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.
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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!
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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!!
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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.
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55We had a great time with our three dogs! Plenty of space to run and throw the ball. It was a nice sunny day and we had plenty of shade to relax. We even had a little picnic. Make sure to bring enough water for your pups. I would highly recommend this place, will definitely come back.Robert B.
Robert B.
October 2024
We had a great time with our three dogs! Plenty of space to run and throw the ball. It was a nice sunny day and we had plenty of shade to relax. We even had a little picnic. Make sure to bring enough water for your pups. I would highly recommend this place, will definitely come back.
How do Yorkville's private dog fields 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 fields
Are dog fields safe?
If you are looking for an adventure, but also looking for safety, Sniffspot dog fields are a great option. While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, distracted dog owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private space for just you and doggy friends you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). Especially for training, privacy is ideal. Contrary to public dog parks, all Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog for off leash exercise or outdoor training. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars, while public dog parks often do not even have verified reviews. All payment is done securely online by credit card in a few simple clicks.
All park rental information is available online. Start by filtering parks by fencing, size and distractions, to find a private spot that works for your dog. If your dog has poor recall, you can visit one of our secure fields. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog fields where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can review the details of the listing to make sure it works as your desired activity space, for example, safe dog exercise, dog training, a stress-free adventure with your furry friend or even a puppy event. You can even check the park amenities chart for amenities such as indoor training facilities, agility field, synthetic turf, exercise balls or field parking availability in advance. If inclement weather is an issue or poor field conditions, you can reschedule your visit up to 2 hours in advance.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot dog field?
We require that all four-legged friends have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Make sure to check host rules before visiting to ensure, for instance, that you are following allowable sports activities rules and any special events rules.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot field at the same time as me?
No. Facility rentals are for private play time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the area during visits, so this is perfect for a private adventure for you and your doggie friends, and perhaps a human friend. Hosts understand that many guests have dogs in training and are nervous owners. So when you book a Sniffspot dog field you have the entire private spot to yourself. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between time slots so you will not run into other guest dogs or a previous person when coming or leaving in the field parking area. Some hosts may have multiple fields, but there is always a buffer between fields.
How much do Sniffspot fields cost?
Dog fields in the Yorkville area range from $14.0 and $14.0. The least expensive dog field is PaJo Ranch. The most expensive dog field is PaJo Ranch. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.