55This is a beautiful yard with big old trees. My feedback to the owner would be to install fencing around the plants and bushes that are valuable - my hunting dog's instincts led him to spend 80% of his time in the bushes. I couldn't relax and was constantly pulling him out of those spots fearing the damage he might wreak. Otherwise, it is almost impossible to respect their wishes to protect the plants.Jayant S.
Jayant S.
July 2021
This is a beautiful yard with big old trees. My feedback to the owner would be to install fencing around the plants and bushes that are valuable - my hunting dog's instincts led him to spend 80% of his time in the bushes. I couldn't relax and was constantly pulling him out of those spots fearing the damage he might wreak. Otherwise, it is almost impossible to respect their wishes to protect the plants.
55My dogs definitely found the burrs, but worth it!! The two young ones had a great time running like crazy and our old man enjoyed sniffing all the smells!! Jami P.
Jami P.
October 2021
My dogs definitely found the burrs, but worth it!! The two young ones had a great time running like crazy and our old man enjoyed sniffing all the smells!!
55My boys and I had a great time! Plenty of running space. They are big dogs and could reach full sprinting speed. They loved exploring and didn't even bark the entire time. We will be back again soon!Edward H.
Edward H.
October 2021
My boys and I had a great time! Plenty of running space. They are big dogs and could reach full sprinting speed. They loved exploring and didn't even bark the entire time. We will be back again soon!
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.
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!
55We had the best time at this sniff spot!! I was worried it would be confusing to get too and I’m bad with directions but it wasn’t at all. If you just follow the directions on the site you’ll easily find it. The property is huge!! My dog is small and I thoroughly walked around the property and the fencing is very secure. There is also a lot of shade including a couple of chairs and a table in a nice shady spot. It was 80 degrees and I was not hot at all. We’ll definitely be returning soon!Amy J.
Amy J.
August 2022
We had the best time at this sniff spot!! I was worried it would be confusing to get too and I’m bad with directions but it wasn’t at all. If you just follow the directions on the site you’ll easily find it. The property is huge!! My dog is small and I thoroughly walked around the property and the fencing is very secure. There is also a lot of shade including a couple of chairs and a table in a nice shady spot. It was 80 degrees and I was not hot at all. We’ll definitely be returning soon!
55Great experience! My dogs had the time of their lives. PLENTY of room to run and a pool to cool down…they even loved the chicken coop! Highly recommend! Kate B.
Kate B.
August 2022
Great experience! My dogs had the time of their lives. PLENTY of room to run and a pool to cool down…they even loved the chicken coop! Highly recommend!
55This spot has lots of sniffage opportunities! Everything from woodsy, grassy areas to a large open area for playing fetch. My big girl thoroughly enjoyed it and got back in the car very content and satisfied. It's obvious that Kate has an immense love for dogs and understands the importance of canine enrichment. Tracy T.
Tracy T.
September 2022
This spot has lots of sniffage opportunities! Everything from woodsy, grassy areas to a large open area for playing fetch. My big girl thoroughly enjoyed it and got back in the car very content and satisfied. It's obvious that Kate has an immense love for dogs and understands the importance of canine enrichment.
55This was our fist Sniffspot and we had a great time. The directions were very clear and there was a Sniffspot sign by the gate. EVERYTHING was better than we expected and exactly as advertised. Our two Goldens had a great time and are exhausted now. We will get back to this Sniffspot as soon as we can!Julie S.
Julie S.
September 2022
This was our fist Sniffspot and we had a great time. The directions were very clear and there was a Sniffspot sign by the gate. EVERYTHING was better than we expected and exactly as advertised. Our two Goldens had a great time and are exhausted now. We will get back to this Sniffspot as soon as we can!
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. 97% 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 191 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 191 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 12 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 Buddy's Dog Park New Hope MN.
Where in Lake Elmo can I find a pool for dog swimming?