55The pups had a wonderful time exploring and swimming 🤣 it was crazy cold but they were having a blast. One dog had his first real swim, the other already a pro thought she could catch the geese. She did an excellent recall thank goodness cause I’m sure the geese would for sure win 🤣 they came back at the end to snooze the night away so happy and content ❤️ loved every bit of the property!Carrie B.
Carrie B.
March 2023
The pups had a wonderful time exploring and swimming 🤣 it was crazy cold but they were having a blast. One dog had his first real swim, the other already a pro thought she could catch the geese. She did an excellent recall thank goodness cause I’m sure the geese would for sure win 🤣 they came back at the end to snooze the night away so happy and content ❤️ loved every bit of the property!
Hoof & Paw Private Dog Park In South Bend | Sniffspot
55Tok had a great time there chasing his toys around. This was his first time at a dog park. It is very close to home. We enjoyed the time and will be back. Thank you. Leslie C.
Leslie C.
December 2023
Tok had a great time there chasing his toys around. This was his first time at a dog park. It is very close to home. We enjoyed the time and will be back. Thank you.
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55I cant tell you how excited my dane was when we pulled up to this spot after it was shut down for almost 2 months because it had to be hayed. She absolutely loves it here. So much to sniff and explore. When the vegetation dies down in the fall, there is a lovely river to enjoy if your pup likes to get wet. Not really deep enough for my girl to swim in. Barbara O.
Barbara O.
August 2021
I cant tell you how excited my dane was when we pulled up to this spot after it was shut down for almost 2 months because it had to be hayed. She absolutely loves it here. So much to sniff and explore. When the vegetation dies down in the fall, there is a lovely river to enjoy if your pup likes to get wet. Not really deep enough for my girl to swim in.
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55We had a great time exploring this Sniffspot! We started in the fully fenced open meadow which is on the immediate left upon entering the property. We only spent 15 minutes in that area as we visited on a very hot day and there was no shade in that part of the property. We spent the rest of our time in the partially fenced meadow and woodlands. Even though it isn’t fully fenced most of the property has natural borders, i.e., heavy vegetation and I felt very safe and confident that my reactive dog would not get outside the boundaries. There are two water areas for pups to cool off - a pond and a creek. My dog spent a lot time splashing around in both of them. We also enjoyed exploring the woodlands - be sure to wear good shoes and long pants as there aren’t a lot of cleared trails and there is quite a bit of vegetation to make your way through. Overall, there was plenty of territory to explore and we easily spent our 90 minutes on this property without getting bored. It definitely provided a lot of interesting “sniffs” for my dog. Highly recommended spot!!Bonnie B.
Bonnie B.
August 2021
We had a great time exploring this Sniffspot! We started in the fully fenced open meadow which is on the immediate left upon entering the property. We only spent 15 minutes in that area as we visited on a very hot day and there was no shade in that part of the property. We spent the rest of our time in the partially fenced meadow and woodlands. Even though it isn’t fully fenced most of the property has natural borders, i.e., heavy vegetation and I felt very safe and confident that my reactive dog would not get outside the boundaries. There are two water areas for pups to cool off - a pond and a creek. My dog spent a lot time splashing around in both of them. We also enjoyed exploring the woodlands - be sure to wear good shoes and long pants as there aren’t a lot of cleared trails and there is quite a bit of vegetation to make your way through. Overall, there was plenty of territory to explore and we easily spent our 90 minutes on this property without getting bored. It definitely provided a lot of interesting “sniffs” for my dog. Highly recommended spot!!
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55This is definitely one of our favorite sniffspots. We loved having the huge pasture to run off leash then used the long lead to let him explore the river and woods. For the fenced in pasture we did use our leash to secure the gate because a strong dog like mine could push it open. The rest of the fencing was very secure. As others mentioned there are trains going by. We liked seeing the trains and our dog was fine with them. We can't wait to go back! Jennifer S.
Jennifer S.
September 2021
This is definitely one of our favorite sniffspots. We loved having the huge pasture to run off leash then used the long lead to let him explore the river and woods. For the fenced in pasture we did use our leash to secure the gate because a strong dog like mine could push it open. The rest of the fencing was very secure. As others mentioned there are trains going by. We liked seeing the trains and our dog was fine with them. We can't wait to go back!
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55Beautiful spot. SO much space for running, sniffing and exploring. We drove 50 minutes and stayed for 90 minutes and it was a blast!
My dog's recall is 50/50 I usually let her run free in unfenced HUGE sniffspots 20-150 acres, but I wasn't able to do that for this one. It is right next to railroad tracks there is a "fence" with triple barbed wire, but I couldn't trust it to hold my dog in, especially because she likes railroad tracks for some odd reason. In the fenced 9 acres we let the dogs run free and outside of that I had a 70ft line on them. There was a lot of running on my part, but it was no biggie.
The creek was the perfect shallow depth, which is my dog's favorite type of water to wade in. There were a some tall trees for the dogs to explore (and some shade!). The pond was a bit muddy, so we didn't attempt to go in, but the sheer amount of space was enough.
We had some totally satisfied pups, thank you to the host for being so communicative and responding quickly to my messages later in the evening! We were glad to have worked out the booking time, much thanks!!Yuki -.
Yuki -.
September 2021
Beautiful spot. SO much space for running, sniffing and exploring. We drove 50 minutes and stayed for 90 minutes and it was a blast!
My dog's recall is 50/50 I usually let her run free in unfenced HUGE sniffspots 20-150 acres, but I wasn't able to do that for this one. It is right next to railroad tracks there is a "fence" with triple barbed wire, but I couldn't trust it to hold my dog in, especially because she likes railroad tracks for some odd reason. In the fenced 9 acres we let the dogs run free and outside of that I had a 70ft line on them. There was a lot of running on my part, but it was no biggie.
The creek was the perfect shallow depth, which is my dog's favorite type of water to wade in. There were a some tall trees for the dogs to explore (and some shade!). The pond was a bit muddy, so we didn't attempt to go in, but the sheer amount of space was enough.
We had some totally satisfied pups, thank you to the host for being so communicative and responding quickly to my messages later in the evening! We were glad to have worked out the booking time, much thanks!!
55What a gorgeous location!!!! We went on one of these partly sunny partly stormy days we're known for here in the PNW. We took advantage of the large shelter provided where we hid out for the 5 minute downpour that passed through then were treated to a stunning rainbow!!!
The dogs enjoyed choosing from all the dog toys provided in the toy box but I think their favorite part was the sand pile! They dug in it and chased each other around and around....they had an absolute BLAST and crashed hard for the car ride home!
We live on a farm with acres for our dogs to run but getting them out to a different environment to sniff and explore in someplace that isn't their home REALLY makes a difference! They are not just physically exhausted but totally satisfied after getting to use all their senses out there. We will absolutely be back!
We found parking to be plenty big for our large truck and I do believe they have the cleanest portapotty I've ever seen! Rodie Christine S.
Rodie Christine S.
March 2023
What a gorgeous location!!!! We went on one of these partly sunny partly stormy days we're known for here in the PNW. We took advantage of the large shelter provided where we hid out for the 5 minute downpour that passed through then were treated to a stunning rainbow!!!
The dogs enjoyed choosing from all the dog toys provided in the toy box but I think their favorite part was the sand pile! They dug in it and chased each other around and around....they had an absolute BLAST and crashed hard for the car ride home!
We live on a farm with acres for our dogs to run but getting them out to a different environment to sniff and explore in someplace that isn't their home REALLY makes a difference! They are not just physically exhausted but totally satisfied after getting to use all their senses out there. We will absolutely be back!
We found parking to be plenty big for our large truck and I do believe they have the cleanest portapotty I've ever seen!
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55Great, as always. This would be an excellent spot for anyone needing a break while traveling between Seattle and Portland, it's not too far from the interstate but still very private. The main field is fully fenced and huge. Stephanie O.
Stephanie O.
December 2020
Great, as always. This would be an excellent spot for anyone needing a break while traveling between Seattle and Portland, it's not too far from the interstate but still very private. The main field is fully fenced and huge.
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55My girl always gets so excited when we head out to this spot. It's a ways for us to drive but totally worth it! Tons of room to run and its completely private.Barbara O.
Barbara O.
December 2020
My girl always gets so excited when we head out to this spot. It's a ways for us to drive but totally worth it! Tons of room to run and its completely private.
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55This was a perfect stop on a long drive- close to I-5 and easy to get to. Communication with the host was great and directions for access were clear. We spent all of our time in the fully fenced 9 acres, which was a huge field, with a river on one side, more fields and woods on two sides, and rail road tracks on the last side. There were 2 trains passing over an hour and a half and the first concerned one of our dogs, who hasn't been close to many trains. But it is an excellent spot to desensitize to trains, as you can get as close or as far away as you want and the fencing is secure. There were barking and visible dogs up hill from the sniff spot- separated from us by a good distance and at least 2 fences, the railroad tracks, and a road. Our dogs hardly noticed, but a very dog reactive dog might be concerned. The fencing seemed secure and in good repair and it felt very safe to just let our dogs run and play. There is a lot more land to explore, but not with dog proof fencing, so would just require a bit more vigilance to keep track of dogs. We hope to incorporate more visits into our trips through the area.Kate S.
Kate S.
December 2020
This was a perfect stop on a long drive- close to I-5 and easy to get to. Communication with the host was great and directions for access were clear. We spent all of our time in the fully fenced 9 acres, which was a huge field, with a river on one side, more fields and woods on two sides, and rail road tracks on the last side. There were 2 trains passing over an hour and a half and the first concerned one of our dogs, who hasn't been close to many trains. But it is an excellent spot to desensitize to trains, as you can get as close or as far away as you want and the fencing is secure. There were barking and visible dogs up hill from the sniff spot- separated from us by a good distance and at least 2 fences, the railroad tracks, and a road. Our dogs hardly noticed, but a very dog reactive dog might be concerned. The fencing seemed secure and in good repair and it felt very safe to just let our dogs run and play. There is a lot more land to explore, but not with dog proof fencing, so would just require a bit more vigilance to keep track of dogs. We hope to incorporate more visits into our trips through the area.
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55This was the best experience!! My friend and I met here at the midpoint between Seattle and Portland and introduced our dogs for the first time. They had a blast running around in the grass and we loved having this space to reconnect! Thank you so much for offering this spot!Chelsea G.
Chelsea G.
December 2020
This was the best experience!! My friend and I met here at the midpoint between Seattle and Portland and introduced our dogs for the first time. They had a blast running around in the grass and we loved having this space to reconnect! Thank you so much for offering this spot!
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55This is pretty much exactly as the pics and descriptions imply- a huge open field with 4' fencing. The dogs had an incredible romp and left exhausted from roaming in the fenced field, so we did not leash up and explore the other areas, but hope we could do so in the future. As another reviewer mentioned, sound sensitive dogs could be fearful of the trains on the nearby tracks. Claire responded to my question in a super prompt and friendly way as well. Karen J.
Karen J.
January 2021
This is pretty much exactly as the pics and descriptions imply- a huge open field with 4' fencing. The dogs had an incredible romp and left exhausted from roaming in the fenced field, so we did not leash up and explore the other areas, but hope we could do so in the future. As another reviewer mentioned, sound sensitive dogs could be fearful of the trains on the nearby tracks. Claire responded to my question in a super prompt and friendly way as well.
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55As always, my girl's favorite place to run. With it being so wet this time of year, there are large puddles in the forested area. My girl has a blast romping through them!Barbara O.
Barbara O.
January 2021
As always, my girl's favorite place to run. With it being so wet this time of year, there are large puddles in the forested area. My girl has a blast romping through them!
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55This is a fantastic spot. We were able to come from Portland to meet our friends from Seattle who we hadn’t seen since March of last year. The three dogs got to run around and the humans got to visit. I highly recommend visiting.Danna N.
Danna N.
January 2021
This is a fantastic spot. We were able to come from Portland to meet our friends from Seattle who we hadn’t seen since March of last year. The three dogs got to run around and the humans got to visit. I highly recommend visiting.
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55Our second visit to this great Sniffspot right off of I-5, perfect for a stop when traveling between Puget Sound and Oregon. The 9 acre field is huge! One hour is just about right to do 2 loops around the big field. And there's quite a bit more land that we've yet to explore. Barking from distant neighbor dogs and trains going by, but neither bothered our dogs. Feels very safe and secure.Kate S.
Kate S.
February 2021
Our second visit to this great Sniffspot right off of I-5, perfect for a stop when traveling between Puget Sound and Oregon. The 9 acre field is huge! One hour is just about right to do 2 loops around the big field. And there's quite a bit more land that we've yet to explore. Barking from distant neighbor dogs and trains going by, but neither bothered our dogs. Feels very safe and secure.
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55Claire is a very communicative host and very welcoming. We were early and she invited us to go in and enjoy our time. There’s a huge field to romp and big creek to swim in. So bring towels. The place was easy to find. If your dog is reactive to the sounds of train- it might be a problem. Mine was fine. They were busy exploring the creek to take notice. The pups had a blast. We will come again. Kate T.
Kate T.
March 2021
Claire is a very communicative host and very welcoming. We were early and she invited us to go in and enjoy our time. There’s a huge field to romp and big creek to swim in. So bring towels. The place was easy to find. If your dog is reactive to the sounds of train- it might be a problem. Mine was fine. They were busy exploring the creek to take notice. The pups had a blast. We will come again.
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55We visit this spot almost every weekend and its always wonderful! My girl is pooped for the rest of the day because she is non-stop running. I forgot to mention in other reviews that if you have a dog that likes water, there is access to the river that runs adjacent to the property. Barbara O.
Barbara O.
April 2021
We visit this spot almost every weekend and its always wonderful! My girl is pooped for the rest of the day because she is non-stop running. I forgot to mention in other reviews that if you have a dog that likes water, there is access to the river that runs adjacent to the property.
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55Such a wonderful spot! So much space to run around and perfect for a good dog romp while passing through from Seattle to Portland. Claire is a great communicator and can't wait to stop here again!Ashley G.
Ashley G.
June 2021
Such a wonderful spot! So much space to run around and perfect for a good dog romp while passing through from Seattle to Portland. Claire is a great communicator and can't wait to stop here again!
How do South Bend's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
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FAQ about our South Bend 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 South Bend 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 35 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 1 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 35 fully fenced dog parks in or near South Bend. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near South Bend?
The South Bend area has 35 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 Hoof & Paw Private Dog Park In South Bend.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in South Bend?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near South Bend. The most popular agility option is Hoof & Paw Private Dog Park In South Bend.
Where in South Bend can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near South Bend?
There are 35 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near South Bend where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Hoof & Paw Private Dog Park In South Bend.
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