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Info provided by host
Note from host
Woodgate, chain-link and tree line
Fencing height
4 feet (at lowest point)
Fencing type
Combination
Gaps or holes in fence
No gaps
Enclosure
fully fenced
Fencing height (at lowest point)
4 feet
Fencing type(s): Combination
Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps
Fencing details: Woodgate, chain-link and tree line
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.
Other dogsSometimes
Other domestic animalsNo
Other peopleSometimes
Private entryYes
Agility equipment
Trash can
Lure course
Fertilizer-free
Pesticide-free
Short grass
50% off all dogs after the 1st dog
25% off hourly price for 30 min visit
Member get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.
Melrose Park, Illinois
12 oz gourmet coffee, cream and sugar available
40 year Behaviorist and trainer available for consult
Request use of water from hose, it is in the private back yard so we need advance notice

Pick up after your dog, return all equipment to the marked area, no digging or destructive behavior, keep the gate closed at all times, book for the correct number of dogs, private gated area behind the house is not part of the booking and is not accessible
| 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. |
| 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
Notice: We are closing the spot on May 23rd for maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience. Grass and rain: Please keep in mind that during moderate to heavy rains the area without mulch can get muddy. Beginning May of 2024, we will post pictures daily to our Instagram account 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. Future additions: We hope to add more amenities over time. Our plans are to add more sand to the sandbox in late April or early May of 2024. We’re also hoping to have on-site parking around mid summer of 2024. If you have any suggestions for amenities, we’d love to hear your feedback.
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Notice: We are closing the spot on May 23rd for maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience. Grass and rain: Please keep in mind that during moderate to heavy rains the area without mulch can get muddy. Beginning May of 2024, we will post pictures daily to our Instagram account 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. Future additions: We hope to add more amenities over time. Our plans are to add more sand to the sandbox in late April or early May of 2024. We’re also hoping to have on-site parking around mid summer of 2024. If you have any suggestions for amenities, we’d love to hear your feedback.
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Enjoyed by our dogs for 15 years, our yard is a good size for zoomies, grass naps, and squirrel & bird watching. We have a table with comfy chairs and a kiddie pool. A crate of our guardian angel’s toys await your pooch. The neighbors on each side are dog free. You can spend time without a barking contest ensuing.
"Cute little sniff spot! Perfect to give our girls a potty and sniff..." more
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Come thru the alley and park near entrance gate with signage. You and your pups will have full access of our inviting yard from walking trails around the perimeter to open space for frolicking, sniffing, and exploring the changes of the growing seasons! The only area off limits is the top porch (a gate is coming). We appreciate your prompt removal of any dog elimination (place bag in the black garbage can in the alley). We appreciate any feedback to make your engagement in our yard safe and fun. Enjoy our beautiful yard!
"We had a great experience using this Sniffspot! The space was exactly..." more
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"What a great yard! Beautiful scenery too. We’ll be back. 👍" more
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"Easy access. There are some gaps where wood was missing in the fence..." more
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Fall/Winter update: the yard is DARK after 5pm. Hose is off for winterization, so please bring water. Our 1/2 acre fully fenced dog-friendly yard is here to host your special furry friends. We live a short, straight-shot drive from Chicago and are butt-up against the beautiful Salt Creek (and all the wild life that also calls the creek "home" - bunnies, squirrels, groundhogs, birds, garden snakes (harmless, but present in May), etc.). The head of Salt Creek Trail is located just a block away on Thomas Street, so feel free to explore the creek/trail after your yard time. It leads all the way to Villa Park, where you can catch the Prairie Path / Great Western Trail. You'll pass by MORE Brewing Company as well as outdoor bar and food trucks Fuel and Creme (ice cream). Make a day of it! Please note that even though the yard IS fully fenced, it is comprised of a variety of sizes shapes ranging from 6 feet privacy, raw iron, to 4 foot chain-link, barn wood with chicken wire between the wood gaps. You know your dog's "flight risk" better than anyone, so please make smart decisions when booking our yard. Dispose of poop bags in the BLUE TOP bin (green is recycle). Finally, note that we can only host 2 dogs at a time due to wear and tear on the yard. Have fun!
"The yard is great….. spacious and safe. My dog had a great time..." more
8 credits dog / hour
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"This was our first sniffspot and we could not have had a better..." more
4 credits dog / hour
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"Nice quiet yard with a water bowl left out for guests—thank you!" more
17 credits dog / hour
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This spot was published recently. Be among the first to try it!
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