55DeAnna was wonderful and the yard was great. I have a very reactive dog and she had a great time running all around the yard. There are other yards all around, but there were no distractions out while we were there so she went the whole time without responding to any triggers! Win! There is a small opening by the house where you go in the yard so I kept the long line on her most of the time, but probably did not need to, and I was aware of that prior to the visit. Overall a great experience. Kathy E.
Kathy E.
December 2020
DeAnna was wonderful and the yard was great. I have a very reactive dog and she had a great time running all around the yard. There are other yards all around, but there were no distractions out while we were there so she went the whole time without responding to any triggers! Win! There is a small opening by the house where you go in the yard so I kept the long line on her most of the time, but probably did not need to, and I was aware of that prior to the visit. Overall a great experience.
Park like setting, maintained yard and we love dogs! | Sniffspot
55We were Mary's first Sniffspot guests! Yard is nice and big and good for playing. Fence was secure. The fence of a mix of privacy and chain link fence so there are a few spots where you can see to the road behind the house or into a neighbor's yard, but there is lots of vegetation, so not a big distraction for us. She has a nice table and two chairs where you can take a load off while your pup runs. We will be back. Thanks, Mary!Christin L.
Christin L.
August 2024
We were Mary's first Sniffspot guests! Yard is nice and big and good for playing. Fence was secure. The fence of a mix of privacy and chain link fence so there are a few spots where you can see to the road behind the house or into a neighbor's yard, but there is lots of vegetation, so not a big distraction for us. She has a nice table and two chairs where you can take a load off while your pup runs. We will be back. Thanks, Mary!
55What a lovely experience! the yard was fully fenced and secure for our two medium sized dogs to run, play, and sniff. my lab took advantage of the mulch under the deck to roll around and rest. we didn’t see any other dogs or people for the duration of our visit! There was fresh water, doggy bags, hand sanitizer, chairs, and towels available which made the experience that much easier. We will be back for sure!Blair T.
Blair T.
October 2022
What a lovely experience! the yard was fully fenced and secure for our two medium sized dogs to run, play, and sniff. my lab took advantage of the mulch under the deck to roll around and rest. we didn’t see any other dogs or people for the duration of our visit! There was fresh water, doggy bags, hand sanitizer, chairs, and towels available which made the experience that much easier. We will be back for sure!
55Very friendly host (and so are her neighbors, lol). Beautiful neighborhood, wonderful backyard and landscaping, private, wooded area. It is much bigger than the pictures I posted, which only shows a portion of the yard. I plan to return on a weekly basis. Thank you, Wendy! Shelby had a good ol’ time. As I did, peaceful 😊Sharon T.
Sharon T.
October 2022
Very friendly host (and so are her neighbors, lol). Beautiful neighborhood, wonderful backyard and landscaping, private, wooded area. It is much bigger than the pictures I posted, which only shows a portion of the yard. I plan to return on a weekly basis. Thank you, Wendy! Shelby had a good ol’ time. As I did, peaceful 😊
55Great spot for our Great Dane to play. Few distractions, safe fencing, and water, treats, poop bags, and toys! Plenty of chairs for dog parents ! Be back soon! Dianne M.
Dianne M.
November 2022
Great spot for our Great Dane to play. Few distractions, safe fencing, and water, treats, poop bags, and toys! Plenty of chairs for dog parents ! Be back soon!
55Lush, peaceful spot to get some sniffs in! The directions to access the spot were clear. Waste bags, discard bucket, water bowl, and hose were at the bottom of the steps. There was a neighbor gardening by the side fence, but my dog didn’t mind. Definitely worth checking out! Maheen J.
Maheen J.
July 2024
Lush, peaceful spot to get some sniffs in! The directions to access the spot were clear. Waste bags, discard bucket, water bowl, and hose were at the bottom of the steps. There was a neighbor gardening by the side fence, but my dog didn’t mind. Definitely worth checking out!
55Excellent Sniffspot! Our senior dog enjoyed slowly roaming around, and our young energetic sniffer enjoyed exploring and looking for critters. Laura Y.
Laura Y.
July 2024
Excellent Sniffspot! Our senior dog enjoyed slowly roaming around, and our young energetic sniffer enjoyed exploring and looking for critters. 
55Nice natural shady spot with trails for our dog to explore. Nice area to sit on the deck that overlooks the space. Two friendly dogs in the yard to the west were out briefly, they were safely behind a chain link fence. We enjoyed our time here.Deb T.
Deb T.
July 2024
Nice natural shady spot with trails for our dog to explore. Nice area to sit on the deck that overlooks the space. Two friendly dogs in the yard to the west were out briefly, they were safely behind a chain link fence. We enjoyed our time here.
55Kiwi had a great time! Lots of interesting sniffs and places to dig around. She was exhausted from our hour there! Good access to water and poop bags as well. Corinne A.
Corinne A.
July 2024
Kiwi had a great time! Lots of interesting sniffs and places to dig around. She was exhausted from our hour there! Good access to water and poop bags as well.
55Lovely quiet mini-woods. My dog loved bounding through the ground cover and brush. Plenty of mosquitoes (like all of MN this summer) and sticky seeds in his fur, but totally worth it. We had a very nice time.Rachel F.
Rachel F.
August 2024
Lovely quiet mini-woods. My dog loved bounding through the ground cover and brush. Plenty of mosquitoes (like all of MN this summer) and sticky seeds in his fur, but totally worth it. We had a very nice time.
55Such a nice spot! Forest vibes right in the city. It was as nice for us as for him. There was a neighbor dog on the other side of the fence who was very calm- he and our dog just sniffed each other and moved on. Coyla H.
Coyla H.
August 2024
Such a nice spot! Forest vibes right in the city. It was as nice for us as for him. There was a neighbor dog on the other side of the fence who was very calm- he and our dog just sniffed each other and moved on.
55love this spot! my dogs had an absolute blast. love that you can sit up on the desk while the dogs run around. neighbor dogs did come
to the fence and say hi, but they were very sweet & friendly! Lauren J.
Lauren J.
August 2024
love this spot! my dogs had an absolute blast. love that you can sit up on the desk while the dogs run around. neighbor dogs did come
to the fence and say hi, but they were very sweet & friendly!
55My dogs LOVED this spot so-so much great sniffing, privacy and trail vs flora diversity. Easy to find, great parking and tons of tall greenery and cool trails. We will be back. Lisa G.
Lisa G.
September 2024
My dogs LOVED this spot so-so much great sniffing, privacy and trail vs flora diversity. Easy to find, great parking and tons of tall greenery and cool trails. We will be back.
55This was our first time and we really enjoyed it! This was perfect for our two large and wilderness-oriented dogs; they loved running zoomies on the trails and romping around in the foliage. I would caution that the terrain will probably be a challenge for anyone or any dogs with mobility issues, but if you're up for a hike, this is a woodland oasis!Erica F.
Erica F.
September 2024
This was our first time and we really enjoyed it! This was perfect for our two large and wilderness-oriented dogs; they loved running zoomies on the trails and romping around in the foliage. I would caution that the terrain will probably be a challenge for anyone or any dogs with mobility issues, but if you're up for a hike, this is a woodland oasis!
55SO fun! It really is like a forest hiking spot, with trails and everything! My pup normally likes to run and wrestle at a sniffspot but here, he was sniffing and exploring nonstop. I was a bit nervous about seeing the back neighbor gardening, but he was really friendly and calm even when my dog barked big. The side neighbor’s dogs came to say hi too—they were so sweet and surprisingly did not make my dog nervous at all. There were also turkeys at one point, which was huge fun for Rudy (maybe less fun for the turkeys lol). We loved it!!Sab F.
Sab F.
September 2024
SO fun! It really is like a forest hiking spot, with trails and everything! My pup normally likes to run and wrestle at a sniffspot but here, he was sniffing and exploring nonstop. I was a bit nervous about seeing the back neighbor gardening, but he was really friendly and calm even when my dog barked big. The side neighbor’s dogs came to say hi too—they were so sweet and surprisingly did not make my dog nervous at all. There were also turkeys at one point, which was huge fun for Rudy (maybe less fun for the turkeys lol). We loved it!!
55It was the perfect size for a last minute fetch game! Kylo loves the yard and all the snow piles. There were also plenty of balls already in the yard. Allison R.
Allison R.
March 2021
It was the perfect size for a last minute fetch game! Kylo loves the yard and all the snow piles. There were also plenty of balls already in the yard.
Cozy, yet homey fully-fenced in backyard | Sniffspot
55The yard was great and our pup ran around so happy the whole time. There was a dog barking across the alley, but you couldn’t see the dog. We did have to leave once the dog came out because our dog is pretty reactive (after 45 minutes), but we’d definitely go back!!Allison R.
Allison R.
February 2021
The yard was great and our pup ran around so happy the whole time. There was a dog barking across the alley, but you couldn’t see the dog. We did have to leave once the dog came out because our dog is pretty reactive (after 45 minutes), but we’d definitely go back!!
How do Hopkins'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
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Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Hopkins 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 Hopkins 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 181 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 181 fully fenced dog parks in or near Hopkins. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Hopkins?
The Hopkins area has 8 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 Hopkins?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Hopkins. The most popular agility option is Rice Creek Sniffspot.
Where in Hopkins can I find a pool for dog swimming?