55I and my 3 dogs had a great time at this sniff spot! We were a little confused on where exactly to go at first, but when we walked to the back of the house we found a beautiful backyard with wooded acreage in the back. Our dogs loved investigating, playing fetch through the forest, and I really appreciated that there was cold water for humans, dogs, and a bowl for them too! Overall we had a great time and have some exhausted dogs at the end of the day. Sarah S.
Sarah S.
September 2022
I and my 3 dogs had a great time at this sniff spot! We were a little confused on where exactly to go at first, but when we walked to the back of the house we found a beautiful backyard with wooded acreage in the back. Our dogs loved investigating, playing fetch through the forest, and I really appreciated that there was cold water for humans, dogs, and a bowl for them too! Overall we had a great time and have some exhausted dogs at the end of the day.
Amber's 8 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Byron Center | Sniffspot
55Spent a nice morning here with my dog. Good space behind the house and barn for exploring and play. There are chickens and goats but are not roaming free and was fun to see the goats through a fence! We will be back! Taylor S.
Taylor S.
September 2024
Spent a nice morning here with my dog. Good space behind the house and barn for exploring and play. There are chickens and goats but are not roaming free and was fun to see the goats through a fence! We will be back!
Amber's 8 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Byron Center | Sniffspot
55My golden had a wonderful time running in the large, open field. She was entertained by the talking goats and chickens. We’ll definitely be back! Maisie N.
Maisie N.
October 2024
My golden had a wonderful time running in the large, open field. She was entertained by the talking goats and chickens. We’ll definitely be back!
Amber's 8 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Byron Center | Sniffspot
55So much land that my two dogs LOVED to explore! Huge field to run around in and a lot of natural barriers besides being partially fenced. We’ll be back! Kendall R.
Kendall R.
October 2024
So much land that my two dogs LOVED to explore! Huge field to run around in and a lot of natural barriers besides being partially fenced. We’ll be back!
Josie's Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55This spot has truly saved my life this past week. My dogs haven’t been allowed to play in the yard so having an affordable place to help them have a place to play and get their energy out every day has been a godsend!Basil H.
Basil H.
April 2024
This spot has truly saved my life this past week. My dogs haven’t been allowed to play in the yard so having an affordable place to help them have a place to play and get their energy out every day has been a godsend!
Josie's Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55This is one of our favorite spots! Our girls love the big open yard to run around in. There are always toys to throw around with them as well! Jaime R.
Jaime R.
July 2024
This is one of our favorite spots! Our girls love the big open yard to run around in. There are always toys to throw around with them as well!
Josie's Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55Great open yard with plenty of shade. There was a bucket of water, chairs and a basket of toys! My pup had the best time here. Super affordable as well. We will definitely be coming back 😊 thank you for sharing your yard with us!!! Natalia P.
Natalia P.
July 2024
Great open yard with plenty of shade. There was a bucket of water, chairs and a basket of toys! My pup had the best time here. Super affordable as well. We will definitely be coming back 😊 thank you for sharing your yard with us!!!
Josie's Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55 This might be a perfect backyard for dogs! It is longer than it is wide, which Allows for good ball, throwing and full out running!  The yard is well treed, so, even on the hottest day, there would be plenty of shade. The hosts are very kind and convivial Linda W.
Linda W.
August 2024
 This might be a perfect backyard for dogs! It is longer than it is wide, which Allows for good ball, throwing and full out running!  The yard is well treed, so, even on the hottest day, there would be plenty of shade. The hosts are very kind and convivial
Josie's Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55Jackson and I had a great time! We were there at 5pm and the yard was clean, green and shady. 😄 Jackson is a one year old, 22lb cockapoo and there was PLENTY of room for him to run and play fetch to his heart’s delight. We will definitely be back!Holly h.
Holly h.
August 2024
Jackson and I had a great time! We were there at 5pm and the yard was clean, green and shady. 😄 Jackson is a one year old, 22lb cockapoo and there was PLENTY of room for him to run and play fetch to his heart’s delight. We will definitely be back!
Josie's Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55Our 1st Sniffspot visit with my four month old Pharoah Hound. Nice, cool place, well-secured. Large water bucket looked like water had been changed minutes ago. We brought our own toys but there are many to use if you have none. Cheaper than the others and located well for us. Thank you very much. Jon P.
Jon P.
October 2024
Our 1st Sniffspot visit with my four month old Pharoah Hound. Nice, cool place, well-secured. Large water bucket looked like water had been changed minutes ago. We brought our own toys but there are many to use if you have none. Cheaper than the others and located well for us. Thank you very much.
Josie's Private Dog Park In Grand Rapids | Sniffspot
55Great spot! The fence was secure, the yard was big. One neighbor dog 2 yards over who completely ignored us. Bucket of fresh water and basket of toys provided. Heather K.
Heather K.
December 2024
Great spot! The fence was secure, the yard was big. One neighbor dog 2 yards over who completely ignored us. Bucket of fresh water and basket of toys provided.
How do Byron Center'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 Byron Center 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. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Byron Center 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 176 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 20 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.