55The pups had a wonderful time exploring and swimming 🤣 it was crazy cold but they were having a blast. One dog had his first real swim, the other already a pro thought she could catch the geese. She did an excellent recall thank goodness cause I’m sure the geese would for sure win 🤣 they came back at the end to snooze the night away so happy and content ❤️ loved every bit of the property!Carrie B.
Carrie B.
March 2023
The pups had a wonderful time exploring and swimming 🤣 it was crazy cold but they were having a blast. One dog had his first real swim, the other already a pro thought she could catch the geese. She did an excellent recall thank goodness cause I’m sure the geese would for sure win 🤣 they came back at the end to snooze the night away so happy and content ❤️ loved every bit of the property!
Hoof & Paw Private Dog Park In South Bend | Sniffspot
55Tok had a great time there chasing his toys around. This was his first time at a dog park. It is very close to home. We enjoyed the time and will be back. Thank you. Leslie C.
Leslie C.
December 2023
Tok had a great time there chasing his toys around. This was his first time at a dog park. It is very close to home. We enjoyed the time and will be back. Thank you.
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55We had a great time on our second visit to this spot. It has so much running and exploring space. This time we made it to the pond for a bit of splashing and watched the full river run by. Just of note is your dog is noise sensitive or scared of trains keep an eye on them as trains do pass by with some frequency. We only heard dogs in the distance and of course 2 trains. It is a wonderful spot.Tina P.
Tina P.
December 2021
We had a great time on our second visit to this spot. It has so much running and exploring space. This time we made it to the pond for a bit of splashing and watched the full river run by. Just of note is your dog is noise sensitive or scared of trains keep an eye on them as trains do pass by with some frequency. We only heard dogs in the distance and of course 2 trains. It is a wonderful spot.
55What a gorgeous location!!!! We went on one of these partly sunny partly stormy days we're known for here in the PNW. We took advantage of the large shelter provided where we hid out for the 5 minute downpour that passed through then were treated to a stunning rainbow!!!
The dogs enjoyed choosing from all the dog toys provided in the toy box but I think their favorite part was the sand pile! They dug in it and chased each other around and around....they had an absolute BLAST and crashed hard for the car ride home!
We live on a farm with acres for our dogs to run but getting them out to a different environment to sniff and explore in someplace that isn't their home REALLY makes a difference! They are not just physically exhausted but totally satisfied after getting to use all their senses out there. We will absolutely be back!
We found parking to be plenty big for our large truck and I do believe they have the cleanest portapotty I've ever seen! Rodie Christine S.
Rodie Christine S.
March 2023
What a gorgeous location!!!! We went on one of these partly sunny partly stormy days we're known for here in the PNW. We took advantage of the large shelter provided where we hid out for the 5 minute downpour that passed through then were treated to a stunning rainbow!!!
The dogs enjoyed choosing from all the dog toys provided in the toy box but I think their favorite part was the sand pile! They dug in it and chased each other around and around....they had an absolute BLAST and crashed hard for the car ride home!
We live on a farm with acres for our dogs to run but getting them out to a different environment to sniff and explore in someplace that isn't their home REALLY makes a difference! They are not just physically exhausted but totally satisfied after getting to use all their senses out there. We will absolutely be back!
We found parking to be plenty big for our large truck and I do believe they have the cleanest portapotty I've ever seen!
55The PERFECT spot to let your four legged critters run WILD! My pup was amazed at the pigs next door and couldn’t believe he had so much room to stretch his long legs and ZOOOOOOOOOM!Kalani W.
Kalani W.
March 2023
The PERFECT spot to let your four legged critters run WILD! My pup was amazed at the pigs next door and couldn’t believe he had so much room to stretch his long legs and ZOOOOOOOOOM!
55We really enjoyed this spot! It’s clean, secure fencing, the host has toys and bags for guest. Also, a nice sitting area and water for the pooch. The huge pig surprised my puppy! Ryker has never seen a pig so this was entertaining. Lol there’s some farm friends which was awesome. And lots of space for running and sniffing.Mary R.
Mary R.
March 2023
We really enjoyed this spot! It’s clean, secure fencing, the host has toys and bags for guest. Also, a nice sitting area and water for the pooch. The huge pig surprised my puppy! Ryker has never seen a pig so this was entertaining. Lol there’s some farm friends which was awesome. And lots of space for running and sniffing.
55We had a great time and used the whole hour booked. We walked around the whole area and were pleased with the secure fenceing. There were many types of toys to play with. Our dog was very intrigued by Bilbo the pig, but he got bored of us pretty quickly and disappeared. The area was large and great for us to practice recall! We'll be back on a regular basis! Amber B.
Amber B.
March 2023
We had a great time and used the whole hour booked. We walked around the whole area and were pleased with the secure fenceing. There were many types of toys to play with. Our dog was very intrigued by Bilbo the pig, but he got bored of us pretty quickly and disappeared. The area was large and great for us to practice recall! We'll be back on a regular basis!
55Our dogs had the best time! It was very securely fenced with TONS of room to run. There were lots of amenities, including dog toys and tennis balls, dog bags, a trash can, and water for them to rehydrate. They loved discovering the new smells, the sand pile, and watching the farm animals on the other side of the fence. It was easy to follow the signs and get to the right place. We can't wait to come back!Lesley B.
Lesley B.
March 2023
Our dogs had the best time! It was very securely fenced with TONS of room to run. There were lots of amenities, including dog toys and tennis balls, dog bags, a trash can, and water for them to rehydrate. They loved discovering the new smells, the sand pile, and watching the farm animals on the other side of the fence. It was easy to follow the signs and get to the right place. We can't wait to come back!
55More than enough room for the dogs to run & play. Had seating, port a potty, and TONS of toys for the dogs to play with. Fully fenced which was nice for our rescue puppy who isnt so good at coming when called. Emily T.
Emily T.
March 2023
More than enough room for the dogs to run & play. Had seating, port a potty, and TONS of toys for the dogs to play with. Fully fenced which was nice for our rescue puppy who isnt so good at coming when called.
55Perfect space! My dog loved the sand mound, all of the space for zoomies, and watching the animals. Space was clean, clearly labeled, and secure. We will be back! Emily C.
Emily C.
March 2023
Perfect space! My dog loved the sand mound, all of the space for zoomies, and watching the animals. Space was clean, clearly labeled, and secure. We will be back!
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55This is definitely one of our favorite sniffspots. We loved having the huge pasture to run off leash then used the long lead to let him explore the river and woods. For the fenced in pasture we did use our leash to secure the gate because a strong dog like mine could push it open. The rest of the fencing was very secure. As others mentioned there are trains going by. We liked seeing the trains and our dog was fine with them. We can't wait to go back! Jennifer S.
Jennifer S.
September 2021
This is definitely one of our favorite sniffspots. We loved having the huge pasture to run off leash then used the long lead to let him explore the river and woods. For the fenced in pasture we did use our leash to secure the gate because a strong dog like mine could push it open. The rest of the fencing was very secure. As others mentioned there are trains going by. We liked seeing the trains and our dog was fine with them. We can't wait to go back!
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55Beautiful spot. SO much space for running, sniffing and exploring. We drove 50 minutes and stayed for 90 minutes and it was a blast!
My dog's recall is 50/50 I usually let her run free in unfenced HUGE sniffspots 20-150 acres, but I wasn't able to do that for this one. It is right next to railroad tracks there is a "fence" with triple barbed wire, but I couldn't trust it to hold my dog in, especially because she likes railroad tracks for some odd reason. In the fenced 9 acres we let the dogs run free and outside of that I had a 70ft line on them. There was a lot of running on my part, but it was no biggie.
The creek was the perfect shallow depth, which is my dog's favorite type of water to wade in. There were a some tall trees for the dogs to explore (and some shade!). The pond was a bit muddy, so we didn't attempt to go in, but the sheer amount of space was enough.
We had some totally satisfied pups, thank you to the host for being so communicative and responding quickly to my messages later in the evening! We were glad to have worked out the booking time, much thanks!!Yuki -.
Yuki -.
September 2021
Beautiful spot. SO much space for running, sniffing and exploring. We drove 50 minutes and stayed for 90 minutes and it was a blast!
My dog's recall is 50/50 I usually let her run free in unfenced HUGE sniffspots 20-150 acres, but I wasn't able to do that for this one. It is right next to railroad tracks there is a "fence" with triple barbed wire, but I couldn't trust it to hold my dog in, especially because she likes railroad tracks for some odd reason. In the fenced 9 acres we let the dogs run free and outside of that I had a 70ft line on them. There was a lot of running on my part, but it was no biggie.
The creek was the perfect shallow depth, which is my dog's favorite type of water to wade in. There were a some tall trees for the dogs to explore (and some shade!). The pond was a bit muddy, so we didn't attempt to go in, but the sheer amount of space was enough.
We had some totally satisfied pups, thank you to the host for being so communicative and responding quickly to my messages later in the evening! We were glad to have worked out the booking time, much thanks!!
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55Such an awesome spot!! Tons of room to run and play fetch, plus a pond AND a river!!! My young GSD was in absolute heaven. We will definitely frequent this spot even with the 1 hour+ drive it is worth it! Chryssa H.
Chryssa H.
September 2021
Such an awesome spot!! Tons of room to run and play fetch, plus a pond AND a river!!! My young GSD was in absolute heaven. We will definitely frequent this spot even with the 1 hour+ drive it is worth it!
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55We stopped by on the way to Portland and it was perfect for our pup to run and play :) Very big open/fully fenced in filed!
The host responded quickly with our questions! We will definitely visit again when we have a chance! YS Y.
YS Y.
September 2021
We stopped by on the way to Portland and it was perfect for our pup to run and play :) Very big open/fully fenced in filed!
The host responded quickly with our questions! We will definitely visit again when we have a chance!
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55This was our first time here and my two labs loved it! The fenced area is very secure and the unfenced part is so big it is easy to stay away from the road and train. Since its the end of summer the pond was pretty low and dirty but that didnt stop my dogs from playing in it! We will be back for sure! Lindsey A.
Lindsey A.
September 2021
This was our first time here and my two labs loved it! The fenced area is very secure and the unfenced part is so big it is easy to stay away from the road and train. Since its the end of summer the pond was pretty low and dirty but that didnt stop my dogs from playing in it! We will be back for sure!
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55We had a wonderful time. The fenced in meadow is huge and the dogs had a great time running and rolling in the grass. We also visited the creek which was great fun and they splashed and played fetch in the water. I hope to come back on another drive this way. Tina P.
Tina P.
October 2021
We had a wonderful time. The fenced in meadow is huge and the dogs had a great time running and rolling in the grass. We also visited the creek which was great fun and they splashed and played fetch in the water. I hope to come back on another drive this way.
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55Im sad that this was our last visit until the fields are hayed in late summer. Faith LOVES this spot and the host is always great with communication. Barbara O.
Barbara O.
June 2021
Im sad that this was our last visit until the fields are hayed in late summer. Faith LOVES this spot and the host is always great with communication.
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55Beautiful fenced large property! The only thing I would suggest, is if you have AT&T you won’t have any service - so be sure to check your messages before you leave the main town to get the code for the gate. I will definitely go back! Eva C.
Eva C.
November 2021
Beautiful fenced large property! The only thing I would suggest, is if you have AT&T you won’t have any service - so be sure to check your messages before you leave the main town to get the code for the gate. I will definitely go back!
Run your heart out on 9 acres of fully fenced open meadow. | Sniffspot
55The host at this spot is excellent with communication. Highly recommend a visit. We visit almost every weekend and my pup starts whining the second she realizes where we're headed. She LOVES this place!Barbara O.
Barbara O.
November 2021
The host at this spot is excellent with communication. Highly recommend a visit. We visit almost every weekend and my pup starts whining the second she realizes where we're headed. She LOVES this place!
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FAQ about our South Bend 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 South Bend 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 16 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.
What is the best dog beach near South Bend?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near South Bend is . At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does South Bend have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 16 fully fenced dog parks in or near South Bend. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near South Bend?
The South Bend area has 5 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 Lisa's Private Dog Park In Olympia.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in South Bend?
Where in South Bend can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the South Bend area. The highest rated option is .
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near South Bend?
There are 18 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near South Bend where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Hoof & Paw Private Dog Park In South Bend.