55It was a lovely spot. Lots of things to keep my pup entertained. It was fully enclosed and safe for my pooch to wander and explore to her hearts content Kate M.
Kate M.
September 2023
It was a lovely spot. Lots of things to keep my pup entertained. It was fully enclosed and safe for my pooch to wander and explore to her hearts content
55What a lovely backyard!! Big space with plenty of room to run, sniff, fetch, swim! Lots of thoughtful touches like a bucket of toys, towels, baggies, bug repellent, hand sanitizer, and chairs for the humans to sit. The house is easy to find, with plenty of street parking in a very quiet neighborhood (at least until we pulled up with our very excited pups). The yard is fully fenced and pups cannot see out anywhere, although you can hear general neighborhood noise and other dogs occasionally. Lucille N.
Lucille N.
September 2023
What a lovely backyard!! Big space with plenty of room to run, sniff, fetch, swim! Lots of thoughtful touches like a bucket of toys, towels, baggies, bug repellent, hand sanitizer, and chairs for the humans to sit. The house is easy to find, with plenty of street parking in a very quiet neighborhood (at least until we pulled up with our very excited pups). The yard is fully fenced and pups cannot see out anywhere, although you can hear general neighborhood noise and other dogs occasionally.
55My boys had a great time. They loved exploring the yard first. We played fetch until they got tired (as/did my arm😛) Nancy’s space is perfect for a good off leash playtime that they don’t often get as we live in an apartment. We will definitely come back.Mary B.
Mary B.
September 2023
My boys had a great time. They loved exploring the yard first. We played fetch until they got tired (as/did my arm😛) Nancy’s space is perfect for a good off leash playtime that they don’t often get as we live in an apartment. We will definitely come back.
55We had a great time! There’s construction on a nearby street so Nancy reached out proactively with helpful directions. The yard was well secured and the toys and supplies were clean. We had a blast! Will definitely be back.Suzanne B.
Suzanne B.
October 2023
We had a great time! There’s construction on a nearby street so Nancy reached out proactively with helpful directions. The yard was well secured and the toys and supplies were clean. We had a blast! Will definitely be back.
55We had the best time here!!! Coming from downtown, it's the perfect getaway for our nervous rescue. With plants & trees lining the privacy fences and ✨long✨ runway connecting the front and back areas, our boy was running, sniffing, and playing HARD for our entire visit. He doesn't quite understand agility training yet, but it's a great training environment.
Nancy was a fantastic host and made sure we had everything we needed (and more). The scenery alone was worth the visit! Bizzy is absolutely exhausted and we can't wait to come back 👍Jessica C.
Jessica C.
October 2023
We had the best time here!!! Coming from downtown, it's the perfect getaway for our nervous rescue. With plants & trees lining the privacy fences and ✨long✨ runway connecting the front and back areas, our boy was running, sniffing, and playing HARD for our entire visit. He doesn't quite understand agility training yet, but it's a great training environment.
Nancy was a fantastic host and made sure we had everything we needed (and more). The scenery alone was worth the visit! Bizzy is absolutely exhausted and we can't wait to come back 👍
55Great yard for running (zoomies) and the sand pit was fun. Lots to explore and Milo had a fun time just sniffing everything and wandering. Nice private place to sit. Secure yard. Easy parking and overall a great spot.Sarah P.
Sarah P.
January 2024
Great yard for running (zoomies) and the sand pit was fun. Lots to explore and Milo had a fun time just sniffing everything and wandering. Nice private place to sit. Secure yard. Easy parking and overall a great spot.
55Great spot in a cute neighborhood! The yard had plenty of space for Benny to run around and play fetch, and amenities including water, toys, towels, and chairs were provided. Will definitely come back!Nadia B.
Nadia B.
March 2024
Great spot in a cute neighborhood! The yard had plenty of space for Benny to run around and play fetch, and amenities including water, toys, towels, and chairs were provided. Will definitely come back!
55This is certainly a retreat. Especially great for a pup that likes to hang out in the bushes. Many, many things to sniff and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. Bruno loved it; even found a new toy in the bin and claimed it as his own (temporarily anyways). 😀 Very nice mix of sunny and shady spots and plenty of seating for the hoomans. We will be back. Rina K.
Rina K.
May 2024
This is certainly a retreat. Especially great for a pup that likes to hang out in the bushes. Many, many things to sniff and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. Bruno loved it; even found a new toy in the bin and claimed it as his own (temporarily anyways). 😀 Very nice mix of sunny and shady spots and plenty of seating for the hoomans. We will be back.
55It was really amazing! My puppy loved it and he fell in love with the toys that are there for the dogs to use. The pool was filled for us and there was bug repellent for us to use! 10/10!!! Lizbeth G.
Lizbeth G.
June 2024
It was really amazing! My puppy loved it and he fell in love with the toys that are there for the dogs to use. The pool was filled for us and there was bug repellent for us to use! 10/10!!!
55This SniffSpot is wonderful! It's easy to find, secured and beautiful! It has all the things that dogs need: a pool, water bowl, poop bags, trash can with a lid, a longer than usual yard to do zoomies, and TOYS! We have some very satisfied customers and they give all 4 paws and a tail (5 ⭐️!). We highly recommend and we'll come back.Emily B.
Emily B.
June 2024
This SniffSpot is wonderful! It's easy to find, secured and beautiful! It has all the things that dogs need: a pool, water bowl, poop bags, trash can with a lid, a longer than usual yard to do zoomies, and TOYS! We have some very satisfied customers and they give all 4 paws and a tail (5 ⭐️!). We highly recommend and we'll come back.
55Great backyard and grateful to have an option for my dog to play after being attacked at a dog park. My dog loves smelling plants and had plenty to explore!
This was a beautiful back yard and the toys, water, poop bags and amenities are greatly appreciated! Would love to visit again.Katelyn C.
Katelyn C.
June 2024
Great backyard and grateful to have an option for my dog to play after being attacked at a dog park. My dog loves smelling plants and had plenty to explore!
This was a beautiful back yard and the toys, water, poop bags and amenities are greatly appreciated! Would love to visit again.
55This is a great spot. Lots of space and easy to find. We only ran into an issue when first entering as the neighbor on the right’s dog’s greeted us at their gate as we were entering. If you have a highly reactive dog, this could be an issue but we went back to the car, cooled off and tried again and no problem when we returned. The host is very accommodating and the space is beautiful. Great for fetch or just hanging out with your doggos. Megan B.
Megan B.
July 2024
This is a great spot. Lots of space and easy to find. We only ran into an issue when first entering as the neighbor on the right’s dog’s greeted us at their gate as we were entering. If you have a highly reactive dog, this could be an issue but we went back to the car, cooled off and tried again and no problem when we returned. The host is very accommodating and the space is beautiful. Great for fetch or just hanging out with your doggos.
55Quiet yard with both shade and sun. My dog visited for a training session and it worked out really well for us. Thanks!Julie P.
Julie P.
September 2024
Quiet yard with both shade and sun. My dog visited for a training session and it worked out really well for us. Thanks!
How do Oak Park'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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FAQ about our Oak Park dog parks
Are dog parks good for dogs?
It is important for dogs to have off leash exercise to sniff and run. But the free and open nature of public dog parks has drawbacks. There could be aggressive dogs, disease transmission and cleanliness issues. For this reason, many dog behaviorists discourage visiting public dog parks and recommend Sniffspot's private dog parks. Sniffspot private dog parks only allow one guest to book at a time and are not open to the public, which solves many of these issues.
Are dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks much safer than public dog parks. 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Oak Park area are 5 stars.
How do I know if a dog park works for my dog?
You can filter Sniffspot dog parks by fencing and distractions. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our 383 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 50 off leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can also filter locations to avoid other domestic animals and people. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions.