Payton’s playground is a spot where you can spend personal time with your dog by yourself without having to worry about others intruding in on your play session. We have agility equipment, pools, ramps, weaving poles, water bowls and more available at your disposal. It’s a great environment to be in & is directly adjacent to one of the best doggy daycares in Chicago, PupStars Pet Care. Feel free to stop in for a free goodie bag & to ask any questions you might have. Thanks & we’ll see you all soon!

Agility equipment

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

Parkour obstacles

“Still the greatest. Always clean and safe. I love that you can lock...” more

$19 dog / hour

Chicago, IL

Top spot

5(463)

Tiva's Green City Space(FREE private parking)

Fully Fenced

0.06 acres

We LOVE sharing our space with multiple dogs from the community however, it is hard on the grass. For this reason, we have limited our evening and some weekend availability to Members Only to decrease the wear and tear on the yard. With the fluctuation in weather please be aware: If outdoor parks are wet and muddy ~ areas of our yard will be also. We cannot control the effects of rain. WATER: Due to freezing temperatures all water features have been removed for the season. Clean water bowls will be provided, but please bring your own water for the time being. Thank you for understanding. Please always use the provided carabiner to lock the gate as pictured after you and your dog(s) enter. We have installed multiple methods of LIGHTING for evening reservations. Easy instructions for use will be sent when you make the reservation. We do have a SHADE/RAIN SHELTER! :) PARKING: One FREE private parking space located at the entrance from the alley at the back of the lot. Since some guests were having a tough time with the parking space, we did WIDEN the entrance. We park 2 Honda CRV's back there daily without issue. Fully fenced 6 foot secure and private green space. Large open lot with seating and plenty of room to play fetch or just relax off leash. Easy street parking, no permit required. Any Extras will be located in the storage bin on the east wall of the lot. We have evening hours 6:30p to 9:30p for Members Only, 7 days per week.

Agility equipment

Parkour obstacles

Dog toys

Fertilizer-free

“Great private yard - will be back! I had trouble seeing where the...” more

$17 dog / hour

Chicago, IL

Top spot

4.9(1439)

BarkPark

Fully Fenced

0.08 acres

Notice: We are closing the spot on May 23rd for maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience. Grass and rain: Please keep in mind that during moderate to heavy rains the area without mulch can get muddy. Beginning May of 2024, we will post pictures daily to our Instagram account showing the condition of the spot. As you can imagine, due to the wear and tear the spot gets, it’s difficult to keep the grass alive. However, we do our best to reseed during the spring. BarkPark sits right across the street from The Salvation Army Freedom Center. This spot is fully fenced (chain link and wood) with the side facing the sidewalk being 5ft and the rest of the fence being 6ft. There is a dual-gate entrance to the spot for a safe entry and exit. Street parking is available. There is plenty of seating at this spot with shade throughout the day. There's a rain barrel filled with water for dogs to hydrate and cool down. We have water bowls available. GIANT sandbox that's great for digging and playing; no digging elsewhere please. On hot days, we do our best to keep the sand wet. Trash can onsite. We have poop bags available in two different areas for easy access. Half of this spot is covered with grass and the other half with playground mulch. This spot is big enough to get a good fetch session in or to just let the zoomies out. We also recently added agility equipment. We hope you and your four-legged friend/s have an exceptional time during your visit and choose to come back. Lost toys and items: Due to the amount of visits we get we aren’t able to track which items belong to which guest. If you’ve lost a dog toy or other item, please reach out and we’ll do our best to retrieve it and hold it for you. If you don’t reach out, we’ll hold onto it for a week and then add it to the Lost and Found Toy Box. Water: The dog drinking water gets changed 1-2 times per week, depending on the temperature/usage. During the winter months we empty the water barrel. If your dog/s require water during the winter months, we ask that you please bring your own. Food: You’re welcomed to bring food but we ask that you please clean up as a courtesy to other guests. Future additions: We hope to add more amenities over time. Our plans are to add more sand to the sandbox in late April or early May of 2024. We’re also hoping to have on-site parking around mid summer of 2024. If you have any suggestions for amenities, we’d love to hear your feedback.

Digging area

Agility equipment

Dog toys

Sandbox

“Great spot near Humboldt Park - very clean with plenty to do! Kenobi...” more

$15 dog / hour

Chicago, IL

Top spot

5(217)

Urban Retreat

Fully Fenced

0.05 acres

Our yard is a longer more narrow yard which allows the dogs a little more distance for their runs. There is landscape bordering the fence and a garden in the front of the yard next to a yoga studio. There are areas to explore and areas for both dog and owner to relax, and a secure dog run that can be used for training. There is some agility equipment, a small plastic pool, as well as a sandbox and a deck with a roof in the dog run to help keep the dogs cool on a hot day. Water(hose), dog bowl(s), toys and towel(s) to dry the dogs off will be provided.

Dog toys

Agility equipment

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

“We had the best time here!!! Coming from downtown, it's the perfect...” more

$10 dog / hour

Oak Park, IL

5(87)

Cholula's Backyard

Fully Fenced

0.25 acres

Cholula is a 5 year old GSP rescue who knows the value of play as she has had reactivity issues in the past (although she’s worked past most of those issues :) We understand the difficulty of these issues and she’s excited to share her space with you! Come spend time in a flowery private space with a kiddie pool, small agility set, toys and fresh water bowl.

Agility equipment

Fertilizer-free

Small dog friendly

Water - kiddie pool

“This place was perfect, for humans and dogs alike! Very clean and cute....” more

$10 dog / hour

Chicago, IL

5(1)

Herman Monstar's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Blue Island

Fully Fenced

0.25 acres

Agility equipment

Dog treats

Dog toys

Lure course

“Joshua responded right away and shared his passion for rescue dogs and...” more

$10 dog / hour

Blue Island, IL

4.9(75)

Planet Paws Playground

Fully Fenced

0.33 acres

Planet Paws playground is part of our canine enrichment center. It’s a unique venue designed specifically to provide your dog with opportunities to work their brains, gain confidence, experience different surfaces and enjoy a nice swim in our swimming pool. ***** NOTE : Effective July 8th our spot will have a new rate, the demand has been so high that we had to hire someone to make sure the spot is up to our standards each time before a visitor comes in. We also had to upgrade the filter in order to be able to maintain a crystal clear water with the less amount of chemicals as possible. Should you have a reservation on the calendar after July 8th and Sniffspot honors your current rate we will honor that as well. Otherwise, be aware that new rate will apply effective July 8th. ******************

Parkour obstacles

Water - kiddie pool

Water - mister

Water - hose

“Diego (Planet Paws) is great at communicating and the Sniffspot has a...” more

$80 dog / hour

Chicago, IL

5(3)

John's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Orland Park

Fully Fenced

0.25 acres

Private yard. Perfect for training or playing.

Dog toys

Agility equipment

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

“Very friendly and accommodating. He set out water and treats. My dogs...” more

$35 dog / hour

Orland Park, IL

LC & DS Fully Fenced Yard In Dixmoor

Fully Fenced

0.02 acres

It's a really nice spot to train dogs,Turf, no insects bugs, flies,nets,ticks fleas odor control let’s pets , live insect free friendly environment for pets .

Dog toys

Agility equipment

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

$5 dog / hour

Dixmoor, IL

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Why rent private dog agility parks in Valparaiso, Indiana?

Features	Sniffspot	Public park
Designed for private play
Rentable by the hour
Off leash options
Very large and/or fully fenced options
Pricing	$5 - $15 per dog per hour	Free

What types of private dog parks are available?

Sniffspot has different types of private dog parks to allow any dog to find their ideal spot!

Dog water parks

Many hosts have added water features like pools and/or are nearby lakes or rivers.

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Dog hiking trails

Some of our best spots have hiking trails in wonderful natural settings.

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Indoor dog parks

A good alternative to do activities with your dogs on a rainy day and unpleasant weather in general.

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Fully fenced dog parks

Very popular choice, perfect to contain your dogs if they are escape artists or if they are not good at recall.

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Dog beaches

Some spots are conveniently located by the sea or have sand and other beach features.

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Dog fields

Many of the listed spots are large pastures, fields and have farm animals that can be sighted.

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Small dog parks

Dog parks that specifically work for the needs of dogs that are smaller in size.

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Dog swimming pools

Many spots feature private swimming pools, perfect for dogs to enjoy and play.

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What people say about dog agility parks around Valparaiso, Indiana

Sara M.

July 2023

We havent visited since last year but again its perfect.

Paula T.

August 2023

Excellent time! The dogs LOVE coming here! Thank you for having such a lovely space

Joe F.

September 2023

Completely enjoyed this visit!

Gladys O.

June 2022

Very nice and clean place. It’s private just for your reservation.

Tay N.

July 2022

Alisha W.

June 2022

This is a clean, fun, and relaxing atmosphere with plenty of room for my dogs to run and play! We had an absolute blast! I highly recommend.

Jillian B.

June 2022

Dana is an amazing host and has such a wonderful yard! We had zero issues and my dogs had such a great time. We will definitely be back!

Kathy W.

June 2022

What a lovely property!! I was reluctant to share my "find" until seeing it in person and will now happily do so. It was clean, quiet, secure and HUGE!! A perfect size for our HUGE Great Dane to stretch his legs and blow some carbon out of his pipes. Thank you, Dana, for sharing your home!!

Megan C.

July 2022

We are visiting from out of town and needed a place for our dogs to run around and get some energy out. This spot was perfect! There are dog agility tools if your dog likes that, as well as options to enjoy a small pool and splash pad. Our doggies had a great time!

Sara M.

July 2022

The yard is large, well fenced and has nice grass for the pups. My guys had fun playing ball and cooling off in the kiddie pool. We have already booked our next visit.

Sara M.

July 2022

My dogs are loving the wide open space to run! And the kiddie pool for cooling. This is becoming a regular, fun outing for us. Thank you Dana for hosting!

Emma C.

August 2022

We had 2 of our dogs with us and this was the perfect spot to let them run around safely! They enjoyed rolling around in the grass and having a place to stretch their legs!

Chester S.

August 2022

Great host. Big yard and very secure. My dogs locking having all the space to run and the kiddy pool was great

Susan G.

August 2022

Awesome setup! This is our first time visiting and we will definitely be back. Our often reactionary dog Max had a ball playing with my daughter’s dog. Plenty of room to run, safe and secure and very thoughtful touches including two kiddy pools for the dogs, filled water bowl and other activities. Thank you!

Kendra S.

September 2022

What a beautiful, secure space for my dog to run! She wore herself out before our time was up she was having so much fun. We will definitely be back.

Tay N.

September 2022

Second time visiting with my aussie and we both had a great time! The agility equipment is a such a blast, especially for a working dog who’s eager to learn new things! We will absolutely be back :)

Joe F.

September 2022

Easy to find. Easy to pull in and pull out of the driveway even with traffic volume. Instructions to enter gate were perfect. Saw the “sniff spot” sign by the gate so we knew we were at the correct yard. BEAUTIFUL yard! Easy access to water hose, splash pool , and water bowl. Our big boy is very skiddish in new places. Not a lot of road noise or other sounds while we were there. He was worn out within the fist 15 mins of arrival-lol. Nice sized yard with lots of toys. Our 4 yr old, 110 lb dog likes frisbee although a tad bit rusty at the catch there was plenty of space for him to run and jump. He doesn’t know it yet but he’s going to start a training program so that he has more endurance for our return trips. 😉There was some shade too. We are definitely going back. Hope to make it a weekly adventure. Thank you so much for offering your spot to us!! As soon as I booked, I was already receiving welcome texts with instructions. Super easy and strongly recommended by Fletcher and family!!

Sara M.

October 2022

Our pups really enjoy Dana's yard - it is beautiful and large and best of all the dogs are tired after their visit.

Joe F.

October 2022

“Aw shucks ma, do we have to go home???” Lol-was the look on Fletcher’s face when I said we had to leave.

Sara M.

October 2022

Omg perfect. Not only is it super close to my house it is large with lots of room for my girls to run which Is what they needed. I forgot my girls fave balls but there a few toys provided which is so thoughtful. If you forget poo bags there is a pooper scooper again thoughtful. I saw a pool, agility equipment and a separate run. Couldn't ask for a better place. I love trying new stuff with my dogs and I could see they were so happy. Will def be back.

How do Valparaiso's private dog agility 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 Valparaiso dog agility parks

Are dog agility parks safe?

While public off-leash dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, inattentive owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than city parks. Contrary to a typical dog park, 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 safe place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. As always, ensuring you use park dog agility equipment safely is also key to an enjoyable experience.

How can I find dog agility parks in Valparaiso?

There are 9 dog agility parks in the Valparaiso area. The most popular dog agility park is Payton's Playground. You can browse all of our dog agility parks here.

How do I know if a dog agility park works for my dog?

Owners commonly wonder about whether a park works for their dog. Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a fenced dog agility park that works for your dog. You can also filter on size to find a larger park or neighborhood parks. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our fully fenced dog agility parks. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog agility parks where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can read the description of the spot to see the details of the set up, such as whether there is commercial grade park equipment, and other amenities, such as park benches. Browse photos to get a sense for park design. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions, and of course, checking agility park hours.

What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot agility park?

We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Treat all park equipment with respect and care.

Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot agility park at the same time as me?

Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.

How much do Sniffspot agility parks cost?

Dog agility parks in the Valparaiso area range from $5.0 and $80.0. The least expensive dog agility park is LC & DS Fully Fenced Yard In Dixmoor. The most expensive dog agility park is Planet Paws Playground. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.

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