55My dog that loves to sniff and sniff plus to sprint and sprint enjoyed enormously our first visit! Nice spacious lot, pics available already, present it perfectly. Clean, fully fenced, good for dogs of all sizes. Fresh green grass, no mudd…
Park on 61st. Will come back again soonGordana P.
Gordana P.
May 2025
My dog that loves to sniff and sniff plus to sprint and sprint enjoyed enormously our first visit! Nice spacious lot, pics available already, present it perfectly. Clean, fully fenced, good for dogs of all sizes. Fresh green grass, no mudd…
Park on 61st. Will come back again soon
Michelle's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Downers Grove | Sniffspot
55I had to book a bit last minute today as I realized how nice the weather was! Host had no issue with it. We had such a great time enjoying the sunshine and my dogs got to run and roll around in the grass.
This is our new favorite spot 😍Dulce G.
Dulce G.
May 2025
I had to book a bit last minute today as I realized how nice the weather was! Host had no issue with it. We had such a great time enjoying the sunshine and my dogs got to run and roll around in the grass.
This is our new favorite spot 😍
Michelle's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Downers Grove | Sniffspot
55I took my 2 dogs and my toddler and everyone had a blast. My son was obsessed with the sandbox and my dogs loved running up and down the fence. Marissa P.
Marissa P.
April 2025
I took my 2 dogs and my toddler and everyone had a blast. My son was obsessed with the sandbox and my dogs loved running up and down the fence.
Michelle's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Downers Grove | Sniffspot
55Such a beautiful yard! Dogs had a blast! Weather was perfect and it was so peaceful! Such a good experience. The fence has no weak spots, great for big and small dogs. We will be back! Dulce G.
Dulce G.
April 2025
Such a beautiful yard! Dogs had a blast! Weather was perfect and it was so peaceful! Such a good experience. The fence has no weak spots, great for big and small dogs. We will be back!
Michelle's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Downers Grove | Sniffspot
55The yard was so spacious and clean. My dog had a great time. She especially loved laying in the shaded areas and she loved running back and forth along the fence with the 2 little dogs in the yard next door. We will definitely be backDebra B.
Debra B.
April 2025
The yard was so spacious and clean. My dog had a great time. She especially loved laying in the shaded areas and she loved running back and forth along the fence with the 2 little dogs in the yard next door. We will definitely be back
Maria's Private Dog Park In Downers Grove | Sniffspot
55This was the first visit to an off leash space with our 60+ lb rescue. The yard was a good size for us to work on training where I remained within sight and not too far away, and the open, uncluttered space allowed room to fetch. The yard was easily accessed, clean and fresh water was provided. A friendly neighbor dog was on the other side of the wood privacy fence, which offered my reactive dog opportunity to desensitize without going nose to nose. Claudia B.
Claudia B.
April 2025
This was the first visit to an off leash space with our 60+ lb rescue. The yard was a good size for us to work on training where I remained within sight and not too far away, and the open, uncluttered space allowed room to fetch. The yard was easily accessed, clean and fresh water was provided. A friendly neighbor dog was on the other side of the wood privacy fence, which offered my reactive dog opportunity to desensitize without going nose to nose.
Private Dog Lot Rental in Downers Grove – Safe, Secure, and Fun! | Sniffspot
55Very beautiful yard & deck! Lots of room to run and explore. One of my dogs did get pretty interested and distracted by the cats inside at the back door at first. I was able to make a chair barrier & Marla and the cats left that area. A few dogs next door but it wasn’t a problem, just a barky greeting. We had a great time! Liz C.
Liz C.
April 2025
Very beautiful yard & deck! Lots of room to run and explore. One of my dogs did get pretty interested and distracted by the cats inside at the back door at first. I was able to make a chair barrier & Marla and the cats left that area. A few dogs next door but it wasn’t a problem, just a barky greeting. We had a great time!
Private Dog Lot Rental in Downers Grove – Safe, Secure, and Fun! | Sniffspot
55My dogs had such a fun time there! The yard was nice and there were poop bags available with some towels because the weather looked like it was going to rain. The host was very good communicating any possible triggers for my dogs. There were some dogs in the yard next door but they were put away as soon as they saw my dogs there. The fence was tall enough for my big dog and low enough for my little one. Overall a good experience 😊Dulce G.
Dulce G.
March 2025
My dogs had such a fun time there! The yard was nice and there were poop bags available with some towels because the weather looked like it was going to rain. The host was very good communicating any possible triggers for my dogs. There were some dogs in the yard next door but they were put away as soon as they saw my dogs there. The fence was tall enough for my big dog and low enough for my little one. Overall a good experience 😊
How do Downers Grove'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 Downers Grove 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. 8% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Downers Grove 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 533 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 798 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.
Does Downers Grove have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 533 fully fenced dog parks in or near Downers Grove. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Downers Grove?
The Downers Grove area has 16 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 Christie's Private Dog Park In Plainfield.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Downers Grove?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Downers Grove. The most popular agility option is BarkPark.
Where in Downers Grove can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Downers Grove area. The highest rated option is Planet Paws Playground.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Downers Grove?
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