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Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Mount Vernon, IL

Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

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Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Mount Vernon, IL

53 spots found

Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

Public dog park

Love's Travel Stop Mount Vernon

Unfenced

Love's Travel Stop in Mount Vernon, Illinois offers a dog park with unfenced enclosure suitable for small dogs. Amenities include chairs, a dog washing area, indoor restroom, and tables for convenience. Contact information for the park includes a website at https://www.loves.com/locations/824, phone number (618) 731-7038, and email address store824@loves.com.

Small dog friendly

Chairs

Dog washing area

Indoor restroom available

No fee info
Mount Vernon, IL
Love's Travel Stop Mount Vernon | Sniffspot
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Mount VernonIllinois
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David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Hair of the Dog

Hair of the Dog is a dog park located at 325 S Poplar St in Centralia, Illinois. It offers a large field for dogs to run and play. For more information, visit their website at http://www.hairofthedogcentralia.com/ or contact them at (618) 352-7755 or hshores@hairofthedogcentralia.com.

Field

No fee info
Centralia, IL
Hair of the Dog | Sniffspot
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invoice
CentraliaIllinois
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Herrin Memorial Park Dog Park

Unfenced

The Herrin Memorial Park Dog Park is located at 1010 N 5th St in Herrin, Illinois. The park features an unfenced enclosure with a field for dogs to run and play. For more information, contact the park at (618) 942-3548 or email herrinparkdistrict@gmail.com.

Field

No fee info
Herrin, IL
Herrin Memorial Park Dog Park | Sniffspot
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invoice
HerrinIllinois
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David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Krystal's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Waltonville

Fully Fenced
0.02 acres

Hey there my names Krystal, I have 3 dogs. 2 Boxers, Fefe and Sugar. As well as a Bull Terrier Anarchy. All three are fully vaccinated, never had fleas or ticks. Our family recently moved to Illinois and we had a huge fenced in yard built just for them. Anarchy having been a reactive dog in the past has thrived having so much space to run. We have two entry points, one off the back patio and one in the middle of the chain link fence. Seating in the dog run is coming soon. We have dog toys throughout the yard that could be picked up and put away at your request. A freshly cleaned and filled water bucket will be placed by the gate. Our dogs will be let out 15minutes before your arrival, and will be in the house for the time slot chosen. We do have chickens, they are about 30/40 feet away from the dog run in a secure fencing. We have a large parking area, there will be a space available right next to the large tree. You may see our family coming and going as we go about our day. Please refrain from bringing sick dogs or dogs that have fleas or ticks. Thank you for considering us.

Dog toys

Dog treats

Water - hose

Lit at night

15 credits dog / hour
Waltonville, IL
Krystal's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Waltonville | Sniffspot
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invoice
WaltonvilleIllinois
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Candace's 4 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Wayne City

Unfenced
4 acres

Hi there!! Welcome to the funny farm. There is actually closer to 20 acres that can be accessed and hiked on. Some wooded and some cleared with a 3 acre pond if your fur baby enjoys dipping their toes in the water. Come out and enjoy some peace and solitude with your fur baby!!

4 credits dog / hour
Wayne City, IL
Candace's 4 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Wayne City | Sniffspot
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invoice
Wayne CityIllinois
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David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Kaytlan's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Mount Vernon

Unfenced
5 acres

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Dog drinking water

5 credits dog / hour
Mount Vernon, IL
Kaytlan's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Mount Vernon | Sniffspot
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invoice
Mount VernonIllinois
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Jennifer's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Centralia

Unfenced
5 acres

River, stream or creek

10 credits dog / hour
Centralia, IL
Jennifer's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Centralia | Sniffspot
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invoice
CentraliaIllinois
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

WN Private Dog Trails In Murphysboro

Unfenced
18 acres

18 acres of private Timbered land. I would love for you to take walks with your pup anywhere around the land. *Please use leash if your dog does not recall well. *Please park at the curve in the lane, near the dumpster/open area. *Summer months some trails may not be mowed, you may still use them at your own discretion. *You may use the water hydrant on the house to fill your dogs water bowl.

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

Digging area

Parkour obstacles

15 credits dog / hour
Murphysboro, IL
WN Private Dog Trails In Murphysboro | Sniffspot
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invoice
MurphysboroIllinois
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David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Riverside Dog Park

Unfenced

Riverside Dog Park is located at 2610 W Riverside Park Rd in Murphysboro, Illinois. The park is unfenced but is small dog friendly and offers amenities such as chairs, table, and dog drinking water. For more information, contact the park at (702) 900-3647 or email pbateman@friendsofmurphysboro.com.

Small dog friendly

Chairs

Dog drinking water

Table

No fee info
Murphysboro, IL
Riverside Dog Park | Sniffspot
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invoice
MurphysboroIllinois
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David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Love's Travel Stop

Unfenced

Love's Travel Stop in New Baden, Illinois offers an unfenced dog park at 8690 Richter School Rd. Although the park is unfenced, there is an indoor restroom available for convenience. For more information, visit their website at https://www.loves.com/ or call (618) 588-2257.

Indoor restroom available

No fee info
New Baden, IL
Love's Travel Stop | Sniffspot
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invoice
New BadenIllinois
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Amanda's 2 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Fairfield

Unfenced
2 acres

Have a dog lead, small kiddie pool(large enough to fit a large breed dog), access to water. Can provide other amenities if needed.

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Water - hose

Water - kiddie pool

5 credits dog / hour
Fairfield, IL
Amanda's 2 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Fairfield | Sniffspot
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FairfieldIllinois
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David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Michael's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Marion

Fully Fenced
1 acre

Back yard I have 3 dogs fully funded I have 3 corgis and German shepherd all friendly they love new friends I have a doggie dor for them to go inside and eat separate from the rest of the house offering a day daycare or overnight..

15 credits dog / hour
Marion, IL
Michael's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Marion | Sniffspot
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invoice
MarionIllinois
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David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Viola's Private Dog Park In Carterville

Fully Fenced
0.25 acres

Water - hose

Fertilizer-free

Dog toys

Pesticide-free

10 credits dog / hour
Carterville, IL
Viola's Private Dog Park In Carterville | Sniffspot
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invoice
CartervilleIllinois
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Kathleen's Private Dog Park In Marion

4 credits dog / hour
Marion, IL
Kathleen's Private Dog Park In Marion | Sniffspot
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invoice
MarionIllinois
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Hope's 0.5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Salem

Unfenced
0.5 acres

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Water - kiddie pool

Fertilizer-free

5 credits dog / hour
Salem, IL
Hope's 0.5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Salem | Sniffspot
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invoice
SalemIllinois
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David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Dawn's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Walnut Hill

Unfenced
5 acres

Large wooded area with a pond onsite.

Digging area

Dock for dog diving

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

5 credits dog / hour
Walnut Hill, IL
Dawn's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Walnut Hill | Sniffspot
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Walnut HillIllinois
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David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

4.89(9)

Lola's Lot In Centralia, IL

Fully Fenced
0.06 acres

Conveniently located in the center of town! Enjoy a walk around downtown through the carillon park and /or around the library and then enjoy an off leash break at our lot! You’ll have access to WiFi, electricity, & water, sunshade & fire pit, and much more! Ours and other sniffers have made quite the trail running through the two large grove trees - making nice shady spots to have a quick break! Smoking on premises is permitted, ashtrays available.

Dog treats

Dog toys

Digging area

Fertilizer-free

This was our first sniffspot and we loved it! We took our 3 dogs and they g... more

6 credits dog / hour
Centralia, IL
Lola's Lot In Centralia, IL | Sniffspot
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invoice
CentraliaIllinois
4.99
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Sydney's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Ava

Fully Fenced
5 acres
4 credits dog / hour
Ava, IL
Sydney's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Ava | Sniffspot
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invoice
AvaIllinois
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David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Willow Tree Farms

Unfenced
1 acre

Wide open, lots of trees.

Water - hose

Digging area

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

4 credits dog / hour
Murphysboro, IL
Willow Tree Farms | Sniffspot
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invoice
MurphysboroIllinois
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Roger's 8.6 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Mount Vernon

Unfenced
8.6 acres
4 credits dog / hour
Mount Vernon, IL
Roger's 8.6 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Mount Vernon | Sniffspot
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invoice
Mount VernonIllinois
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David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Russell's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In West Frankfort

Fully Fenced
1 acre
4 credits dog / hour
West Frankfort, IL
Russell's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In West Frankfort | Sniffspot
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West FrankfortIllinois
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David AdamsFounder
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Private dog park

John's 4 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Marissa

Unfenced
4 acres

Lake or pond

4 credits dog / hour
Marissa, IL
John's 4 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Marissa | Sniffspot
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invoice
MarissaIllinois
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Missy's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Benton

Fully Fenced
0.01 acres
4 credits dog / hour
Benton, IL
Missy's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Benton | Sniffspot
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invoice
BentonIllinois
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David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

4.00(2)

Betsey's 20 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Vandalia

Unfenced
5 acres

Hello! Welcome to our family farm! We are located 5-8 miles off Interstate 70 on County Road 150. I picked this pasture as our dog park because it’s wide open and perfect for your four legged friend to run his heart out.

Accessible

Farm animal sightings

Field

Pasture

Plenty of wide open space to run and sniff around! Owner was very friendly ... more

10 credits dog / hour
Vandalia, IL
Betsey's 20 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Vandalia | Sniffspot
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VandaliaIllinois
4.02
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Dawn's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Steeleville

Fully Fenced
0.11 acres

Fertilizer-free

Water - hose

Agility equipment

Chairs

4 credits dog / hour
Steeleville, IL
Dawn's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Steeleville | Sniffspot
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invoice
SteelevilleIllinois
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David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Krysti's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Centralia

Unfenced
5 acres
10 credits dog / hour
Centralia, IL
Krysti's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Centralia | Sniffspot
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invoice
CentraliaIllinois
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

5.00(1)

Furbaby time In Mount Vernon

Unfenced
0.5 acres

Quiet 1/2 acre of flat land for your furbaby to run and play. No fences but extremely low traffic area in quiet neighborhood. Easy to find and close to both interstate 57 and 64 in Mount Vernon Illinois 62864. 2 no trespassing signs posted for insurance purposes as the lot is up for sale. Please disregard the signs. Park on grass or roadside. Address is 1701 Sunset. If you need me, I live 1 block away at 1522 Harlan rd Mt Vernon Illinois 62864

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Field

It was an unfenced green space in a quiet area. It worked perfectly for my ... more

4 credits dog / hour
Mount Vernon, IL
Furbaby time In Mount Vernon | Sniffspot
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Mount VernonIllinois
5.01
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David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Hollie's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Centralia

Fully Fenced
0.01 acres
10 credits dog / hour
Centralia, IL
Hollie's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Centralia | Sniffspot
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invoice
CentraliaIllinois
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Elizabeth's 3 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Mascoutah

Unfenced
3 acres

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Dog drinking water

4 credits dog / hour
Mascoutah, IL
Elizabeth's 3 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Mascoutah | Sniffspot
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invoice
MascoutahIllinois
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Brittany's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Mulberry Grove

Unfenced
5 acres
4 credits dog / hour
Mulberry Grove, IL
Brittany's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Mulberry Grove | Sniffspot
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Mulberry GroveIllinois
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

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Why rent a private dog park in Mount Vernon, Illinois?

FeaturesSniffspotPublic park
Designed for private play
Rentable by the hour
Off leash options
Very large and/or fully fenced options
Pricing$5 - $15 per dog per hourFree

How do Mount Vernon'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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Frequently asked questions about Mount Vernon dog parks

What amenities do private dog parks in Mount Vernon offer that public parks don't?

Mount Vernon private dog parks offer amenities you'll never find at public facilities: swimming pools for water-loving dogs, agility equipment for training, climate-controlled indoor spaces for year-round use, hiking trails on private property, and secure fencing customized for different dog sizes. Hosts provide poop bags, water stations, toys, and even dog wash stations. Lola's Lot In Centralia, IL is especially known for exceptional amenities. Every Mount Vernon listing shows exactly what's included—no surprises.

Are there fully fenced private dog parks in Mount Vernon?

Yes! Most of Mount Vernon's 53 Sniffspot locations are fully fenced. Use the "fully fenced" filter to find secure enclosures with detailed fencing specs: height (4ft, 6ft, 8ft+), material (wood, chain-link, vinyl), and gap information. This is crucial for escape artists, puppies learning boundaries, or reactive dogs who need contained space. Mount Vernon listings show fencing photos so you can verify security before booking.

How clean are private dog parks in Mount Vernon compared to public ones?

Significantly cleaner. Public dog parks in Mount Vernon are maintained by overworked city staff and often littered with waste from dozens of dogs daily. Sniffspot hosts in Mount Vernon maintain their own spaces and take pride in cleanliness since it directly affects their reviews and bookings. Many Mount Vernon hosts provide fresh poop bags, empty trash regularly, and sanitize water stations. Plus, with only one booking at a time, waste accumulation is minimal. Check reviews to see cleanliness ratings.

What types of dog parks can I find in Mount Vernon?

Mount Vernon has 53 diverse options: fully fenced dog parks for specific training activities, small dog parks for different environments, and dog fields for varied experiences. Want a backyard for simple off-leash time? We've got it. Need acres of trails for hiking? Check. Looking for water access or agility obstacles? Available. Browse by park type to see what matches your dog's interests, then filter by location within Mount Vernon to find convenient options.

Can I book Mount Vernon dog parks on short notice?

Usually yes! Many Mount Vernon Sniffspot locations offer same-day or next-day availability, and most bookings can be made instantly without waiting for host approval. Unlike public dog parks that might be crowded during peak times, Mount Vernon private parks let you reserve exactly when you need them—early morning before work, midday breaks, or evening exercise. Check individual listings for real-time availability and booking policies.

Do Mount Vernon dog parks have water access?

Many do! Filter Mount Vernon's 53 locations by amenities to find dog parks with swimming pools, natural ponds, creeks, or beach access. Water features are perfect for Mount Vernon's hot summer days or for dogs who love to swim. Each listing specifies water type and depth, plus whether it's safe for swimming or just wading. Some Mount Vernon hosts provide life vests or shallow kiddie pools for water-nervous dogs.

Are there indoor dog parks in Mount Vernon?

Yes! Mount Vernon has climate-controlled indoor options perfect for extreme weather, rainy days, or year-round exercise. Indoor Mount Vernon locations typically feature rubberized flooring (easier on joints), artificial turf, or padded surfaces. They're especially popular for puppy training, senior dogs needing gentle surfaces, or reactive dogs benefiting from enclosed environments. Filter by "indoor" to see Mount Vernon's covered and climate-controlled options.

What's the best time to visit dog parks in Mount Vernon?

With Sniffspot, any time works since bookings are private! Unlike public dog parks that are crowded during peak hours (early mornings, evenings, weekends), you don't have to worry about timing in Mount Vernon. Book whenever fits your schedule—midday when public parks are empty, dawn for cool weather, or late evening for convenience. Many Mount Vernon locations have lighting for after-dark visits. The flexibility is one of the biggest advantages over public parks.

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