Enclosure
Fully Fenced
Fencing height (at lowest point)
4 ft
100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs
Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps
Fencing type(s): Wood - privacy
Fencing details: All wood fencing except for the west side of the yard is chain linked
Other dogsSometimes
Other domestic animalsNo
Other peopleSometimes
Private entryYes
Dog drinking water
Chairs
Dog toys
Rain shelter / sun shade
Trash can
Table
50% off all dogs after the 1st dog
25% off hourly price for 30 min visit
Optional monthly membership available!
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Great spot in the city, plenty of room for zoomies!
The yard was great and just enough space for my pup to run around, explore, and get some energy out. The listing said there were dog toys so I was thankful because I had left my dog’s ball at home…except there weren’t any. I was kind of bummed about that. It also said there was water available but it was just an empty flipped over bowl. I tried messaging the host but haven’t heard back. There was a small trash can though for poop bags (I’m assuming and hoping…I was planning on confirming that with the host when they responded but no luck). It’s a great spot close by to let the pups roam and run but IMO definitely bring all the bells and whistles and supplies. I think the listing/amenities need to be updated…especially for $17 an hour, it’s a bit of a let down. Didn’t think the price was bad at all considering all that was listed but expectations vs reality was not accurate.
Loved coming back here! She gets so excited when we start walking up and she figures out where we're headed. She has such a great time here.
This was a great spot to let my dog run around safe and off leash. There is even a table with some chairs for me to sit at while my pup took a rest from chasing his ball.
We had so much fun! Can't wait to come back!
What a great, open, clean spot! Our dog had a blast chasing a ball (til he started eating dirt and grass in the corners, the big moron, and I had to take him home early 🙄). My only glitch was not being totally sure I was entering the right yard - that always freaks me out. Assuming I was in the right place, easy peasy to pull the car right up to the fence (it says No Parking so crossing my fingers on this part too) and walk thru the gate. As soon as I closed the gate behind us my dog was bouncing with glee at the big open space - even at the ripe age of 10! Thanks so much - hope to visit again soon.
We had a great time today at our favorite sniffspot! Perfect place to let our 20 pound terrier mix get his zoomies out!
Great yard. No openings in the fences. My dog enjoyed herself!
Great, private yard
Great spot!
Joined in April 2022
Hello, The entrance is on Lilac Ave. the black 4ft gate. That area can be used for small to medium sized dogs. Medium to large dogs are welcome to the second wood gate. Please push door when coming in. When coming out pull don’t push. Feel green to use the seating and use the water hose. Water bottles are for you to have. I hope you have a wonderful time with your fur baby/s
Notice: We will be closed from January 31st to February 1st for maintenance. We are understand that property has been muddier than usual, so we are adding more playground mulch to spot. Sorry for the inconvenience! 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. 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 allowed elsewhere. 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 visitor. If you’ve lost a dog toy or other item, please reach out and we’ll do our best to retrieve it and save it for you. If you don’t reach out, we’ll add it to the Lost and Found Toy Box. Update: Due to the colder temperatures we won’t be adding dog drinking water until early Spring. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Payton’s playground is a spot where you can spend personal time with your dog by yourself without having to worry about others intruding in on your play session. We have agility equipment, pools, ramps, weaving poles, water bowls and more available at your disposal. It’s a great environment to be in & is directly adjacent to one of the best doggy daycares in Chicago, PupStars Pet Care. Feel free to stop in for a free goodie bag & to ask any questions you might have. Thanks & we’ll see you all soon!
**We have added OPEN reservations from 8:30am to 5:30pm weekdays for people that would like to visit the yard prior to deciding if they would like to become full access Members.** We LOVE sharing our space with multiple dogs from the community however, it is hard on the grass. For this reason, we have limited our evening & weekend availability to Members Only to decrease the wear and tear on the yard. With the fluctuation in weather please be aware: If outdoor parks are wet and muddy ~ areas of our yard will be also. We cannot control the effects of rain. Please always use the provided carabiner to lock the gate as pictured after you and your dog(s) enter. We have installed multiple methods of LIGHTING for evening reservations. Easy instructions for use will be sent when you make the reservation. We do have a SHADE/RAIN SHELTER! :) WATER: We provide fresh water every 24hrs located in(or next to) the CORONA Cooler. PARKING: One FREE private parking space located at the entrance from the alley at the back of the lot. Since some guests were having a tough time with the parking space, we did finally WIDEN the entrance. We park 2 Honda CRV's back there daily without issue. Fully fenced 6 foot secure and private green space. Large open lot with seating and plenty of room to play fetch or just relax off leash. Easy street parking, no permit required. Any Extras will be located in the storage bin on the east wall of the lot. We have evening hours 6:00p to 9:30p for Members Only, 7 days per week.
Update: Bad news: The weather is making the front gate wonky. Sometimes it closes perfectly, sometimes not. There’s a bungie cord to help close it, but if this is a concern for you and your pup, wait a bit until I figure out a good fix. Good news: new adairondak chairs and new toys added! Chairs should hopefully sink less into the dirt and are a bit more loungey. New tug toy and chuck it ball to the box of toys. Large yard right on the river. No access to the river (yard is fully fenced), but human views of the water, ducks, other birds, and wildflowers on the bank. Plenty to sniff for dogs. End of dead end with decent privacy. Chain link fence on most and iron fence at front. Not ideal for small dogs or escape artists that can squeeze under or through fence. See photos for details of fence and if your dog would try to squeeze through. Pesticide, herbicide, and fertilizer free lawn but various flowers, shrubs (and weeds) on the edges. There are 3 big dogs at the house across the alley, but also well fenced. They’re out on occasion, but usually not for long and I can’t guarantee their schedule. The view is mostly, but not completely blocked, so this may not be the place if your pup is super reactive. There are 2 chairs, feel free to move around into sun or shade or lay out a blanket or whatever you need to be comfortable. There is stainless steel water bowl and some toys.
Note: the yard will be offline from March 18th - April 30. I am having some landscaping done and hoping to restore the grass in time for the summer. Thank you for understanding. See you in May! Fully fenced yard. Guests should park in the driveway as the street is permit only. If there are any issues message me when you arrive!
Fully fenced yard, dog toys, treats and dog sprinkler and pool. Water available for dogs and parents, chairs, table, snacks with facilities to dispose of waste. Dog disposal bags available with trash can. towels, speakers everything you would need for a safe and enjoyable experience
We are a dog loving home located on a large lot right off the Illinois Prairie Path in Lombard! Perfect spot for owners who already walk their companions on the path to stop and have some playtime or extra training time. (We just ask you make reservations before planning your visit) We have a Newfoundland and Yorkie who will be inside during visits unless otherwise communicated & chickens who will be in their coop/chicken run. Our favorite times of year to see our Newfie play outside are winter (he loves to catch snowballs, chase our kids and then lay in the cold snow)…and the summer when he lays in the cool grass and plops himself down in the kiddie pool. We hope your doggies will love to enjoy our yard just as much!
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