55Great backyard! easy access, secured, all fenced in besides one smaller opening near the back, next to the alley that I had to stand in front of at one point as people walked by but otherwise totally fine. No other dogs or people passed by. Peaceful and quiet area. Host provided water bowl (with water already in it), toys, and sticks to use. Julie G.
Julie G.
April 2022
Great backyard! easy access, secured, all fenced in besides one smaller opening near the back, next to the alley that I had to stand in front of at one point as people walked by but otherwise totally fine. No other dogs or people passed by. Peaceful and quiet area. Host provided water bowl (with water already in it), toys, and sticks to use.
55Anne’s yard was wonderful! Plenty of room for a big dog to run and play. She also left balls, sticks, and water out for my dog which was such a thoughtful touch. Thanks, Anne!Delaney R.
Delaney R.
April 2022
Anne’s yard was wonderful! Plenty of room for a big dog to run and play. She also left balls, sticks, and water out for my dog which was such a thoughtful touch. Thanks, Anne!
Lindsay's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Mount Prospect | Sniffspot
55Very easy access to the yard and Lindsay was communicative the whole time. The area is mostly shade and offers plenty of areas for my dog to sniff and explore. I’m looking forward to making this a regular experience for my dog! Colleen Z.
Colleen Z.
May 2023
Very easy access to the yard and Lindsay was communicative the whole time. The area is mostly shade and offers plenty of areas for my dog to sniff and explore. I’m looking forward to making this a regular experience for my dog!
Lindsay's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Mount Prospect | Sniffspot
55Great little spot to have your pups burn off some excess energy! Fully fenced in and secure for my dogs. We will hopefully be back here again sometime soon!Lili V.
Lili V.
May 2023
Great little spot to have your pups burn off some excess energy! Fully fenced in and secure for my dogs. We will hopefully be back here again sometime soon!
Lindsay's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Mount Prospect | Sniffspot
55Great spot! We booked for evening and the lighting was perfect. Host went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Super quick to respond. The spot was secure and bigger than it looks in the pictures! Toys were out and some water for the pups. We’ll definitely be back!Corinne M.
Corinne M.
December 2023
Great spot! We booked for evening and the lighting was perfect. Host went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. Super quick to respond. The spot was secure and bigger than it looks in the pictures! Toys were out and some water for the pups. We’ll definitely be back!
Lindsay's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Mount Prospect | Sniffspot
55Our two dogs took off running the moment we arrived in Lindsay's backyard space. Our guys love places they can explore, and there's plenty to keep them enchanted here between long sprints and jousting matches. We were grateful for the fresh bowl of water and clear instructions on where to leave bagged poop. Once they piped down, our pups both found sticks to chew on, so it was a complete hit on all counts. Parking and finding the place were easy. We hope to be back.Roxane A.
Roxane A.
February 2024
Our two dogs took off running the moment we arrived in Lindsay's backyard space. Our guys love places they can explore, and there's plenty to keep them enchanted here between long sprints and jousting matches. We were grateful for the fresh bowl of water and clear instructions on where to leave bagged poop. Once they piped down, our pups both found sticks to chew on, so it was a complete hit on all counts. Parking and finding the place were easy. We hope to be back.
55Emily’s yard was a dream! Perfect for big dogs who need a lot of space to run. My boy had the best time playing fetch and stretching his legs. Thank you!Delaney R.
Delaney R.
March 2022
Emily’s yard was a dream! Perfect for big dogs who need a lot of space to run. My boy had the best time playing fetch and stretching his legs. Thank you!
55Perfect size for our 2 dogs. Left water, sticks, and doggie bags for our pups. Gave the big one space to explore. Would definitely come again!! Thank you!!Kate M.
Kate M.
December 2021
Perfect size for our 2 dogs. Left water, sticks, and doggie bags for our pups. Gave the big one space to explore. Would definitely come again!! Thank you!!
55Wonderful visit to this great backyard. It was so much fun to spend some time in the sun with our dog and their friend. I can't wait to come back. Thank you!!!Stephanie C.
Stephanie C.
February 2022
Wonderful visit to this great backyard. It was so much fun to spend some time in the sun with our dog and their friend. I can't wait to come back. Thank you!!!
55The space was great for our two dogs to get a some sprints in and lots of sniffing! The host was very nice and left out a water dish and some toys. Jessica S.
Jessica S.
March 2022
The space was great for our two dogs to get a some sprints in and lots of sniffing! The host was very nice and left out a water dish and some toys.
55A selection of twigs along with tennis balls and a fresh bowl of water were set out for us. A sole chair was placed for optimal pooch-watching. The grass is well kept, and the perimeter offers many curiosities for exploring pups. It's not so much a sprinter's track as a spacious playground big enough for my boys to pick up speed in a game of chase. A friendly neighbor walking through the alley stopped by to chat. The vibe is safe, relaxing, wholesome, tidy.Roxane A.
Roxane A.
March 2022
A selection of twigs along with tennis balls and a fresh bowl of water were set out for us. A sole chair was placed for optimal pooch-watching. The grass is well kept, and the perimeter offers many curiosities for exploring pups. It's not so much a sprinter's track as a spacious playground big enough for my boys to pick up speed in a game of chase. A friendly neighbor walking through the alley stopped by to chat. The vibe is safe, relaxing, wholesome, tidy.
55This was a great yard! Long AND wide for 2 people and 2 dogs who not play with each other so much. There was enough room for ball throwing both ways and the dormant gardens were a bonus for curious pups. My dog destroyed both tennis balls the owner left out so I apologize for that but she had a lovely time doing it if that helps at all. Thank you for the water too. Lovely experience - we will be back with Maxine and Ruby for sure!Lesa D.
Lesa D.
March 2022
This was a great yard! Long AND wide for 2 people and 2 dogs who not play with each other so much. There was enough room for ball throwing both ways and the dormant gardens were a bonus for curious pups. My dog destroyed both tennis balls the owner left out so I apologize for that but she had a lovely time doing it if that helps at all. Thank you for the water too. Lovely experience - we will be back with Maxine and Ruby for sure!
55Great visit!! The host had water, balls, and sticks left out. Plenty of room to run and play fetch and lots of fun things to sniff. We left a tennis ball of ours after our beagle chewed up one that was there. Marcella F.
Marcella F.
March 2022
Great visit!! The host had water, balls, and sticks left out. Plenty of room to run and play fetch and lots of fun things to sniff. We left a tennis ball of ours after our beagle chewed up one that was there.
55The place was great, clean, quiet, with water/balls/sticks provided. It could be a little bigger but it’s close to my apartment and a great option to get my anti social dog off his leash. Thanks!
Justin H.
Justin H.
March 2022
The place was great, clean, quiet, with water/balls/sticks provided. It could be a little bigger but it’s close to my apartment and a great option to get my anti social dog off his leash. Thanks!
55Plenty of space, lots of things to sniff and the owner sets out water, sticks and a few balls which was a nice touch. My dog loved it (and so did the humans!) Danielle B.
Danielle B.
April 2022
Plenty of space, lots of things to sniff and the owner sets out water, sticks and a few balls which was a nice touch. My dog loved it (and so did the humans!)
How do Northfield'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
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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
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FAQ about our Northfield 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 Northfield 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 358 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 47 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.
Sniffspot has 358 fully fenced dog parks in or near Northfield. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Northfield?
The Northfield area has 5 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 Lazy Bones Acres Private Dog Park In Marengo.
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