55My dogs love Derek’s yard. It’s huge and mostly private. He always has toys out for the pups and ice cold water that they very much enjoy! I like that you can park in a driveway and walk right in through the gate. Great location by the airport, too. Nicole B.
Nicole B.
March 2024
My dogs love Derek’s yard. It’s huge and mostly private. He always has toys out for the pups and ice cold water that they very much enjoy! I like that you can park in a driveway and walk right in through the gate. Great location by the airport, too.
55This was Lambeau's first time at Zommie's Yard, and he loved it! We were welcomed with fresh ice water, a bin of toys, and a wonderful yard! He had a fantastic playdate with his best friends, Archie and Bowie! Brooke S.
Brooke S.
March 2024
This was Lambeau's first time at Zommie's Yard, and he loved it! We were welcomed with fresh ice water, a bin of toys, and a wonderful yard! He had a fantastic playdate with his best friends, Archie and Bowie!
55The yard was a nice sized rectangle. Water and toys provided, along with a waste basket. My two dogs are too large for the space, but smaller dogs will probably have a good time. Nice that parking is in the driveway and only a few steps away from the gate/fenced in area.Lois H.
Lois H.
April 2024
The yard was a nice sized rectangle. Water and toys provided, along with a waste basket. My two dogs are too large for the space, but smaller dogs will probably have a good time. Nice that parking is in the driveway and only a few steps away from the gate/fenced in area.
55This was our first time using this Sniffspot. I had a question for Derek before I booked and he was very easy to work with and responded quickly. My 3 dogs visited on my lunch hour and had an absolute blast. The fence is very secure even if you have a small dog. I checked the perimeter and did not see anywhere a small dog could escape. There were bricks under the fence in the one slightly lower spot so unless your dog is part snake, they’re not getting out. The fencing is mostly 6’ with a small portion of what’s considered the side yard being 4’ (city code requires this). The house is on a corner with the side of the yard abutting a Main Street, so you will hear traffic (which is not a concern for my dogs). Derek stated I could park in the driveway, which I did, but there is also plenty of street parking available. The backyard is in great shape. There is a basket of toys for the dogs, a small patio table and two chairs and a swing hanging from the birch tree, which was super comfortable. My dogs had a blast sniffing, running, wrestling and playing. I can see there is solar lighting on the fence for at nighttime and a string of lights on the covered area of the patio. I did hear the resident dog bark a few times. I hope we weren’t disturbing him. My dogs were curious, but not bothered by it, but just mentioning in case you have a reactive dog where this may be a problem. Derek had set two clean bowls of fresh ice water out for the dogs. They enjoyed chomping on the ice cubes. There was a basket on the patio table with hand sanitizer, paw wipes and poop bags and a covered stainless garbage can for depositing waste. All in all, a great use of my lunch break. Highly recommend! Lisa S.
Lisa S.
April 2024
This was our first time using this Sniffspot. I had a question for Derek before I booked and he was very easy to work with and responded quickly. My 3 dogs visited on my lunch hour and had an absolute blast. The fence is very secure even if you have a small dog. I checked the perimeter and did not see anywhere a small dog could escape. There were bricks under the fence in the one slightly lower spot so unless your dog is part snake, they’re not getting out. The fencing is mostly 6’ with a small portion of what’s considered the side yard being 4’ (city code requires this). The house is on a corner with the side of the yard abutting a Main Street, so you will hear traffic (which is not a concern for my dogs). Derek stated I could park in the driveway, which I did, but there is also plenty of street parking available. The backyard is in great shape. There is a basket of toys for the dogs, a small patio table and two chairs and a swing hanging from the birch tree, which was super comfortable. My dogs had a blast sniffing, running, wrestling and playing. I can see there is solar lighting on the fence for at nighttime and a string of lights on the covered area of the patio. I did hear the resident dog bark a few times. I hope we weren’t disturbing him. My dogs were curious, but not bothered by it, but just mentioning in case you have a reactive dog where this may be a problem. Derek had set two clean bowls of fresh ice water out for the dogs. They enjoyed chomping on the ice cubes. There was a basket on the patio table with hand sanitizer, paw wipes and poop bags and a covered stainless garbage can for depositing waste. All in all, a great use of my lunch break. Highly recommend!
55Lovely spot! Great, well kept yard. Plenty of toys and chairs. They had put ice in the dogs water bowls which was a very nice gesture and very appreciated! Ava H.
Ava H.
April 2024
Lovely spot! Great, well kept yard. Plenty of toys and chairs. They had put ice in the dogs water bowls which was a very nice gesture and very appreciated!
55Thank you for the ice cold bowls of water. My dogs were quite nosey walking up the stairs In the yard but I’m sure you are used to that 😄 Nice size grassed yard for the dogs to enjoy, thank you!Melissa W.
Melissa W.
April 2024
Thank you for the ice cold bowls of water. My dogs were quite nosey walking up the stairs In the yard but I’m sure you are used to that 😄 Nice size grassed yard for the dogs to enjoy, thank you!
55This spot goes above and beyond to create a fun time for visitors. So many amazing toys and plenty of room. The collieballs are a bit in particularIan D.
Ian D.
April 2023
This spot goes above and beyond to create a fun time for visitors. So many amazing toys and plenty of room. The collieballs are a bit in particular
55Our Shiba Inu Myko had a great time playing here! He never gets the freedom of being off leash as he’s dog and people reactive and we don’t have our own yard. It filled my heart with joy seeing how happy he was off leash. Will definitely be returning :)Ashley B.
Ashley B.
June 2023
Our Shiba Inu Myko had a great time playing here! He never gets the freedom of being off leash as he’s dog and people reactive and we don’t have our own yard. It filled my heart with joy seeing how happy he was off leash. Will definitely be returning :)
55Large yard with lots of privacy and tall fence all the way around. My dog enjoyed sniffing and rolling around the yard, laying in the sandbox, and running laps around the pool. There was a small kiddie pool with water, and treats available which she also enjoyed. We will definitely be back!Kristina L.
Kristina L.
June 2023
Large yard with lots of privacy and tall fence all the way around. My dog enjoyed sniffing and rolling around the yard, laying in the sandbox, and running laps around the pool. There was a small kiddie pool with water, and treats available which she also enjoyed. We will definitely be back!
55We always have such an amazing time at this spot! This time there was a new splashpad put out in addition to the pool and Maia was OBSESSED. Thank you so much for always making this such a safe and amazing space for dogs who don't have their own yards💖Colie B.
Colie B.
June 2023
We always have such an amazing time at this spot! This time there was a new splashpad put out in addition to the pool and Maia was OBSESSED. Thank you so much for always making this such a safe and amazing space for dogs who don't have their own yards💖
55Such a great spot to take my two reactive pups. There were so many different options for them of things to do and plenty of spaces to sit and relax. Super secure and very clean. Already scheduled my next visit!Jill K.
Jill K.
July 2023
Such a great spot to take my two reactive pups. There were so many different options for them of things to do and plenty of spaces to sit and relax. Super secure and very clean. Already scheduled my next visit!
55This was our first time using sniff spot and we definitely plan on returning. The backyard was large and there were plenty of toys and treats. I was confident our guys couldn't escape and tje orivacy fence was great to avoid outside destructions. Megan D.
Megan D.
July 2023
This was our first time using sniff spot and we definitely plan on returning. The backyard was large and there were plenty of toys and treats. I was confident our guys couldn't escape and tje orivacy fence was great to avoid outside destructions.
55Our dog had a lot of fun running around and smelling all the smells! Lots of toys and space to play. Jake B.
Jake B.
July 2023
Our dog had a lot of fun running around and smelling all the smells! Lots of toys and space to play.
How do Racine'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 Racine 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Racine 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 252 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 19 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.