Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Portage, IN

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Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Portage, IN

Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

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Donna's Dog Domain-it's a ruff life! | Sniffspot
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ValparaisoIndiana46385
5.04
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

5.00(4)

Donna's Dog Domain-it's a ruff life!

Fully Fenced
1 acre

Beautiful 1 acre, fully fenced yard for your dog/dogs to roam. Comfortable seating for you with plenty of dog toys to play and entertain!!

Dog treats

Dog toys

Chairs

Trash can

Beautiful yard! My dogs loved it!! Left toys and treats out and instruction... more

$16 dog / hour
Valparaiso, IN
Pet Ranch: Catherine's 17 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Valparaiso | Sniffspot
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ValparaisoIndiana46385
5.014
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

5.00(14)

Pet Ranch: Catherine's 17 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Valparaiso

Unfenced
17 acres

Farmland Property has two farm fields, Woods with trails. 10 Achres of grass and Salt Creek in back of the house/yard. (Fallen Trees down in trails from last tornado. All pets, teens and children must stay with owner at all times! Stay away from widow makers: Any tree leaned against another which, will fall at some point and could kill any living thing under it! 10 foot drop off surrounding entire property= wetland/tertuaries: Do not enter due to probable quick sand, per great Lakes fish and game wardens and assigned wetland scientist that frequent property and protect the wetlands. All NW IN wild animals share property. Brown recuse spiders: found on wood. Coyotes, deer and wild turkeys roam throughout the land. Sand cranes, geese, large Crows, Owls, and Midwest birds hang out. Eagles, and Hawks will take small dogs, cats and children. No drugs, marijuana, alcohol while, wandering property with dog on sniffspot.com. If smoking or vaping do not throw butts/litter in yard and not allowed in trails/forest areas only open grass areas. Thank you!

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Levi had a great time today. The paths in the woods are perfect for playing... more

$10 dog / hour
Valparaiso, IN
Michael's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Hammond | Sniffspot
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HammondIndiana46324
5.01
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

5.00(1)

Michael's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Hammond

Fully Fenced
0.02 acres

Small dog friendly

Fertilizer-free

Dog bags

Dog drinking water

Great! more

$5 dog / hour
Hammond, IN
Dog haven - spacious and engaging | Sniffspot
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GaryIndiana46408
5.036
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

5.00(36)

Dog haven - spacious and engaging

Fully Fenced
0.25 acres

This area is super spacious for training, playing, and relaxing. If your dog likes to dig, there’s a spot for that! We half roughly .5 acre of unfenced land for dogs to roam on a long lead. There’s also “trails” behind the house if you want to be adventurous! A perfect spot for shy and reactive dogs.

Dog toys

Digging area

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Always a great visit more

$10 dog / hour
Gary, IN
Nyssa's 200 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Cedar Lake | Sniffspot
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Cedar LakeIndiana46303
5.011
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

5.00(11)

Nyssa's 200 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Cedar Lake

Unfenced
200 acres

Let your dog run wild on this farm of open space! A few water features like creeks and small ponds. Lots of open space to walk, run and sniff.

Digging area

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Nyssa’s spot is amazing! My dogs had an absolute blast. We will definitely ... more

$10 dog / hour
Cedar Lake, IN
Lolas Private Dog Park In Crown Point | Sniffspot
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Crown PointIndiana46307
5.016
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

5.00(16)

Lolas Private Dog Park In Crown Point

Fully Fenced
0.5 acres

Half acre fenced in with gazebo chairs table. Filled kiddie pool on request.. it’s pretty private and serene. There is a playground, set, sandbox, swing in the tree and plenty of toys. Porch swing is under deck water bowls are by the hose. Feel free to fill them up if they are empty. We also on occasion dog sit. We have 3 dogs we watch for vacations and 1 day a week. We are open to the right situation, right dog.

Dog toys

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

Digging area

Wonderful stop on our road trip from Chicago. Mary was welcoming and flexib... more

$10 dog / hour
Crown Point, IN
Woodland Dog Park | Sniffspot
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PortageIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Woodland Dog Park

Fully Fenced

Park hours: Sunrise to Sunset

Small dog friendly

Agility equipment

Chairs

Field

Portage, IN
Kellie's Private Dog Park In La Porte | Sniffspot
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La PorteIndiana46350
5.022
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

4.95(22)

Kellie's Private Dog Park In La Porte

Fully Fenced
1 acre

Water - hose

Small dog friendly

Pesticide-free

Off street parking

A wonderful spot! Quiet, yet large enough for pups to explore to their hear... more

$10 dog / hour
La Porte, IN
Irie Farms | Sniffspot
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CreteIllinois60417
4.9134
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

4.92(134)

Irie Farms

Fully Fenced
0.5 acres

Pollinator Sanctuary in creation. Focus on native plants and landscapes.

Water - hose

Digging area

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Great spot! more

$20 dog / hour
Crete, IL
Indiana Dunes National Park Cowles Bog Trailhead | Sniffspot
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Dune AcresIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Indiana Dunes National Park Cowles Bog Trailhead

Park hours: 7 AM–8:30 PM 7 days per Week

Dog drinking water

Beach

Trail

No fee info
Dune Acres, IN
Keith Richard Walner Nature Preserve | Sniffspot
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ChestertonIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Keith Richard Walner Nature Preserve

66 acres

Park hours: 6 AM–8 PM 7 days per Week

Trail

No fee info
Chesterton, IN
Michele's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Gary | Sniffspot
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invoice
GaryIndiana46408
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Michele's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Gary

Fully Fenced
0.11 acres
$4 dog / hour
Gary, IN
Love's Travel Stop | Sniffspot
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GaryIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Love's Travel Stop

Fully Fenced
No fee info
Gary, IN
Dune Ridge Trailhead | Sniffspot
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invoice
ChestertonIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Dune Ridge Trailhead

Trail

No fee info
Chesterton, IN
Mackenzie's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Homewood | Sniffspot
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HomewoodIllinois60430
5.03
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

5.00(3)

Mackenzie's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Homewood

Fully Fenced
0.25 acres

Enjoy a fully fenced in yard with your doggos with lots of room to hit full speed! At the front of the property, fences are about 3 foot high with the others reaching 4-6 feet. We purchased the house with a large property for our senior dog and our future ones. Unfortunately, we lost him a few months ago and would like to open it up for others to enjoy! We currently have no dogs.

Small dog friendly

Chairs

Lit at night

Table

Epic! Thank you! more

$10 dog / hour
Homewood, IL
Indiana Dunes National Park Great Marsh Trail | Sniffspot
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ChestertonIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Indiana Dunes National Park Great Marsh Trail

Park hours: Open 24 hours 7 days per Week

Swimming pool

Trail

No fee info
Chesterton, IN
Kristina's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Westville | Sniffspot
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WestvilleIndiana46391
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Private dog park

Kristina's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Westville

Unfenced
5 acres
$4 dog / hour
Westville, IN
Bark Park at Bluhm County Park | Sniffspot
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invoice
WestvilleIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Bark Park at Bluhm County Park

Fully Fenced
3 acres

Park hours: 7 am – 8 pm all week

Agility equipment

Field

Westville, IN
Red Mill County Park | Sniffspot
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invoice
La PorteIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Red Mill County Park

160 acres

Park hours: Daylight to Dusk

No fee info
La Porte, IN
Striebel Pond south entrance | Sniffspot
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invoice
Michigan CityIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Striebel Pond south entrance

Park hours: 6 AM–6 PM 7 days per Week

Small dog friendly

Indoor restroom available

Lake or pond

Trail

No fee info
Michigan City, IN
Striebel Pond north entrance | Sniffspot
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invoice
Michigan CityIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Striebel Pond north entrance

1.5 acres

Park hours: 6 AM–8 PM 7 days per Week

Small dog friendly

Chairs

Table

Trail

No fee info
Michigan City, IN
Wicker Park Dog Park/Dog Run | Sniffspot
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invoice
HighlandIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Wicker Park Dog Park/Dog Run

Fully Fenced

Park hours: Dawn to Dusk

Chairs

Highland, IN
Ruby Woods | Sniffspot
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invoice
Michigan CityIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Ruby Woods

Park hours: 7 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

Trail

No fee info
Michigan City, IN
Pullman Park | Sniffspot
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invoice
Michigan CityIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Pullman Park

Park hours: 6:30 AM–9 PM 7 days per Week

No fee info
Michigan City, IN
Barker Woods Nature Preserve | Sniffspot
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invoice
Michigan CityIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Barker Woods Nature Preserve

30 acres

Trail

No fee info
Michigan City, IN
Washington Park Beach | Sniffspot
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invoice
Michigan CityIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Washington Park Beach

Indoor restroom available

Beach

Michigan City, IN
Millennium Plaza | Sniffspot
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Michigan CityIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Millennium Plaza

5 acres

Park hours: 5 AM–12 AM 7 days per Week

Small dog friendly

Table

Lake or pond

Michigan City, IN
Gardena Park | Sniffspot
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invoice
Michigan CityIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Gardena Park

13 acres

Park hours: 5 AM–10 PM 7 days per Week

Agility equipment

Small dog friendly

Trail

No fee info
Michigan City, IN
Centennial Park Dog Park | Sniffspot
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invoice
MunsterIndiana
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder

Public dog park

Centennial Park Dog Park

Fully Fenced
3 acres

Park hours: 6 am to dusk daily

Small dog friendly

Agility equipment

Chairs

Dog drinking water

Munster, IN

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Why rent a private dog park in Portage, Indiana?

FeaturesSniffspotPublic park
Designed for private play
Rentable by the hour
Off leash options
Very large and/or fully fenced options
Pricing$5 - $15 per dog per hourFree

How do Portage'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

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit

Trust and safety first

Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit

Reactive dogs welcome

Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind

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FAQ About Portage 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.
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 357 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 566 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.
What is the best dog beach near Portage?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Portage is Indiana Dunes National Park Cowles Bog Trailhead. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Portage have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 357 fully fenced dog parks in or near Portage. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Portage?
The Portage area has 17 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 Nyssa's 200 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Cedar Lake.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Portage?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Portage. The most popular agility option is Payton's Playground.
Where in Portage can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Portage area. The highest rated option is Planet Paws Playground.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Portage?
There are 81 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Portage where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Pet Ranch: Catherine's 17 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Valparaiso.

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