55This was my first sniffspot experience and it was perfect. It was a large backyard with comfortable seating, shady and sunny areas, hose if your dog likes to play in water, and ample room for zoomies. My foster puppy, who’s never been off leash before, loved running and rolling around. Our resident dog, who is reactive, enjoyed the time playing ball without distractions. I definitely recommend Erica’s place! Bridget C.
Bridget C.
August 2023
This was my first sniffspot experience and it was perfect. It was a large backyard with comfortable seating, shady and sunny areas, hose if your dog likes to play in water, and ample room for zoomies. My foster puppy, who’s never been off leash before, loved running and rolling around. Our resident dog, who is reactive, enjoyed the time playing ball without distractions. I definitely recommend Erica’s place!
55Nice spot. Busy street right on Winnetka, but otherwise easy to find and park. Plenty of stuff to sniff, and low-ish chainlink fence throughout, so it feels a little public. But we had no problems. We'll be back. Sean B.
Sean B.
November 2023
Nice spot. Busy street right on Winnetka, but otherwise easy to find and park. Plenty of stuff to sniff, and low-ish chainlink fence throughout, so it feels a little public. But we had no problems. We'll be back.
55This was my first time using Sniffspot and my dogs were sooooo happy! Their toy went over the chain link into the neighboring yard a couple times but the fence was high enough for my medium dogs and low enough for me to get it with a stick 😂. Erica S.
Erica S.
November 2023
This was my first time using Sniffspot and my dogs were sooooo happy! Their toy went over the chain link into the neighboring yard a couple times but the fence was high enough for my medium dogs and low enough for me to get it with a stick 😂.
55It was a very easy spot to get to with a nice large and clean yard. My dogs really enjoyed chasing each other around and are very tired now. However, If your dog is athletic be warned that the fence is on the shorter side and there are not completely fenced in areas surrounding the yard. Definitely a place we will be returning to if we can!Ashe E.
Ashe E.
November 2023
It was a very easy spot to get to with a nice large and clean yard. My dogs really enjoyed chasing each other around and are very tired now. However, If your dog is athletic be warned that the fence is on the shorter side and there are not completely fenced in areas surrounding the yard. Definitely a place we will be returning to if we can!
55Very clean and well-kept yard. It was quiet for us, despite being on a busy road. My dog is young and fairly reactive and had zero issues. We will be back! Great little spot, easy entrance/exit. Bring your own toys. Melanie Y.
Melanie Y.
December 2023
Very clean and well-kept yard. It was quiet for us, despite being on a busy road. My dog is young and fairly reactive and had zero issues. We will be back! Great little spot, easy entrance/exit. Bring your own toys.
55This was our first sniffspot and it was perfect for our energetic little dog to run around and play! It was well-kept with plenty of space. Just watch out for the exposed roots near the tree if you have a small dog.Sydney S.
Sydney S.
December 2023
This was our first sniffspot and it was perfect for our energetic little dog to run around and play! It was well-kept with plenty of space. Just watch out for the exposed roots near the tree if you have a small dog.
55Great space, there is one side of the fence that is shorter, maybe 3 feet, but if your dog doesn’t jump, it’s totally fine! There are a couple corners where the fence doesn’t meet so there are small gaps. If you had a very small dog who was an escape artist, i’d be on the lookout, but nothing to worry about for medium to larger dogs. Fully fenced in, clean, we didn’t see any other dogs or animals, although we did hear a dog barking a couple houses away. Erica was a great host and was very quick to communicate! We will definitely be returning. Stephanie E.
Stephanie E.
January 2024
Great space, there is one side of the fence that is shorter, maybe 3 feet, but if your dog doesn’t jump, it’s totally fine! There are a couple corners where the fence doesn’t meet so there are small gaps. If you had a very small dog who was an escape artist, i’d be on the lookout, but nothing to worry about for medium to larger dogs. Fully fenced in, clean, we didn’t see any other dogs or animals, although we did hear a dog barking a couple houses away. Erica was a great host and was very quick to communicate! We will definitely be returning.
55This was our first SniffSpot, and we couldn't have done better! The yard is spacious, there's a water bowl and spigot for the dogs, and seating for the humans. Watch out for some tree roots in the yard, but our dogs absolutely loved the whole area and had a great time. We went in the morning and it was totally quiet except for one dog barking a few houses down (heard, not seen). We will absolutely be back!! Thank you for opening your beautiful yard to us!Erica F.
Erica F.
March 2024
This was our first SniffSpot, and we couldn't have done better! The yard is spacious, there's a water bowl and spigot for the dogs, and seating for the humans. Watch out for some tree roots in the yard, but our dogs absolutely loved the whole area and had a great time. We went in the morning and it was totally quiet except for one dog barking a few houses down (heard, not seen). We will absolutely be back!! Thank you for opening your beautiful yard to us!
55Nice dog park in a convenient location. The set up was as described, and I was given good instructions. The yard was clean of any dog waste. Cathy W.
Cathy W.
February 2024
Nice dog park in a convenient location. The set up was as described, and I was given good instructions. The yard was clean of any dog waste.
55This was my first time using SniffSpot & I wasn’t sure what to quite expect — but this was such a great experience. Erica’s yard was a wonderful place for my dogs to run around and sunbathe in. It was clean and peaceful. The yard was totally enclosed and she left out a water bowl for my dogs to use. There was also patio furniture available for me to sit on and enjoy my book while my dogs played. 10/10 experience. We will definitely come back. Chloe S.
Chloe S.
April 2024
This was my first time using SniffSpot & I wasn’t sure what to quite expect — but this was such a great experience. Erica’s yard was a wonderful place for my dogs to run around and sunbathe in. It was clean and peaceful. The yard was totally enclosed and she left out a water bowl for my dogs to use. There was also patio furniture available for me to sit on and enjoy my book while my dogs played. 10/10 experience. We will definitely come back.
55Great spot! I found it to be just the right size for my dog, who likes to stay fairly close by us, but felt comfy exploring the area since we were nearby. I was there on a cloudy day, but the big tree in the middle of the yard would provide a great shady spot on those warmer days!Rick T.
Rick T.
May 2024
Great spot! I found it to be just the right size for my dog, who likes to stay fairly close by us, but felt comfy exploring the area since we were nearby. I was there on a cloudy day, but the big tree in the middle of the yard would provide a great shady spot on those warmer days!
55The location is off a busy road but easy to get in and out. There is enough parking for two cars on one half of the driveway. On my first visit, the host did ask to leave one side of the driveway cleared so they can enter and exit. If there are more than 2 cars, other guests may have to find street parking around the block and walk over or request the host for parking arrangements ahead of time. Once in the fenced yard, it’s pretty quiet. This is my second time at this sniff spot and the dogs had a blast like they did the first time. It’s a large open space for the dogs to run around in. Recommend to bring your dog’s favorite toys. Definitely one of the larger sniff spots in the area. Would recommend!Maicy L.
Maicy L.
June 2024
The location is off a busy road but easy to get in and out. There is enough parking for two cars on one half of the driveway. On my first visit, the host did ask to leave one side of the driveway cleared so they can enter and exit. If there are more than 2 cars, other guests may have to find street parking around the block and walk over or request the host for parking arrangements ahead of time. Once in the fenced yard, it’s pretty quiet. This is my second time at this sniff spot and the dogs had a blast like they did the first time. It’s a large open space for the dogs to run around in. Recommend to bring your dog’s favorite toys. Definitely one of the larger sniff spots in the area. Would recommend!
55My two dogs love it here! The yard is spacious, quiet, and always clean. It's the perfect place for dogs to run out their zoomies and roll around in the shade. I highly recommend it!Erica F.
Erica F.
June 2024
My two dogs love it here! The yard is spacious, quiet, and always clean. It's the perfect place for dogs to run out their zoomies and roll around in the shade. I highly recommend it!
55The yard was beautifully kept, my dog had zero interest in the ball and frisbee but sniffed the entire hour long. The chairs were lovely and the shade tree was just perfect! We’ll be back! Katie H.
Katie H.
July 2024
The yard was beautifully kept, my dog had zero interest in the ball and frisbee but sniffed the entire hour long. The chairs were lovely and the shade tree was just perfect! We’ll be back!
55Best Sniffspot I’ve been to and my pup absolutely LOVED it! It was big and had lots of areas to run and lots of places to explore and sniff. Scott was so kind and I can’t wait to be a regular here!Haley P.
Haley P.
September 2024
Best Sniffspot I’ve been to and my pup absolutely LOVED it! It was big and had lots of areas to run and lots of places to explore and sniff. Scott was so kind and I can’t wait to be a regular here!
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55Gus had a fantastic time and didnt want to leave! This spot was clean, safe, and had enough space to run around. Nina was very accommodating and kind. Thank you! We'll be back!Nicole Z.
Nicole Z.
May 2021
Gus had a fantastic time and didnt want to leave! This spot was clean, safe, and had enough space to run around. Nina was very accommodating and kind. Thank you! We'll be back!
55Our pups loved all of the different things to climb on and sniff as well as the toys to play with!Julia W.
Julia W.
March 2021
Our pups loved all of the different things to climb on and sniff as well as the toys to play with!
How do Crystal'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 Crystal 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 Crystal 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 180 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 18 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 180 fully fenced dog parks in or near Crystal. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Crystal?
The Crystal area has 12 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 Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun!.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Crystal?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Crystal. The most popular agility option is Rice Creek Sniffspot.
Where in Crystal can I find a pool for dog swimming?