55This spot is great! Plenty of space to run plus lots of trees, bushes and ground cover to give my very nosy dogs plenty to sniff.
It has both sun and shade but it is woodsy so you may want bug spray.
I uncovered the tank and to my great excitement one of my dogs took to it and went in and out a few times:)
I was concerned about having chickens around but my boys (who are very interested in squirrels and bunny's) saw them in their enclosure, went and had a good sniff and then pretty much ignored them.
I'm so happy to have found this spot and hope to return often!
Leah R.
Leah R.
July 2022
This spot is great! Plenty of space to run plus lots of trees, bushes and ground cover to give my very nosy dogs plenty to sniff.
It has both sun and shade but it is woodsy so you may want bug spray.
I uncovered the tank and to my great excitement one of my dogs took to it and went in and out a few times:)
I was concerned about having chickens around but my boys (who are very interested in squirrels and bunny's) saw them in their enclosure, went and had a good sniff and then pretty much ignored them.
I'm so happy to have found this spot and hope to return often!
55Had a great afternoon with our two dogs. Lots of things to explore, sniff, and space to run around. Hot day but shade was nice and the stock tank was great for cooling off the pups!
Followed detailed directions provided but can see how folks might get turned around. For future visitors, you could plug in the coordinates for the gated entrance location for GPS directions: 44°50'36.5"N 93°00'59.9"WRebecca L.
Rebecca L.
July 2022
Had a great afternoon with our two dogs. Lots of things to explore, sniff, and space to run around. Hot day but shade was nice and the stock tank was great for cooling off the pups!
Followed detailed directions provided but can see how folks might get turned around. For future visitors, you could plug in the coordinates for the gated entrance location for GPS directions: 44°50'36.5"N 93°00'59.9"W
55Our girls loved this spot! So much room to run and all the smells! Our shepherd jumped in and out of the pool to cool off and our pittie took a few attempts but once she knew what was up, she loved it. They were interested in the chickens but redirected fairly easily. Great spot to work on recall, too. The directions Kate provided to get there were perfect. Andrea B.
Andrea B.
July 2022
Our girls loved this spot! So much room to run and all the smells! Our shepherd jumped in and out of the pool to cool off and our pittie took a few attempts but once she knew what was up, she loved it. They were interested in the chickens but redirected fairly easily. Great spot to work on recall, too. The directions Kate provided to get there were perfect.
55We had a great visit! Lots of trees and sunny spots. Large sunny yard for throwing ball and frisbee and generous shaded area to explore and take a dip in the large pool!
My boys loved to watch the chickens
Ashley R.
Ashley R.
July 2022
We had a great visit! Lots of trees and sunny spots. Large sunny yard for throwing ball and frisbee and generous shaded area to explore and take a dip in the large pool!
My boys loved to watch the chickens
55What a wonderful Sniffspot! My high energy dog was so excited to explore this beautiful yard. I was worried she would scare the chickens at first, but they were safely enclosed and there was so much else to sniff and explore we were able to divert her. She did go into the pool and I'd never seen her swim before, which was so fun. We had a blast! Thank you for sharing your beautiful yard!Cristina C.
Cristina C.
August 2022
What a wonderful Sniffspot! My high energy dog was so excited to explore this beautiful yard. I was worried she would scare the chickens at first, but they were safely enclosed and there was so much else to sniff and explore we were able to divert her. She did go into the pool and I'd never seen her swim before, which was so fun. We had a blast! Thank you for sharing your beautiful yard!
55Great fully fenced in backyard which gave me piece of mind knowing my doggo was safe to run about! This location does have a fully enclosed chicken coop too fyi. My dog was curious about them but he did leave them alone. Brooke L.
Brooke L.
August 2022
Great fully fenced in backyard which gave me piece of mind knowing my doggo was safe to run about! This location does have a fully enclosed chicken coop too fyi. My dog was curious about them but he did leave them alone.
55Lots of room for the pups to run and sniff to their hearts content. They liked the chickens (maybe a little too much!) We will be back soon to play in the pool!Katie H.
Katie H.
August 2022
Lots of room for the pups to run and sniff to their hearts content. They liked the chickens (maybe a little too much!) We will be back soon to play in the pool!
55Great spot for roaming, running and sniffing. Loved the variety of areas -big open lawn for fetch, small trails for running and foraging, shady area for sniffing and resting. So much space to explore! We will definitely be back. Laurie T.
Laurie T.
August 2022
Great spot for roaming, running and sniffing. Loved the variety of areas -big open lawn for fetch, small trails for running and foraging, shady area for sniffing and resting. So much space to explore! We will definitely be back.
55We enjoyed our time! There was a lot of room to run around and plenty of good spots to sniff. My dog was enamored by the chickens. Great communication and great spot. Celeste H.
Celeste H.
August 2022
We enjoyed our time! There was a lot of room to run around and plenty of good spots to sniff. My dog was enamored by the chickens. Great communication and great spot.
55What a fantastic enrichment spot for our pup. There was a ton for our 5 month old to explore. Like others have mentioned, there are chickens but they are fully secure and he just watched them for a while. What an amazing experience, we will be back! Dominic B.
Dominic B.
August 2022
What a fantastic enrichment spot for our pup. There was a ton for our 5 month old to explore. Like others have mentioned, there are chickens but they are fully secure and he just watched them for a while. What an amazing experience, we will be back!
55My floof is reactive to both strange people and other dogs. This Sniffspot provided a large, very private, well-secured area for him to be off-lead and explore. We both really enjoyed our visit! The photos show the beastie checking out the pool, and how exhausted he was when we got home - ha! Cathy S.
Cathy S.
August 2022
My floof is reactive to both strange people and other dogs. This Sniffspot provided a large, very private, well-secured area for him to be off-lead and explore. We both really enjoyed our visit! The photos show the beastie checking out the pool, and how exhausted he was when we got home - ha!
55The girls loved the pool!! We played fetch and Caoimhe actually brought the ball back! Progress. Thank goodness you have spare balls - we’ll find mine in the Fall just outside the fence ;-)Karen M.
Karen M.
June 2022
The girls loved the pool!! We played fetch and Caoimhe actually brought the ball back! Progress. Thank goodness you have spare balls - we’ll find mine in the Fall just outside the fence ;-)
55What a great sniff spot! So much to explore and our puppy loved it. He was very curious of the chickens and roosters in the coop who were pretty chill given there was a 4.5 month old pup staring at them. :)
The directions were perfect and the entrance was well marked.
We will be back for sure!Sara S.
Sara S.
June 2022
What a great sniff spot! So much to explore and our puppy loved it. He was very curious of the chickens and roosters in the coop who were pretty chill given there was a 4.5 month old pup staring at them. :)
The directions were perfect and the entrance was well marked.
We will be back for sure!
55Large space with both shady and sunny spots. Very quiet. My dog enjoyed a dip in the pool! It was a little tricky to find at first, I read the directions carefully again and made it there. M. M.
M. M.
June 2022
Large space with both shady and sunny spots. Very quiet. My dog enjoyed a dip in the pool! It was a little tricky to find at first, I read the directions carefully again and made it there.
55This is a really lovely spot to take your dog! The fence is secure and there is lots of room for your dog to run around and sniff. The chickens were fun for my dog to look and the stock tank pool was nice! There are toys, water, and poo bags all provided. Sophie G.
Sophie G.
June 2022
This is a really lovely spot to take your dog! The fence is secure and there is lots of room for your dog to run around and sniff. The chickens were fun for my dog to look and the stock tank pool was nice! There are toys, water, and poo bags all provided.
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 175 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.
Sniffspot has 175 fully fenced dog parks in or near Lake Elmo. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Lake Elmo?
The Lake Elmo area has 13 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 Lake Elmo?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Lake Elmo. The most popular agility option is Rice Creek Sniffspot.
Where in Lake Elmo can I find a pool for dog swimming?