55This was our first time using sniff spot and it worked out great, exactly what we were hoping for. Lots of room to run and play with a big dog. Our dog was fascinated by the goats.
We'll book again here.Jeff C.
Jeff C.
August 2025
This was our first time using sniff spot and it worked out great, exactly what we were hoping for. Lots of room to run and play with a big dog. Our dog was fascinated by the goats.
We'll book again here.
55Lenore and Chris have a lovely spot to let your dog get all the smells! My dog was very interested in the chickens and was desperate to join them in the cage. He had a blast, sniffing everywhere, marking everything, thoroughly enjoyed himself. I loved that there was so much shade so we didn't get too hot, even when it was 90 degrees.Erin R.
Erin R.
August 2025
Lenore and Chris have a lovely spot to let your dog get all the smells! My dog was very interested in the chickens and was desperate to join them in the cage. He had a blast, sniffing everywhere, marking everything, thoroughly enjoyed himself. I loved that there was so much shade so we didn't get too hot, even when it was 90 degrees.
55Took the pups here as a final excursion before going on a road trip, it was perfect! The host came out and gave us a quick rundown of the property and let us loose - the goats were super friendly and my dogs loved interacting with them. So many things to explore here, it’s awesome that such a property is completely fenced in. Very grateful that the owners chose to share it with others and their pups! Addie G.
Addie G.
August 2025
Took the pups here as a final excursion before going on a road trip, it was perfect! The host came out and gave us a quick rundown of the property and let us loose - the goats were super friendly and my dogs loved interacting with them. So many things to explore here, it’s awesome that such a property is completely fenced in. Very grateful that the owners chose to share it with others and their pups!
55Seth's place is exactly what we were looking for! Plenty of space for the dogs to run around. I liked that I could see them at all times to make sure they weren't getting into anything they shouldn't. Most importantly they had a blast! Very clean and plenty of shade for a summer evening.Shannon S.
Shannon S.
August 2025
Seth's place is exactly what we were looking for! Plenty of space for the dogs to run around. I liked that I could see them at all times to make sure they weren't getting into anything they shouldn't. Most importantly they had a blast! Very clean and plenty of shade for a summer evening.
55Our first SniffSpot experience and it was perfect! Both property owners met us upon arrive and gave the lay of the land (less than 5 mins). Our dogs have never wandered freely off leash other than a dog park so it was great to see them explore on their own. The area is 100% secure so even a helicopter dog mom like me didn’t need to worry. I hope to be back soon!Kayleigh B.
Kayleigh B.
August 2025
Our first SniffSpot experience and it was perfect! Both property owners met us upon arrive and gave the lay of the land (less than 5 mins). Our dogs have never wandered freely off leash other than a dog park so it was great to see them explore on their own. The area is 100% secure so even a helicopter dog mom like me didn’t need to worry. I hope to be back soon!
55My dog and I had a wonderful time at Mama’s Homestead! We used it as a stop on a 14 hour road trip and it was such a great place to adventure. They have beautifully maintained trails, chickens, goats, plenty of seating areas and they were such friendly and kind hosts. Krista M.
Krista M.
August 2025
My dog and I had a wonderful time at Mama’s Homestead! We used it as a stop on a 14 hour road trip and it was such a great place to adventure. They have beautifully maintained trails, chickens, goats, plenty of seating areas and they were such friendly and kind hosts.
55This was our first time using Sniffspot and we will definitely be back! We have a 16 month old dog that’s been challenging from the beginning and needs a place like this to explore. The fencing was in excellent shape, even the fencing at the creek went down to the rocks so a dog can’t escape under it. Lots of trails, digging areas, open space to run. The chickens and goats are fenced and our dog wasn’t sure about them but got more comfortable sniffing them by the end. Water bowls and balls are available. The owners were ready for us and gave us a quick run down about the property. Can’t say enough good things about this place.Julie B.
Julie B.
August 2025
This was our first time using Sniffspot and we will definitely be back! We have a 16 month old dog that’s been challenging from the beginning and needs a place like this to explore. The fencing was in excellent shape, even the fencing at the creek went down to the rocks so a dog can’t escape under it. Lots of trails, digging areas, open space to run. The chickens and goats are fenced and our dog wasn’t sure about them but got more comfortable sniffing them by the end. Water bowls and balls are available. The owners were ready for us and gave us a quick run down about the property. Can’t say enough good things about this place.
55Great shady spot to wander around with the dog during the summer heat. My dog had a great time exploring. Hosts are friendly and informative. I would definitely recommend!Shannon S.
Shannon S.
August 2025
Great shady spot to wander around with the dog during the summer heat. My dog had a great time exploring. Hosts are friendly and informative. I would definitely recommend!
55This place is fabulous! Owners were kind and welcoming, gave us the lay of the land then left us to our own devices. Plenty of things for our dogs to explore and places to run. We will definitely be back! Anna S.
Anna S.
July 2025
This place is fabulous! Owners were kind and welcoming, gave us the lay of the land then left us to our own devices. Plenty of things for our dogs to explore and places to run. We will definitely be back!
55Our dogs had SO much fun, and I felt completely safe letting them explore. The hosts met us and they were very friendly and patient trying to talk to me despite the dogs being SO excited lol. The goats and chickens were very entertaining for the dogs to watch, and completely enclosed. Lots of nice seating areas and a fun trail to walk. I highly recommend this place!Janine A.
Janine A.
July 2025
Our dogs had SO much fun, and I felt completely safe letting them explore. The hosts met us and they were very friendly and patient trying to talk to me despite the dogs being SO excited lol. The goats and chickens were very entertaining for the dogs to watch, and completely enclosed. Lots of nice seating areas and a fun trail to walk. I highly recommend this place!
55Another great visit to see the chickens and goats! Lots of places to explore, and the gravel walkways and paths were dry, Even though we had quite a bit of rain the previous evening., the space was mostly dry, fun, and safe.
Tina R.
Tina R.
July 2025
Another great visit to see the chickens and goats! Lots of places to explore, and the gravel walkways and paths were dry, Even though we had quite a bit of rain the previous evening., the space was mostly dry, fun, and safe.
55This space was exactly as listed. Great place for the pups to roam. The area was secure and lots to explore. Also nicely wooded which was amazing. Due to the current heat wave I was afraid my dog would get too hot. Adrienne K.
Adrienne K.
July 2025
This space was exactly as listed. Great place for the pups to roam. The area was secure and lots to explore. Also nicely wooded which was amazing. Due to the current heat wave I was afraid my dog would get too hot.
55Such a beautiful property and kind host. Winston and Larrabee had an amazing time exploring and sniffing everywhere and everything. The goats and chickens were a welcome attraction for the dogs as they tried to sort out what to think of them, having not seen either animal before. The dogs ran and played and really enjoyed their adventure. Both dogs were snoozing in the back of the suv on the way home. Thank you!Dawn T.
Dawn T.
July 2025
Such a beautiful property and kind host. Winston and Larrabee had an amazing time exploring and sniffing everywhere and everything. The goats and chickens were a welcome attraction for the dogs as they tried to sort out what to think of them, having not seen either animal before. The dogs ran and played and really enjoyed their adventure. Both dogs were snoozing in the back of the suv on the way home. Thank you!
55Owners met us upon arrival for our first visit to give the lay of the land. This is a lovely fenced property with a loop to walk and several areas to hang out and explore. Chip loved it!Kate S.
Kate S.
July 2025
Owners met us upon arrival for our first visit to give the lay of the land. This is a lovely fenced property with a loop to walk and several areas to hang out and explore. Chip loved it!
55This is the perfect spot! There are trails around the property to explore and it’s nice and shady. All very well maintained and fencing is secure, too. My dog loves visiting the chicken pen! Highly recommend this spot!Kaylin H.
Kaylin H.
July 2025
This is the perfect spot! There are trails around the property to explore and it’s nice and shady. All very well maintained and fencing is secure, too. My dog loves visiting the chicken pen! Highly recommend this spot!
55This place is a dream! There aren't many words to describe how amazing it feels to be able to take your dog to a place that has anything you can imagine and just let them be a dog. The hosts were wonderful and the property is fantastic! Meghan D.
Meghan D.
June 2025
This place is a dream! There aren't many words to describe how amazing it feels to be able to take your dog to a place that has anything you can imagine and just let them be a dog. The hosts were wonderful and the property is fantastic!
How do Galena'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 Galena 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. 6% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Galena 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 199 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 321 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.
What is the best dog beach near Galena?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Galena is Alum Creek State Park. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Galena have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 199 fully fenced dog parks in or near Galena. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Galena?
The Galena 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 Peerless Paws.
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