55Our Penny had such a great time at Nutella’s! She enjoyed sniffing around as much as having all the free space to run around. Owner provided a towel and water and a few treats which were greatly appreciated. This was our very first sniff spot excursion and it was a resounding success! She is currently sleeping soundly. 😂Jacqueline L.
Jacqueline L.
November 2021
Our Penny had such a great time at Nutella’s! She enjoyed sniffing around as much as having all the free space to run around. Owner provided a towel and water and a few treats which were greatly appreciated. This was our very first sniff spot excursion and it was a resounding success! She is currently sleeping soundly. 😂
55We had a great time exploring. The fence was very secure and the grounds were clean.
Could hear other dogs while we were there, which made Sable a little uneasy, but we didn't see any of them so no major issues. Will visit again in the springtime Mariah M.
Mariah M.
December 2021
We had a great time exploring. The fence was very secure and the grounds were clean.
Could hear other dogs while we were there, which made Sable a little uneasy, but we didn't see any of them so no major issues. Will visit again in the springtime
55It was great! Thank you!
Except there was mere 3 piles of dog poop that I covered with stick piles and planter upside down. I didn’t have any extra poop bags to pick it up.
I left the green poop bag next to the bucket.Kathy N.
Kathy N.
December 2021
It was great! Thank you!
Except there was mere 3 piles of dog poop that I covered with stick piles and planter upside down. I didn’t have any extra poop bags to pick it up.
I left the green poop bag next to the bucket.
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55Great spot! The yard is super clean, very secure, lots of toys and water…the owner even came out to see if we needed anything. We will definitely be back! Thanks Gretchen B.
Gretchen B.
July 2023
Great spot! The yard is super clean, very secure, lots of toys and water…the owner even came out to see if we needed anything. We will definitely be back! Thanks
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55Great Sniffspot! Very clean and a great space to run. They even put out some water, Ice, bubbles, a kiddie pool (great for the hot day!), and toys to play with to keep the Pups interested and occupied. Will definitely be back!Lynsay L.
Lynsay L.
July 2023
Great Sniffspot! Very clean and a great space to run. They even put out some water, Ice, bubbles, a kiddie pool (great for the hot day!), and toys to play with to keep the Pups interested and occupied. Will definitely be back!
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55The yard was super clean, there were dog toys left out, and the owner even filled the pool up for my dog to cool off in. We will definitely be backDebra B.
Debra B.
July 2023
The yard was super clean, there were dog toys left out, and the owner even filled the pool up for my dog to cool off in. We will definitely be back
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55Fantastic backyard. Nice and clean, lots of running space. Daisy loved the pool and the basket of toys left for her to explore. Lots of great additions like sunscreen, big spray and water for the dogs. Angela S.
Angela S.
August 2023
Fantastic backyard. Nice and clean, lots of running space. Daisy loved the pool and the basket of toys left for her to explore. Lots of great additions like sunscreen, big spray and water for the dogs.
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55The yard was the perfect size for our pup to let out some energy. It was clean and the host was friendly and had toys available for our pup as well. Definitely recommend this sniffspot! Angela S.
Angela S.
September 2023
The yard was the perfect size for our pup to let out some energy. It was clean and the host was friendly and had toys available for our pup as well. Definitely recommend this sniffspot!
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55This was my first time going. This is a quiet street and her backyard is very nice. I’d go here for your first experience. Maria communicated with me and also let me know that the space was ready. My dog and I had the whole space to ourselves. He ran around and the fence was great. There was also a poop scoop and a place to throw it away outside. Clean space. If you are nervous about going to someone’s backyard- come to Maria. -Sydney/JaxSydney s.
Sydney s.
October 2023
This was my first time going. This is a quiet street and her backyard is very nice. I’d go here for your first experience. Maria communicated with me and also let me know that the space was ready. My dog and I had the whole space to ourselves. He ran around and the fence was great. There was also a poop scoop and a place to throw it away outside. Clean space. If you are nervous about going to someone’s backyard- come to Maria. -Sydney/Jax
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55This was our first sniff spot and it was a great experience! She left out treats and offered a doggie pool. She communicated throughout the whole process and was very kind. The space was private and secure. Our little one loved it!Neal B.
Neal B.
November 2023
This was our first sniff spot and it was a great experience! She left out treats and offered a doggie pool. She communicated throughout the whole process and was very kind. The space was private and secure. Our little one loved it!
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55We loved this spot! The fences were tall so there was no chance our escape artist could get out, and there were no gaps in the fence so it was totally private! A bowl of water was left out with some toys. We had everything we needed and will be back!Jasmine A.
Jasmine A.
March 2024
We loved this spot! The fences were tall so there was no chance our escape artist could get out, and there were no gaps in the fence so it was totally private! A bowl of water was left out with some toys. We had everything we needed and will be back!
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55Teddy loved this yard! Very well kept with private fencing all around. Toys and bubbles left out for guests as well as water. We really had a nice time and will be back.Amanda C.
Amanda C.
August 2024
Teddy loved this yard! Very well kept with private fencing all around. Toys and bubbles left out for guests as well as water. We really had a nice time and will be back.
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55Very nice host! Had toys and water left out for us. The area is super clean and completed closed off. Easy to get to and easy access. Definitely would go back!Susan M.
Susan M.
September 2024
Very nice host! Had toys and water left out for us. The area is super clean and completed closed off. Easy to get to and easy access. Definitely would go back!
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55Lots of smells for our terrier mix Chloe to check out! Plenty of toys, great fence with no distractions, and very clean.
We will definitely be backJona S.
Jona S.
September 2024
Lots of smells for our terrier mix Chloe to check out! Plenty of toys, great fence with no distractions, and very clean.
We will definitely be back
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55It was a nice little park with toys and water for my doggies! They loved running around the yard! There was a friendly dog in the neighbors yard but the fence is designed so that they couldn’t see each other. Fence was tall and safe for little doggies.
It was a perfect fit for a lazy Monday morning with my dogs. Definitely will be back! Dulce G.
Dulce G.
September 2024
It was a nice little park with toys and water for my doggies! They loved running around the yard! There was a friendly dog in the neighbors yard but the fence is designed so that they couldn’t see each other. Fence was tall and safe for little doggies.
It was a perfect fit for a lazy Monday morning with my dogs. Definitely will be back!
How do Downers Grove'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 Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove 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 379 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 49 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.