55Great new host very willing to make your visit enjoyable! Tall trees on one side provide privacy from the neighbors, and the street side is great for watching the sunset. Only one person walked by as it’s a busy street, and Deborah confirms foot traffic is rare. Spacious enough for my big Bubba to get his zoomies out. She let us use her hose, and turned on the lights as the days are getting shorter. We’ll be back! Chrissy B.
Chrissy B.
September 2024
Great new host very willing to make your visit enjoyable! Tall trees on one side provide privacy from the neighbors, and the street side is great for watching the sunset. Only one person walked by as it’s a busy street, and Deborah confirms foot traffic is rare. Spacious enough for my big Bubba to get his zoomies out. She let us use her hose, and turned on the lights as the days are getting shorter. We’ll be back!
55Perfect spot for an afternoon hangout! We brought 2 dogs and it was perfect. Shady, nice seating, and plenty of smells. There’s a white picket fence in the front that’s reinforced with a wire mesh. We’ll be back! Katie G.
Katie G.
August 2024
Perfect spot for an afternoon hangout! We brought 2 dogs and it was perfect. Shady, nice seating, and plenty of smells. There’s a white picket fence in the front that’s reinforced with a wire mesh. We’ll be back!
55Highly recommend this yard! Easy to access, plenty of space to run & play, comfortable seating, and they were kind enough to leave out water. We’ll be back for sure, thank you for opening your yard to us!Movina L.
Movina L.
September 2024
Highly recommend this yard! Easy to access, plenty of space to run & play, comfortable seating, and they were kind enough to leave out water. We’ll be back for sure, thank you for opening your yard to us!
55Wonderful yard, very quiet and spacious with lots of interesting things to sniff and explore. My dog spent the entire time smelling everything! The host left out a bowl of clean water, which my dog appreciated. I like that the main gate is set far back from the sidewalk. All the fencing is reinforced with chicken wire and very secure. Plenty of parking and I was able to walk my reactive dog in the neighborhood after we left with no issues. We will be back! Lia Z.
Lia Z.
September 2024
Wonderful yard, very quiet and spacious with lots of interesting things to sniff and explore. My dog spent the entire time smelling everything! The host left out a bowl of clean water, which my dog appreciated. I like that the main gate is set far back from the sidewalk. All the fencing is reinforced with chicken wire and very secure. Plenty of parking and I was able to walk my reactive dog in the neighborhood after we left with no issues. We will be back!
55I loved this spot and so did my dogs. There’s a nice comfy place to sit and many birds chirping. It was beautiful. The yard is long and perfect for throwing the ball to my dog as well.Coco Nicole C.
Coco Nicole C.
October 2024
I loved this spot and so did my dogs. There’s a nice comfy place to sit and many birds chirping. It was beautiful. The yard is long and perfect for throwing the ball to my dog as well.
55Excellent space! Great attention to detail by the owner - they have actual Sniffspot signs set up making it extremely easy to find the gates. Additionally, the yard is set up with wire mesh to block gaps. The owners clearly understand what it's like to live with escape artists.
Worth noting - the front fence is about 3 feet tall and dogs can see through it. When we were there, there was no foot traffic so there were no issues.
The yard is spacious with good seating. There is a lot of variation between the trees, plants, seating area, and walking areas giving our dogs plenty of interesting things to sniff and explore.
We enjoyed our time running around with the dogs and plan to come back!Kin F.
Kin F.
October 2024
Excellent space! Great attention to detail by the owner - they have actual Sniffspot signs set up making it extremely easy to find the gates. Additionally, the yard is set up with wire mesh to block gaps. The owners clearly understand what it's like to live with escape artists.
Worth noting - the front fence is about 3 feet tall and dogs can see through it. When we were there, there was no foot traffic so there were no issues.
The yard is spacious with good seating. There is a lot of variation between the trees, plants, seating area, and walking areas giving our dogs plenty of interesting things to sniff and explore.
We enjoyed our time running around with the dogs and plan to come back!
55My dog and I are so happy! Great yard, a nice fresh bowl of clean water, comfy places to sit and easy peasy parking! We can’t wait to come back. Karen J.
Karen J.
November 2024
My dog and I are so happy! Great yard, a nice fresh bowl of clean water, comfy places to sit and easy peasy parking! We can’t wait to come back.
55What a great new spot! Easy to park and to get in and out. Yard is clean and safely maintained, perfect for any sized dog to throw a ball and get out the zoomies. Wish we had something similar closer to us in the city but easy 20-ish minute drive to Skokie from ravenswood. Look forward to returning! Kim R.
Kim R.
February 2023
What a great new spot! Easy to park and to get in and out. Yard is clean and safely maintained, perfect for any sized dog to throw a ball and get out the zoomies. Wish we had something similar closer to us in the city but easy 20-ish minute drive to Skokie from ravenswood. Look forward to returning!
55Thisis such a terrific spot. My dog ran, investigated every nook and cranny and found lots of areas to sniff. The yard is very clean and spacious. There was plenty of street parking and it was easy to find.Rafaella G.
Rafaella G.
March 2023
Thisis such a terrific spot. My dog ran, investigated every nook and cranny and found lots of areas to sniff. The yard is very clean and spacious. There was plenty of street parking and it was easy to find.
55Harlem and I had a blast in your backyard as usual and will be back for more fun soon! Mardi F.
Mardi F.
May 2023
Harlem and I had a blast in your backyard as usual and will be back for more fun soon!
How do Skokie'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 Skokie 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. 0% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Skokie 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 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 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.
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