55Julia was such a fabulous host! It was my dog, Sidney’s, birthday, and she left him some treats and a special birthday cookie! Sidney was so excited to be in a safe spot where he could sniff everything and pee on every leaf, lol! The space was perfect! We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back! Amy H.
Amy H.
November 2023
Julia was such a fabulous host! It was my dog, Sidney’s, birthday, and she left him some treats and a special birthday cookie! Sidney was so excited to be in a safe spot where he could sniff everything and pee on every leaf, lol! The space was perfect! We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back!
55This backyard was really nice and surprisingly huge! There were a lot of options for toys and the pups loved wandering around smelling everything possible. We were greeted with a bowl of treats for the good boys too! Lindsey G.
Lindsey G.
October 2023
This backyard was really nice and surprisingly huge! There were a lot of options for toys and the pups loved wandering around smelling everything possible. We were greeted with a bowl of treats for the good boys too!
55We had a great time! This was our first sniff spot so Zorro did A LOT of sniffing! The host provided some treats with a cute welcome note. There we so many balls and toys provided! The backyard was very large and perfect for running around! Zorro had an absolute blast!! We also got to work on our place cue with the provided cots. There was minimal barking from neighboring dogs but it was perfect if you’re working on training with minimal distractions. Definitely a 10/10 sniffspot! We can not wait to book again! Bri C.
Bri C.
October 2023
We had a great time! This was our first sniff spot so Zorro did A LOT of sniffing! The host provided some treats with a cute welcome note. There we so many balls and toys provided! The backyard was very large and perfect for running around! Zorro had an absolute blast!! We also got to work on our place cue with the provided cots. There was minimal barking from neighboring dogs but it was perfect if you’re working on training with minimal distractions. Definitely a 10/10 sniffspot! We can not wait to book again!
55This was our first time and my pup loved it! So much do to! And my dog is a sniffer and she had plenty to explore. Super clean and well kept yard. Amy P.
Amy P.
July 2023
This was our first time and my pup loved it! So much do to! And my dog is a sniffer and she had plenty to explore. Super clean and well kept yard.
55My dog, Barkley, loved it. He had 10 minutes of intense zoomies before settling in to regular exploring. The space is big. Toys, water and treats were available. Perfect setting for us. I'll book again soon. Danise H.
Danise H.
June 2023
My dog, Barkley, loved it. He had 10 minutes of intense zoomies before settling in to regular exploring. The space is big. Toys, water and treats were available. Perfect setting for us. I'll book again soon.
55Julia’s place was absolutely fantastic! My yorkie, Luffy, enjoys just running & doing his own thing. This spot had ample amount of space and a few areas to sit down for yourself. While we brought our own baggies, baggies were supplies for us as well as a yummy treat for my fur baby. There was also a little kiddie pool that he got to enjoy as well as water left out for him. I can’t rave about this place enough and it’s definitely somewhere we will be returning to for some more playtime. Thank you again, Julia, for the hospitality and great experience. Jazmin V.
Jazmin V.
May 2023
Julia’s place was absolutely fantastic! My yorkie, Luffy, enjoys just running & doing his own thing. This spot had ample amount of space and a few areas to sit down for yourself. While we brought our own baggies, baggies were supplies for us as well as a yummy treat for my fur baby. There was also a little kiddie pool that he got to enjoy as well as water left out for him. I can’t rave about this place enough and it’s definitely somewhere we will be returning to for some more playtime. Thank you again, Julia, for the hospitality and great experience.
55Great big yard for my pup to have lots of room to run around. Lots of toys to play with, 2 bowls of fresh water, poop bags and even some complimentary treats were out and ready for us. Easy to find the home and enter the yard, all around great experience!Morgan M.
Morgan M.
May 2022
Great big yard for my pup to have lots of room to run around. Lots of toys to play with, 2 bowls of fresh water, poop bags and even some complimentary treats were out and ready for us. Easy to find the home and enter the yard, all around great experience!
55The yard was huge and perfect for my 2 big dogs. Julia was the best host, very friendly and accommodating. She supplied treats, water, and poop bags which was nice. I will definitely go there again!Caroline V.
Caroline V.
April 2022
The yard was huge and perfect for my 2 big dogs. Julia was the best host, very friendly and accommodating. She supplied treats, water, and poop bags which was nice. I will definitely go there again!
55Great spot for my two pups to run, explore, sniff and splash. They had a great time! Julia left treats and water out for them and provided a yard full of toys and a pool of fresh water. Linda C.
Linda C.
September 2021
Great spot for my two pups to run, explore, sniff and splash. They had a great time! Julia left treats and water out for them and provided a yard full of toys and a pool of fresh water.
55What a wonderful spot for a border collie! Agility equipment, toys, and a wading pool. And a nice privacy fence - so helpful for my nervous girl. We will definitely be back!Mary D.
Mary D.
September 2021
What a wonderful spot for a border collie! Agility equipment, toys, and a wading pool. And a nice privacy fence - so helpful for my nervous girl. We will definitely be back!
55Julia left out treats and a personalized note for my dog, which was a very sweet touch. The yard is huge and the obstacle course is lots of fun. My dog especially loved the pools. We will definitely be backAustin P.
Austin P.
August 2021
Julia left out treats and a personalized note for my dog, which was a very sweet touch. The yard is huge and the obstacle course is lots of fun. My dog especially loved the pools. We will definitely be back
55Such a wonderful spot. It’s an absolutely lovely yard with lots to do and sniff. Secure fencing, convenient parking, enough room to run, and the host kindly set up water bowls, kiddie pools, and even some treats. The host is responsive, helpful, and very kind. We will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing your yard with us! ❤️ Annie D.
Annie D.
August 2021
Such a wonderful spot. It’s an absolutely lovely yard with lots to do and sniff. Secure fencing, convenient parking, enough room to run, and the host kindly set up water bowls, kiddie pools, and even some treats. The host is responsive, helpful, and very kind. We will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing your yard with us! ❤️
55The spot was gorgeous! The host left snacks out, agility, equipment, and a pool for our girls. The yard was well kept and gorgeous! We will definitely be coming back! Lindsay P.
Lindsay P.
July 2021
The spot was gorgeous! The host left snacks out, agility, equipment, and a pool for our girls. The yard was well kept and gorgeous! We will definitely be coming back!
55This was an excellent experience for me and my dog. The yard is wonderful, Julia had a pool and water bowl filled and ready for my dog, and even gave him a treat! My dog had an amazing time running and playing with everything in the yard. I can’t recommend this spot enough! We will be back soon!Jessica B.
Jessica B.
July 2021
This was an excellent experience for me and my dog. The yard is wonderful, Julia had a pool and water bowl filled and ready for my dog, and even gave him a treat! My dog had an amazing time running and playing with everything in the yard. I can’t recommend this spot enough! We will be back soon!
55awesome spot! the host put out water and there was even some agility equipment set up! the fence is fully covered so my dog reactive dog did not spot any dogs while
playing! Lisa G.
Lisa G.
June 2021
awesome spot! the host put out water and there was even some agility equipment set up! the fence is fully covered so my dog reactive dog did not spot any dogs while
playing!
55We loved visiting your yard! We will come again around mid July after we do some traveling. The fencing is secure and high. The yard is large and comfortably private. Thanks again. JudyJudy M.
Judy M.
June 2021
We loved visiting your yard! We will come again around mid July after we do some traveling. The fencing is secure and high. The yard is large and comfortably private. Thanks again. Judy
How do South Elgin'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 South Elgin 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. 7% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the South Elgin 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 556 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 822 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 556 fully fenced dog parks in or near South Elgin. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near South Elgin?
The South Elgin 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 South Elgin?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near South Elgin. The most popular agility option is BarkPark.
Where in South Elgin can I find a pool for dog swimming?
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