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ChicagoIllinois60651US
4.91407
55What a fantastic spot to let the zoomies out!!!! Clean and relatively distraction-free (occasional cars and trucks down the alley). My dog loved the sandbox and we appreciated having access to water. Can’t wait to come again when the temps are above 20 degrees!!!
55Really clean and nice spot. You could hear people nearby in the alleyway but it didn’t bother our dog. He loved playing tug o war with the tree! There is a rain barrel with water but it was empty so I’ll bring some extra next time just in case.
55great space ! loved the agility course items.
55Great space for my dogs to play
55Amazing spot!! My dog had so much fun with the sandbox and agility equipment and just having a place to run like crazy! We will absolutely be back soon!
55Great spot, exactly as described. The neighborhood is a bit sketchy, but no issues. Our dog had a blast
55My dog had a great time!
55Dogs had a blast, yard is securely fenced and clean!
55Very clean and thoughtful space. This spot is why I signed up for Sniffspot
55We had so much fun, the perfect way to wear the pups out
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BarkPark

Chicago, Illinois
Fully Fenced
0.08 acres
4.91407 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
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Hosted by Steven A.

BarkPark

Chicago, Illinois
Host avatar
Hosted by Steven A.
Sniffpass
4.91407 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
0.08 acres
BarkPark - Chicago, Illinois
BarkPark - Chicago, Illinois
BarkPark - Chicago, Illinois

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

5 ft

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing type(s): Wood - privacy, Chain link - privacy

Fencing details: Most of the fence is 6ft tall with the exception of the side facing the sidewalk which is 5ft tall.


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other dogs

Sometimes

dogs next door and across the alley. it's not uncommon to hear them but you can't see them from the spot. no dogs will be present inside the spot during your visit.

GUEST FEEDBACK

43% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

Sometimes

dogs are sometimes present in the neighboring yard.

GUEST FEEDBACK

13% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

Sometimes

foot traffic on the street and alley. however, there will be no one present at the spot during your visit.

GUEST FEEDBACK

85% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Private entryYes

Private entry

Yes (Always)

Dual-gate entry. Access code needed to unlock the second gate. More details on this when you book your visit.

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Amenities

Agility equipment

Chairs

Dog toys

Trash can

Table

Digging area


Pricing
$15 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Chicago, Illinois

Description

Notice: We are closing the spot on May 23rd for maintenance. Sorry for the inconvenience. Grass and rain: Please keep in mind that during moderate to heavy rains the area without mulch can get muddy. Beginning May of 2024, we will post pictures daily to our Instagram account showing the condition of the spot. As you can imagine, due to the wear and tear the spot gets, it’s difficult to keep the grass alive. However, we do our best to reseed during the spring. BarkPark sits right across the street from The Salvation Army Freedom Center. This spot is fully fenced (chain link and wood) with the side facing the sidewalk being 5ft and the rest of the fence being 6ft. There is a dual-gate entrance to the spot for a safe entry and exit. Street parking is available. There is plenty of seating at this spot with shade throughout the day. There's a rain barrel filled with water for dogs to hydrate and cool down. We have water bowls available. GIANT sandbox that's great for digging and playing; no digging elsewhere please. On hot days, we do our best to keep the sand wet. Trash can onsite. We have poop bags available in two different areas for easy access. Half of this spot is covered with grass and the other half with playground mulch. This spot is big enough to get a good fetch session in or to just let the zoomies out. We also recently added agility equipment. We hope you and your four-legged friend/s have an exceptional time during your visit and choose to come back. Lost toys and items: Due to the amount of visits we get we aren’t able to track which items belong to which guest. If you’ve lost a dog toy or other item, please reach out and we’ll do our best to retrieve it and hold it for you. If you don’t reach out, we’ll hold onto it for a week and then add it to the Lost and Found Toy Box. Water: The dog drinking water gets changed 1-2 times per week, depending on the temperature/usage. During the winter months we empty the water barrel. If your dog/s require water during the winter months, we ask that you please bring your own. Food: You’re welcomed to bring food but we ask that you please clean up as a courtesy to other guests. Future additions: We hope to add more amenities over time. Our plans are to add more sand to the sandbox in late April or early May of 2024. We’re also hoping to have on-site parking around mid summer of 2024. If you have any suggestions for amenities, we’d love to hear your feedback.

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Max dogs per booking
20
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

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Meet your host

Steven A.

Joined in September 2021

We are dog lovers who created a fun and safe place to play with our four-legged family and who would like to share it with yours.


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BarkPark

$15 per dog per hour
4.9
(1407)
$15 per dog per hour

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$15 per dog per hour
4.9
(1407)

Top spot!

This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests


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