55Frank had such a fun time at Payton’s Playground! The space was clean and had plenty of room for him to run around and play with his favorite toys. The agility equipment was a bonus (especially for Frank who is working on his confidence). We will definitely be back!
PS…Tara was very responsive to messages the morning of our visit…just an overall great experience.Chrissy O.
Chrissy O.
May 2023
Frank had such a fun time at Payton’s Playground! The space was clean and had plenty of room for him to run around and play with his favorite toys. The agility equipment was a bonus (especially for Frank who is working on his confidence). We will definitely be back!
PS…Tara was very responsive to messages the morning of our visit…just an overall great experience.
55We love coming here! It’s great for my two reactive pups who need to get some energy out without having to be on the lookout for other dogs. It’s always clean and quiet, and there is always parking! Erin F.
Erin F.
May 2023
We love coming here! It’s great for my two reactive pups who need to get some energy out without having to be on the lookout for other dogs. It’s always clean and quiet, and there is always parking!
55We had a great time! There was enough room for our dog to run around and some equipment to have her try out! The wading pool was her favorite on the hot day we went! Anne I.
Anne I.
May 2023
We had a great time! There was enough room for our dog to run around and some equipment to have her try out! The wading pool was her favorite on the hot day we went!
55Super great! Parking is easy and the access was straightforward, just as instructions said. Plenty of space for a 2 dog booking and the pool with a hose for fresh water was a great option for a summer day. Would recommend!!Kelly C.
Kelly C.
May 2023
Super great! Parking is easy and the access was straightforward, just as instructions said. Plenty of space for a 2 dog booking and the pool with a hose for fresh water was a great option for a summer day. Would recommend!!
55Loved this spot! We will definitely be back. It was clean and perfectly equipped. It was a nice way to spend an early morning on a very hot day!Kayleigh E.
Kayleigh E.
June 2023
Loved this spot! We will definitely be back. It was clean and perfectly equipped. It was a nice way to spend an early morning on a very hot day!
55Easy to find street parking and a great sized play area for my dog to run around! They have agility equipment, a pool, and a water bowl attached to a house- everything you need :)Jessyca J.
Jessyca J.
July 2022
Easy to find street parking and a great sized play area for my dog to run around! They have agility equipment, a pool, and a water bowl attached to a house- everything you need :)
55My dog Juno loved this spot! Her favorite part was the hose, but there are agility tools, a pool, and soft turf for pups to roll around on. Access was easy! Clara K.
Clara K.
August 2022
My dog Juno loved this spot! Her favorite part was the hose, but there are agility tools, a pool, and soft turf for pups to roll around on. Access was easy!
55My dog, Levi, had so much fun, He gets very anxious with other dogs around him so this was a great opportunity for him to get his zoomies out and have fun at the pool they have available. It’s very clean and well taken care of:)Yelitza R.
Yelitza R.
August 2022
My dog, Levi, had so much fun, He gets very anxious with other dogs around him so this was a great opportunity for him to get his zoomies out and have fun at the pool they have available. It’s very clean and well taken care of:)
55We went with a friend and our pups were able to have such a fun time and run around in a safe space! We didn’t have to worry about other dogs we didn’t know and our dogs had a BLAST. Host was very accommodating and we will be visiting again! The fence took a minute to figure out, but made me feel confident that it was a secure space. Very clean and maintained nicely! Mallory S.
Mallory S.
August 2022
We went with a friend and our pups were able to have such a fun time and run around in a safe space! We didn’t have to worry about other dogs we didn’t know and our dogs had a BLAST. Host was very accommodating and we will be visiting again! The fence took a minute to figure out, but made me feel confident that it was a secure space. Very clean and maintained nicely!
55Great space! Kiddy pool and hose to keep the pups cool. Easy access and great location. Loved that there were a few benches for humans to sit, too. My dog is not reactive so was not an issue for us that is was next to the dog daycare. We will be back!Rebecca K.
Rebecca K.
September 2022
Great space! Kiddy pool and hose to keep the pups cool. Easy access and great location. Loved that there were a few benches for humans to sit, too. My dog is not reactive so was not an issue for us that is was next to the dog daycare. We will be back!
55There’s plenty of free street parking. My dog is reactive to other dogs and I was worried about the location being right next to the doggy daycare. But we didn’t see any dogs at all. We did occasionally hear some barking. The area itself was clean and spacious. There were benches for humans, poop bags provided, and a trash can. mi-mi C.
mi-mi C.
October 2022
There’s plenty of free street parking. My dog is reactive to other dogs and I was worried about the location being right next to the doggy daycare. But we didn’t see any dogs at all. We did occasionally hear some barking. The area itself was clean and spacious. There were benches for humans, poop bags provided, and a trash can.
55Louie LOVED this spot! I appreciated the secluded feeling with placing material over the fence for privacy. Louie doesn’t have this issue but I could see it for other dogs that the L train is right there and passes every few minutes so keep that in mind for your pup! We will for sure be back!!Kerry S.
Kerry S.
October 2022
Louie LOVED this spot! I appreciated the secluded feeling with placing material over the fence for privacy. Louie doesn’t have this issue but I could see it for other dogs that the L train is right there and passes every few minutes so keep that in mind for your pup! We will for sure be back!!
55Great private spot. The obstacle items are a nice touch. Easy to park as well! There was a hose available but I’m glad we brought our own bowl. Beth M.
Beth M.
October 2022
Great private spot. The obstacle items are a nice touch. Easy to park as well! There was a hose available but I’m glad we brought our own bowl.
55We have been here 3 times now and it’s perfect for our two pups to run around! Our youngest loves being challenged jumping over the bar. Thanks for a great clean spot for us to come to!Jenny R.
Jenny R.
October 2022
We have been here 3 times now and it’s perfect for our two pups to run around! Our youngest loves being challenged jumping over the bar. Thanks for a great clean spot for us to come to!
55Our dog had a blast at Payton’s Playground! Clean and very easily accessible. We are looking forward to coming back! Margaret S.
Margaret S.
November 2022
Our dog had a blast at Payton’s Playground! Clean and very easily accessible. We are looking forward to coming back!
How do Porter'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 Porter 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 Porter 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 209 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 26 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.
Does Porter have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 209 fully fenced dog parks in or near Porter. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Porter?
The Porter area has 6 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 Riverfront Private Dog Park In Kankakee.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Porter?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Porter. The most popular agility option is BarkPark.
Where in Porter can I find a pool for dog swimming?