What people say about dog parks around Brainerd, Minnesota
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55Perfect! Great directions and signage! Our reactive dog loved this place! So nice to have a spot for him to run and sniff!JoAnn D.
JoAnn D.
November 2021
Perfect! Great directions and signage! Our reactive dog loved this place! So nice to have a spot for him to run and sniff!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55Archie and I love this spot! He really likes the toy box and has to try out each and every toy!Karen O.
Karen O.
November 2021
Archie and I love this spot! He really likes the toy box and has to try out each and every toy!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55Easy to get to. Great amount of space for dogs and people. Loved the toys and supplies available. Will absolutely be back.Leann S.
Leann S.
November 2021
Easy to get to. Great amount of space for dogs and people. Loved the toys and supplies available. Will absolutely be back.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55We just love this Sniff Spot. It has some long open spaces perfect for big fetching, but also patches of trees and brush that are awesome for Kya to sniff out the scents of critters. Grateful that the owners share their beautiful property this way. Stephanie J.
Stephanie J.
November 2021
We just love this Sniff Spot. It has some long open spaces perfect for big fetching, but also patches of trees and brush that are awesome for Kya to sniff out the scents of critters. Grateful that the owners share their beautiful property this way.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55a great, secure space!!! my reactive dog who can’t go to dog parks loved it here. what a fun time!!!jade r.
jade r.
December 2021
a great, secure space!!! my reactive dog who can’t go to dog parks loved it here. what a fun time!!!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55We’ve had Shandy for 3 years and this was the first time we could confidently have her off-leash in an open area. She was in heaven! Running and romping with so much to explore. Stacy’s park is gorgeous and well-maintained with lots of thoughtful touches (covered tent, seating, fresh water, toys and sanitizer). It was absolutely perfect and we can’t wait to return. Peter V.
Peter V.
October 2021
We’ve had Shandy for 3 years and this was the first time we could confidently have her off-leash in an open area. She was in heaven! Running and romping with so much to explore. Stacy’s park is gorgeous and well-maintained with lots of thoughtful touches (covered tent, seating, fresh water, toys and sanitizer). It was absolutely perfect and we can’t wait to return.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55This space is amazing! Perfect for our reactive boy. We just moved here from out of state, in an area SniffSpot was not very active, and we used a similar space that a local woman rented out privately. We’re so excited to have this here now! It is beautifully kept, has secure fences, and was easy to find. We will definitely be back!Mary Kate R.
Mary Kate R.
October 2021
This space is amazing! Perfect for our reactive boy. We just moved here from out of state, in an area SniffSpot was not very active, and we used a similar space that a local woman rented out privately. We’re so excited to have this here now! It is beautifully kept, has secure fences, and was easy to find. We will definitely be back!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55Perfect!
Besides all the nice touches and attention to detail mentioned by others, this Sniffspot has a perfect mix of grassy open space, bushes and trees to encourage running, playing and sniffing. It so rare to have 3 fenced in acres to play in. My dog and I enjoyed our outing at this welcoming place equally and topped it of with a picnic. Well worth the long drive. If you have a reactive or shy dog, don’t hesitate to visit. Dagmar K.
Dagmar K.
April 2021
Perfect!
Besides all the nice touches and attention to detail mentioned by others, this Sniffspot has a perfect mix of grassy open space, bushes and trees to encourage running, playing and sniffing. It so rare to have 3 fenced in acres to play in. My dog and I enjoyed our outing at this welcoming place equally and topped it of with a picnic. Well worth the long drive. If you have a reactive or shy dog, don’t hesitate to visit.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55This was a dream to be able to take my anxious, reactive foster to sniff and romp off leash. It was a perfect private location and clean and well cared for. I will definitely be back!JJ K.
JJ K.
September 2021
This was a dream to be able to take my anxious, reactive foster to sniff and romp off leash. It was a perfect private location and clean and well cared for. I will definitely be back!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55Super fun space to bring two dogs, extra toys available if you forget yours. Would love to come back to this space.Matea S.
Matea S.
September 2021
Super fun space to bring two dogs, extra toys available if you forget yours. Would love to come back to this space.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55This is a wonderful place! My puppy had so much fun - thank you for offering this little slice of dog heaven!Amy S.
Amy S.
September 2021
This is a wonderful place! My puppy had so much fun - thank you for offering this little slice of dog heaven!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55Lovely spot!! Everything was very well kept and the pup had a great time checking it all out. We will be back for sureAnne G.
Anne G.
September 2021
Lovely spot!! Everything was very well kept and the pup had a great time checking it all out. We will be back for sure
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55This was a lovely spot! Plenty of wooded area for exploring with some nice open areas too. Places for humans to sit and relax. They have a sink set up but it seemed to be empty. The fence was nice and secure. I could see a couple houses from the area but didn't see any people. There were chickens visible from the parking area. The fence area was quite private and just prefect for some time outside with my dogs! Ali K.
Ali K.
September 2021
This was a lovely spot! Plenty of wooded area for exploring with some nice open areas too. Places for humans to sit and relax. They have a sink set up but it seemed to be empty. The fence was nice and secure. I could see a couple houses from the area but didn't see any people. There were chickens visible from the parking area. The fence area was quite private and just prefect for some time outside with my dogs!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55As advertised! Nice and private for our reactive pup. Lots of room to roam, places to sniff, and plenty of shade to hide in when she got hot. Casey H.
Casey H.
August 2021
As advertised! Nice and private for our reactive pup. Lots of room to roam, places to sniff, and plenty of shade to hide in when she got hot.
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55We haven’t been here in a while but this Sniffspot is nicer than ever. New amenities include a covered tent with a hand washing stand, chair, bug spray, hand sanitizer and a chair for the humans, and water, tick spray, and a selection of toys for your pooch. There are lots of trails for you and your dog to explore. Glad we made the trip! 😄
David S.
David S.
August 2021
We haven’t been here in a while but this Sniffspot is nicer than ever. New amenities include a covered tent with a hand washing stand, chair, bug spray, hand sanitizer and a chair for the humans, and water, tick spray, and a selection of toys for your pooch. There are lots of trails for you and your dog to explore. Glad we made the trip! 😄
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55The signage for where to park and how to get to the yard was so great! The yard was maintained well and had plenty of green space and trees for shade. I loved it but especially my dog loved it! We will be back there again!Anny C.
Anny C.
August 2021
The signage for where to park and how to get to the yard was so great! The yard was maintained well and had plenty of green space and trees for shade. I loved it but especially my dog loved it! We will be back there again!
Three plus private fully fenced in acres of running and romping in the woods. (Thei is no lighting in The Field, if coming after dark, bring a flashlight) | Sniffspot
55My dog and I absolutely LOVED this spot. The host goes above and beyond and provides anything you could need while being there. My dog had a blast and we are definitely going to be back. Kaylee S.
Kaylee S.
June 2021
My dog and I absolutely LOVED this spot. The host goes above and beyond and provides anything you could need while being there. My dog had a blast and we are definitely going to be back.
How do Brainerd'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 Brainerd 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. 100% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Brainerd 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 5 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 1 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.
Does Brainerd have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 5 fully fenced dog parks in or near Brainerd. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Brainerd?
The Brainerd area has 3 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 Sheila's 60.99 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Verndale.
Where in Brainerd can I find a pool for dog swimming?
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