55Wonderful spot! We had to leave early due to rain, but will absolutely come back. So much space for our active dog to run, the best exercise he’s gotten with us! Well maintained, ideal setting.Kate B.
Kate B.
October 2020
Wonderful spot! We had to leave early due to rain, but will absolutely come back. So much space for our active dog to run, the best exercise he’s gotten with us! Well maintained, ideal setting.
55This spot was incredible! It is so spacious and felt so so safe for our 7 month old puppy. She ran her heart out and sniffed every last inch of the lot and we would definitely be back again. Julia G.
Julia G.
October 2020
This spot was incredible! It is so spacious and felt so so safe for our 7 month old puppy. She ran her heart out and sniffed every last inch of the lot and we would definitely be back again.
55I keep coming back here with Willow because it is a well-kept, beautiful yard that's highly secured. I can relax and let Willow roam freely and not worry about other dogs! Ashley G.
Ashley G.
November 2020
I keep coming back here with Willow because it is a well-kept, beautiful yard that's highly secured. I can relax and let Willow roam freely and not worry about other dogs!
55Place is amazing was here previously with girlfriend unfortunately was unable to make it this weekend had to take pup to vet. But will definitely make this a WEEKEND thing for our pup. Joshua E.
Joshua E.
November 2020
Place is amazing was here previously with girlfriend unfortunately was unable to make it this weekend had to take pup to vet. But will definitely make this a WEEKEND thing for our pup.
55This sniff spot is super great—the yard is huge, it is well fenced in, and the host leaves dog treats and poop bags for visitors. Our dog loves coming here!Marie S.
Marie S.
November 2020
This sniff spot is super great—the yard is huge, it is well fenced in, and the host leaves dog treats and poop bags for visitors. Our dog loves coming here!
55This was a nice break from our much smaller backyard. Has two low chairs to sit in and a great grassy area for the dog to run around. On a warm summer day this would be a fun place to invite a few other dog friends and have a private park. Tiffany K.
Tiffany K.
December 2020
This was a nice break from our much smaller backyard. Has two low chairs to sit in and a great grassy area for the dog to run around. On a warm summer day this would be a fun place to invite a few other dog friends and have a private park.
55This yard was awesome. It was super spacious and the thick fence was perfect for my reactive pup. We didn't see any other dogs while we were there. We'll definitely be coming back soon!Sarah Y.
Sarah Y.
May 2021
This yard was awesome. It was super spacious and the thick fence was perfect for my reactive pup. We didn't see any other dogs while we were there. We'll definitely be coming back soon!
55Beautiful yard with plenty of room to play fetch with my pup! Madeline was great to communicate with and it was very easy to gain access with her instructions. We’ll definitely be back if she’ll have us :-)Sarah G.
Sarah G.
May 2021
Beautiful yard with plenty of room to play fetch with my pup! Madeline was great to communicate with and it was very easy to gain access with her instructions. We’ll definitely be back if she’ll have us :-)
55What a fabulous space! Though we cut our stay a little short, it was only due to the heat. Our girl had so much fun rolling and sniffing. Normally, we would have spent the majority of the time chasing tennis balls, and this is a fantastic yard for fetch! We will defonitely be back in the cooler weather. The fence is completely secure, the parking was very easy, and the hosts made their hose available, which was much appreciated in the heat today. We always bring enough water, but it was nice to give her a quick cooling spritzas well. Thank you!Julie B.
Julie B.
June 2021
What a fabulous space! Though we cut our stay a little short, it was only due to the heat. Our girl had so much fun rolling and sniffing. Normally, we would have spent the majority of the time chasing tennis balls, and this is a fantastic yard for fetch! We will defonitely be back in the cooler weather. The fence is completely secure, the parking was very easy, and the hosts made their hose available, which was much appreciated in the heat today. We always bring enough water, but it was nice to give her a quick cooling spritzas well. Thank you!
55An absolutely incredible open space for my rescue pup and I to have our first grassy area play date. She was able to run and sniff to her heart’s content and was wiped out for hours afterwards! Can’t wait to come back. Kait M.
Kait M.
September 2021
An absolutely incredible open space for my rescue pup and I to have our first grassy area play date. She was able to run and sniff to her heart’s content and was wiped out for hours afterwards! Can’t wait to come back.
55This yard was a great private spot for my dog to play! He is a little reserved after moving from the south to a big city so this allowed him to get out his energy without being nervous around other dogs! Will be backNoah H.
Noah H.
July 2021
This yard was a great private spot for my dog to play! He is a little reserved after moving from the south to a big city so this allowed him to get out his energy without being nervous around other dogs! Will be back
55This is a beautiful and luxuriously large yard! There aren’t yet many sniff spots in Chicago that are really large enough to throw the kong very far for my very active, 58-lb dog, but this place fits the bill. It is possible to see people walking by, but this didn’t seem to bother my dog, and we didn’t see any dogs in the 1.5 hours we were there (or at least we didn’t notice any—the yard is very long). Everything is beautifully maintained, and there was plenty of street parking on a Sunday. We’ll definitely be back!Sarah T.
Sarah T.
October 2021
This is a beautiful and luxuriously large yard! There aren’t yet many sniff spots in Chicago that are really large enough to throw the kong very far for my very active, 58-lb dog, but this place fits the bill. It is possible to see people walking by, but this didn’t seem to bother my dog, and we didn’t see any dogs in the 1.5 hours we were there (or at least we didn’t notice any—the yard is very long). Everything is beautifully maintained, and there was plenty of street parking on a Sunday. We’ll definitely be back!
55Yard was fenced with easy access. Everything was clean and they even had water out. Our anxious pup had a blast chasing balls around. Thank you.Keith W.
Keith W.
June 2024
Yard was fenced with easy access. Everything was clean and they even had water out. Our anxious pup had a blast chasing balls around. Thank you.
How do Cicero'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 Cicero 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 Cicero 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 374 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 50 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.