55Awesome beach spot! The views from the beach are beautiful and it’s a great place for swimming! We went near high tide so the beach was about 10 feet wide but it would be much larger at high tide. It has a nice gravel that is not too big and not too small. There is a sign that says this is a private beach, but it is right next to a boardwalk and a road so it’s not necessarily private and besides the sign there isn’t much to keep people from walking onto the beach. No one was on it while we were there though.David A.
David A.
August 2019
Awesome beach spot! The views from the beach are beautiful and it’s a great place for swimming! We went near high tide so the beach was about 10 feet wide but it would be much larger at high tide. It has a nice gravel that is not too big and not too small. There is a sign that says this is a private beach, but it is right next to a boardwalk and a road so it’s not necessarily private and besides the sign there isn’t much to keep people from walking onto the beach. No one was on it while we were there though.
Lori's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Des Moines | Sniffspot
55My pup had a great time at this sniffspot! He is a small dog and a well known escape artist so there were a few spots where the ground was uneven that he could have squeezed under. I made due with what was around us and was able to block those spots while I was there. Water was available as well as a few different types of toys. There's a hill that i'm sure bigger pups would love to run and jump off of. Upper area did have a bit of old dog poop that others hadn't picked up. Not a big deal! Still had a great time. Katelynn H.
Katelynn H.
September 2023
My pup had a great time at this sniffspot! He is a small dog and a well known escape artist so there were a few spots where the ground was uneven that he could have squeezed under. I made due with what was around us and was able to block those spots while I was there. Water was available as well as a few different types of toys. There's a hill that i'm sure bigger pups would love to run and jump off of. Upper area did have a bit of old dog poop that others hadn't picked up. Not a big deal! Still had a great time.
55We had a great time coming to play at this Sniffspot! The yard was suprisingly big, which was great for a game of fetch. It would be perfect for letting a couple big dogs run around together. There was tall fencing all around the yard, you’re able to see through to the other yards but there were no other dogs present. The one thing to be aware of with the fencing is that there are gaps large enough for a small dog to fit through, my little guy is 10 pounds and he could have easily crawled under parts of the fence had he wanted to. The entrance was easy to find, and the host was kind enough to provide balls to use! The neighborhood was calm and we didn’t hear a single dog bark during our stay. Trash is located right outside the gate and the host allows you to dispose of poop bags. The yard was clean, and it was a beautiful open space.Kerry H.
Kerry H.
November 2019
We had a great time coming to play at this Sniffspot! The yard was suprisingly big, which was great for a game of fetch. It would be perfect for letting a couple big dogs run around together. There was tall fencing all around the yard, you’re able to see through to the other yards but there were no other dogs present. The one thing to be aware of with the fencing is that there are gaps large enough for a small dog to fit through, my little guy is 10 pounds and he could have easily crawled under parts of the fence had he wanted to. The entrance was easy to find, and the host was kind enough to provide balls to use! The neighborhood was calm and we didn’t hear a single dog bark during our stay. Trash is located right outside the gate and the host allows you to dispose of poop bags. The yard was clean, and it was a beautiful open space.
55We have been to 4 Sniffspot’s and this is our favorite! Lots of room to roam, play ball, and hunt for moles or whatever was under the ground.Karin S.
Karin S.
February 2022
We have been to 4 Sniffspot’s and this is our favorite! Lots of room to roam, play ball, and hunt for moles or whatever was under the ground.
55Nice spot, friendly hosts, good selection of toys. Annie will always lose her mind when she sees a Chuckit, so that was our entire set of activities for this visit.
About 45 minutes into our visit, neighbor dogs rushed the chain-link fence to bark at my pup, but she was tuckered out enough to not react. Worth noting if you have a reactive dog. One of the hosts said he was going to be putting up a barrier there to reduce visibility, I'll look forward to that.Matt F.
Matt F.
February 2022
Nice spot, friendly hosts, good selection of toys. Annie will always lose her mind when she sees a Chuckit, so that was our entire set of activities for this visit.
About 45 minutes into our visit, neighbor dogs rushed the chain-link fence to bark at my pup, but she was tuckered out enough to not react. Worth noting if you have a reactive dog. One of the hosts said he was going to be putting up a barrier there to reduce visibility, I'll look forward to that.
55Perfect spot!! Fully fence and clean, there are toys and balls available for your dog. The owner also offered some complementary doggy poop bags. Very friendly and the area has a lot for dogs to explore. We will definitely go back. laura R.
laura R.
February 2022
Perfect spot!! Fully fence and clean, there are toys and balls available for your dog. The owner also offered some complementary doggy poop bags. Very friendly and the area has a lot for dogs to explore. We will definitely go back.
55Amazing host! Awesome location, My pups had so much fun running around and exploring. I appreciate the property being fully fenced with no chance of my little puppers escaping. The hour just flew by, but was definitely enough to wear my pups out. I'm definitely hoping to make this a weekly treat for my pups. Highly recommended. Denyse F.
Denyse F.
February 2022
Amazing host! Awesome location, My pups had so much fun running around and exploring. I appreciate the property being fully fenced with no chance of my little puppers escaping. The hour just flew by, but was definitely enough to wear my pups out. I'm definitely hoping to make this a weekly treat for my pups. Highly recommended.
55We had so much fun! Nice host, came out and greeted us. Lots of space to run, play, and sniff. There were neighbor dogs barking but Virgil didn’t mind… plus it was good for reinforcing recall with distractions! There are vines along some spaces but no problem for us as Virgil knows how to navigate around them and there are large grassy areas. There was a chuck it and plenty of balls, chairs for people, and a water bowl. We’ll be back! Athena J.
Athena J.
February 2022
We had so much fun! Nice host, came out and greeted us. Lots of space to run, play, and sniff. There were neighbor dogs barking but Virgil didn’t mind… plus it was good for reinforcing recall with distractions! There are vines along some spaces but no problem for us as Virgil knows how to navigate around them and there are large grassy areas. There was a chuck it and plenty of balls, chairs for people, and a water bowl. We’ll be back!
55What a great place to bring our pups! It was fully fenced and had a lot of playing room for them. I also like the lawn chairs set up for the “hoomans”. Perfect spot to watch our doggos play. Thanks also for the water and toys. We’ll be back! Corina S.
Corina S.
February 2022
What a great place to bring our pups! It was fully fenced and had a lot of playing room for them. I also like the lawn chairs set up for the “hoomans”. Perfect spot to watch our doggos play. Thanks also for the water and toys. We’ll be back!
55This spot has lots of room for the dogs to run around. It is easy to get to from I-5. The neighbors have dogs and they were barking when we first got there, but ignored us after some time.Janne A.
Janne A.
February 2022
This spot has lots of room for the dogs to run around. It is easy to get to from I-5. The neighbors have dogs and they were barking when we first got there, but ignored us after some time.
55Big yard! Lots of space to run around and vegetation to explore, Cosmo loved running through the blackberry brambles. There were neighbor dogs on two sides of the yard, so be aware if your dog would be distracted or frustrated by this!Aria M.
Aria M.
February 2022
Big yard! Lots of space to run around and vegetation to explore, Cosmo loved running through the blackberry brambles. There were neighbor dogs on two sides of the yard, so be aware if your dog would be distracted or frustrated by this!
55Lots of room to sniff and run and my kids liked the tire swing. The nextdoor dogs were pretty loud the whole time (just in case your dog would find that upsetting). Will be back!Nancy C.
Nancy C.
February 2022
Lots of room to sniff and run and my kids liked the tire swing. The nextdoor dogs were pretty loud the whole time (just in case your dog would find that upsetting). Will be back!
55So much space and lots of interesting sniffs for our two pups! I’m used to them trying to escape or jump over fences, so I always keep a close eye on them, but they did not find any areas to escape through here :)
For owners of reactive dogs, just be aware that you can hear the neighbor dogs, but everyone is well-fenced! Jess C.
Jess C.
March 2022
So much space and lots of interesting sniffs for our two pups! I’m used to them trying to escape or jump over fences, so I always keep a close eye on them, but they did not find any areas to escape through here :)
For owners of reactive dogs, just be aware that you can hear the neighbor dogs, but everyone is well-fenced!
55This is an awesome space. The fencing is very secure. Loki and Lotus really enjoyed themselves. The water bowls were very clean. The property was dog savvy. All the balls, toys, and poop bags were appreciated. Tiffany S.
Tiffany S.
June 2022
This is an awesome space. The fencing is very secure. Loki and Lotus really enjoyed themselves. The water bowls were very clean. The property was dog savvy. All the balls, toys, and poop bags were appreciated.
How do Des Moines'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
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
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Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 294 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 53 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.