55first time using this platform - beautiful place! the wolfhounds do bark the whole time, but wasn't an issue for my girl. a little sniffspot sign or sticker might be helpful - even being pretty sure i was at the right place, it feels weird walking onto someone else's property without them there. probably wouldnt recommend for dogs under ten pounds or escape artists, a few skinny gaps and the wider-spaced bannisters on the deck fencing had me concerned a few times. overall worked well for our needs and definitely recommend to medium and up pups! Thanks for having us!Amanda F.
Amanda F.
April 2023
first time using this platform - beautiful place! the wolfhounds do bark the whole time, but wasn't an issue for my girl. a little sniffspot sign or sticker might be helpful - even being pretty sure i was at the right place, it feels weird walking onto someone else's property without them there. probably wouldnt recommend for dogs under ten pounds or escape artists, a few skinny gaps and the wider-spaced bannisters on the deck fencing had me concerned a few times. overall worked well for our needs and definitely recommend to medium and up pups! Thanks for having us!
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55My dog is obsessed with this SniffSpot! Bountiful amount of room for him to play fetch and run to his heart’s content with lots of fun areas for him to sniff. He is much happier and well-behaved after our visits here. The host is incredibly kind and keeps an absolutely gorgeous yard no matter the season. :)Kaily D.
Kaily D.
May 2023
My dog is obsessed with this SniffSpot! Bountiful amount of room for him to play fetch and run to his heart’s content with lots of fun areas for him to sniff. He is much happier and well-behaved after our visits here. The host is incredibly kind and keeps an absolutely gorgeous yard no matter the season. :)
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55We loved all the space! The dogs had plenty of room to run, and there was even a water bowl, baggies, and hand sanitizer left out for guests. We would definitely go back. Kate K.
Kate K.
May 2023
We loved all the space! The dogs had plenty of room to run, and there was even a water bowl, baggies, and hand sanitizer left out for guests. We would definitely go back.
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55This is my dog’s idea of paradise! Lots of space for him to play fetch and the perfect amount of shade for him to rest. The hosts are incredibly kind, too!Kaily D.
Kaily D.
August 2023
This is my dog’s idea of paradise! Lots of space for him to play fetch and the perfect amount of shade for him to rest. The hosts are incredibly kind, too!
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55This was our first sniffspot experience and it was great. The yard is big with a lot of interesting spots, and there was bugspray, waste bags, water...etc. For folks worried about reactive dogs, both our pups are reactive and though they heard the wolfhounds, there was enough foliage/fencing/a garage blocking view of them that they ignored them easily. Brooke H.
Brooke H.
September 2023
This was our first sniffspot experience and it was great. The yard is big with a lot of interesting spots, and there was bugspray, waste bags, water...etc. For folks worried about reactive dogs, both our pups are reactive and though they heard the wolfhounds, there was enough foliage/fencing/a garage blocking view of them that they ignored them easily.
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55This was a great visit! The whole yard is enclosed and my dog had a great time running and sniffing. The fence was high enough to keep him contained and the yard was large enough for him to have funIni-Abasi U.
Ini-Abasi U.
December 2023
This was a great visit! The whole yard is enclosed and my dog had a great time running and sniffing. The fence was high enough to keep him contained and the yard was large enough for him to have fun
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55My dog thoroughly enjoyed his time exploring the yard and playing fetch. I accidentally got his favorite toy stuck on a low power line when tossing it for him. Katie was amazing and went above and beyond to get it down for us a few days later and leave it for us to get on our next visit.Joey B.
Joey B.
February 2024
My dog thoroughly enjoyed his time exploring the yard and playing fetch. I accidentally got his favorite toy stuck on a low power line when tossing it for him. Katie was amazing and went above and beyond to get it down for us a few days later and leave it for us to get on our next visit.
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55Perfect for what me and my apartment dog need! Host was very kind and responsive through message. Pictures are accurate. Thank you for having us!McKenna M.
McKenna M.
February 2024
Perfect for what me and my apartment dog need! Host was very kind and responsive through message. Pictures are accurate. Thank you for having us!
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55Katie's place is perfect! Park like setting with plenty of room to run! Gia definitely got tne exercise and play time She has been missing. The fenced in yard made me feel secure letting Gia run and play. I highly recommend Katie's place and we will definitely be back 🙂Diane P.
Diane P.
February 2024
Katie's place is perfect! Park like setting with plenty of room to run! Gia definitely got tne exercise and play time She has been missing. The fenced in yard made me feel secure letting Gia run and play. I highly recommend Katie's place and we will definitely be back 🙂
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55Great spot to let our pup run some energy out. Clean, large, fenced in yard. Gate has a small gap near it which may raise concerns for VERY small dogs but was just fine for us! Ben T.
Ben T.
February 2024
Great spot to let our pup run some energy out. Clean, large, fenced in yard. Gate has a small gap near it which may raise concerns for VERY small dogs but was just fine for us!
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55Great area, dogs had a blast. Yard is long which is awesome because they can sprint up and down. They were both exhausted afterwards, mission accomplished 🫡Andrew K.
Andrew K.
February 2024
Great area, dogs had a blast. Yard is long which is awesome because they can sprint up and down. They were both exhausted afterwards, mission accomplished 🫡
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55Great place. My dogs love coming here. There’s lots of room to run & doing zoomies. Also, lots of woodsy places to smell for critters too. Please leave a garden rake out for me though because one of my dogs digs for moles. I n wed a tool to refill the holes Sherene K.
Sherene K.
March 2024
Great place. My dogs love coming here. There’s lots of room to run & doing zoomies. Also, lots of woodsy places to smell for critters too. Please leave a garden rake out for me though because one of my dogs digs for moles. I n wed a tool to refill the holes
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55The space is lovely and large, great for a dog to frolic. The only bit of advice I would give is to avoid midday as there is limited shade if you or your dog get hot in full sun. Jason E.
Jason E.
May 2024
The space is lovely and large, great for a dog to frolic. The only bit of advice I would give is to avoid midday as there is limited shade if you or your dog get hot in full sun.
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55The sniff spot is perfect and exactly what we needed! Gunny was exhausted after and loved all of the different things to smell and explore in the yard. I saw 1 neighbor who was friendly and said hello, other than that it was complete peace!null n.
null n.
June 2024
The sniff spot is perfect and exactly what we needed! Gunny was exhausted after and loved all of the different things to smell and explore in the yard. I saw 1 neighbor who was friendly and said hello, other than that it was complete peace!
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55Beautiful backyard! Hose for water on site is amazing! So much sniffing available for my dog! Definitely recommend Katie's awesome backyard!Maggie T.
Maggie T.
June 2024
Beautiful backyard! Hose for water on site is amazing! So much sniffing available for my dog! Definitely recommend Katie's awesome backyard!
Katie's Half Acre Private Dog Park In Ypsilanti | Sniffspot
55Great spot! The yard is very clean and groomed and long enough to really run in. The pups loved it and I enjoyed the nice bench! I did see a rabbit that I spooked under a bush, so definitely check before you bring the dogs in.Lacey S.
Lacey S.
June 2024
Great spot! The yard is very clean and groomed and long enough to really run in. The pups loved it and I enjoyed the nice bench! I did see a rabbit that I spooked under a bush, so definitely check before you bring the dogs in.
How do Ypsilanti'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 Ypsilanti 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 Ypsilanti 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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