55Cool little space. Personalized welcome sign. Treats, water, bowl, and paw cleaning supplies left out for us since it had been rainy recently. Poop bags and scooper provided.Beth S.
Beth S.
March 2023
Cool little space. Personalized welcome sign. Treats, water, bowl, and paw cleaning supplies left out for us since it had been rainy recently. Poop bags and scooper provided.
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55My two minature daushands had so much fun sniffing, running, and using the enrichment toys. The scenery was beautiful and plenty of places for me to sit and still be able to watch them. Definitely will be visiting again. Thank you for sharing this space!Gina N.
Gina N.
May 2023
My two minature daushands had so much fun sniffing, running, and using the enrichment toys. The scenery was beautiful and plenty of places for me to sit and still be able to watch them. Definitely will be visiting again. Thank you for sharing this space!
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55This SniffSpot was perfect for what we needed! Had plenty of toys to play with, space to run, had water, and some shade. Our dog loved being able to sniff around and test out the new toys!Caroline S.
Caroline S.
May 2023
This SniffSpot was perfect for what we needed! Had plenty of toys to play with, space to run, had water, and some shade. Our dog loved being able to sniff around and test out the new toys!
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55Nice space to run, fencing was secure and I appreciated the extras to entertain the boys (navigating thru the agility course was a lot of fun)Kelly B.
Kelly B.
May 2023
Nice space to run, fencing was secure and I appreciated the extras to entertain the boys (navigating thru the agility course was a lot of fun)
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55My grandfurbaby and I had a great time! Chunk much preferred the park’s toys over his own. The scenery is amazing and the hosts were incredibly friendly and accommodating. We will be back! Thank you :) Tonya P.
Tonya P.
May 2023
My grandfurbaby and I had a great time! Chunk much preferred the park’s toys over his own. The scenery is amazing and the hosts were incredibly friendly and accommodating. We will be back! Thank you :)
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55This spot remains our favorite! It’s so peaceful and quiet (perfect for my reactive and anxious pups). Thank you for the water and treats (pups were so excited)! Also we love the new sign! Beautiful! Kelly N.
Kelly N.
May 2023
This spot remains our favorite! It’s so peaceful and quiet (perfect for my reactive and anxious pups). Thank you for the water and treats (pups were so excited)! Also we love the new sign! Beautiful!
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55We had so much fun at Skolaski Ranch. Brock enjoyed getting to stretch his legs and test out the agility equipment. It was also fun for me to get to play with him safely off leash outside. 😃 Thanks for letting us come play! Alana P.
Alana P.
March 2023
We had so much fun at Skolaski Ranch. Brock enjoyed getting to stretch his legs and test out the agility equipment. It was also fun for me to get to play with him safely off leash outside. 😃 Thanks for letting us come play!
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55Such a great spot! Tucked away, lots of space, and very private. Great for our super anxious dog! They provided toys, an agility course, and a treat. Will be going back!Keeley H.
Keeley H.
March 2023
Such a great spot! Tucked away, lots of space, and very private. Great for our super anxious dog! They provided toys, an agility course, and a treat. Will be going back!
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55Our dog had a blast! There was plenty of room for her to run around and the agility course was a fun plus. It was easy to find and the parking space was freshly shoveled after the previous night’s snow. We’ll be back!Rachel L.
Rachel L.
March 2023
Our dog had a blast! There was plenty of room for her to run around and the agility course was a fun plus. It was easy to find and the parking space was freshly shoveled after the previous night’s snow. We’ll be back!
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55Another fun visit. Always love the special holiday feature, so fun! Eleanor knows when it’s time to go & she stands by all the great toys provided not wanting to leave. 😀Lynn D.
Lynn D.
March 2023
Another fun visit. Always love the special holiday feature, so fun! Eleanor knows when it’s time to go & she stands by all the great toys provided not wanting to leave. 😀
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55Lots of fun things to play with, host had left fresh water out, agility equipment was in good shape. Overall a great experience for our 2 pups - tired them out perfectly!Freya M.
Freya M.
March 2023
Lots of fun things to play with, host had left fresh water out, agility equipment was in good shape. Overall a great experience for our 2 pups - tired them out perfectly!
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55Another wonderful visit to Skolaski Private Park. This place is so clean; it's grassy and not muddy! We even got to see/hear chickens. My dog was intrigued! And a lot of new smells! The agility equipments were fun (or frustrating depending on your dog's focus and energy level) to try and they have plenty of balls and discs for your pup to fetch. I love the serene environment and they even had treats (to award them for being good...or just because). 😀 Great park!C. L.
C. L.
April 2023
Another wonderful visit to Skolaski Private Park. This place is so clean; it's grassy and not muddy! We even got to see/hear chickens. My dog was intrigued! And a lot of new smells! The agility equipments were fun (or frustrating depending on your dog's focus and energy level) to try and they have plenty of balls and discs for your pup to fetch. I love the serene environment and they even had treats (to award them for being good...or just because). 😀 Great park!
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55What a fantastic time we had on our first visit tonight! Violet ran and ran! She was intrigued by the chickens and the tractor that passed by. And surprisingly didn’t give the cat a second glance on our way out. The yard was spotless and we played with several toys but the best part was just having a safe place to
run off the energy of a 7 month old Doberman. We will definitely be visiting on a weekly basis!Brooke G.
Brooke G.
April 2023
What a fantastic time we had on our first visit tonight! Violet ran and ran! She was intrigued by the chickens and the tractor that passed by. And surprisingly didn’t give the cat a second glance on our way out. The yard was spotless and we played with several toys but the best part was just having a safe place to
run off the energy of a 7 month old Doberman. We will definitely be visiting on a weekly basis!
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55Beautiful area with plenty of room to run! I was nervous that my dog would be distracted by/bark at the chickens on the other side of the fence, but she was just curious at first and forgot about them after a few minutes. The agility equipment was fun to try and we will definitely be stopping by again! Ella M.
Ella M.
April 2023
Beautiful area with plenty of room to run! I was nervous that my dog would be distracted by/bark at the chickens on the other side of the fence, but she was just curious at first and forgot about them after a few minutes. The agility equipment was fun to try and we will definitely be stopping by again!
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55Great location, excellent instructions. Pups had some amazing zooming and clearly enjoyed all the different smells wafting on the breeze. Well maintained and clean!Sarah D.
Sarah D.
April 2023
Great location, excellent instructions. Pups had some amazing zooming and clearly enjoyed all the different smells wafting on the breeze. Well maintained and clean!
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55My leash reactive pup and I thank you for the safe, secure, and well kept space to run and play in!! We will definitely be back. Kelly M.
Kelly M.
April 2023
My leash reactive pup and I thank you for the safe, secure, and well kept space to run and play in!! We will definitely be back.
How do Freeport'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 Freeport 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. 98% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Freeport 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 56 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 11 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.
What is the best dog beach near Freeport?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Freeport is . At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Freeport have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 56 fully fenced dog parks in or near Freeport. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Freeport?
The Freeport area has 5 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 Rock Creek Dog Park.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Freeport?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Freeport. The most popular agility option is The Patch- Private Dog Park In Byron, IL.
Where in Freeport can I find a pool for dog swimming?