Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Waukegan, 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!
Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Waukegan, 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!

Private dog park
4.67(3)
June's Retreat
**The chickens are confined to a run, but are visible and curious. Please keep this in mind if your pup has a high predatory instinct** Fully fenced in yard walking distance to Gages Lake!
Dog towels provided
Dog toys
Dog treats
Fertilizer-free
Really enjoyed this place more

Private dog park
5(130)
SASJ Private Dog sanctuary In Pleasant Prairie
Dog sanctuary where dogs can be dogs! And humans can getaway and just enjoy!
Dog treats
Dog toys
Water - kiddie pool
Water - hose
I love this place! My second time here and we had the opportunity to use th... more

Private dog park
4.89(9)
Rachel's 0.25 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Deerfield
Large grass area for dogs to be free and run around.
Dog toys
Chairs
Dog bags
Hammocks
Very nice good size yard. But if your dog is bothered by a large neighbor d... more

Private dog park
4.97(264)
Kevin's 0.75 Acre Fully Fenced Dog Park In Wauconda
This back yard is fully fenced with driveway guest parking. There is a mix of both sun and shade, and a hose for water. The grass is treated for bugs in the spring and kept short through the summer. No people or dog distractions at my property, so the place is all yours to wander. I absolutely love making this space comfortable for dogs & owners to stretch their legs in peace. Let me know how you enjoy it!!
Water - hose
Fertilizer-free
Pesticide-free
Small dog friendly
My pet had an amazing time at Kevin’s backyard! The yard was spacious and p... more

Private dog park
5(7)
Private Backyard for your Pups | McHenry, IL
Welcome to Odin's Backyard! 🐾 Looking for a peaceful, private place for your pup to run, sniff, and explore? Our fully fenced backyard in McHenry offers plenty of room for off-leash fun in a safe, stress-free environment. Perfect for reactive dogs, shy pups, high-energy zoomie sessions, or anyone who simply wants a quiet space away from crowded parks. Your pup will enjoy open grassy areas for running, lots of interesting scents to investigate, and shady spots under the deck to cool off on warm days. Humans are welcome to relax on the patio while their dogs play. We provide a bucket of toys, fresh water, and poop bags to make your visit easy and enjoyable. Perfect for: 🐶 Off-leash playtime 🎾 Fetch sessions (toys provided!) 🐾 Reactive or shy dogs needing private space ⚡ Puppy energy burn-offs and zoomies 🌳 Relaxing sniff adventures ☀️ A peaceful outdoor escape for dogs and humans Amenities include: ✔ Fully fenced yard ✔ Patio seating ✔ Shade under the deck ✔ Fresh water bowl ✔ Bucket of toys ✔ Poop bags provided ✔ Easy parking in the driveway or cul-de-sac ✔ Optional gate to block stairs for curious pups We're continuing to improve the landscaping throughout the season and would love to host you and your furry adventurer!
Dog toys
Chairs
Dog bags
Hand sanitizer
My pet absolutely loved the yard! The backyard was clean, and he had so muc... more

Private dog park
5(2)
Mah-konce's backyard
Dog first aid kit
Dog towels provided
Dog treats
Fertilizer-free
The yard was great 👍 my dogs had a fun time running around and smelling the... more

Private dog park
5(67)
Lacey's Fun Fully Fenced Yard in Evanston
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!
Water - hose
Fertilizer-free
Pesticide-free
Small dog friendly
Lovely yard!! My dog really loved sniffing around and it was very pleasant ... more

Private dog park
4.87(31)
Lulu's Fully Fenced Doggy Yard 🐾 | On Rover for pet sitting & doggy day care
Welcome to Lulu’s Doggy Yard! 🐾 We’re excited to share our spacious fully fenced private yard where your pup can safely run, sniff, play, and explore. Our yard offers: ✅ 0.25 acres of fenced space ✅ Secure gated entry for easy access ✅ Plenty of room to run and play ✅ Quiet, private environment ✅ Seating & hammock area for pet parents to relax Please note: there are a few small fence gaps in certain areas (shown in photos), so we recommend extra supervision for very small escape artists. You may spot our friendly indoor cat, Milo, watching through the window—he loves seeing visiting pups but always stays safely indoors 😸 Parking & Entry: Please park on the street near the mailbox. The entrance is through the white fence gate (photos included on profile for easy access). A few house rules: 🐾 Please clean up after your pup (trash provided) 🐾 Supervise your dog during the visit 🐾 Help us keep the space clean and enjoyable for everyone Returning guests receive exclusive discounts (20–50% off future visits)! Looking for pet sitting too? We’re also on Rover for walks, drop-ins, daycare, boarding, and pet sitting. Use my Rover code for $20 off your first booking: luciag45482 Have fun and enjoy the space! 💚
Water - hose
Small dog friendly
Dog drinking water
Chairs
We loved this place and had a great time there. Will come back again. more

Private dog park
5(2)
The Packground: Palatine Private Pup Yard
Welcome to The Packground: a private, low-pressure yard in Palatine built for dogs who need room to sniff, stretch, play, and decompress without the chaos of a public dog park. This spot is best for solo dogs, small packs, puppies, nervous dogs, city/suburban dogs who need a reset, and owners who want a calmer off-leash option. Book the space for fetch, training practice, decompression time, puppy confidence-building, or a quiet sniff session. The yard is private during your booking. Please leash dogs when entering and exiting, clean up after your visit, and leave the space as you found it. Water, seating, trash access, and basic dog-friendly setup are available where noted in the listing. This is the first version of The Packground, so feedback is welcome as we keep improving the space for repeat guests.
Dog treats
Dog toys
Water - hose
Fertilizer-free
Easy to access and tons of room to run and play! more

Private dog park
4.64(14)
Kim's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Deerfield
Fertilizer-free
Small dog friendly
Dog drinking water
Chairs
Perfect for a shelter pup! She took an amazing nap on the dog bed and love... more

Private dog park
4.99(142)
Sandy's Canine Corner Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Prospect Heights
Hi, my name is Bob and I grew up here with many different dogs over the years. They all loved to run, play and explore the yard as much as I did. I decided to name my spot for my mother, who always brought me to all the pet shops around and the reason for my love of animals. I sincerely hope that you and your dogs will also have as much fun running, playing and exploring the yard as we did!
Fertilizer-free
Pesticide-free
Dog toys
Water - hose
Love this yard! Very spacious for my girl to run free! more

Private dog park
Nicole's 4 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Libertyville
Agility equipment
Digging area
Dog towels provided
Dog toys

Private dog park
5(11)
Nadia's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Fox Lake
A few things to note about the space. We do have a neighbor dog on one side of the yard, on the other two sides, there may be a deer or three. If you decide to come at dusk, we have a mama raccoon with 3 babies. Please park at the spot closest to the street. Make sure your dog is leashed until inside the yard. Please throw out garbage in the big garbage can outside the gate. There are some balls under the porch and plenty of sticks if your doggie likes to play.
Fertilizer-free
Pesticide-free
Water - hose
Water - kiddie pool
Huge yard, very communicative host. Left toys treats and poop bags which wa... more

Private dog park
Jeffrey's 4 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Mundelein
Fertilizer-free
Pesticide-free
Small dog friendly
Water - hose

Private dog park
4.97(424)
Riverview yard in Albany Park
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. Pesticide and herbicide free lawn but various flowers, shrubs (and weeds) on the edges. Plenty of birds, bunnies, squirrels, etc. more than your average Chicago yard. End of dead end with pretty good 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. There are 3 big dogs at the house across the alley, but they are also well fenced. They are out on occasion, but usually not for long and I can’t guarantee their schedule. The view is mostly blocked by garbage cans and bushes, but not completely, so this may not be the place if your pup is super reactive. There are 2 Adirondack chairs, feel free to move them 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. Feel free to use the hose by the stairs to fill up the water bowl, hose the dogs off or whatever. You can pull it out into the middle of the yard, just put your foot on top of the reel to get better leverage and please reel back in and turn off after use. NOTE: if you are fostering a dog for a local shelter, please send me a message for a discount code! I’d love to help a pup decompress (and get some great photos!) on the way to a forever home!
Water - hose
Fertilizer-free
Pesticide-free
Water - sprinkler
We had a great time and the dogs enjoyed every minute. Thank you so much an... more

Private dog park
Mark's 0.5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Round Lake

Private dog park
4.99(289)
Bears Den
Fully fenced yard, dog toys, treats and Water available for dogs and chairs, table, with facilities to dispose of waste. Dog disposal bags available with trash can. Speakers everything you would need for a safe and enjoyable experience
Agility equipment
Dog treats
Dog toys
Fertilizer-free
Lots of space to run around! more

Private dog park
5(57)
Use code Luna247 !! Robert's Barkyard in Bensenville.
Nature setting with plenty of birds and "SQUIRREL" sightings along with a couple of bluejay and robins too!! Separate from home and away street for your dogs to enjoy. Plenty of open field space to run, small wooded area, tall grass, rain garden, goldfish pond with waterfall with plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. Wood available for purchase to enjoy the fire pit. Lawn chairs to relax with your doggos. Picnic table to set your belongings on. Fenced in backyard that is intermittently shaded. Suns Out, Paws Out! Pool is open with weather getting warmer!
Dog toys
Water - kiddie pool
Water - hose
Digging area
The backyard was very clean. Had two sitting areas. Owner was kind enough t... more

Private dog park
4.96(342)
Zoomies Zoomies Zoomies
Fully fenced .12 acre lot in the city! Near the lake.
Water - hose
Fertilizer-free
Pesticide-free
Small dog friendly
Great open spot!! more
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Public dog park
Independence Grove Dog Park
Independence Grove Dog Park in Libertyville, Illinois is an unfenced off-leash area for dogs to enjoy. The park provides amenities such as chairs, dog drinking water, tables, and a field for play. Additionally, there is a river, stream, lake, or pond for dogs to cool off in. The park is open daily from 6:30 am until 7 pm or sunset, whichever is later. For more information, visit their website at https://www.lcfpd.org/places-to-go/off-leash-dog-area/independence-grove/ or contact them at (847) 367-6640 or email [email protected].
Park hours: Open daily, 6:30 am until 7 pm or sunset, whichever is later.
Chairs
Dog drinking water
Table
Field
No available photo
Public dog park
Love's Travel Stop
Located at Love's Travel Stop on US Highway 41 in Wadsworth, Illinois, this dog park offers an unfenced enclosure for furry friends to run and play. The park provides a dog washing area for convenience. For more information, visit https://www.loves.com/.
Dog washing area

Private dog park
Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Buffalo Grove
Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Buffalo Grove. Easy access side gate. Free street parking in a peaceful neighborhood.
Fertilizer-free
Small dog friendly
Chairs
Children's toys

Private dog park
4.95(425)
Well Lit, Fully Fenced, and no people or dogs around. Enjoy Corsa's Yard!
This fully fenced in 0.25 acre yard is attached to our Dog Training studio in Hoffman Estates. It is available for use when we're closed. It is only available after 6:30pm Mon-Fri, and is available all day on Saturdays and Sundays. You and your dog(s) will be the only ones on property during your reservation. The yard is well lit for night trips!
Fertilizer-free
Pesticide-free
Small dog friendly
Water - hose
Clean yard! Nice tall privacy fence! more

Private dog park
4.93(160)
Born Free in Barrington
(FYI guests. We might have to block out Winter and Spring days after rain. Our yard becomes a muddy mess). Let your pooch(es) romp away in our spacious fenced-in backyard. Our late boxer loved it. Enjoy a shady view from comfortable chairs on our deck. We love litter reunions! You're welcome to BYOB and appetizers. Also, while you're in Barrington, visit Bredwell for customized dog meals. https://bredwell.com/
Water - mister
Water - hose
Water - sprinkler
Small dog friendly
Maybel loves coming to visit & play in your backyard! She had a great time ... more
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Public dog park
Duck Farm Dog Park
Duck Farm Dog Park, located in Lake Villa, Illinois, offers a fully fenced enclosure with amenities including chairs, tables, a field, and a nearby lake or pond for dogs to enjoy. The park is open daily from 6:30 am until 7 pm or sunset. For more information, visit their website at https://www.lcfpd.org/places-to-go/off-leash-dog-area/duck-farm/ or contact them by phone at (847) 367-6640 or email at [email protected].
Park hours: Open daily, 6:30 am until 7 pm or sunset
Chairs
Table
Field
Lake or pond
No available photo
Public dog park
Prairie Wolf Dog Park
Prairie Wolf Dog Park in Lake Forest, Illinois is a fully-fenced dog park with amenities including a small dog area, chairs, dog drinking water, tables, a field, a lake or pond, and a swimming pool. The park is open from 6:30 am until 7 pm or sunset, offering ample opportunity for dogs to play and socialize. For more information, visit their website at https://www.lcfpd.org/places-to-go/off-leash-dog-area/prairie-wolf/ or contact them at (847) 367-6640.
Park hours: 6:30 am until 7 pm or sunset,
Small dog friendly
Chairs
Dog drinking water
Table
No available photo
Public dog park
Rolling Meadows Park
Rolling Meadows Park in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin offers a beautiful trail for dogs to enjoy. The park is open from 6 AM to 6 PM, seven days a week. Visitors can contact the park at 262-694-1400 for more information.
Park hours: 6 AM–6 PM 7 days per Week
Trail
No available photo
Public dog park
Prairie Springs Park Ball Field Pavilion
The Prairie Springs Park Ball Field Pavilion in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin offers a field and trail for dogs to play and exercise. The park is open from 4:30 AM–10 PM on weekdays and 6 AM–8 PM on Saturdays. Visitors can enjoy the amenities and facilities while spending time with their furry friends. For more information, contact the park at 262-947-0437.
Park hours: 4:30 AM–10 PM & Saturday 6 AM–8 PM
Field
Trail

Private dog park
4.99(365)
Maureen & Dan's in Peterson Woods
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.
Dog toys
Water - hose
Fertilizer-free
Pesticide-free
Great backyard, great company! My dogs had a blast! more

Private dog park
5(569)
Fun at the Farm 3+ Acres Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Caledonia
2 separate fully fenced dog play paddocks available to choose from. Try them both out, see which one your dogs love better! Conveniently located off I94 down the road from A&W.
Dog treats
Dog toys
Pesticide-free
Small dog friendly
We booked Fun at the Farm for an evening visit and as luck would have it, J... more





















