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ChicagoIllinois60651US
4.881793
55Clean with water and toys available
45Second visit, so not entirely sure why, but both visits my dog fell down yelping as though he had been hurt. The first time, I thought he just ran into the sandbox. This time he was nowhere near anything, so I wonder if there was something sharp in the soil. He seems fine now, but this is not something he does frequently. Otherwise our visits have been great. Lots of activity next door and in the alley, but no one troubled us at all.
45Nice, secure space with shade and space for running. Neighborhood pretty sketchy but with my big dogs nothing to worry about.
35Usually I really like this place, but this time there were two dogs barking and scratching at the fence next door. This was on the side with chain link and tarp, so there is space between the fence and the ground. Hoping this isn’t a regular occurrence and the fence gets reinforced
55There was plenty of water there, the fence was secure, and the yard was clean!
55space was awesome! yes there were people on the corner but we live in the city and they didn’t bother us:) dog had a blast
45The neighbor’s dogs on the overlooking balcony were very barky in general and barked at my dog in the fenced area, but my dog couldn’t see them, so all good. Overall a great spot with lots of space to run around and toys and water provided. Thanks!!
55This was our first sniffspot outing with our new puppy. Everyone had a great time. Hardly anyone in the alley today.
55My dogs had a blast. Secure fencing. They loved the sand pit!
55Great clean spot. Chest full of toys and water on tap. Easy to find and get in through the double gate
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BarkPark

Chicago, Illinois
Fully Fenced
0.08 acres
4.881,793 Reviews
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BarkPark

Chicago, Illinois
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Hosted by Steven A.
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4.881,793 Reviews
Top spot
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Fully Fenced
0.08 acres
BarkPark - Chicago, Illinois
BarkPark - Chicago, Illinois
BarkPark - Chicago, Illinois
Fencing

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

This spot is fully fenced

Info provided by host

Note from host

Most of the fence is 6ft tall with the exception of the side facing the sidewalk which is 5ft tall.

Fencing height

5 feet (at lowest point)

Fencing types

Wood - privacy, Chain link - privacy

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

fully fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

5 feet

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Fencing type(s): Wood - privacy, Chain link - privacy

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing details: Most of the fence is 6ft tall with the exception of the side facing the sidewalk which is 5ft tall.

Designed for private play

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

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other dogs

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

“dogs next door and across the alley. it's not uncommon to hear them but you can't see them from the spot. no dogs will be present inside the spot during your visit.”

GUEST FEEDBACK

41% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

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

Other domestic animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

“dogs are sometimes present in the neighboring yard.”

GUEST FEEDBACK

13% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

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

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

“foot traffic on the street and alley. however, there will be no one present at the spot during your visit.”

GUEST FEEDBACK

84% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play

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

Private entryYes

Private entry

Yes (Always)

Dual-gate entry. Access code needed to unlock the second gate. More details on this when you book your visit.

Designed for private play

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

Amenities

Agility equipment

Chairs

Dog toys

Trash can

Table

Digging area

Pricing
15 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Members get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Chicago, Illinois

Description

Grass and rain: Please keep in mind that during moderate to heavy rains the area without mulch can get muddy. Check out our Instagram account for daily pictures showing the condition of the spot. As you can imagine, due to the wear and tear the spot gets, it’s difficult to keep the grass alive. However, we do our best to reseed during the spring. BarkPark sits right across the street from The Salvation Army Freedom Center. This spot is fully fenced (chain link and wood) with the side facing the sidewalk being 5ft and the rest of the fence being 6ft. There is a dual-gate entrance to the spot for a safe entry and exit. Street parking is available. There is plenty of seating at this spot with shade throughout the day. There's a rain barrel filled with water for dogs to hydrate and cool down. We have water bowls available. GIANT sandbox that's great for digging and playing; no digging elsewhere please. On hot days, we do our best to keep the sand wet. Trash can onsite. We have poop bags available in two different areas for easy access. Half of this spot is covered with grass and the other half with playground mulch. This spot is big enough to get a good fetch session in or to just let the zoomies out. We also recently added agility equipment. We hope you and your four-legged friend/s have an exceptional time during your visit and choose to come back. Lost toys and items: Due to the amount of visits we get we aren’t able to track which items belong to which guest. If you’ve lost a dog toy or other item, please reach out and we’ll do our best to retrieve it and hold it for you. If you don’t reach out, we’ll hold onto it for a week and then add it to the Lost and Found Toy Box. Water: The dog drinking water gets changed 1-2 times per week, depending on the temperature/usage. During the winter months we empty the water barrel. If your dog/s require water during the winter months, we ask that you please bring your own. Food: You’re welcomed to bring food but we ask that you please clean up as a courtesy to other guests. If you have any suggestions for amenities, we’d love to hear your feedback.

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Max dogs per booking
20
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.
Booking Policies
Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies

Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

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Meet your host

Steven A.

Joined in September 2021

We are dog lovers who created a fun and safe place to play with our four-legged family and who would like to share it with yours.

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