy O.
Chrissy O.
May 2023
Frank had such a fun time at Payton’s Playground! The space was clean and had plenty of room for him to run around and play with his favorite toys. The agility equipment was a bonus (especially for Frank who is working on his confidence). We will definitely be back!
PS…Tara was very responsive to messages the morning of our visit…just an overall great experience.
55We love coming here! It’s great for my two reactive pups who need to get some energy out without having to be on the lookout for other dogs. It’s always clean and quiet, and there is always parking! Erin F.
Erin F.
May 2023
We love coming here! It’s great for my two reactive pups who need to get some energy out without having to be on the lookout for other dogs. It’s always clean and quiet, and there is always parking!
55We had a great time! There was enough room for our dog to run around and some equipment to have her try out! The wading pool was her favorite on the hot day we went! Anne I.
Anne I.
May 2023
We had a great time! There was enough room for our dog to run around and some equipment to have her try out! The wading pool was her favorite on the hot day we went!
55Super great! Parking is easy and the access was straightforward, just as instructions said. Plenty of space for a 2 dog booking and the pool with a hose for fresh water was a great option for a summer day. Would recommend!!Kelly C.
Kelly C.
May 2023
Super great! Parking is easy and the access was straightforward, just as instructions said. Plenty of space for a 2 dog booking and the pool with a hose for fresh water was a great option for a summer day. Would recommend!!
55Loved this spot! We will definitely be back. It was clean and perfectly equipped. It was a nice way to spend an early morning on a very hot day!Kayleigh E.
Kayleigh E.
June 2023
Loved this spot! We will definitely be back. It was clean and perfectly equipped. It was a nice way to spend an early morning on a very hot day!
55Clean and large space for our little guy. He had a blast trying new things to jump through and enjoy. Establishment near premises was also very kind and friendly, glad this was our first Sniffspot experience!Liz R.
Liz R.
June 2023
Clean and large space for our little guy. He had a blast trying new things to jump through and enjoy. Establishment near premises was also very kind and friendly, glad this was our first Sniffspot experience!
How do Chicago's private fully fenced dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Trust and safety first
Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Reactive dogs welcome
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Chicago fully fenced dog parks
Are fully fenced dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, inattentive owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. Human and animal safety is our #1 focus. Without a private option, many dog owners are relegated to using athletic fields or tennis courts for their dogs, which are not private or safe. 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. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. And with fully fenced Sniffspot parks, you can get the safety of a fenced-in space for dogs, while still having plenty of space to run.
How can I find fully fenced dog parks in Chicago?
There are 240 fully fenced dog parks in the Chicago area. The most popular fully fenced park is . You can browse all of our fully fenced dog parks here.
How do I know if a fully fenced dog park works for my dog?
Many people looking for fully fenced parks have dogs that are not good with voice control. Start by applying basic filters, such as fences height and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your dog. You can see attributes of fences such as height, gaps and fencing type to find the perfect fenced-in space for dogs. You can filter by size to make sure you have plenty of space, or a smaller space if you prefer a neighborhood park. You can browse on a map by park location to find one in your city or near your city. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our off-leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible near the space. Make sure to review the amenities of the spot to check features you want for your activity, such as fresh water, trail features such as soft trails or walking trails, or even water fountains. If you prefer wood chips, many of our parks have wood chips or indoor space if you prefer a beautiful park building.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot fully fenced dog park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not permit use by pregnant dogs and we do not permit dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules, such as staying within the designated off-leash areas. Each park location also has their own set of rules that guests need to follow, such as limiting excessive barking.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot fully fenced dog park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
How much do Sniffspot fully fenced dog parks cost?