55It was just as described! We had a great time, and they kindly left out some water, poop bags and a ball (very grateful since we forgot our water bowl). Dogs need decent recall since one side is a field that is not a part of the dog park but the other sides are easy to stay within. Nice little hill spot that you can see most of the park from and watch your dog(s) and some benches around to stop and sit.Jian K.
Jian K.
January 2024
It was just as described! We had a great time, and they kindly left out some water, poop bags and a ball (very grateful since we forgot our water bowl). Dogs need decent recall since one side is a field that is not a part of the dog park but the other sides are easy to stay within. Nice little hill spot that you can see most of the park from and watch your dog(s) and some benches around to stop and sit.
Jamie's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Lakeville | Sniffspot
55Perfect place to bring your dog! Close to the city yet does not seem that way at all. Extremely thoughtful host in case you forgot anything they had a small trash can, jug of water and bowl, poop bags, and a new tennis ball. Thank you for providing such a great space where our dog can run safely! We will be back. Jen Y.
Jen Y.
January 2024
Perfect place to bring your dog! Close to the city yet does not seem that way at all. Extremely thoughtful host in case you forgot anything they had a small trash can, jug of water and bowl, poop bags, and a new tennis ball. Thank you for providing such a great space where our dog can run safely! We will be back.
Crazy Acres Sniffspot - spacious space for you & your dog! | Sniffspot
55An awesome, open space for our two dogs. One of them ran around for pretty much the whole hour and our old guy was having a great time strolling and exploring. We will absolutely be back!Jenny G.
Jenny G.
October 2023
An awesome, open space for our two dogs. One of them ran around for pretty much the whole hour and our old guy was having a great time strolling and exploring. We will absolutely be back!
Jamie's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Lakeville | Sniffspot
55We’ve been here a lot. For me, I like it for the ease of it all, didn’t have to meet them (I’m sure they are nice people! but I just need to let my dog go and RUN!) and I have been able to get in within the hour, you get auto confirmation, no waiting to see if you can go. That’s a plus, for me. For my dog, he loves that he sees birds he can “chase” after (he’s not a bird dog), he saw a deer that he ran after (we were far enough away that he just got a good sprint in). Here’s what I will say to help determine if this place is a good fit for your dog being that it’s not fenced: we have been there when their neighbors were working their land (big machinery going) right up against the sniffspot. I chose to avoid that part of the spot for our whole visit because my dog is 9 mo old and super curious and his recall when he is “in the zone” is nil. With no fence there, I didn’t know if he would run towards them. Also, their neighbors do ride ATVs, I have neber seen them ride right along the sniffspot, but I would have to leash my dog because he would chase them. He is a Doberman and it would prob look scary to the riders. I like this place, we’ll keep going.Lemon M.
Lemon M.
June 2023
We’ve been here a lot. For me, I like it for the ease of it all, didn’t have to meet them (I’m sure they are nice people! but I just need to let my dog go and RUN!) and I have been able to get in within the hour, you get auto confirmation, no waiting to see if you can go. That’s a plus, for me. For my dog, he loves that he sees birds he can “chase” after (he’s not a bird dog), he saw a deer that he ran after (we were far enough away that he just got a good sprint in). Here’s what I will say to help determine if this place is a good fit for your dog being that it’s not fenced: we have been there when their neighbors were working their land (big machinery going) right up against the sniffspot. I chose to avoid that part of the spot for our whole visit because my dog is 9 mo old and super curious and his recall when he is “in the zone” is nil. With no fence there, I didn’t know if he would run towards them. Also, their neighbors do ride ATVs, I have neber seen them ride right along the sniffspot, but I would have to leash my dog because he would chase them. He is a Doberman and it would prob look scary to the riders. I like this place, we’ll keep going.
Jamie's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Lakeville | Sniffspot
55Lots of open space to run and play! My dogs loved racing up and down the trails. The marker made it easy to see where to turn in. Great spot!Kelsey H.
Kelsey H.
June 2023
Lots of open space to run and play! My dogs loved racing up and down the trails. The marker made it easy to see where to turn in. Great spot!
Jamie's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Lakeville | Sniffspot
55Great area to let your dog run around and get all the sniffs in. The mowed paths were especially nice. Most of the area is in direct sun so keep this in mind if you have a long haired dog or if it’s going to be hot out. We did hear dogs barking throughout our time there but did not see them.
As an added bonus, Jamie had toys and a bowl available for use as well as a gallon of water!Claire A.
Claire A.
August 2023
Great area to let your dog run around and get all the sniffs in. The mowed paths were especially nice. Most of the area is in direct sun so keep this in mind if you have a long haired dog or if it’s going to be hot out. We did hear dogs barking throughout our time there but did not see them.
As an added bonus, Jamie had toys and a bowl available for use as well as a gallon of water!
Jamie's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Lakeville | Sniffspot
55Once I found the “spot” our visit went well. There are beautiful views from the top of a hill and lots of mowed paths to walk with a few small benches along the paths! There’s even a cleared area near the pond where we tossed a frisbee for my pup. My dog had a blast. We’ll be back again for sure!Damaris G.
Damaris G.
August 2023
Once I found the “spot” our visit went well. There are beautiful views from the top of a hill and lots of mowed paths to walk with a few small benches along the paths! There’s even a cleared area near the pond where we tossed a frisbee for my pup. My dog had a blast. We’ll be back again for sure!
Jamie's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Lakeville | Sniffspot
55Jamie’s land is absolutely beautiful and your dog will love it too! Jamie provided a jug of water with a bowl, toys, and extra poop bags at the entrance. My dog had so much fun just running up and down the winding paths. Great spot to check out, plan on stopping by again soon!Kari H.
Kari H.
September 2023
Jamie’s land is absolutely beautiful and your dog will love it too! Jamie provided a jug of water with a bowl, toys, and extra poop bags at the entrance. My dog had so much fun just running up and down the winding paths. Great spot to check out, plan on stopping by again soon!
Jamie's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Lakeville | Sniffspot
55It was a little difficult sometimes to tell which paths were okay for us to go on. Some markers might be helpful. But all in all, easy to find, super clean, chairs seated sporadically so you can rest or just enjoy the view 😊Laura M.
Laura M.
September 2023
It was a little difficult sometimes to tell which paths were okay for us to go on. Some markers might be helpful. But all in all, easy to find, super clean, chairs seated sporadically so you can rest or just enjoy the view 😊
Jamie's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Lakeville | Sniffspot
55We had a great first experience here! The host has a wonderful property with plenty of room for my huskies to roam. There were some items at the front such as water, poop bags, and toys which was really nice. We can't wait to go back!Carianne E.
Carianne E.
October 2023
We had a great first experience here! The host has a wonderful property with plenty of room for my huskies to roam. There were some items at the front such as water, poop bags, and toys which was really nice. We can't wait to go back!
Jamie's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Lakeville | Sniffspot
55This was a great spot! Lots of land! The owners had a nice chest at the beginning with water, balls and a wastebasket for your pets waste. Easy to find. It is starting to get muddy so I would recommend bringing a towel. My 3 had an absolute blast exploring and playing ball!! Would highly recommend and will be back! Raena M.
Raena M.
March 2023
This was a great spot! Lots of land! The owners had a nice chest at the beginning with water, balls and a wastebasket for your pets waste. Easy to find. It is starting to get muddy so I would recommend bringing a towel. My 3 had an absolute blast exploring and playing ball!! Would highly recommend and will be back!
Jamie's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Lakeville | Sniffspot
55This is my favorite Sniffspot! Not only is the property beautiful, but the owner is great! My dogs always love going and come home tired. I can only dream to have a place like this to call my own in the future!Lauren K.
Lauren K.
April 2023
This is my favorite Sniffspot! Not only is the property beautiful, but the owner is great! My dogs always love going and come home tired. I can only dream to have a place like this to call my own in the future!
Jamie's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Lakeville | Sniffspot
55The paths were really nice and there was a cute little chest that had treats, water, balls, etc. However, if you have a dog reactive dog I would not recommend this spot :) I heard lots of barking from resident dogs that caught my dogs attention, making him more alert than I would’ve liked. Madeline F.
Madeline F.
April 2023
The paths were really nice and there was a cute little chest that had treats, water, balls, etc. However, if you have a dog reactive dog I would not recommend this spot :) I heard lots of barking from resident dogs that caught my dogs attention, making him more alert than I would’ve liked.
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FAQ about our Northfield 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 Northfield 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 160 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 14 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 160 fully fenced dog parks in or near Northfield. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Northfield?
The Northfield area has 5 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 Northfield?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Northfield. The most popular agility option is Rice Creek Sniffspot.
Where in Northfield can I find a pool for dog swimming?