55My two dogs had a blast!! They didn’t want to leave lol Aaron was a great host! The property is beautiful and lots of areas to explore, however my dogs didn’t want to leave the water :) next time I’ll make them explore the trails! Thank you Aaron for opening your beautiful property for doggies to enjoy ❤️Johnson J.
Johnson J.
June 2025
My two dogs had a blast!! They didn’t want to leave lol Aaron was a great host! The property is beautiful and lots of areas to explore, however my dogs didn’t want to leave the water :) next time I’ll make them explore the trails! Thank you Aaron for opening your beautiful property for doggies to enjoy ❤️
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55We all loved this spot! There were shaded trails that we could all explore. Georgie goes not do well with other dogs so we’ve never been able to take him on a public nature trail with us. Here we had no worries and we could all enjoy together. It was clean and well kept and the host was friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back!Deborah W.
Deborah W.
June 2025
We all loved this spot! There were shaded trails that we could all explore. Georgie goes not do well with other dogs so we’ve never been able to take him on a public nature trail with us. Here we had no worries and we could all enjoy together. It was clean and well kept and the host was friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back!
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55Best Sniffspot we have visited. Welcoming hosts as well. The experience was exactly as described in the listing. We would love to return. Samantha L.
Samantha L.
June 2025
Best Sniffspot we have visited. Welcoming hosts as well. The experience was exactly as described in the listing. We would love to return.
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55This is one of my favorite sniff spots to date!! The owner is incredibly communicative, very kind and personable. His land is amazing and my pups absolutely adored, the pond.I will definitely be booking this one over and over!Nicole W.
Nicole W.
June 2025
This is one of my favorite sniff spots to date!! The owner is incredibly communicative, very kind and personable. His land is amazing and my pups absolutely adored, the pond.I will definitely be booking this one over and over!
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55Aaron's place is great! Easy to find and clean. We walked around the huge property and the dogs played in the pond too. Great time and will definitely be back!Liz N.
Liz N.
June 2025
Aaron's place is great! Easy to find and clean. We walked around the huge property and the dogs played in the pond too. Great time and will definitely be back!
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55Beautiful and well maintained property with a lovely pond that my boy loved swimming and playing fetch in! Lots of shade and seating spots and hose to clean off with! Wasn’t able to fully explore trails since it got a bit hot, so we will definitely have to come back! Jessica t.
Jessica t.
June 2025
Beautiful and well maintained property with a lovely pond that my boy loved swimming and playing fetch in! Lots of shade and seating spots and hose to clean off with! Wasn’t able to fully explore trails since it got a bit hot, so we will definitely have to come back!
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55My dogs have never been happier! Aaron was so nice and accommodating, we will 100% be booking again! Both of my dogs are rescues and are reactive so to have a safe space for them to play is a huge deal. Kat P.
Kat P.
June 2025
My dogs have never been happier! Aaron was so nice and accommodating, we will 100% be booking again! Both of my dogs are rescues and are reactive so to have a safe space for them to play is a huge deal.
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55This was our first ever sniff spot and was an awesome experience! I drove about 45 minutes to this spot and it was so worth it!! Definitely want to come back soon, my dogs had a blast. Fully fenced and tons of room to explore, and a great pond to swim in :) jaden n.
jaden n.
May 2025
This was our first ever sniff spot and was an awesome experience! I drove about 45 minutes to this spot and it was so worth it!! Definitely want to come back soon, my dogs had a blast. Fully fenced and tons of room to explore, and a great pond to swim in :)
55It’s a great spot - lots of things to explore. The only thing I would note is there are 2 cats on the property that live under the house that I didn’t see mentioned on the listing. Being able to pop into the barn for a shade break is super helpful. We will definitely be back. Piper K.
Piper K.
May 2025
It’s a great spot - lots of things to explore. The only thing I would note is there are 2 cats on the property that live under the house that I didn’t see mentioned on the listing. Being able to pop into the barn for a shade break is super helpful. We will definitely be back.
55We loved this spot sooo much. There is plenty for the dogs to explore, lots of shade, and the host was great. They have a gem of a property. Also to note, there is a nice gas station right when you turn onto the main road which was perfect. We will be back ASAP! Nicole B.
Nicole B.
May 2025
We loved this spot sooo much. There is plenty for the dogs to explore, lots of shade, and the host was great. They have a gem of a property. Also to note, there is a nice gas station right when you turn onto the main road which was perfect. We will be back ASAP!
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55My dog June had a blast here! Lots of places to explore and sniff but her favorite part was definitely swimming in the pond. We will definitely come back. :)Chantel S.
Chantel S.
May 2025
My dog June had a blast here! Lots of places to explore and sniff but her favorite part was definitely swimming in the pond. We will definitely come back. :)
55Land was beautiful and my dogs had a blast running around all over exploring. I’m so grateful to people like Tricia who open up their beautiful properties on sniff spot for our pups to roam around.Johnson J.
Johnson J.
May 2025
Land was beautiful and my dogs had a blast running around all over exploring. I’m so grateful to people like Tricia who open up their beautiful properties on sniff spot for our pups to roam around.
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55Great spot with lots to see and sniff! Host was friendly and accommodating. My dog who avoids water at all opportunities even bounced in the pond! So fun for me to see that. There are goats and dogs next door but easily avoidable if needed Julia S.
Julia S.
May 2025
Great spot with lots to see and sniff! Host was friendly and accommodating. My dog who avoids water at all opportunities even bounced in the pond! So fun for me to see that. There are goats and dogs next door but easily avoidable if needed
55The dogs had a blast running around in all the open space and taking in all the new smells. The host really put a lot of thought, time, and effort into making this sniff spot fun and welcoming. We were hoping for some water time, but unfortunately the pond had dried up during our visit due to no rain and hot weather. We hope to be back soon, and hope that the pond will be full to play in next time! Rohini R.
Rohini R.
May 2025
The dogs had a blast running around in all the open space and taking in all the new smells. The host really put a lot of thought, time, and effort into making this sniff spot fun and welcoming. We were hoping for some water time, but unfortunately the pond had dried up during our visit due to no rain and hot weather. We hope to be back soon, and hope that the pond will be full to play in next time!
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55Hey Aaron! Thank you for letting us roam around! The dogs are worn out! Such a great place to enjoy some peaceful time with the pups. They enjoyed not being on a leash.Jessica K.
Jessica K.
May 2025
Hey Aaron! Thank you for letting us roam around! The dogs are worn out! Such a great place to enjoy some peaceful time with the pups. They enjoyed not being on a leash.
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55Great spot! Will be back. My dogs loved swimming, running as fast as they could and chasing rabbits/critters in the wooded areas. Plenty of shadded trails to walk. My dogs were curious about the goat next door but the goats ran away when the dogs got too close. Spot was a little difficult to find with google maps but the address was clearly marked on the mailbox once I noticed it. Felt very private. We did see the neighbors dog on the way out but easy to avoid that side of the property. Aaron had a nice bench for humans and access to water hose to clean the dogs before getting back in the car.Ashley P.
Ashley P.
May 2025
Great spot! Will be back. My dogs loved swimming, running as fast as they could and chasing rabbits/critters in the wooded areas. Plenty of shadded trails to walk. My dogs were curious about the goat next door but the goats ran away when the dogs got too close. Spot was a little difficult to find with google maps but the address was clearly marked on the mailbox once I noticed it. Felt very private. We did see the neighbors dog on the way out but easy to avoid that side of the property. Aaron had a nice bench for humans and access to water hose to clean the dogs before getting back in the car.
Aaron's 12 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Elgin | Sniffspot
55Plenty of space for the boys to run and explore. They had a great time and didn't want to leave!Marc S.
Marc S.
April 2025
Plenty of space for the boys to run and explore. They had a great time and didn't want to leave!
How do Elgin'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 Elgin 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. 10% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Elgin 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 223 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 289 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 Elgin have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 223 fully fenced dog parks in or near Elgin. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Elgin?
The Elgin area has 5 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 TRT Farm and Ranch.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Elgin?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Elgin. The most popular agility option is TRT Farm and Ranch.
Where in Elgin can I find a pool for dog swimming?
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