55Great fenced in yard. Nicely kept and clean. Small wet/muddy area in one corner that my pup found to roll in, but hose and towels were already provided. Also provided were toys, treats, poop cleanup materials. Neighbors have horse pasture with horses closely visible at times. Not a problem for us but notable if someone has a reactive dog. Jen Z.
Jen Z.
June 2025
Great fenced in yard. Nicely kept and clean. Small wet/muddy area in one corner that my pup found to roll in, but hose and towels were already provided. Also provided were toys, treats, poop cleanup materials. Neighbors have horse pasture with horses closely visible at times. Not a problem for us but notable if someone has a reactive dog.
Critterville 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waconia | Sniffspot
55Julie is absolutely lovely and welcoming to her home, everything is very tidy and she supplies treats and water, handicap ramps to make it accessible to all. And she has a covered dog bed which reminds me of a cabana but it's for dogs ☺️☺️
And she thanked me for rescuing my puppy who really needs this safe space to run free and get over her anxiety issues.
I'm so glad this is available!!Ereyna H.
Ereyna H.
May 2025
Julie is absolutely lovely and welcoming to her home, everything is very tidy and she supplies treats and water, handicap ramps to make it accessible to all. And she has a covered dog bed which reminds me of a cabana but it's for dogs ☺️☺️
And she thanked me for rescuing my puppy who really needs this safe space to run free and get over her anxiety issues.
I'm so glad this is available!!
Critterville 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waconia | Sniffspot
55Me and my two dogs had a wonderful time. The yard is large and very well managed. The host had water out for us and plenty of spots for shade. Can’t wait to go back. Maren L.
Maren L.
May 2025
Me and my two dogs had a wonderful time. The yard is large and very well managed. The host had water out for us and plenty of spots for shade. Can’t wait to go back.
Critterville 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waconia | Sniffspot
55Wonderful spot! Julie introduced herself to us and showed us the amenities. A place to sit, dog toys, fresh water for the dogs and a lovely yard! It was wet and muddy with a large puddle for our white lab to enjoy. He slowly turned gray but was totally worth it when you saw the smile on his face! I am sure it is just beautiful when dried out and sunny! We will definitely be back. Oh, and our dog is a service dog and Julie had the utmost respect and understanding to not distract him from his job. Thanks Julie! We will be back!Kelly R.
Kelly R.
April 2025
Wonderful spot! Julie introduced herself to us and showed us the amenities. A place to sit, dog toys, fresh water for the dogs and a lovely yard! It was wet and muddy with a large puddle for our white lab to enjoy. He slowly turned gray but was totally worth it when you saw the smile on his face! I am sure it is just beautiful when dried out and sunny! We will definitely be back. Oh, and our dog is a service dog and Julie had the utmost respect and understanding to not distract him from his job. Thanks Julie! We will be back!
Critterville 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waconia | Sniffspot
55Our Gus had a great time playing in Julie’s yard! My husband used the cleaning station to give Gus a quick rinse before heading home and that was a wonderful extra! Thank you, JulieMary E.
Mary E.
April 2025
Our Gus had a great time playing in Julie’s yard! My husband used the cleaning station to give Gus a quick rinse before heading home and that was a wonderful extra! Thank you, Julie
Critterville 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waconia | Sniffspot
55Awesome! I brought my yorkie poo and golden doodle. The fence was very secure, there were treats, toys, and water. The owner was very friendly. Lots of room for ball throwing and a good amount of parameter to explore for the Yorkie. I definitely recommend it but don't take my time spot ;) There is also an indoor onsite dog wash but we didn't try that this time. Kristin T.
Kristin T.
March 2025
Awesome! I brought my yorkie poo and golden doodle. The fence was very secure, there were treats, toys, and water. The owner was very friendly. Lots of room for ball throwing and a good amount of parameter to explore for the Yorkie. I definitely recommend it but don't take my time spot ;) There is also an indoor onsite dog wash but we didn't try that this time.
Critterville 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waconia | Sniffspot
55Julie was a wonderful host and my pup had a wonderful time running and sniffing. I was even able to give him a bath before leaving. We will be back!Annette C.
Annette C.
March 2025
Julie was a wonderful host and my pup had a wonderful time running and sniffing. I was even able to give him a bath before leaving. We will be back!
Critterville 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waconia | Sniffspot
55This is a great place! Wide open for running around. Julie is wonderful and had treats waiting for the dogs. Not sure what Biggie liked more. Exploring or sitting on the deck getting loved on by his new friend! Leslie S.
Leslie S.
March 2025
This is a great place! Wide open for running around. Julie is wonderful and had treats waiting for the dogs. Not sure what Biggie liked more. Exploring or sitting on the deck getting loved on by his new friend!
Critterville 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waconia | Sniffspot
55Great spot! Really enjoyed it and will be returning frequently. An acre of fenced yard. Nice and clean. A very accommodating and friendly host.Rick S.
Rick S.
January 2025
Great spot! Really enjoyed it and will be returning frequently. An acre of fenced yard. Nice and clean. A very accommodating and friendly host.
Critterville 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waconia | Sniffspot
55We had a wonderful time at Critterville Sniffspot! Our 2 little pups ran themselves to exhaustion. There is plenty of space to run wild in the open.
The property is fully fenced and very clean so we had no worries about having them off leash. The owner was present and provided fresh water and treats! You can see her love for animals. I highly recommend a trip to Critterville Sniffspot! Jeanne S.
Jeanne S.
January 2025
We had a wonderful time at Critterville Sniffspot! Our 2 little pups ran themselves to exhaustion. There is plenty of space to run wild in the open.
The property is fully fenced and very clean so we had no worries about having them off leash. The owner was present and provided fresh water and treats! You can see her love for animals. I highly recommend a trip to Critterville Sniffspot!
Lewis & Clark Private Dog Run & Play Area | Sniffspot
55AMAZING! We will be back, our dogs loved the mound along with all of the fresh tennis balls. We told everyone about this hidden gem.
Very tidy with shade, sun and a beautiful view for the whole family. Colin B.
Colin B.
October 2024
AMAZING! We will be back, our dogs loved the mound along with all of the fresh tennis balls. We told everyone about this hidden gem.
Very tidy with shade, sun and a beautiful view for the whole family.
Lewis & Clark Private Dog Run & Play Area | Sniffspot
55Mom took me to this beautiful and spacious field to play with my outdoor toys (balls, frisbees and flirt poles) today. There was a lot of room to run and some cool smells to sniff. I loved patrolling along the fence line and there was a neat corridor of trees to walk and weave through. That meant there was plenty of shade for us on this sunny afternoon. The owners left me some water that tasted delicious and it was super fun trying to catch it when it came out of the cooler. They also had a bucket of tennis balls that I could chase down when mom through them with that chucking contraption thingy. I know we will come back here to play again in the future. I think I can even convince a few of my furiends to join us next time. Thanks for sharing your cool space! I'm gonna go take a nap now.Sue M.
Sue M.
September 2024
Mom took me to this beautiful and spacious field to play with my outdoor toys (balls, frisbees and flirt poles) today. There was a lot of room to run and some cool smells to sniff. I loved patrolling along the fence line and there was a neat corridor of trees to walk and weave through. That meant there was plenty of shade for us on this sunny afternoon. The owners left me some water that tasted delicious and it was super fun trying to catch it when it came out of the cooler. They also had a bucket of tennis balls that I could chase down when mom through them with that chucking contraption thingy. I know we will come back here to play again in the future. I think I can even convince a few of my furiends to join us next time. Thanks for sharing your cool space! I'm gonna go take a nap now.
55Nel and her buddy Buzz always have a wonderful time visiting Sheri's Sniff Spot. The hill and the deep snow gave them a good workout. Clean and excellent as usual. Thank you so much.Barbara F.
Barbara F.
December 2022
Nel and her buddy Buzz always have a wonderful time visiting Sheri's Sniff Spot. The hill and the deep snow gave them a good workout. Clean and excellent as usual. Thank you so much.
55It was 18 degrees and a brisk west wind, but there was shelter from the wind by the stairs to the deck. Our two 30lb mini golden doodles had a great time tearing around the yard. There is a nice hill in the yard so they could get a workout going up and down. The untracked, pristine snow in the yard had lots of tracks when we left with two happy and tired puppies. Thanks so much for sharing your yard. We’ll be back!Barbara F.
Barbara F.
November 2022
It was 18 degrees and a brisk west wind, but there was shelter from the wind by the stairs to the deck. Our two 30lb mini golden doodles had a great time tearing around the yard. There is a nice hill in the yard so they could get a workout going up and down. The untracked, pristine snow in the yard had lots of tracks when we left with two happy and tired puppies. Thanks so much for sharing your yard. We’ll be back!
55Pristine, well kept yard. My dogs loved running up and down the hill playing ball while a bald eagle soared overhead. It doesn’t get any better than that, and we will definitely be back!Peggy M.
Peggy M.
August 2022
Pristine, well kept yard. My dogs loved running up and down the hill playing ball while a bald eagle soared overhead. It doesn’t get any better than that, and we will definitely be back!
How do Waconia'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 Waconia 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. 2% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Waconia 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 224 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 415 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.
Sniffspot has 224 fully fenced dog parks in or near Waconia. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Waconia?
The Waconia area has 10 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun!.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Waconia?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Waconia. The most popular agility option is Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun!.
Where in Waconia can I find a pool for dog swimming?
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