55This was our first time visiting a Sniff Spot, and we will definitely go back again! Tango and I had a blast! I was particularly excited to go because there was an agility course, giving us a wonderful chance to practice. The agility equipment is fantastic; the dog walk, for example, looks brand new, and there are three tunnels, multiple jumps, a teeter, and an A-frame. Just having the chance to practice on the agility equipment would be great enough, but there was also a basket with two tennis ball throwing sticks, frisbees, a Jolly Ball (Tango’s favorite!) and other toys. There was a sparkly clean bucket filled with fresh water, and tons of space to run and play. My energetic border collie was happily tuckered out the rest of the afternoon!😊 I highly recommend bringing your dog here! Diane W.
Diane W.
October 2020
This was our first time visiting a Sniff Spot, and we will definitely go back again! Tango and I had a blast! I was particularly excited to go because there was an agility course, giving us a wonderful chance to practice. The agility equipment is fantastic; the dog walk, for example, looks brand new, and there are three tunnels, multiple jumps, a teeter, and an A-frame. Just having the chance to practice on the agility equipment would be great enough, but there was also a basket with two tennis ball throwing sticks, frisbees, a Jolly Ball (Tango’s favorite!) and other toys. There was a sparkly clean bucket filled with fresh water, and tons of space to run and play. My energetic border collie was happily tuckered out the rest of the afternoon!😊 I highly recommend bringing your dog here!
55If your dog likes to play fetch this is the spot. There's off street parking on their driveway off to the left side. The entrance to the yard is also in front of where you park. You won't be disappointed. Andrea C.
Andrea C.
November 2021
If your dog likes to play fetch this is the spot. There's off street parking on their driveway off to the left side. The entrance to the yard is also in front of where you park. You won't be disappointed.
55Such a great spot! Easy to find. The hosts were very responsive when I let them know we were running late. Clean, safe, amazing. Highly recommend you check it out!!Jessica C.
Jessica C.
December 2021
Such a great spot! Easy to find. The hosts were very responsive when I let them know we were running late. Clean, safe, amazing. Highly recommend you check it out!!
55What a wonderful holiday treat! It was crazy cold, but it was so easy to get the dog back in the car to warm up as needed. This is a beautiful yard. Nicole H.
Nicole H.
December 2022
What a wonderful holiday treat! It was crazy cold, but it was so easy to get the dog back in the car to warm up as needed. This is a beautiful yard.
55My dog loves this spot! So much to sniff and so much room to run and I know she’s safe! We brought her best friend this time (her only friend) and they had a blast! Jennifer B.
Jennifer B.
February 2023
My dog loves this spot! So much to sniff and so much room to run and I know she’s safe! We brought her best friend this time (her only friend) and they had a blast!
55Super fun spot! My dogs were in heaven. I had to redirect my reactive Border Collie mix away from the chickens a few times. He just wanted to bark at them but I didn't want him to scare them. 😅 I did have to brush some burs out of my two longer-haired dogs after visiting which is to be expected in a wooded setting like this. Totally worth it for the amount of fun they had. Christy R.
Christy R.
September 2022
Super fun spot! My dogs were in heaven. I had to redirect my reactive Border Collie mix away from the chickens a few times. He just wanted to bark at them but I didn't want him to scare them. 😅 I did have to brush some burs out of my two longer-haired dogs after visiting which is to be expected in a wooded setting like this. Totally worth it for the amount of fun they had.
55Spot was wide and allowed plenty of space for dogs to roam and run. Just a small note that there are wild grass with fuzzies that gets caught in dog's fur.Raymond Y.
Raymond Y.
September 2022
Spot was wide and allowed plenty of space for dogs to roam and run. Just a small note that there are wild grass with fuzzies that gets caught in dog's fur.
55My 2 dogs had so much fun running and sniffing! It was a very enriching adventure for them. The place was very clean & just as advertised. We’ll be back!! Wendy H.
Wendy H.
October 2022
My 2 dogs had so much fun running and sniffing! It was a very enriching adventure for them. The place was very clean & just as advertised. We’ll be back!!
55So much fun! Perfect space to play fetch and lots of areas for your dog to smell and tire themselves out. My dog fixated on the chickens for most of the time, but he loved the pool and came home exhausted!Samantha C.
Samantha C.
October 2022
So much fun! Perfect space to play fetch and lots of areas for your dog to smell and tire themselves out. My dog fixated on the chickens for most of the time, but he loved the pool and came home exhausted!
55We loved this beautiful spot. It was securely fenced and our dogs had plenty of space to sniff and explore. There's a swimming pool but our dogs don't like to swim. We have small chi/terrier mixes but they left the chickens alone. This Sniffspot is close to where we live, so we'll definitely be back. One thing to note is that it is close to the train tracks. A train came by and honked its horn. Our dogs were mostly unphased but it might be loud for a more fearful or sound-sensitive dog. Catherine C.
Catherine C.
October 2022
We loved this beautiful spot. It was securely fenced and our dogs had plenty of space to sniff and explore. There's a swimming pool but our dogs don't like to swim. We have small chi/terrier mixes but they left the chickens alone. This Sniffspot is close to where we live, so we'll definitely be back. One thing to note is that it is close to the train tracks. A train came by and honked its horn. Our dogs were mostly unphased but it might be loud for a more fearful or sound-sensitive dog.
55My dog loves this spot!! So much to smell and see! And so much space to run!! I love it too because I know she’s safe and won’t have to worry about other dogs. Jennifer B.
Jennifer B.
October 2022
My dog loves this spot!! So much to smell and see! And so much space to run!! I love it too because I know she’s safe and won’t have to worry about other dogs.
55This is a great hidden spot! Be sure to follow the owners directions on how to get there, or you will get lost. We had a great time. There's lots of tall grass and shrubs to sniff around in and plenty of room to run. There's a chicken coop, if that might be a problem for your dogs. We had to spend some time learning how to behave around that. One dog felt like barking at them was a good idea and the other kept poking his feet in the pen and then got upset when they got pecked. Sheesh. No chickens (or dogs) were harmed, but I did not expect that to be an issue. Silly me. Still, a good time had by all. Tamara S.
Tamara S.
October 2022
This is a great hidden spot! Be sure to follow the owners directions on how to get there, or you will get lost. We had a great time. There's lots of tall grass and shrubs to sniff around in and plenty of room to run. There's a chicken coop, if that might be a problem for your dogs. We had to spend some time learning how to behave around that. One dog felt like barking at them was a good idea and the other kept poking his feet in the pen and then got upset when they got pecked. Sheesh. No chickens (or dogs) were harmed, but I did not expect that to be an issue. Silly me. Still, a good time had by all.
55Easy to follow directions plus a sign help you find the place. It’s a really lovely spot and I’m so grateful that it is made available! I’ve recently adopted a new dog and he is not (and may never be) ready for a public dog park but needs a bit more room than our yard to get some good zoomies out. This was a great spot close to home to get some proper sniffing and running in. Our dog did get a little distracted by the train but we are working on that with him and the fence kept him secure. Amy G.
Amy G.
November 2022
Easy to follow directions plus a sign help you find the place. It’s a really lovely spot and I’m so grateful that it is made available! I’ve recently adopted a new dog and he is not (and may never be) ready for a public dog park but needs a bit more room than our yard to get some good zoomies out. This was a great spot close to home to get some proper sniffing and running in. Our dog did get a little distracted by the train but we are working on that with him and the fence kept him secure.
55We always look forward to coming back here! Lots of room to roam, get the zoomies out, and plenty of things to sniff and explore. Amy G.
Amy G.
December 2022
We always look forward to coming back here! Lots of room to roam, get the zoomies out, and plenty of things to sniff and explore.
How do Lake Elmo'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 Lake Elmo 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 Lake Elmo 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 284 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 17 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.