55Awesome place for a dog. Beautiful property and a dog’s heaven. Clean, beautifully maintained, just wish it wasn’t so far away. Felt perfectly safe with my pit bull. Amy W.
Amy W.
June 2022
Awesome place for a dog. Beautiful property and a dog’s heaven. Clean, beautifully maintained, just wish it wasn’t so far away. Felt perfectly safe with my pit bull.
55This place is great. My dog loved running with the birds and rolling in the grass. Felt very safe and secure for my pup to run free. Will be back as often as I can. Jacoba W.
Jacoba W.
June 2022
This place is great. My dog loved running with the birds and rolling in the grass. Felt very safe and secure for my pup to run free. Will be back as often as I can.
55Had a great experience here with our reactive rescue! We only used the front portion of the space as she is not great with recalls when there are distractions. We will definitely return.Alison F.
Alison F.
April 2022
Had a great experience here with our reactive rescue! We only used the front portion of the space as she is not great with recalls when there are distractions. We will definitely return.
55Great opportunity to get my two dogs out, one that is reactive and the other that benefits from the ability to be off leash. Great for training and confidence building. The exposure to new things like the chickens and turkeys were an added bonus. Sydney H.
Sydney H.
April 2022
Great opportunity to get my two dogs out, one that is reactive and the other that benefits from the ability to be off leash. Great for training and confidence building. The exposure to new things like the chickens and turkeys were an added bonus.
55It was soggy and muddy because of the rain but Auri had the best time splashing and making me realize I forgot to bring a towel.
She loved the back field and running up and down the trail through the woods and also zooming through the field.
Would definitely recommend!Courtney K.
Courtney K.
April 2022
It was soggy and muddy because of the rain but Auri had the best time splashing and making me realize I forgot to bring a towel.
She loved the back field and running up and down the trail through the woods and also zooming through the field.
Would definitely recommend!
55We had a great visit! Our dog is VERY reactive to people, cars, squirrels, even the occasional leaf blowing in the wind. He had a great time and didn’t bark at all which is so rare for him. Highly recommendAbby I.
Abby I.
April 2022
We had a great visit! Our dog is VERY reactive to people, cars, squirrels, even the occasional leaf blowing in the wind. He had a great time and didn’t bark at all which is so rare for him. Highly recommend
55Thank you for the access to this amazing property for my dogs. They enjoyed the time immensely, the term of Sniffspot fit this adventure perfectly. The double gate is perfect for controlled access. The occupied sign is appreciated!!
They returned to the truck exhausted which was more than I could hope for. cheryl b.
cheryl b.
April 2022
Thank you for the access to this amazing property for my dogs. They enjoyed the time immensely, the term of Sniffspot fit this adventure perfectly. The double gate is perfect for controlled access. The occupied sign is appreciated!!
They returned to the truck exhausted which was more than I could hope for.
55Great space for any, but especially reactive, dogs to stretch their legs and decompress with all the sniffs. Second gate to access the bigger portion and wooded area of the property not marked, so we missed out on exploring that area during our first visit. Great way to safely introduce dogs from different households!Autumn B.
Autumn B.
May 2022
Great space for any, but especially reactive, dogs to stretch their legs and decompress with all the sniffs. Second gate to access the bigger portion and wooded area of the property not marked, so we missed out on exploring that area during our first visit. Great way to safely introduce dogs from different households!
55This was amazing!! My reactive rescue pups loved running all over this fenced in property. There’s an area with agility, a huge pasture, and a forest. Wow. Definitely heed the tick warnings— the dogs had quite a few afterwards. Thanks for providing such an awesome space for us to have an amazing time. Elizabeth D.
Elizabeth D.
May 2022
This was amazing!! My reactive rescue pups loved running all over this fenced in property. There’s an area with agility, a huge pasture, and a forest. Wow. Definitely heed the tick warnings— the dogs had quite a few afterwards. Thanks for providing such an awesome space for us to have an amazing time.
55Great play space for dogs. This was the first time in a year & a half that I could let my dog off leash , free to roam and explore.
We saw people in the distance and there were some poultry safely behind a fence..but visible.
We were here in early May, I would suggest boots as there were wet, muddy, swampy parts. My dog loved it but I was thankful for boots. Lots of dry paths & I suspect it's only an issue when it's rainy & early spring.
I would absolutely recommend & if they were closer I would go oftenChristine S.
Christine S.
May 2022
Great play space for dogs. This was the first time in a year & a half that I could let my dog off leash , free to roam and explore.
We saw people in the distance and there were some poultry safely behind a fence..but visible.
We were here in early May, I would suggest boots as there were wet, muddy, swampy parts. My dog loved it but I was thankful for boots. Lots of dry paths & I suspect it's only an issue when it's rainy & early spring.
I would absolutely recommend & if they were closer I would go often
55this spot was great for my reactive dog and he wasn’t as bothered by the birds as i thought he would be. i will say, if you decide to visit this sniffspot after it has rained, bring boots.Wrenetta G.
Wrenetta G.
May 2022
this spot was great for my reactive dog and he wasn’t as bothered by the birds as i thought he would be. i will say, if you decide to visit this sniffspot after it has rained, bring boots.
55What a lovely place for your pup to run and explore! The property is nicely maintained and the paths are mowed. It rained during our stay but there is a shelter and benches for you sit while your dog is exploring the area. We definitely will be back when hopefully there will be fewer ticks (we picked off over a dozen off of our dog even after dousing him with Wondercide). Thank you, Francisco!Alisa T.
Alisa T.
May 2022
What a lovely place for your pup to run and explore! The property is nicely maintained and the paths are mowed. It rained during our stay but there is a shelter and benches for you sit while your dog is exploring the area. We definitely will be back when hopefully there will be fewer ticks (we picked off over a dozen off of our dog even after dousing him with Wondercide). Thank you, Francisco!
55My young, energetic dog takes at least 5 miles of city walk to get half as tired and happy as he does when he gets to run here. This last time he got to splash through some squishy mud, zoom through the tall grass, roll on his back under a shady tree, chase red-winged blackbrds, hunt for rodents, and yell at a chicken. 10/10 the place to bring your buddies who really need a lot of space to run and enrichment! The ticks are real, though, so be prepared 🔥Lisa S.
Lisa S.
May 2022
My young, energetic dog takes at least 5 miles of city walk to get half as tired and happy as he does when he gets to run here. This last time he got to splash through some squishy mud, zoom through the tall grass, roll on his back under a shady tree, chase red-winged blackbrds, hunt for rodents, and yell at a chicken. 10/10 the place to bring your buddies who really need a lot of space to run and enrichment! The ticks are real, though, so be prepared 🔥
55Always a great time here, the recent rain filled the pond and the dogs loved swimming. Beware of ticks, I forgot bug spray and was covered in them at the field and found more when I came home. Dogs seem okay, we use flea and tick treatment so hopefully they're okay and not that we just can't see them (despite checking) due to thick fur.Rebecca K.
Rebecca K.
May 2022
Always a great time here, the recent rain filled the pond and the dogs loved swimming. Beware of ticks, I forgot bug spray and was covered in them at the field and found more when I came home. Dogs seem okay, we use flea and tick treatment so hopefully they're okay and not that we just can't see them (despite checking) due to thick fur.
55Dogs loved splashing in the small pond and running free in the wooded area. Host warned us about ticks prior (there bad everywhere this time of year) but we were okay with dogs best flea and tick spray on the pups.Jessica D.
Jessica D.
June 2022
Dogs loved splashing in the small pond and running free in the wooded area. Host warned us about ticks prior (there bad everywhere this time of year) but we were okay with dogs best flea and tick spray on the pups.
55We had a great visit today! We were greeted from a healthy distance by our hosts upon arrival. They were happy to answer questions and gave us a brief overview of the property. The acreage is fully fenced. I like the "catch" area which allowed us to remove leashes in a safe place before entering the property. Lots of area to explore and run. Our dog and granddog had a blast. The fresh air was good for all of us. Tired pups today!Bridget D.
Bridget D.
March 2022
We had a great visit today! We were greeted from a healthy distance by our hosts upon arrival. They were happy to answer questions and gave us a brief overview of the property. The acreage is fully fenced. I like the "catch" area which allowed us to remove leashes in a safe place before entering the property. Lots of area to explore and run. Our dog and granddog had a blast. The fresh air was good for all of us. Tired pups today!
55Very clean, very fun for our dog. Fencing is great and she loved seeing the chickens through the fence. It was a little too wet to explore everything (it had been raining and snowing), but we will be back!Shannon K.
Shannon K.
March 2022
Very clean, very fun for our dog. Fencing is great and she loved seeing the chickens through the fence. It was a little too wet to explore everything (it had been raining and snowing), but we will be back!
How do Ottawa Lake'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 Ottawa Lake 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 Ottawa Lake 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 170 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 23 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 170 fully fenced dog parks in or near Ottawa Lake. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Ottawa Lake?
The Ottawa Lake 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 Josh & Christie's 5 Acre Open Park & 1/3 mile hiking path..
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Ottawa Lake?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Ottawa Lake. The most popular agility option is Jaclyn's Private Dog Park In South Lyon.
Where in Ottawa Lake can I find a pool for dog swimming?