55Excellent spot. Clean and well-maintained. The chickens and goats were remarkably calm. We encountered a cat who patiently told my dog to stay away. My dog loved chasing chipmunks. Julian H.
Julian H.
September 2025
Excellent spot. Clean and well-maintained. The chickens and goats were remarkably calm. We encountered a cat who patiently told my dog to stay away. My dog loved chasing chipmunks.
55This is an excellent place for Scarlet to run free with lots of new smells to explore. Securely fenced around the perimeter. Having the chickens and goats close to the paths so she could interact with them was a lot fun. we'll be backmark m.
mark m.
September 2025
This is an excellent place for Scarlet to run free with lots of new smells to explore. Securely fenced around the perimeter. Having the chickens and goats close to the paths so she could interact with them was a lot fun. we'll be back
55Mama's Homestead is such an amazing spot! The hosts are so welcoming. Walking the property and sitting on the porch was a nice reprieve from the city. Our pups LOVED smelling the chickens and goats, and chasing balls in the orchard. We'll be back for sure. Kelsey G.
Kelsey G.
September 2025
Mama's Homestead is such an amazing spot! The hosts are so welcoming. Walking the property and sitting on the porch was a nice reprieve from the city. Our pups LOVED smelling the chickens and goats, and chasing balls in the orchard. We'll be back for sure.
55Absolutely fantastic!! Just lovely places to walk, love the animals, my dog and I had a fantastic time. So grateful for the generosity of the hostsDianalee R.
Dianalee R.
September 2025
Absolutely fantastic!! Just lovely places to walk, love the animals, my dog and I had a fantastic time. So grateful for the generosity of the hosts
55This place was awesome! The dogs had a blast and loved seeing the goats and chickens. It was nice walking on the trails they've made through the woods. Such a peaceful time knowing you don't have to worry about anything! The owners were very nice and gave very clear directions which was helpful. I'd love to come back 😊 Amber G.
Amber G.
September 2025
This place was awesome! The dogs had a blast and loved seeing the goats and chickens. It was nice walking on the trails they've made through the woods. Such a peaceful time knowing you don't have to worry about anything! The owners were very nice and gave very clear directions which was helpful. I'd love to come back 😊
55I've never seen my dogs have so much fun. We were met in person, the lay of the land explained. Beautiful, whimsical property with amenities like bags, balls and water. Kelly B.
Kelly B.
September 2025
I've never seen my dogs have so much fun. We were met in person, the lay of the land explained. Beautiful, whimsical property with amenities like bags, balls and water.
55Really great host, and fabulous location. Love the variety, and my dog was very interested in the goats lol. Had a really great time, will book again!Chloe G.
Chloe G.
September 2025
Really great host, and fabulous location. Love the variety, and my dog was very interested in the goats lol. Had a really great time, will book again!
55Lots of running room to play fetch and practice off leash obedience. Seth supplied some toys and water. There was even a climbing structure and some childrens toys so my kids had fun too! Shannon E.
Shannon E.
September 2025
Lots of running room to play fetch and practice off leash obedience. Seth supplied some toys and water. There was even a climbing structure and some childrens toys so my kids had fun too!
55An amazing visit! There is so much to see & a great trail to walk. Our two dogs loved sniffing all around. The trail, the goats, the chickens. A great nature day for us! Amanda A.
Amanda A.
September 2025
An amazing visit! There is so much to see & a great trail to walk. Our two dogs loved sniffing all around. The trail, the goats, the chickens. A great nature day for us!
55My dog and I tried this spot for the first time today. The hosts were really kind and my dog had a wonderful time here. She loved running through the trails and as a bonus, I found ZERO ticks on her after! We’ll definitely be back! Kelly R.
Kelly R.
September 2025
My dog and I tried this spot for the first time today. The hosts were really kind and my dog had a wonderful time here. She loved running through the trails and as a bonus, I found ZERO ticks on her after! We’ll definitely be back!
55This property is beautiful. Well-made trails with gravel and a lot of shade cover. Walk through woods, under a covered bridge, and through an orchard. The fence was secure and they met us at the entrance to let us know their rules. Great experience and we'll be back!Andrea S.
Andrea S.
September 2025
This property is beautiful. Well-made trails with gravel and a lot of shade cover. Walk through woods, under a covered bridge, and through an orchard. The fence was secure and they met us at the entrance to let us know their rules. Great experience and we'll be back!
55This weekend, my husband is out of town. I have been recovering from a bad accident I was involved in back in January and have been unable to walk my dogs due to them pulling while leashed. I am so thankful I was able to come to this Sniff Spot this evening to let them run free. They got some much needed exercise and stimulation, and I felt safe being at this Sniff Spot with my dogs alone. The dogs love it here! Mama’s Homestead sure has something special! Thank you again 💜Casey L.
Casey L.
September 2025
This weekend, my husband is out of town. I have been recovering from a bad accident I was involved in back in January and have been unable to walk my dogs due to them pulling while leashed. I am so thankful I was able to come to this Sniff Spot this evening to let them run free. They got some much needed exercise and stimulation, and I felt safe being at this Sniff Spot with my dogs alone. The dogs love it here! Mama’s Homestead sure has something special! Thank you again 💜
55This was our first time using sniff spot and it worked out great, exactly what we were hoping for. Lots of room to run and play with a big dog. Our dog was fascinated by the goats.
We'll book again here.Jeff C.
Jeff C.
August 2025
This was our first time using sniff spot and it worked out great, exactly what we were hoping for. Lots of room to run and play with a big dog. Our dog was fascinated by the goats.
We'll book again here.
55Lenore and Chris have a lovely spot to let your dog get all the smells! My dog was very interested in the chickens and was desperate to join them in the cage. He had a blast, sniffing everywhere, marking everything, thoroughly enjoyed himself. I loved that there was so much shade so we didn't get too hot, even when it was 90 degrees.Erin R.
Erin R.
August 2025
Lenore and Chris have a lovely spot to let your dog get all the smells! My dog was very interested in the chickens and was desperate to join them in the cage. He had a blast, sniffing everywhere, marking everything, thoroughly enjoyed himself. I loved that there was so much shade so we didn't get too hot, even when it was 90 degrees.
55Took the pups here as a final excursion before going on a road trip, it was perfect! The host came out and gave us a quick rundown of the property and let us loose - the goats were super friendly and my dogs loved interacting with them. So many things to explore here, it’s awesome that such a property is completely fenced in. Very grateful that the owners chose to share it with others and their pups! Addie G.
Addie G.
August 2025
Took the pups here as a final excursion before going on a road trip, it was perfect! The host came out and gave us a quick rundown of the property and let us loose - the goats were super friendly and my dogs loved interacting with them. So many things to explore here, it’s awesome that such a property is completely fenced in. Very grateful that the owners chose to share it with others and their pups!
How do Galena'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 Galena 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. 5% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Galena 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 205 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 326 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 Galena?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Galena is Alum Creek State Park. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Galena have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 205 fully fenced dog parks in or near Galena. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Galena?
The Galena area has 4 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 Peerless Paws.
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