55The multi-pasture setup allowed us to rotate through, keep the pups interested and eventually decide which sections were best suited to them (and the comfort of the sheep, who probably didn't enjoy my pup peering in at them). Adorable hobby farm, thanks for letting us visit!
There was one section in the middle pasture where my dog could have slipped under the fencing if he really wanted to, but with everything else going on he had no reason to try and leave.Lauren B.
Lauren B.
April 2025
The multi-pasture setup allowed us to rotate through, keep the pups interested and eventually decide which sections were best suited to them (and the comfort of the sheep, who probably didn't enjoy my pup peering in at them). Adorable hobby farm, thanks for letting us visit!
There was one section in the middle pasture where my dog could have slipped under the fencing if he really wanted to, but with everything else going on he had no reason to try and leave.
Multiple fenced in areas for your dog to explore! | Sniffspot
55Our pup LOVED coming to this Sniffspot! He really enjoyed moving between the different fenced in areas and experiencing all the different smells! The area is very quiet, which was perfect for our nervous boy. We highly recommend bringing your dogs here! Becca S.
Becca S.
April 2025
Our pup LOVED coming to this Sniffspot! He really enjoyed moving between the different fenced in areas and experiencing all the different smells! The area is very quiet, which was perfect for our nervous boy. We highly recommend bringing your dogs here!
Multiple fenced in areas for your dog to explore! | Sniffspot
55Lots of space for the puppers to run. They loved the mystery of the animal smells and sounds. They had a blast. Thank you for lending out your yards!!! Highly recommend! Jessica H.
Jessica H.
March 2025
Lots of space for the puppers to run. They loved the mystery of the animal smells and sounds. They had a blast. Thank you for lending out your yards!!! Highly recommend!
Multiple fenced in areas for your dog to explore! | Sniffspot
55My dogs had so much fun just running around and checking out all the smells! Location is easy to access and the owner sent very clear instructions on accessing the areas.Marianne B.
Marianne B.
February 2025
My dogs had so much fun just running around and checking out all the smells! Location is easy to access and the owner sent very clear instructions on accessing the areas.
Multiple fenced in areas for your dog to explore! | Sniffspot
55We had so much fun exploring this little farm! The animals were all safely secured in the barn & I was happy to sneak a peak in the open window at the very well cared for super cute animals! My dog had a blast climbing the goat obstacles, sniffing, and running around all the yards! Lisa C.
Lisa C.
January 2025
We had so much fun exploring this little farm! The animals were all safely secured in the barn & I was happy to sneak a peak in the open window at the very well cared for super cute animals! My dog had a blast climbing the goat obstacles, sniffing, and running around all the yards!
Multiple fenced in areas for your dog to explore! | Sniffspot
55My dogs had the best time ever. We booked for 2 hours but were only there for a little over an hour, everyone is utterly exhausted. I have an almost entirely blind dog who had so much fun sniffing all the animals smell, and getting to explore in tall grass without worrying about bumping into anything.
All of the dogs eventually got very interested in the barn(they could hear the animals moving inside), so we moved to the backyard area away from it and they had just as much fun. Our 3 younger dogs played chase at full speed. The backyard area is so big and the hill makes it very fun for the dogs to play.
We did have a couple of the dogs roll around in the poop in the pasture area. So I suggest bringing sanitizing dog wipes to wipe down their coat. But no poop smeared on them or anything hahaCharlotte R.
Charlotte R.
October 2024
My dogs had the best time ever. We booked for 2 hours but were only there for a little over an hour, everyone is utterly exhausted. I have an almost entirely blind dog who had so much fun sniffing all the animals smell, and getting to explore in tall grass without worrying about bumping into anything.
All of the dogs eventually got very interested in the barn(they could hear the animals moving inside), so we moved to the backyard area away from it and they had just as much fun. Our 3 younger dogs played chase at full speed. The backyard area is so big and the hill makes it very fun for the dogs to play.
We did have a couple of the dogs roll around in the poop in the pasture area. So I suggest bringing sanitizing dog wipes to wipe down their coat. But no poop smeared on them or anything haha
Multiple fenced in areas for your dog to explore! | Sniffspot
55Our first visit. It is a lovely setting with lots of interesting smells. My Mags was tuckered out after 30 minutes (she was very intrigued by the sheep/goat sounds coming from the barn). The country atmosphere is great and it is a very quiet area. Two thumbs (and paws) up!Todd S.
Todd S.
September 2024
Our first visit. It is a lovely setting with lots of interesting smells. My Mags was tuckered out after 30 minutes (she was very intrigued by the sheep/goat sounds coming from the barn). The country atmosphere is great and it is a very quiet area. Two thumbs (and paws) up!
Multiple fenced in areas for your dog to explore! | Sniffspot
55Perfect for all the smells! He was very excited to roll in the hay, jump over the tall grass, and sniff everywhere. The farm animals were locked in their barn which made it very interesting and exciting to hear noises and smell smells. He did see the barn cat in the window which was a little too exciting, so we moved to one of the other fenced yards to look from afar. Great to have multiple options and sniffer’s paradise!AJ J.
AJ J.
September 2024
Perfect for all the smells! He was very excited to roll in the hay, jump over the tall grass, and sniff everywhere. The farm animals were locked in their barn which made it very interesting and exciting to hear noises and smell smells. He did see the barn cat in the window which was a little too exciting, so we moved to one of the other fenced yards to look from afar. Great to have multiple options and sniffer’s paradise!
Multiple fenced in areas for your dog to explore! | Sniffspot
55This is a great new spot, I will be visiting again! The fencing is well maintained in the yard and in the pastures. Lots of interesting new smells and things to explore. Bonus, if the Rockford high school marching band is rehearsing you can hear them from the yard! Alisha D.
Alisha D.
August 2024
This is a great new spot, I will be visiting again! The fencing is well maintained in the yard and in the pastures. Lots of interesting new smells and things to explore. Bonus, if the Rockford high school marching band is rehearsing you can hear them from the yard!
55Huge yard and strong sturdy fencing all the way around. There's a little lake across from the backyard that was partly visible and had a bunch of geese. It was fabulous for our shepherd to run around and play fetch. Jamie M.
Jamie M.
March 2023
Huge yard and strong sturdy fencing all the way around. There's a little lake across from the backyard that was partly visible and had a bunch of geese. It was fabulous for our shepherd to run around and play fetch.
Gorgeous wildflower meadow and 3 acres to run & play! | Sniffspot
55We really enjoyed our time at this Sniffspot. The location was clean and fairly easy to find. Our dogs loved romping around in the field, and even scared a bunny out of hiding! Well worth the drive for us. Sarah S.
Sarah S.
October 2022
We really enjoyed our time at this Sniffspot. The location was clean and fairly easy to find. Our dogs loved romping around in the field, and even scared a bunny out of hiding! Well worth the drive for us.
How do Rockford'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 Rockford 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. 9% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Rockford 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 85 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 218 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.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Rockford?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Rockford. The most popular agility option is Cyndie's PRIVATE Zoomie Park Grand Rapids.
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