55My dog had a great time. The grass was cut and the fencing is secure. It was very easy to find the home and the side gate for entrance. There was fresh water and some toys available as well. Will definitely be back! Tiffany B.
Tiffany B.
July 2024
My dog had a great time. The grass was cut and the fencing is secure. It was very easy to find the home and the side gate for entrance. There was fresh water and some toys available as well. Will definitely be back!
Sydney's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Grayslake | Sniffspot
55Beautiful backyard that is very clean and organized so that my dog couldn't get into anything. Plus their chicken are so cute. My dog loved watching them in their little domain. amber a.
amber a.
July 2024
Beautiful backyard that is very clean and organized so that my dog couldn't get into anything. Plus their chicken are so cute. My dog loved watching them in their little domain.
Sydney's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Grayslake | Sniffspot
55Sydney is wonderful! She accommodated a last minute schedule change. The yard is always clean and she has lots of toys and water out. One of my favorite places to visit Tiffany B.
Tiffany B.
August 2024
Sydney is wonderful! She accommodated a last minute schedule change. The yard is always clean and she has lots of toys and water out. One of my favorite places to visit
Sydney's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Grayslake | Sniffspot
55Was exactly what my dog needed today. Clean yard with tall fences to block out distractions. Was originally concerned about the chickens but my dog did not seem to mind them at all and barely paid them any notice. Fresh and clean water was left out for us as well as a basket of toys to play with. Will visit again.Anthie T.
Anthie T.
August 2024
Was exactly what my dog needed today. Clean yard with tall fences to block out distractions. Was originally concerned about the chickens but my dog did not seem to mind them at all and barely paid them any notice. Fresh and clean water was left out for us as well as a basket of toys to play with. Will visit again.
Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Grayslake | Sniffspot
55This is a great fully fenced-in yard with some seating, a water bowl, and toys for the dogs. I felt safe letting my reactive dogs roam and sniff. My dogs loved it.Katelyn K.
Katelyn K.
September 2024
This is a great fully fenced-in yard with some seating, a water bowl, and toys for the dogs. I felt safe letting my reactive dogs roam and sniff. My dogs loved it.
55Yami has a cool SniffSpot. Located in my own community on the private residential inlet. Lotsa of sticks, lake, great place to play. The owner provided water and bags ( left mine in the car
:( ... ). Tessi met the 3 resident dogs. I muzzled her because I am a spaz. We are learning to meet other dogs.... awesome yard spot, lovely hosts.
There are plenty of chairs to sit and enjoy the constant sun.
Priced a little higher but worth the expense. Teresa M.
Teresa M.
October 2022
Yami has a cool SniffSpot. Located in my own community on the private residential inlet. Lotsa of sticks, lake, great place to play. The owner provided water and bags ( left mine in the car
:( ... ). Tessi met the 3 resident dogs. I muzzled her because I am a spaz. We are learning to meet other dogs.... awesome yard spot, lovely hosts.
There are plenty of chairs to sit and enjoy the constant sun.
Priced a little higher but worth the expense.
55Great Sniffspot. Boba had a great time! She swam, ran, sniffed, basically had a grand ol’ time! Probably more because of my rambunctious dog exploring everything, she got some little cuts on bottom of couple of paws and her back legs. It didn’t stop her any and she showed no discomfort until we got home. But she’s still running and playing with us around house, so nothing to worry about just to caution. It’s not terribly big for a lot of exploration and sniffing but I mainly wanted Boba to swim, so mission accomplished. We also brought flying disc and tugging toy too. She slept all the way home and earlier too. I had to place a chair in front a small gap in fence that was covered with pile of woods. The fence was fine for us because Boba too happy to swim, explore, swam to the fisherman to care, but if you have strong dog especially jumper like our previous dog, it would not hold. Yami was very nice and responsive. We will be back. Yvette N.
Yvette N.
June 2023
Great Sniffspot. Boba had a great time! She swam, ran, sniffed, basically had a grand ol’ time! Probably more because of my rambunctious dog exploring everything, she got some little cuts on bottom of couple of paws and her back legs. It didn’t stop her any and she showed no discomfort until we got home. But she’s still running and playing with us around house, so nothing to worry about just to caution. It’s not terribly big for a lot of exploration and sniffing but I mainly wanted Boba to swim, so mission accomplished. We also brought flying disc and tugging toy too. She slept all the way home and earlier too. I had to place a chair in front a small gap in fence that was covered with pile of woods. The fence was fine for us because Boba too happy to swim, explore, swam to the fisherman to care, but if you have strong dog especially jumper like our previous dog, it would not hold. Yami was very nice and responsive. We will be back.
55This was such a fun spot for my dog to run around and swim. The owner was super nice as well. I will definitely be going back to swim and kayak next time!
Note that this is not the best spot for highly reactive dogs as there are lots of people and dogs at the public beach next door, who are only separated by water. Fortunately mine is pretty social. But if your dog is okay with that, I highly recommend!Sarah H.
Sarah H.
June 2023
This was such a fun spot for my dog to run around and swim. The owner was super nice as well. I will definitely be going back to swim and kayak next time!
Note that this is not the best spot for highly reactive dogs as there are lots of people and dogs at the public beach next door, who are only separated by water. Fortunately mine is pretty social. But if your dog is okay with that, I highly recommend!
55Great backyard and very nice people. When needing to ask a question I just went on the app and asked and they came right out to help! Also lovely lake and has shade for very hot days. Happy they provided a hose/water bowl because my dogs were thirsty. Overall great experience Vika P.
Vika P.
July 2023
Great backyard and very nice people. When needing to ask a question I just went on the app and asked and they came right out to help! Also lovely lake and has shade for very hot days. Happy they provided a hose/water bowl because my dogs were thirsty. Overall great experience
55Great scenic view!
Our pup was able to sniff and run around.
Bring bug spray especially at night.
Other than that perfect place. Will be coming back :)Janet M.
Janet M.
August 2023
Great scenic view!
Our pup was able to sniff and run around.
Bring bug spray especially at night.
Other than that perfect place. Will be coming back :)
55Beautiful space! Our dogs loved jumping off the dock into the lake and then running all around the yard. We would definitely visit again. The hosts were great communicators and friendly. Amanda L.
Amanda L.
September 2023
Beautiful space! Our dogs loved jumping off the dock into the lake and then running all around the yard. We would definitely visit again. The hosts were great communicators and friendly.
55Spot was as described. Happy with our visit and my dog Zelda got a chance to get really muddy and smelly playing in the water which she loved! Fencing was adequate for our needs.Tim D.
Tim D.
October 2023
Spot was as described. Happy with our visit and my dog Zelda got a chance to get really muddy and smelly playing in the water which she loved! Fencing was adequate for our needs.
How do Grayslake'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 Grayslake 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 Grayslake 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 322 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 42 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 Grayslake?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Grayslake is Meracle Acres. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Grayslake have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 322 fully fenced dog parks in or near Grayslake. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Grayslake?
The Grayslake area has 6 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 Lazy Bones Acres Private Dog Park In Marengo.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Grayslake?