Rent safe and private dog agility parks hosted by locals in Merrillville, Indiana

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Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

Rent safe and private dog agility parks hosted by locals in Merrillville, Indiana

Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

10 spots found
Payton's Playground | Sniffspot
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ChicagoIllinois60612
4.9561
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

4.9(561)

Payton's Playground

Fully Fenced
0.06 acres

Payton’s playground is a spot where you can spend personal time with your dog by yourself without having to worry about others intruding in on your play session. We have agility equipment, pools, ramps, weaving poles, water bowls and more available at your disposal. It’s a great environment to be in & is directly adjacent to one of the best doggy daycares in Chicago, PupStars Pet Care. Feel free to stop in for a free goodie bag & to ask any questions you might have. Thanks & we’ll see you all soon!

Agility equipment

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

Parkour obstacles

“Payton’s playground was clean and spacious! My dog, Kona, had a great time...” more

$19 dog / hour
Chicago, IL
Tiva's Green City Space(FREE private parking) | Sniffspot
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ChicagoIllinois60612
5.0442
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

5(442)

Tiva's Green City Space(FREE private parking)

Fully Fenced
0.06 acres

We LOVE sharing our space with multiple dogs from the community however, it is hard on the grass. For this reason, we have limited our evening and weekend availability to Members Only to decrease the wear and tear on the yard. With the fluctuation in weather please be aware: If outdoor parks are wet and muddy ~ areas of our yard will be also. We cannot control the effects of rain. Please always use the provided carabiner to lock the gate as pictured after you and your dog(s) enter. We have installed multiple methods of LIGHTING for evening reservations. Easy instructions for use will be sent when you make the reservation. We do have a SHADE/RAIN SHELTER! :) WATER: We provide fresh water every 24hrs located in watering cans on the bench. PARKING: One FREE private parking space located at the entrance from the alley at the back of the lot. Since some guests were having a tough time with the parking space, so we did WIDEN the entrance. We park 2 Honda CRV's back there daily without issue. Fully fenced 6 foot secure and private green space. Large open lot with seating and plenty of room to play fetch or just relax off leash. Easy street parking, no permit required. Any Extras will be located in the storage bin on the east wall of the lot. We have evening hours 6:30p to 9:30p for Members Only, 7 days per week.

Dog toys

Water - mister

Parkour obstacles

Fertilizer-free

“Place was great! Just as advertised, parking was plentiful and instructions...” more

$17 dog / hour
Chicago, IL
BarkPark | Sniffspot
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ChicagoIllinois60651
4.91396
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

4.9(1396)

BarkPark

Fully Fenced
0.08 acres

Notice: We are closing the spot on May 23rd for maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience. Grass and rain: Please keep in mind that during moderate to heavy rains the area without mulch can get muddy. Beginning May of 2024, we will post pictures daily to our Instagram account showing the condition of the spot. As you can imagine, due to the wear and tear the spot gets, it’s difficult to keep the grass alive. However, we do our best to reseed during the spring. BarkPark sits right across the street from The Salvation Army Freedom Center. This spot is fully fenced (chain link and wood) with the side facing the sidewalk being 5ft and the rest of the fence being 6ft. There is a dual-gate entrance to the spot for a safe entry and exit. Street parking is available. There is plenty of seating at this spot with shade throughout the day. There's a rain barrel filled with water for dogs to hydrate and cool down. We have water bowls available. GIANT sandbox that's great for digging and playing; no digging elsewhere please. On hot days, we do our best to keep the sand wet. Trash can onsite. We have poop bags available in two different areas for easy access. Half of this spot is covered with grass and the other half with playground mulch. This spot is big enough to get a good fetch session in or to just let the zoomies out. We also recently added agility equipment. We hope you and your four-legged friend/s have an exceptional time during your visit and choose to come back. Lost toys and items: Due to the amount of visits we get we aren’t able to track which items belong to which guest. If you’ve lost a dog toy or other item, please reach out and we’ll do our best to retrieve it and hold it for you. If you don’t reach out, we’ll hold onto it for a week and then add it to the Lost and Found Toy Box. Water: The dog drinking water gets changed 1-2 times per week, depending on the temperature/usage. During the winter months we empty the water barrel. If your dog/s require water during the winter months, we ask that you please bring your own. Food: You’re welcomed to bring food but we ask that you please clean up as a courtesy to other guests. Future additions: We hope to add more amenities over time. Our plans are to add more sand to the sandbox in late April or early May of 2024. We’re also hoping to have on-site parking around mid summer of 2024. If you have any suggestions for amenities, we’d love to hear your feedback.

Digging area

Agility equipment

Dog toys

Sandbox

“Helpful description for access, super spacious and well protected from the...” more

$15 dog / hour
Chicago, IL
Planet Paws Playground | Sniffspot
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ChicagoIllinois60612
4.975
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

4.9(75)

Planet Paws Playground

Fully Fenced
0.33 acres

Planet Paws playground is part of our canine enrichment center. It’s a unique venue designed specifically to provide your dog with opportunities to work their brains, gain confidence, experience different surfaces and enjoy a nice swim in our swimming pool. ***** NOTE : Effective July 8th our spot will have a new rate, the demand has been so high that we had to hire someone to make sure the spot is up to our standards each time before a visitor comes in. We also had to upgrade the filter in order to be able to maintain a crystal clear water with the less amount of chemicals as possible. Should you have a reservation on the calendar after July 8th and Sniffspot honors your current rate we will honor that as well. Otherwise, be aware that new rate will apply effective July 8th. ******************

Parkour obstacles

Water - kiddie pool

Water - mister

Water - hose

“The pups had such a great time! I do wish the Pool had a ramp instead of th...” more

$80 dog / hour
Chicago, IL
Cholula's Backyard | Sniffspot
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ChicagoIllinois60634
5.085
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

5(85)

Cholula's Backyard

Fully Fenced
0.25 acres

Cholula is a 5 year old GSP rescue who knows the value of play as she has had reactivity issues in the past (although she’s worked past most of those issues :) We understand the difficulty of these issues and she’s excited to share her space with you! Come spend time in a flowery private space with a kiddie pool, small agility set, toys and fresh water bowl.

Agility equipment

Fertilizer-free

Small dog friendly

Water - kiddie pool

“Reyna was a great host, aloud me to stay a little longer when I was late....” more

$10 dog / hour
Chicago, IL
Urban Retreat | Sniffspot
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Oak ParkIllinois60302
5.0211
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

5(211)

Urban Retreat

Fully Fenced
0.05 acres

Our yard is a longer more narrow yard which allows the dogs a little more distance for their runs. There is landscape bordering the fence and a garden in the front of the yard next to a yoga studio. There are areas to explore and areas for both dog and owner to relax, and a secure dog run that can be used for training. There is some agility equipment, a small plastic pool, as well as a sandbox and a deck with a roof in the dog run to help keep the dogs cool on a hot day. Water(hose), dog bowl(s), toys and towel(s) to dry the dogs off will be provided.

Dog toys

Agility equipment

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

“It was a lovely spot. Lots of things to keep my pup entertained. It was ful...” more

$10 dog / hour
Oak Park, IL
Obi's Private Yard In Niles | Sniffspot
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NilesIllinois60714
5.0123
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

5(123)

Obi's Private Yard In Niles

Fully Fenced
0.02 acres

Dog toys

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

“This was our first time here. The yard was clean and my dogs had a great ti...” more

$12 dog / hour
Niles, IL
Paws at Play | Sniffspot
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BraidwoodIllinois60408
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Paws at Play

Partially Fenced
1 acre

Peaceful 1/2 acre Fenced in, 1/2 acre training/agility area, woods and fields surrounding with trails for on leash walking, trainer on site.

Dog treats

Dog toys

Water - kiddie pool

Water - mister

$10 dog / hour
Braidwood, IL
John's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Orland Park | Sniffspot
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Orland ParkIllinois60462
5.03
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

5(3)

John's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Orland Park

Fully Fenced
0.25 acres

Private yard. Perfect for training or playing.

Dog toys

Agility equipment

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

“Unfortunately, I did not take any pictures. I will next time, I will defini...” more

$35 dog / hour
Orland Park, IL
LC & DS Fully Fenced Yard In Dixmoor | Sniffspot
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DixmoorIllinois60426
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

LC & DS Fully Fenced Yard In Dixmoor

Fully Fenced
0.02 acres

It's a really nice spot to train dogs,Turf, no insects bugs, flies,nets,ticks fleas odor control let’s pets , live insect free friendly environment for pets .

Dog toys

Agility equipment

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

$5 dog / hour
Dixmoor, IL
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Why rent private dog agility parks in Merrillville, Indiana?

FeaturesSniffspotPublic park
Designed for private play
Rentable by the hour
Off leash options
Very large and/or fully fenced options
Pricing$5 - $15 per dog per hourFree

How do Merrillville's private dog agility 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 Merrillville dog agility parks

Are dog agility parks safe?
While public off-leash dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, inattentive owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than city parks. Contrary to a typical dog park, 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 safe place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. As always, ensuring you use park dog agility equipment safely is also key to an enjoyable experience.
How can I find dog agility parks in Merrillville?
There are 10 dog agility parks in the Merrillville area. The most popular dog agility park is Payton's Playground. You can browse all of our dog agility parks here.
How do I know if a dog agility park works for my dog?
Owners commonly wonder about whether a park works for their dog. Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a fenced dog agility park that works for your dog. You can also filter on size to find a larger park or neighborhood parks. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our fully fenced dog agility parks. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog agility parks where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can read the description of the spot to see the details of the set up, such as whether there is commercial grade park equipment, and other amenities, such as park benches. Browse photos to get a sense for park design. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions, and of course, checking agility park hours.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot agility park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Treat all park equipment with respect and care.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot agility park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
How much do Sniffspot agility parks cost?
Dog agility parks in the Merrillville area range from $ and $. The least expensive dog agility park is . The most expensive dog agility park is . Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.

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