55Our pup loved his visit to Golden Dog! He had plenty of activities to choose from, but being his first visit he did a LOT of sniffing! His favorite activity! We will definitely go back so he can have more off leash fun. Janet F.
Janet F.
September 2024
Our pup loved his visit to Golden Dog! He had plenty of activities to choose from, but being his first visit he did a LOT of sniffing! His favorite activity! We will definitely go back so he can have more off leash fun.
55Trish did a great job of emailing us before we visited with not only the rules, but the amenities and how to get the most of the sniff spot. There was so much thought put into thr are between agility, digging, toys, water, and more the dogs were happy the whole time, as were we! We’ll definitely be back!Jessica O.
Jessica O.
September 2024
Trish did a great job of emailing us before we visited with not only the rules, but the amenities and how to get the most of the sniff spot. There was so much thought put into thr are between agility, digging, toys, water, and more the dogs were happy the whole time, as were we! We’ll definitely be back!
55Our dogs’ new favorite place on Earth! Merry and Benji are adoptive cousins, and are reactive dogs who struggle to play nicely together. They were both in a wonderland of fun at the Golden Dog Playground! Merry was able to zoomie around nonstop, climb, and sniff everything. Benji got to run, dig, and chase chipmunks that he saw outside of the fence. We will definitely be returning often! Thank you for providing a safe and enriching place for our crazy sweet dogs! Melanie B.
Melanie B.
September 2024
Our dogs’ new favorite place on Earth! Merry and Benji are adoptive cousins, and are reactive dogs who struggle to play nicely together. They were both in a wonderland of fun at the Golden Dog Playground! Merry was able to zoomie around nonstop, climb, and sniff everything. Benji got to run, dig, and chase chipmunks that he saw outside of the fence. We will definitely be returning often! Thank you for providing a safe and enriching place for our crazy sweet dogs!
55Clean, safe and secure and a ton of things for the pups to enjoy!
Our 3 dogs had a terrific time and were completely worn out afterwards.
Traci and Ray really go the extra mile to make this spot a fantastic experience for all.Bonny G.
Bonny G.
September 2024
Clean, safe and secure and a ton of things for the pups to enjoy!
Our 3 dogs had a terrific time and were completely worn out afterwards.
Traci and Ray really go the extra mile to make this spot a fantastic experience for all.
55A dream come true for a reactive dog mom! It’s such a large area for her to run. There’s even a little woodsie area in the back for her to run through. This is by far our favorite spot. Plenty of toys and activities as well. Sara S.
Sara S.
October 2024
A dream come true for a reactive dog mom! It’s such a large area for her to run. There’s even a little woodsie area in the back for her to run through. This is by far our favorite spot. Plenty of toys and activities as well.
55SO MUCH FUN. Lots of room to run and run and run. Did I mention sniffing ? So many great smells ! We played on the agility course and had the best time ! Missy and Mylo 🐾Heather M.
Heather M.
October 2024
SO MUCH FUN. Lots of room to run and run and run. Did I mention sniffing ? So many great smells ! We played on the agility course and had the best time ! Missy and Mylo 🐾
55What an incredible spot! Lots of room to run and play with so many entertaining options. Great communication too. We had a fantastic experience and will be back. Beth B.
Beth B.
October 2024
What an incredible spot! Lots of room to run and play with so many entertaining options. Great communication too. We had a fantastic experience and will be back.
55Lovely spot! Lots of agility equipment, but my lab and I preferred playing in the woods. These hosts have thought of everything! Water station, toy bin, and very clear instructions on how to enter. Sierra H.
Sierra H.
October 2024
Lovely spot! Lots of agility equipment, but my lab and I preferred playing in the woods. These hosts have thought of everything! Water station, toy bin, and very clear instructions on how to enter.
55This place is great! It was our first time and definitely won’t be the last. The whole yard is fenced in - I didn’t have to worry about my dogs getting out. There was plenty of toys, obstacles and sniff spots for them to explore. It was very clean and well maintained! Stephanie N.
Stephanie N.
October 2024
This place is great! It was our first time and definitely won’t be the last. The whole yard is fenced in - I didn’t have to worry about my dogs getting out. There was plenty of toys, obstacles and sniff spots for them to explore. It was very clean and well maintained!
55A very special space! My shy and noise-sensitive dog did great here. My mom’s husky mix was a bit too much with the chickens so we kept her leashed when we were in that area and let her off-leash with the gate closed in the woodsy fenced area. It was nice to have options. Laura U.
Laura U.
October 2024
A very special space! My shy and noise-sensitive dog did great here. My mom’s husky mix was a bit too much with the chickens so we kept her leashed when we were in that area and let her off-leash with the gate closed in the woodsy fenced area. It was nice to have options.
55What an awesome experience! Traci was so communicative and sent very clear instructions for our visit. Everything was just as described. Mufasa had so much fun and fell asleep as soon as we got in the car and started on our way home. Will definitely be back!!Lisa N.
Lisa N.
November 2024
What an awesome experience! Traci was so communicative and sent very clear instructions for our visit. Everything was just as described. Mufasa had so much fun and fell asleep as soon as we got in the car and started on our way home. Will definitely be back!!
55Amazing! We had a great time. Lots of structures, equipment, and fun things to do with your pup. Many different areas to explore throughout the backyard. Our pup loved the woods. Super secure, clean, thoughtfully designed, and well-cared for.Danielle L.
Danielle L.
November 2024
Amazing! We had a great time. Lots of structures, equipment, and fun things to do with your pup. Many different areas to explore throughout the backyard. Our pup loved the woods. Super secure, clean, thoughtfully designed, and well-cared for.
55Excellent place! My dog had a great time exploring, smelling, playing on the equipment and running as fast as she could. I barely managed to get photos she was so excited. I was pretty sure she'd be okay with the chickens, but brought her by on a leash the first time just in case - and was prepared to keep her leashed if it was a problem. She was well behaved. She loved the smells of the coop and wood pile. And kept coming back to say hi to the chickens. They were unflappable. ;)Hannah H.
Hannah H.
November 2024
Excellent place! My dog had a great time exploring, smelling, playing on the equipment and running as fast as she could. I barely managed to get photos she was so excited. I was pretty sure she'd be okay with the chickens, but brought her by on a leash the first time just in case - and was prepared to keep her leashed if it was a problem. She was well behaved. She loved the smells of the coop and wood pile. And kept coming back to say hi to the chickens. They were unflappable. ;)
55My dogs love this SniffSpot! Lots of different things for them to play on and tons of toys to play with. They love running around the yard and through the wooded area! Traci was super accommodating as well and even left a small gift for our lab’s birthday! Would definitely recommend!Sarah F.
Sarah F.
November 2024
My dogs love this SniffSpot! Lots of different things for them to play on and tons of toys to play with. They love running around the yard and through the wooded area! Traci was super accommodating as well and even left a small gift for our lab’s birthday! Would definitely recommend!
55Great spot! There is so much to explore and so many toys to pick from. I was very aware of the chickens becuase I wasn't 100% confident that might dog wouldn't be obsessed, instead he he just toy obsessed. Lots of room to run fast, climb hills of dirt and climb. Monica Z.
Monica Z.
November 2024
Great spot! There is so much to explore and so many toys to pick from. I was very aware of the chickens becuase I wasn't 100% confident that might dog wouldn't be obsessed, instead he he just toy obsessed. Lots of room to run fast, climb hills of dirt and climb.
55First visit to a sniff spot. We have a new dog that’s about 10 months old. Wanted a safe place to practice off leash recall and this was great. I felt very secure and we learned he’s not ready for the woods. He found a ball he was quite enamored with. He was curious about the agility training, but not there yet. Plenty of space in sun and shade. Margot E.
Margot E.
November 2024
First visit to a sniff spot. We have a new dog that’s about 10 months old. Wanted a safe place to practice off leash recall and this was great. I felt very secure and we learned he’s not ready for the woods. He found a ball he was quite enamored with. He was curious about the agility training, but not there yet. Plenty of space in sun and shade.
55Loved playing with my puppy, Georgie today. The area was very clean and well thought out. Thank you for sharing your space. Christine M.
Christine M.
November 2024
Loved playing with my puppy, Georgie today. The area was very clean and well thought out. Thank you for sharing your space.
How do Barrington'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 Barrington 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Barrington 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 143 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 10 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 Barrington?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Barrington is Golden Dog Playground. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Barrington have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 143 fully fenced dog parks in or near Barrington. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Barrington?
The Barrington area has 143 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 Golden Dog Playground.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Barrington?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Barrington. The most popular agility option is Golden Dog Playground.
Where in Barrington can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Barrington area. The highest rated option is Golden Dog Playground.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Barrington?
There are 143 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Barrington where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Golden Dog Playground.