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
55It was our first time here and we had a blast! The place is big, secure, and quiet. My dog is reactive, but even if there were some people nearby, she handled it very well because the space is so large. We live in the city, so it’s quite a ride, but we’ll definitely be back! The owner was very nice and responsive. Silvia B.
Silvia B.
September 2024
It was our first time here and we had a blast! The place is big, secure, and quiet. My dog is reactive, but even if there were some people nearby, she handled it very well because the space is so large. We live in the city, so it’s quite a ride, but we’ll definitely be back! The owner was very nice and responsive.
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55what a clean and beautiful space for dogs to have a great time! Access was easy and seamless. My dogs had a great time! I will definitely be visiting again!Megan R.
Megan R.
September 2024
what a clean and beautiful space for dogs to have a great time! Access was easy and seamless. My dogs had a great time! I will definitely be visiting again!
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55Our new favorite spot! Beautiful, large, and clean property! Fence is secure too. Will gladly drive the 30 mins back. It is also a dog boarding facility, so keep in mind you’ll likely hear dogs barking. The house next to the property also had a dog outside on a leash tied to a tree, so be mindful of that if your dog is dog-reactive. Thank you! We will be back! Brittany J.
Brittany J.
September 2024
Our new favorite spot! Beautiful, large, and clean property! Fence is secure too. Will gladly drive the 30 mins back. It is also a dog boarding facility, so keep in mind you’ll likely hear dogs barking. The house next to the property also had a dog outside on a leash tied to a tree, so be mindful of that if your dog is dog-reactive. Thank you! We will be back!
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55Gorgeous spot! My dogs and I had a blast running around the open field and playing fetch! The spot’s wide-open, with a few small areas of trees and thick underbrush toward one of the back corners. There are plenty of cool, shady spots to relax in while your dogs explore, and there are chairs set up near the entrance. The property owner owns a boarding facility and daycare play yard also located on the property, so other dogs are audible and sometimes visible from the spot during business hours, but there’s a fair distance between the spot and the other yards. The spot is also large enough that I was able to bring my moderately dog-reactive pup and play fetch (and train!) without issue. Gorgeous space, very well-kept and clean. Dogs had a blast, and we’ll be back. 😊Claire B.
Claire B.
September 2024
Gorgeous spot! My dogs and I had a blast running around the open field and playing fetch! The spot’s wide-open, with a few small areas of trees and thick underbrush toward one of the back corners. There are plenty of cool, shady spots to relax in while your dogs explore, and there are chairs set up near the entrance. The property owner owns a boarding facility and daycare play yard also located on the property, so other dogs are audible and sometimes visible from the spot during business hours, but there’s a fair distance between the spot and the other yards. The spot is also large enough that I was able to bring my moderately dog-reactive pup and play fetch (and train!) without issue. Gorgeous space, very well-kept and clean. Dogs had a blast, and we’ll be back. 😊
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55This was such a nice large clean area! Great time! I would like to mention though that there must be a gun range fairly close so if your dog is very sensitive to loud sounds be cautious. 2/3 of our dogs were fine as the noise really was not loud and was far away but one is very scared of noises and it affected her. But it is such a nice large space for them to run and play! Camy C.
Camy C.
September 2024
This was such a nice large clean area! Great time! I would like to mention though that there must be a gun range fairly close so if your dog is very sensitive to loud sounds be cautious. 2/3 of our dogs were fine as the noise really was not loud and was far away but one is very scared of noises and it affected her. But it is such a nice large space for them to run and play!
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55THIS is a Sniffspot. Definitely worth the one hour drive from Chicago to be able to have my dogs off leash in such a large, wide open space that is secure, clean and feels pretty close to being out in nature. Will definitely be returning. Andrea P.
Andrea P.
September 2024
THIS is a Sniffspot. Definitely worth the one hour drive from Chicago to be able to have my dogs off leash in such a large, wide open space that is secure, clean and feels pretty close to being out in nature. Will definitely be returning.
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55Our dogs loved their first experience at a sniffspot. This place is very nice. There are signs marking the way to the sniffspot. There are little wooded areas where you can play hide-and-seek with you pups and tons of great smells to keep the dogs moving and occupied. Just to thw right on the other side of the fence is a forest preserve trail. One family walked the trail, and our dogs were curious but quickly went back to their own playing.
We will go here again. Sadly, it's almost an hours drive, so we can't go regularly, but it will be a great special treat.
The price can't be beat.
Be sure to bring water for your dogs and for you.Sarah T.
Sarah T.
September 2024
Our dogs loved their first experience at a sniffspot. This place is very nice. There are signs marking the way to the sniffspot. There are little wooded areas where you can play hide-and-seek with you pups and tons of great smells to keep the dogs moving and occupied. Just to thw right on the other side of the fence is a forest preserve trail. One family walked the trail, and our dogs were curious but quickly went back to their own playing.
We will go here again. Sadly, it's almost an hours drive, so we can't go regularly, but it will be a great special treat.
The price can't be beat.
Be sure to bring water for your dogs and for you.
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55HUGE SPOT & FULLY FENCED! My dogs loved it! It’s a drive from Chicago but it’s definitely worth it for my babies. A good amount of shade to cool off too. There is other dogs that pass by from far ahead but there’s so much space that my dogs didn’t even notice them. Plus they have a tarp that covers the fence so they can’t really see them. 10/10
by far my favorite sniff spot :) Aleah V.
Aleah V.
September 2024
HUGE SPOT & FULLY FENCED! My dogs loved it! It’s a drive from Chicago but it’s definitely worth it for my babies. A good amount of shade to cool off too. There is other dogs that pass by from far ahead but there’s so much space that my dogs didn’t even notice them. Plus they have a tarp that covers the fence so they can’t really see them. 10/10
by far my favorite sniff spot :)
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55Oh it was such a beautiful spot for my two dogs. It was great seeing them being able to run without a leash. Thank you Maxwell and Sweet Paws for making this space available for dogs to run carefree!!Jennifer T.
Jennifer T.
September 2024
Oh it was such a beautiful spot for my two dogs. It was great seeing them being able to run without a leash. Thank you Maxwell and Sweet Paws for making this space available for dogs to run carefree!!
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55Absolutely Love taking my dog to this location. Always clean, plenty of space for him to run around, and they even have chairs for you to sit and watch ! Rita L.
Rita L.
September 2024
Absolutely Love taking my dog to this location. Always clean, plenty of space for him to run around, and they even have chairs for you to sit and watch !
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55Beautiful, clean, and huge Sniffspot that my dogs and I enjoyed very much. Plenty of places to sniff and explore with lots of mature trees for shade. It was a bit of a drive for me, but definitely worth it. We will absolutely be back to play again soon! Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us! Jaime H.
Jaime H.
September 2024
Beautiful, clean, and huge Sniffspot that my dogs and I enjoyed very much. Plenty of places to sniff and explore with lots of mature trees for shade. It was a bit of a drive for me, but definitely worth it. We will absolutely be back to play again soon! Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with us!
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55This Sniffspot is my favorite as it’s fully fenced. Has two chairs to sit on and a huge yard for my dog to run around! Will keep coming to visit with my pup!RJ T.
RJ T.
September 2024
This Sniffspot is my favorite as it’s fully fenced. Has two chairs to sit on and a huge yard for my dog to run around! Will keep coming to visit with my pup!
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55Clean and spacious. We were there early on a Sunday and only heard dogs in the last 10-15 minutes. Nice sturdy chairs to hang out in. Well marked path to the gate. The gate chain is a little difficult to operate one handed with excited dogs on leashes. Will definitely be back with my big guys but probably will leave my escape artist Pomeranian at home. Cindy H.
Cindy H.
September 2024
Clean and spacious. We were there early on a Sunday and only heard dogs in the last 10-15 minutes. Nice sturdy chairs to hang out in. Well marked path to the gate. The gate chain is a little difficult to operate one handed with excited dogs on leashes. Will definitely be back with my big guys but probably will leave my escape artist Pomeranian at home.
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55Our pup had a great time here. Plenty of room to run free everywhere. There was also a couple chairs for us in the shade so we could take a break as well. We will definitely be back there. Chris J.
Chris J.
October 2024
Our pup had a great time here. Plenty of room to run free everywhere. There was also a couple chairs for us in the shade so we could take a break as well. We will definitely be back there.
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
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 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. 95% 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 326 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 40 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 326 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 8 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.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Yorkville?