55Mom took me to this beautiful and spacious field to play with my outdoor toys (balls, frisbees and flirt poles) today. There was a lot of room to run and some cool smells to sniff. I loved patrolling along the fence line and there was a neat corridor of trees to walk and weave through. That meant there was plenty of shade for us on this sunny afternoon. The owners left me some water that tasted delicious and it was super fun trying to catch it when it came out of the cooler. They also had a bucket of tennis balls that I could chase down when mom through them with that chucking contraption thingy. I know we will come back here to play again in the future. I think I can even convince a few of my furiends to join us next time. Thanks for sharing your cool space! I'm gonna go take a nap now.Sue M.
Sue M.
September 2024
Mom took me to this beautiful and spacious field to play with my outdoor toys (balls, frisbees and flirt poles) today. There was a lot of room to run and some cool smells to sniff. I loved patrolling along the fence line and there was a neat corridor of trees to walk and weave through. That meant there was plenty of shade for us on this sunny afternoon. The owners left me some water that tasted delicious and it was super fun trying to catch it when it came out of the cooler. They also had a bucket of tennis balls that I could chase down when mom through them with that chucking contraption thingy. I know we will come back here to play again in the future. I think I can even convince a few of my furiends to join us next time. Thanks for sharing your cool space! I'm gonna go take a nap now.
55Pristine, well kept yard. My dogs loved running up and down the hill playing ball while a bald eagle soared overhead. It doesn’t get any better than that, and we will definitely be back!Peggy M.
Peggy M.
August 2022
Pristine, well kept yard. My dogs loved running up and down the hill playing ball while a bald eagle soared overhead. It doesn’t get any better than that, and we will definitely be back!
55It was 18 degrees and a brisk west wind, but there was shelter from the wind by the stairs to the deck. Our two 30lb mini golden doodles had a great time tearing around the yard. There is a nice hill in the yard so they could get a workout going up and down. The untracked, pristine snow in the yard had lots of tracks when we left with two happy and tired puppies. Thanks so much for sharing your yard. We’ll be back!Barbara F.
Barbara F.
November 2022
It was 18 degrees and a brisk west wind, but there was shelter from the wind by the stairs to the deck. Our two 30lb mini golden doodles had a great time tearing around the yard. There is a nice hill in the yard so they could get a workout going up and down. The untracked, pristine snow in the yard had lots of tracks when we left with two happy and tired puppies. Thanks so much for sharing your yard. We’ll be back!
55Nel and her buddy Buzz always have a wonderful time visiting Sheri's Sniff Spot. The hill and the deep snow gave them a good workout. Clean and excellent as usual. Thank you so much.Barbara F.
Barbara F.
December 2022
Nel and her buddy Buzz always have a wonderful time visiting Sheri's Sniff Spot. The hill and the deep snow gave them a good workout. Clean and excellent as usual. Thank you so much.
Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun! | Sniffspot
55This spot is amazing!! It’s massive and the trail feels like you’re out on a hike. So many areas to play mixed in with the beautiful trails and of course, coming on a perfect fall day didn’t hurt either. We will definitely be coming back!Christina J.
Christina J.
October 2023
This spot is amazing!! It’s massive and the trail feels like you’re out on a hike. So many areas to play mixed in with the beautiful trails and of course, coming on a perfect fall day didn’t hurt either. We will definitely be coming back!
Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun! | Sniffspot
55Great, large yard for dogs to explore. Well maintained trails. The host is very good with communication and I felt I could contact them if we had any problems. We will definitely be back, my dogs loved this spot.Carlie F.
Carlie F.
October 2023
Great, large yard for dogs to explore. Well maintained trails. The host is very good with communication and I felt I could contact them if we had any problems. We will definitely be back, my dogs loved this spot.
Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun! | Sniffspot
55So awesome! The trails are well kept and the dogs has a blast! Good places to stop and hang while your dog wrestle, too! Beautiful in the fall. Will be back!!Rachel M.
Rachel M.
October 2023
So awesome! The trails are well kept and the dogs has a blast! Good places to stop and hang while your dog wrestle, too! Beautiful in the fall. Will be back!!
Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun! | Sniffspot
55What a great spot to visit! My dog had a blast exploring and was very happy and content upon leaving. The paths are clear to follow and the Halloween decorations across the property are so cute and fun to see! Jace S.
Jace S.
October 2023
What a great spot to visit! My dog had a blast exploring and was very happy and content upon leaving. The paths are clear to follow and the Halloween decorations across the property are so cute and fun to see!
Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun! | Sniffspot
55Such a great spot to let the dogs run and explore! Trails are clean and easy to follow. Loved the Halloween surprises along the way. Our 4 year old thought they were SO cool!!!! We had so much fun and would highly recommend. Melissa H.
Melissa H.
October 2023
Such a great spot to let the dogs run and explore! Trails are clean and easy to follow. Loved the Halloween surprises along the way. Our 4 year old thought they were SO cool!!!! We had so much fun and would highly recommend.
Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun! | Sniffspot
55Poppy's Place is a great place to visit. Katie has great directions and has everything you need to know about the visit laid out for an easy visit. Trails are clearly defined and great for the dogs to run. We went in Oct and there were cute decorations throughout the path. So fun! We will be back! Ashley H.
Ashley H.
October 2023
Poppy's Place is a great place to visit. Katie has great directions and has everything you need to know about the visit laid out for an easy visit. Trails are clearly defined and great for the dogs to run. We went in Oct and there were cute decorations throughout the path. So fun! We will be back!
Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun! | Sniffspot
55Our dogs (and my husband and I) absolutely LOVED our time at this Sniff Spot! The trails were beautiful and the fall colors were such a nice bonus. The dogs loved exploring and are absolutely exhausted after 1.5 hours. We'll definitely be back! Emma J.
Emma J.
October 2023
Our dogs (and my husband and I) absolutely LOVED our time at this Sniff Spot! The trails were beautiful and the fall colors were such a nice bonus. The dogs loved exploring and are absolutely exhausted after 1.5 hours. We'll definitely be back!
Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun! | Sniffspot
55This property is so awesome for off leash walking! Also, they have decorated the many trails for halloween! I loved seeing all the scary skeletons and decorations! And the trees are at peak right now so the fall color was really beautiful !Tracy B.
Tracy B.
October 2023
This property is so awesome for off leash walking! Also, they have decorated the many trails for halloween! I loved seeing all the scary skeletons and decorations! And the trees are at peak right now so the fall color was really beautiful !
Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun! | Sniffspot
55An excellent time for the whole family. Our elderly dog loved getting to run around with our puppy and kids. Excellent acreage full of interesting and beautiful terrain for the dogs to run through and humans to hike, and the kids loved the decorations alongside the trails. Becky O.
Becky O.
October 2023
An excellent time for the whole family. Our elderly dog loved getting to run around with our puppy and kids. Excellent acreage full of interesting and beautiful terrain for the dogs to run through and humans to hike, and the kids loved the decorations alongside the trails.
Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun! | Sniffspot
55Had a great time running through the crunchy leaves today. This spot is always very well maintained with clear trails and my dog absolutely loves it! Natalie K.
Natalie K.
October 2023
Had a great time running through the crunchy leaves today. This spot is always very well maintained with clear trails and my dog absolutely loves it!
Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun! | Sniffspot
55Super happy with our experience here. My dogs loved the hilly woods. Really nice trails to walk. I can't wait to come back with my camera, the location would be perfect for photos.
As the listing says, it's not fully fenced so you will need to leash up any dog without perfect recall. I had my boy on a 30' long line and my girl was off leash. Rebecca B.
Rebecca B.
October 2023
Super happy with our experience here. My dogs loved the hilly woods. Really nice trails to walk. I can't wait to come back with my camera, the location would be perfect for photos.
As the listing says, it's not fully fenced so you will need to leash up any dog without perfect recall. I had my boy on a 30' long line and my girl was off leash.
Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun! | Sniffspot
55This property is far more beautiful than the pictures elude. Best, best experience we could ever ask for. Katie was very responsive; she gave exact, clear directions for the property's incredible trail; there's a chuck-it & mess bags--all set up for a dog--and their owner. This experience was my first; I didn't know Sniffspot existed until late last night, and have been struggling with safety in public dog parks (and dog owners). Problem solved!! Katie's place exceeded expectations & we plan to be regulars if she'll let us!!Melissa M.
Melissa M.
November 2023
This property is far more beautiful than the pictures elude. Best, best experience we could ever ask for. Katie was very responsive; she gave exact, clear directions for the property's incredible trail; there's a chuck-it & mess bags--all set up for a dog--and their owner. This experience was my first; I didn't know Sniffspot existed until late last night, and have been struggling with safety in public dog parks (and dog owners). Problem solved!! Katie's place exceeded expectations & we plan to be regulars if she'll let us!!
Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun! | Sniffspot
55Absolutely amazing! It was such a joy to walk with our pups at poppy’s praire! It was well worth the drive! Highly recommend! Kelsey J.
Kelsey J.
November 2023
Absolutely amazing! It was such a joy to walk with our pups at poppy’s praire! It was well worth the drive! Highly recommend!
How do Waconia'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 Waconia 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 Waconia 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 173 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 15 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 173 fully fenced dog parks in or near Waconia. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Waconia?
The Waconia 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 Waconia?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Waconia. The most popular agility option is Friendly neighborhood backyard.
Where in Waconia can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Waconia?
There are 21 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Waconia where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Poppy's Play Prairie: 15 acres of fun!.