55Lovely area. Nice grassy paths to walk. There is also a lake where dogs can swim. Horses are on site behind fencing. I would keep your dog leashed if they are not used to horses. We used a long line with Maddox and he had a blast. Will definitely come again.Jody J.
Jody J.
July 2024
Lovely area. Nice grassy paths to walk. There is also a lake where dogs can swim. Horses are on site behind fencing. I would keep your dog leashed if they are not used to horses. We used a long line with Maddox and he had a blast. Will definitely come again.
Walnut Woods -7 Acre Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55We had a great time on our visit! The pond was great for our pup to swim. I was glad I saw the other review and brought a long leash, my dog likes horses and probably would have gone through the fence and joined them. A really nice spot for a little walk and swim. The host was great and we’re thankful they shared their space with us! Sara L.
Sara L.
July 2024
We had a great time on our visit! The pond was great for our pup to swim. I was glad I saw the other review and brought a long leash, my dog likes horses and probably would have gone through the fence and joined them. A really nice spot for a little walk and swim. The host was great and we’re thankful they shared their space with us!
Walnut Woods -7 Acre Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55Beautiful property! We loved the adventurous walking paths near the back of the property. All of the areas were mowed and clean. Lots of places to sniff and frolic. We will be back! Brittany J.
Brittany J.
July 2024
Beautiful property! We loved the adventurous walking paths near the back of the property. All of the areas were mowed and clean. Lots of places to sniff and frolic. We will be back!
Walnut Woods -7 Acre Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55This was such a beautiful place! Very grateful that the owner has a Sniffspot here. My Elise loved the many mowed paths and the many many different sniffs. She even made her own pool out of the horse trough.Evelina Z.
Evelina Z.
August 2024
This was such a beautiful place! Very grateful that the owner has a Sniffspot here. My Elise loved the many mowed paths and the many many different sniffs. She even made her own pool out of the horse trough.
55Very nice, clean and well maintained yard. It felt very secure and the hosts were thoughtful putting out fresh water. We felt secure with the high fence around yard. Our dog is sensitive around other dogs and there was a dog on property behind for a short whileJoe G.
Joe G.
October 2022
Very nice, clean and well maintained yard. It felt very secure and the hosts were thoughtful putting out fresh water. We felt secure with the high fence around yard. Our dog is sensitive around other dogs and there was a dog on property behind for a short while
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55The retreat is such a cute place. The open lot is great when your dog loves to be off leash. He ran around sniffed everything and everywhere repeatedly. I will go back. On recommendation for anyone if your dog will just run on there own maybe bring a chair. While they are having fun. Kelly B.
Kelly B.
August 2024
The retreat is such a cute place. The open lot is great when your dog loves to be off leash. He ran around sniffed everything and everywhere repeatedly. I will go back. On recommendation for anyone if your dog will just run on there own maybe bring a chair. While they are having fun.
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55Had such a fun time watching our pups run around in this huge space, and lots of great places to sniff. We actually played some frisbee while they played. Be sure both gates are closed before letting your pup off the leash. We will definitely be back ! Marie M.
Marie M.
August 2024
Had such a fun time watching our pups run around in this huge space, and lots of great places to sniff. We actually played some frisbee while they played. Be sure both gates are closed before letting your pup off the leash. We will definitely be back !
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55Great space. Wide open, clean and fully fenced. There are trees and areas of shade. After sniffing, exploring, working and playing, my dog was happy and tired:)Jody J.
Jody J.
August 2024
Great space. Wide open, clean and fully fenced. There are trees and areas of shade. After sniffing, exploring, working and playing, my dog was happy and tired:)
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55So clean, well maintained and spacious!! Make sure to bring a spike collar for your little dogs though bc there were some biiiig birds circling. Osiris O.
Osiris O.
August 2024
So clean, well maintained and spacious!! Make sure to bring a spike collar for your little dogs though bc there were some biiiig birds circling.
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55We loved this spot! Huge space for the dogs that backs up to a prairie one one side and a forest preserve on the other. One wall also has potential for interaction with boarding dogs, but the staff was quick to move them to a yard further away from the sniffspot wall. Dogs remained visible during our visit, which was not an issue for us. Interesting islands of trees and bushes for the dogs to sniff! One person walked by the side with the forest preserve trail, my dog barked a couple times but then moved on.
An excellent spot, very clean, and some chairs to sit and watch them play! Apples and such were on the ground in some places, as there are fruiting trees.
Owners of small dogs/escape artists may wish to be aware that the front gate closes via chain, so make sure to fasten it tightly before unleashing :) Our dogs had a wonderful time! Will visit again and go on the trails next door too. Lindsay M.
Lindsay M.
August 2024
We loved this spot! Huge space for the dogs that backs up to a prairie one one side and a forest preserve on the other. One wall also has potential for interaction with boarding dogs, but the staff was quick to move them to a yard further away from the sniffspot wall. Dogs remained visible during our visit, which was not an issue for us. Interesting islands of trees and bushes for the dogs to sniff! One person walked by the side with the forest preserve trail, my dog barked a couple times but then moved on.
An excellent spot, very clean, and some chairs to sit and watch them play! Apples and such were on the ground in some places, as there are fruiting trees.
Owners of small dogs/escape artists may wish to be aware that the front gate closes via chain, so make sure to fasten it tightly before unleashing :) Our dogs had a wonderful time! Will visit again and go on the trails next door too.
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55Absolutely worth the trip (from the city for us!). Communicative host, secure as described, great signage! Excellent spot for off leash practice if that’s your thing but we just enjoyed the massive space with zero triggers. A tired dog is a happy dog. Bring plenty of water. This is the first Sniffspot we visited and took advantage of the full hour. If it weren’t so hot today we would have booked another hour and come back in the same afternoon! Chrissy B.
Chrissy B.
August 2024
Absolutely worth the trip (from the city for us!). Communicative host, secure as described, great signage! Excellent spot for off leash practice if that’s your thing but we just enjoyed the massive space with zero triggers. A tired dog is a happy dog. Bring plenty of water. This is the first Sniffspot we visited and took advantage of the full hour. If it weren’t so hot today we would have booked another hour and come back in the same afternoon!
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55A really enjoyable spot to spend the afternoon in! The staff were kind and welcoming. Helpful photos and signs made it clear where to go.Lauren J.
Lauren J.
August 2024
A really enjoyable spot to spend the afternoon in! The staff were kind and welcoming. Helpful photos and signs made it clear where to go.
How do Yorkville'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 Yorkville 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 Yorkville 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 305 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 39 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 305 fully fenced dog parks in or near Yorkville. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Yorkville?
The Yorkville area has 7 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 Walnut Woods -7 Acre Private Dog Park In Yorkville.
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