55We had a great time at Katie’s! Our girls were able to run around and explore. The map of the yard with landmarks was very helpful and there was lots of room for them to play. Erin W.
Erin W.
July 2022
We had a great time at Katie’s! Our girls were able to run around and explore. The map of the yard with landmarks was very helpful and there was lots of room for them to play.
55We are so happy that we took a chance on a newbie to Sniffspot. This was our first experience with Sniffspot too. The property is huge - length & width. Huge tree to sit under for shade with a chair provided. Our host kindly offered water & shade / ceiling fan out of the elements if needed, and a trash can for any potty bags. This is completely open. To fully enjoy the property, you will need either a long lead/leash, pups with excellent recall, or pups that are trained on e-collar. At the back of the property is a sweet little private trail/woods with two entrances. The woods have a beautiful little sitting spot alongside a pond for a break if need be. LOTS of room to sniff, run, play fetch, practice scent work. Clean. Grass was mowed. Trail in woods was discoverable. You name it. Wonderful first experience. Hope we get to come back soon ! Thank you again ! Lexi M.
Lexi M.
July 2024
We are so happy that we took a chance on a newbie to Sniffspot. This was our first experience with Sniffspot too. The property is huge - length & width. Huge tree to sit under for shade with a chair provided. Our host kindly offered water & shade / ceiling fan out of the elements if needed, and a trash can for any potty bags. This is completely open. To fully enjoy the property, you will need either a long lead/leash, pups with excellent recall, or pups that are trained on e-collar. At the back of the property is a sweet little private trail/woods with two entrances. The woods have a beautiful little sitting spot alongside a pond for a break if need be. LOTS of room to sniff, run, play fetch, practice scent work. Clean. Grass was mowed. Trail in woods was discoverable. You name it. Wonderful first experience. Hope we get to come back soon ! Thank you again !
55Pups loved it! Beautiful wide river front property! Perfect for river running- large enough to splash but not deep enough to be risky for new swimmers! Will come again. Rochelle P.
Rochelle P.
July 2024
Pups loved it! Beautiful wide river front property! Perfect for river running- large enough to splash but not deep enough to be risky for new swimmers! Will come again.
55Such a cool spot! Took my 3 reactive-ish dogs who had never been near natural water or anything and they loved it. Thought it would be little deeper but it didn’t go farther than their belly which was a nice introduction to the water. There’s also more surrounding spaces to explore too that I didn’t realize which was cool. The river is shared by neighbors which made me a little nervous at first but it was so quiet and we didn’t have any issues. Such a nice host too, thanks Michael! Maddy G.
Maddy G.
July 2024
Such a cool spot! Took my 3 reactive-ish dogs who had never been near natural water or anything and they loved it. Thought it would be little deeper but it didn’t go farther than their belly which was a nice introduction to the water. There’s also more surrounding spaces to explore too that I didn’t realize which was cool. The river is shared by neighbors which made me a little nervous at first but it was so quiet and we didn’t have any issues. Such a nice host too, thanks Michael!
55This is a beautiful park, very well kept with nice landscaping. It’s on a hillside so even after wet weather the grass was mostly dry. There was one swampy area in the far corner. Kendra F.
Kendra F.
December 2021
This is a beautiful park, very well kept with nice landscaping. It’s on a hillside so even after wet weather the grass was mostly dry. There was one swampy area in the far corner.
55Franks is our favorite Sniffspot. I have 4 Siberian huskies that love to run. Franks is fully fenced and secure. It’s always clean and the hill really wears my dogs out. I also have 1 dog who is reactive so we are not able to go to dog parks. Franks is perfect. I highly recommend this spot!Anna S.
Anna S.
January 2023
Franks is our favorite Sniffspot. I have 4 Siberian huskies that love to run. Franks is fully fenced and secure. It’s always clean and the hill really wears my dogs out. I also have 1 dog who is reactive so we are not able to go to dog parks. Franks is perfect. I highly recommend this spot!
55Great fenced in area and far enough back from the street that it’s not distracting! I have a 7 month old German Shepherd and she is NOT easy to tire out. By the end of our hour she was laying happily at the top of the yard enjoying basking in the sun ♥️
Cleanliness overall was great except for one spot that could’ve easily been missed!
The yard has a hill at the top and slopes down which Scout thought was tons of fun! This does lead to a muddier area at the back of the yard but honestly, so worth it for her to have different terrains than our very flat backyard.
We will definitely be back! Chris I.
Chris I.
February 2023
Great fenced in area and far enough back from the street that it’s not distracting! I have a 7 month old German Shepherd and she is NOT easy to tire out. By the end of our hour she was laying happily at the top of the yard enjoying basking in the sun ♥️
Cleanliness overall was great except for one spot that could’ve easily been missed!
The yard has a hill at the top and slopes down which Scout thought was tons of fun! This does lead to a muddier area at the back of the yard but honestly, so worth it for her to have different terrains than our very flat backyard.
We will definitely be back!
55We had a great time at Megan’s sniff spot! It is a nice big open fenced in area for the dogs to run and play. There is a bench for humans to sit on with a water bowl and water available. Parking was a breeze and there was a bin with some tennis balls as well. We did go on a particularly muddy day so our pups did need a bath but it’s completely understandable and expected this time of year. The fence is tall and secure. It was a nice secluded quiet area away from any humans or other dogs. We will definitely be back! Stephany R.
Stephany R.
March 2023
We had a great time at Megan’s sniff spot! It is a nice big open fenced in area for the dogs to run and play. There is a bench for humans to sit on with a water bowl and water available. Parking was a breeze and there was a bin with some tennis balls as well. We did go on a particularly muddy day so our pups did need a bath but it’s completely understandable and expected this time of year. The fence is tall and secure. It was a nice secluded quiet area away from any humans or other dogs. We will definitely be back!
55Lulu loved SniffSpot. It did turn out that it was raining and cold so we left a little early but it was nice that she could wander for a while. Frank's spot was very well maintained and clean. Thank you.Lauri S.
Lauri S.
March 2023
Lulu loved SniffSpot. It did turn out that it was raining and cold so we left a little early but it was nice that she could wander for a while. Frank's spot was very well maintained and clean. Thank you.
55My boys loved it so much. My lab is a reactive dog and he just needs to run and explore and feel safe. This was a perfect spot. We will definitely be coming back.Alesha F.
Alesha F.
April 2023
My boys loved it so much. My lab is a reactive dog and he just needs to run and explore and feel safe. This was a perfect spot. We will definitely be coming back.
55We loved our visit! The property is huge, securely fenced, and very clean. Our dogs had so much fun running around. We definitely recommend this location!Julie T.
Julie T.
April 2023
We loved our visit! The property is huge, securely fenced, and very clean. Our dogs had so much fun running around. We definitely recommend this location!
55Perfect spot for our city/apartment dogs to frolic around in! Fully fenced and safe. A little muddy but that’s to be expected especially in the spring.Kate S.
Kate S.
April 2023
Perfect spot for our city/apartment dogs to frolic around in! Fully fenced and safe. A little muddy but that’s to be expected especially in the spring.
55I visited this Sniffspot with my dog today and had a fantastic time. The private fenced yard was easy to navigate and very clean, which made it a comfortable and safe environment for my furry friend to play in. There was plenty of sunny and shaded space for my dog to run around and explore, and the picnic table and bench were great spots to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. I also appreciated the dog toy basket and easily accessible trash cans, which added to the overall convenience and comfort of our visit. We will definitely be back to this wonderful Sniffspot, and highly recommend it to any dog owners looking for a great place to play and relax!Brooke H.
Brooke H.
April 2023
I visited this Sniffspot with my dog today and had a fantastic time. The private fenced yard was easy to navigate and very clean, which made it a comfortable and safe environment for my furry friend to play in. There was plenty of sunny and shaded space for my dog to run around and explore, and the picnic table and bench were great spots to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. I also appreciated the dog toy basket and easily accessible trash cans, which added to the overall convenience and comfort of our visit. We will definitely be back to this wonderful Sniffspot, and highly recommend it to any dog owners looking for a great place to play and relax!
55Fencing very secure all way around with very nice sturdy gate. Honestly more dry than I'd expect it after all the rain we got this week (but your dogs are gonna get dirty running and playing in any grass, it's inevitable) really pretty too! They had a blastShannon P.
Shannon P.
May 2023
Fencing very secure all way around with very nice sturdy gate. Honestly more dry than I'd expect it after all the rain we got this week (but your dogs are gonna get dirty running and playing in any grass, it's inevitable) really pretty too! They had a blast
How do Elyria'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 Elyria 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. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Elyria 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 140 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 29 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 140 fully fenced dog parks in or near Elyria. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Elyria?
The Elyria area has 6 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 Greg's 74 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Wadsworth.
There are 41 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Elyria where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is River Front - Wet and Dry Dog Oasis.