55I and my 3 dogs had a great time at this sniff spot! We were a little confused on where exactly to go at first, but when we walked to the back of the house we found a beautiful backyard with wooded acreage in the back. Our dogs loved investigating, playing fetch through the forest, and I really appreciated that there was cold water for humans, dogs, and a bowl for them too! Overall we had a great time and have some exhausted dogs at the end of the day. Sarah S.
Sarah S.
September 2022
I and my 3 dogs had a great time at this sniff spot! We were a little confused on where exactly to go at first, but when we walked to the back of the house we found a beautiful backyard with wooded acreage in the back. Our dogs loved investigating, playing fetch through the forest, and I really appreciated that there was cold water for humans, dogs, and a bowl for them too! Overall we had a great time and have some exhausted dogs at the end of the day.
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55The guys love all the dog smells around here that's for sure, We've been coming here for almost 4 months now since the beginning of Summer 🌞 So awesomeJoyce M.
Joyce M.
August 2023
The guys love all the dog smells around here that's for sure, We've been coming here for almost 4 months now since the beginning of Summer 🌞 So awesome
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55Wonderful, large yard. She had toys available which is super nice if you forget any. Mo loved trying out some new toys while running around. Super easy to get in!Emily M.
Emily M.
August 2023
Wonderful, large yard. She had toys available which is super nice if you forget any. Mo loved trying out some new toys while running around. Super easy to get in!
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55This was my first time using Sniffspot and it was a good experience! Very clean yard and there was even dog bags, toys and water for my dogs. Clean yard fenced in plenty of room for my dogs to run. I will definitely be coming back!Emilee S.
Emilee S.
August 2023
This was my first time using Sniffspot and it was a good experience! Very clean yard and there was even dog bags, toys and water for my dogs. Clean yard fenced in plenty of room for my dogs to run. I will definitely be coming back!
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55My dog's really love Josie's yard, I have a pitbull and a chihuahua, Pitbull (cain) gets so excited I can't even hold on to his leash when we get out of the car, he gets overly excited when he sees Josie as well😉 he'll give her a body slam☺️ I don't think she likes that though LOLJoyce M.
Joyce M.
September 2023
My dog's really love Josie's yard, I have a pitbull and a chihuahua, Pitbull (cain) gets so excited I can't even hold on to his leash when we get out of the car, he gets overly excited when he sees Josie as well😉 he'll give her a body slam☺️ I don't think she likes that though LOL
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55This was our first time using Sniffspot and we had a great time! The location was easy to get to and the added signage helped. Josie’s yard was a great size for our two large breed dogs to burn off some energy in. We walked the property with them prior to letting them off the leash and saw no holes or gaps in the fence. We will definitely be back!!Jaime R.
Jaime R.
September 2023
This was our first time using Sniffspot and we had a great time! The location was easy to get to and the added signage helped. Josie’s yard was a great size for our two large breed dogs to burn off some energy in. We walked the property with them prior to letting them off the leash and saw no holes or gaps in the fence. We will definitely be back!!
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55The home owner’s dog barked at us upon entering and the dog behind the property barked at us until the owner called it back in, but other than that—this visit was splendid! There were many different toys to select from, but my dogs were a bit nervous to play with them this first visit. Perhaps next time they will be more comfortable. There was also fresh water for drinking, and doggy bags and a trash can for disposal, and two seats for us to sit and watch our dogs. Trees provided shade which made us not even feel the heat which was nice on this hot day. Very lovely and secure spot!Crysantha D.
Crysantha D.
October 2023
The home owner’s dog barked at us upon entering and the dog behind the property barked at us until the owner called it back in, but other than that—this visit was splendid! There were many different toys to select from, but my dogs were a bit nervous to play with them this first visit. Perhaps next time they will be more comfortable. There was also fresh water for drinking, and doggy bags and a trash can for disposal, and two seats for us to sit and watch our dogs. Trees provided shade which made us not even feel the heat which was nice on this hot day. Very lovely and secure spot!
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55My dog loved playing at this sniff spot! There were toys, fresh water and chairs for the humans :) the entire yard is shady and was a perfect place for my pup to spend a fun hour. We'll be back!Amanda C.
Amanda C.
October 2023
My dog loved playing at this sniff spot! There were toys, fresh water and chairs for the humans :) the entire yard is shady and was a perfect place for my pup to spend a fun hour. We'll be back!
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55Awesome first experience with my two Rottweilers! One is people reactive and the other is dog reactive and this was a safe and quiet place for my dogs to run around and explore! 10/10 if there was an option! The water was full and the yard was clean :) Keely D.
Keely D.
November 2023
Awesome first experience with my two Rottweilers! One is people reactive and the other is dog reactive and this was a safe and quiet place for my dogs to run around and explore! 10/10 if there was an option! The water was full and the yard was clean :)
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55We had so much fun! My dogs loved running around here. Huge yard, lots of squirrel across the creek. My dogs were secure in this yard. Nice and clean location. This was our first Sniffspot experience and it was great. We will be back when we visit family in Michigan.Kim D.
Kim D.
December 2023
We had so much fun! My dogs loved running around here. Huge yard, lots of squirrel across the creek. My dogs were secure in this yard. Nice and clean location. This was our first Sniffspot experience and it was great. We will be back when we visit family in Michigan.
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55This is one of the most affordable spots near me! It really helps people and their dogs to be able to visit a close and convenient location for a fair price. I never get bothered by anybody. Everything I need is set up there. I usually bring dog waste bags just in case she didn't put any out or I feel bad using hers because I have a bunch of them. My dog loves the squirrels that play in the trees around the yard. And I love that there is a separate entrance. Last time I went in the snow there was even a path shoveled to the Gateway of the backyard. I appreciate being able to come here frequently :)Kristy, Nick, Reese, Kailee O.
Kristy, Nick, Reese, Kailee O.
January 2024
This is one of the most affordable spots near me! It really helps people and their dogs to be able to visit a close and convenient location for a fair price. I never get bothered by anybody. Everything I need is set up there. I usually bring dog waste bags just in case she didn't put any out or I feel bad using hers because I have a bunch of them. My dog loves the squirrels that play in the trees around the yard. And I love that there is a separate entrance. Last time I went in the snow there was even a path shoveled to the Gateway of the backyard. I appreciate being able to come here frequently :)
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55My dogs love the yard! I have a pitbull and a chihuahua, my pitbull (cain) gets overly excited when we get there, I can't even hold on to his leash. he really loves Josie as well, he'll give her a body slam every time LOL 😂Joyce M.
Joyce M.
September 2023
My dogs love the yard! I have a pitbull and a chihuahua, my pitbull (cain) gets overly excited when we get there, I can't even hold on to his leash. he really loves Josie as well, he'll give her a body slam every time LOL 😂
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55We had a great visit on a sunny day! Our senior dog and puppy had a blast running around. Their home was easy to find and I appreciate that! Come check them out😊Emily M.
Emily M.
February 2024
We had a great visit on a sunny day! Our senior dog and puppy had a blast running around. Their home was easy to find and I appreciate that! Come check them out😊
How do Byron Center'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 Byron Center 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 Byron Center 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 82 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 17 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.
Does Byron Center have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 82 fully fenced dog parks in or near Byron Center. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Byron Center?
The Byron Center area has 15 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 Happy Trails 'N Tails.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Byron Center?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Byron Center?
There are 29 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Byron Center where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Private Park at Black Sheep Heritage Farm.