55Beautiful spot! It was easy to find and the open area was well maintained. There is even a short trail in the woods that we enjoyed while we were there. It was heavily shaded (at least in the morning) which was a huge plus. Will be back!Paxton M.
Paxton M.
July 2022
Beautiful spot! It was easy to find and the open area was well maintained. There is even a short trail in the woods that we enjoyed while we were there. It was heavily shaded (at least in the morning) which was a huge plus. Will be back!
2.5 acres Private Dog Park with free Wi-Fi | Sniffspot
55Spot was large and clean. Great instructions and communication with host. Property lines were very obvious. There is probably a 45+ mph road running the back length of the spot ... a couple lines of trees and good incline up to the road but we heard plenty of vehicles. My dogs and I left happy and hope to be back. Thanks! Amanda S.
Amanda S.
March 2024
Spot was large and clean. Great instructions and communication with host. Property lines were very obvious. There is probably a 45+ mph road running the back length of the spot ... a couple lines of trees and good incline up to the road but we heard plenty of vehicles. My dogs and I left happy and hope to be back. Thanks!
Ms. H's 0.3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Rochester | Sniffspot
55Amber's yard was large with high fence and my pittie had great time running around and tuckered her out. Make sure to bring water and dish for your doggie. The only problem was I didn't know where to throw out her poop bag so I took it with me and threw out at home. Thank you Amber for letting us play in your yard!Elizabeth C.
Elizabeth C.
June 2022
Amber's yard was large with high fence and my pittie had great time running around and tuckered her out. Make sure to bring water and dish for your doggie. The only problem was I didn't know where to throw out her poop bag so I took it with me and threw out at home. Thank you Amber for letting us play in your yard!
Ms. H's 0.3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Rochester | Sniffspot
55Great location! There were so many places for my dog to explore and room enough for us to play ball and run a bit. It was a great location for a reactive three year old lab. I’ll definitely be back another day. Nancy R.
Nancy R.
May 2023
Great location! There were so many places for my dog to explore and room enough for us to play ball and run a bit. It was a great location for a reactive three year old lab. I’ll definitely be back another day.
Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
55It was my first time using sniffspot and I had a great experience! Alexis's yard was fully fenced with very high fence and had a chaise lounge chair (among others) to sit on while my dog ran, rolled around in the grass and sniffed to her heart's desire. The yard was very peaceful. Make sure you bring water and a dish for your dog. I'll be back with my dog for sure she had a great time! Thanks Alexis!Elizabeth C.
Elizabeth C.
May 2022
It was my first time using sniffspot and I had a great experience! Alexis's yard was fully fenced with very high fence and had a chaise lounge chair (among others) to sit on while my dog ran, rolled around in the grass and sniffed to her heart's desire. The yard was very peaceful. Make sure you bring water and a dish for your dog. I'll be back with my dog for sure she had a great time! Thanks Alexis!
Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
55The yard was the perfect size for our 3 dogs to run and get their energy out! It was clean and had chairs for us to sit in. It was also very close to our house which was very convenient! Very affordable and would recommend to anyone looking for a nice sniff spot!Brock L.
Brock L.
May 2022
The yard was the perfect size for our 3 dogs to run and get their energy out! It was clean and had chairs for us to sit in. It was also very close to our house which was very convenient! Very affordable and would recommend to anyone looking for a nice sniff spot!
Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
55First time using Sniffspot and Alexis’s yard worked out great! Instructions were clear and she had water set out for us. My dog Stormy even found an old toy in her bushes!Gillian R.
Gillian R.
June 2022
First time using Sniffspot and Alexis’s yard worked out great! Instructions were clear and she had water set out for us. My dog Stormy even found an old toy in her bushes!
Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
55Everything was perfect! There was one dog in a neighboring yard, but it was not visible and left the area quickly. We will be visiting again!Richard J.
Richard J.
June 2022
Everything was perfect! There was one dog in a neighboring yard, but it was not visible and left the area quickly. We will be visiting again!
Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
55The yard was amazing had a great amount of shade and lots of places to sit. It was the perfect place to let me dogs get off leash. Thank you so much!Halie S.
Halie S.
July 2022
The yard was amazing had a great amount of shade and lots of places to sit. It was the perfect place to let me dogs get off leash. Thank you so much!
Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
55Very nice space! My pup loved sniffing around and exploring. Lots of chairs to sit either in the sun or shade, whichever you prefer. Also like that there’s a water dish we can use. My dog and I definitely want to come back! This would be a great place to work on training and tricks, which I’ll do next time!Kayla H.
Kayla H.
September 2022
Very nice space! My pup loved sniffing around and exploring. Lots of chairs to sit either in the sun or shade, whichever you prefer. Also like that there’s a water dish we can use. My dog and I definitely want to come back! This would be a great place to work on training and tricks, which I’ll do next time!
Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
55This was my first use of Sniffspot so I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect. Once I got over the weirdness of walking into someone else’s yard, I was very pleased! The space was clean and just big enough for a 70 pound reactive Labrador to run and have fun. The host had warned me in advance that the water wasn’t on yet, so I brought my own and we were fine. There were some garden beds around so if you have a digger like I do, you’ll just need to be aware and keep an eye on them. There was also a dog in the back neighbor’s yard that got mine a little riled up at first but she soon settled down and things were fine. Loved the nice 6ft privacy fence and everything was very easy to find. I’ll definitely be back soon!Nancy R.
Nancy R.
April 2023
This was my first use of Sniffspot so I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect. Once I got over the weirdness of walking into someone else’s yard, I was very pleased! The space was clean and just big enough for a 70 pound reactive Labrador to run and have fun. The host had warned me in advance that the water wasn’t on yet, so I brought my own and we were fine. There were some garden beds around so if you have a digger like I do, you’ll just need to be aware and keep an eye on them. There was also a dog in the back neighbor’s yard that got mine a little riled up at first but she soon settled down and things were fine. Loved the nice 6ft privacy fence and everything was very easy to find. I’ll definitely be back soon!
Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
55One of the most stress free off leash experiences I’ve had with my dogs! One of my dogs can be reactive toward hyper active dogs and the other hasn’t learned her manners yet. It was so nice to have a fully fenced in grassy space where I could let my dogs have some safe off leash time. There’s was fresh water and a poop scooper as described. I will definitely be bringing my dogs back! Tatum B.
Tatum B.
May 2023
One of the most stress free off leash experiences I’ve had with my dogs! One of my dogs can be reactive toward hyper active dogs and the other hasn’t learned her manners yet. It was so nice to have a fully fenced in grassy space where I could let my dogs have some safe off leash time. There’s was fresh water and a poop scooper as described. I will definitely be bringing my dogs back!
Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
55This is the perfect yard for sniffs, for relaxing, and to work on some socialization training with my reactive black lab. There is a 6’ privacy fence all around, nice landscaping and plenty of shade. The owner was super quick to respond and helpful with answering my questions. This was such a nice spot to bring my pup, and we plan to return.Leah B.
Leah B.
July 2023
This is the perfect yard for sniffs, for relaxing, and to work on some socialization training with my reactive black lab. There is a 6’ privacy fence all around, nice landscaping and plenty of shade. The owner was super quick to respond and helpful with answering my questions. This was such a nice spot to bring my pup, and we plan to return.
Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
55It was our first experience with Sniffspot. Great experience with the hosts. Yard perfect for our furry family member. He ran and ran. Just what we were looking for. Will use again. Thank you to the hosts!!Linda C.
Linda C.
January 2024
It was our first experience with Sniffspot. Great experience with the hosts. Yard perfect for our furry family member. He ran and ran. Just what we were looking for. Will use again. Thank you to the hosts!!
Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
55This is the most secure yard we have seen in a long time. I have a Houdini husky and a vaporizing golden retriever and they were no match for their solid fencing. It was a relief and I could enjoy watching them frolic (and, of course, checking the perimeter for defects).
I am thankful this host was able to accommodate my 4 dogs. They all had a great time and will sleep peacefully tonight. Fredi F.
Fredi F.
March 2024
This is the most secure yard we have seen in a long time. I have a Houdini husky and a vaporizing golden retriever and they were no match for their solid fencing. It was a relief and I could enjoy watching them frolic (and, of course, checking the perimeter for defects).
I am thankful this host was able to accommodate my 4 dogs. They all had a great time and will sleep peacefully tonight.
Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
55This was a wonderful spot for the dogs to run & stretch their legs. Dogs & I were on our way to Iowa City from MN to pick my son up from College. We had so much fun playing catch with balls. Much better to have a safe & secure place for them to get a drink, run/play than trying to find an open area off the road. Thank You for sharing your backyard with us.Kelly L.
Kelly L.
March 2024
This was a wonderful spot for the dogs to run & stretch their legs. Dogs & I were on our way to Iowa City from MN to pick my son up from College. We had so much fun playing catch with balls. Much better to have a safe & secure place for them to get a drink, run/play than trying to find an open area off the road. Thank You for sharing your backyard with us.
Porky & Archie's Backyard Puppy Play Yard in Rochester, Minnesota | Sniffspot
55Yard was fully fenced and secure. Water available. Lots of spots for the dogs to sniff!
There are dogs right next door that were in their fenced yard. Beth S.
Beth S.
July 2024
Yard was fully fenced and secure. Water available. Lots of spots for the dogs to sniff!
There are dogs right next door that were in their fenced yard.
55Nice fenced in area - clean, shaded, toys for the dogs and water bowl. It is a very nice yard for the dogs to play and sniff! Beth S.
Beth S.
June 2024
Nice fenced in area - clean, shaded, toys for the dogs and water bowl. It is a very nice yard for the dogs to play and sniff!
How do Rochester'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 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 32 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 1 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.
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