55Brought our dog for his birthday and he loved it! Tons of room. Beautiful & clean yard. Tall gates. Couple of holes in gate which would be concerning for a super small dog but, no problem for our large dog. We asked the owners if they could stay inside since our dog is reactive and they did! We brought his Jolly Ball and he has a blast herding it around such a big yard. Perfect for a mini getaway. Definitely recommend bringing bug spray for yourself! Saw a couple bees as well incase you or your dog have an allergy! Overall 10/10Victoria V.
Victoria V.
September 2021
Brought our dog for his birthday and he loved it! Tons of room. Beautiful & clean yard. Tall gates. Couple of holes in gate which would be concerning for a super small dog but, no problem for our large dog. We asked the owners if they could stay inside since our dog is reactive and they did! We brought his Jolly Ball and he has a blast herding it around such a big yard. Perfect for a mini getaway. Definitely recommend bringing bug spray for yourself! Saw a couple bees as well incase you or your dog have an allergy! Overall 10/10
55We visited with our nervous girl and she loved it. Easy to park right by the gate. Secure fence. Plenty of room to run and play. Lots of sniffs and shade under the trees. The host left a cooler of water, which was so nice because the playing made her thirsty. Thank you! Jennifer M.
Jennifer M.
October 2021
We visited with our nervous girl and she loved it. Easy to park right by the gate. Secure fence. Plenty of room to run and play. Lots of sniffs and shade under the trees. The host left a cooler of water, which was so nice because the playing made her thirsty. Thank you!
55Loved this spot! It was spacious and the host was very accommodating. There were toys, water, poop bags, a long line, and a waste basket for use. The spot was exactly as described. Parking was convenient and close to the gate. The spot was quite and the fencing was very secure! Lindsay P.
Lindsay P.
January 2022
Loved this spot! It was spacious and the host was very accommodating. There were toys, water, poop bags, a long line, and a waste basket for use. The spot was exactly as described. Parking was convenient and close to the gate. The spot was quite and the fencing was very secure!
55This spot is so good! It has a private entrance (and you can park right in front of it!) and there is so much room. It is very quiet and peaceful. My dogs loves coming here. The host is really responsive to messages and very accommodating. They leave out water for us to use! Such a gem! Lindsay P.
Lindsay P.
March 2022
This spot is so good! It has a private entrance (and you can park right in front of it!) and there is so much room. It is very quiet and peaceful. My dogs loves coming here. The host is really responsive to messages and very accommodating. They leave out water for us to use! Such a gem!
55Mia left out fresh water, and provided lots of toys for my furry son. It was so much fun to let him roam and be a dog here! Clean yard and lots of space to play and roam. Hollynn S.
Hollynn S.
June 2022
Mia left out fresh water, and provided lots of toys for my furry son. It was so much fun to let him roam and be a dog here! Clean yard and lots of space to play and roam.
55Mia was very accommodating and nice! She let us come last minute and adjust our time. It’s a very nice and big backyard, our dog was happy for some play time!Silvia V.
Silvia V.
July 2023
Mia was very accommodating and nice! She let us come last minute and adjust our time. It’s a very nice and big backyard, our dog was happy for some play time!
55It’s always a great time at this spot! The spot is clean and spacious and the host is thoughtful and accommodating. Lindsay P.
Lindsay P.
January 2024
It’s always a great time at this spot! The spot is clean and spacious and the host is thoughtful and accommodating.
How do Gary'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 Gary 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Gary 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 290 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 35 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.