55The 2.5 hours we spent here was definitely the best afternoon of my dogs life so far. She loves tearing through woods and exploring, and she had SO MUCH to sniff out here! And the golf cart was definitely worth the $25; we raced through the trails and up and down the field until she was dead tired (a big accomplishment)
Definitely worth the 2 hour drive from Minneapolis and we will be back!Savannah S.
Savannah S.
April 2022
The 2.5 hours we spent here was definitely the best afternoon of my dogs life so far. She loves tearing through woods and exploring, and she had SO MUCH to sniff out here! And the golf cart was definitely worth the $25; we raced through the trails and up and down the field until she was dead tired (a big accomplishment)
Definitely worth the 2 hour drive from Minneapolis and we will be back!
55Our 3 dogs and toddler all had a blast! We brought our Great Dane mix, small terrier/poodle mix & 5 month old whippet puppy. The different areas (wooded, field, different trails) was fantastic for them to explore through. We took advantage of the space and natural distractions to practice recall while also letting us all have extra fun! We're looking forward to many more adventures here!Crystal L.
Crystal L.
May 2022
Our 3 dogs and toddler all had a blast! We brought our Great Dane mix, small terrier/poodle mix & 5 month old whippet puppy. The different areas (wooded, field, different trails) was fantastic for them to explore through. We took advantage of the space and natural distractions to practice recall while also letting us all have extra fun! We're looking forward to many more adventures here!
55Been bring my dogs here atleast once a month now for awhile. Always an awesome time! We were surprised to come across a "chuck it" with a ball on the chairs on the far end. I don't know if it was left there by the hosts or previous guests but was a nice touch for my one dogs that loves fetch!Patrick M.
Patrick M.
May 2022
Been bring my dogs here atleast once a month now for awhile. Always an awesome time! We were surprised to come across a "chuck it" with a ball on the chairs on the far end. I don't know if it was left there by the hosts or previous guests but was a nice touch for my one dogs that loves fetch!
55Beautiful fields with so much room to roam! This was our first Sniffspot visit and it was just so perfect for my sweet girl Shelby. After about 10 minutes I felt comfortable enough to let her off leash and she had the time of her life. I didnt realize until the end that I didnt park exactly where I was supposed to and I apologize for that, next time we’ll have it down! Thank you for a great experience!Jyllian G.
Jyllian G.
May 2022
Beautiful fields with so much room to roam! This was our first Sniffspot visit and it was just so perfect for my sweet girl Shelby. After about 10 minutes I felt comfortable enough to let her off leash and she had the time of her life. I didnt realize until the end that I didnt park exactly where I was supposed to and I apologize for that, next time we’ll have it down! Thank you for a great experience!
55This was perfect for my Puerto Rican foster dogs, that are used to running free, and my hound who loved smelling everything. It was beautifully laid out and provided them with a great hour of running and sniffing. Thank you!Katy R.
Katy R.
May 2022
This was perfect for my Puerto Rican foster dogs, that are used to running free, and my hound who loved smelling everything. It was beautifully laid out and provided them with a great hour of running and sniffing. Thank you!
55Thanks Sniffspot! The girls only lasted half of their hour but I have never seen them more happy! It was so nice to let them sniff and smell and run around! And thanks for the bug spray..we brought some but forgot it in the truck so finding some at the benches saved us. We will be back!Kimberly P.
Kimberly P.
May 2022
Thanks Sniffspot! The girls only lasted half of their hour but I have never seen them more happy! It was so nice to let them sniff and smell and run around! And thanks for the bug spray..we brought some but forgot it in the truck so finding some at the benches saved us. We will be back!
55Bella has never been happier than the hour she spent at Michel's Sniffspot! The variety of mowed trails and taller grass in the field, and the trails through the woods made for lots of fascinating smells, textures, and things to explore. I think her absolute favorite part, though, was the mudhole in the trail just south of the field. Bella is white, but she thoroughly enjoyed becoming a mud-puppy! When she emerged from the mudhole, she immediately rolled around in the grass, in complete ecstasy! So tonight, she's a kind of a light brown dog with lots of green grass stains. And we don't mind a bit. She has never been happier or more beautiful! If you're particular about your vehicle (which you probably aren't if you love dogs), bring a container of water and some towels to spiff up a bit before hopping back in for the ride home. The fence around the 20-acre field is in great condition. This is the first time we've allowed Bella completely off-leash outdoors, and we felt 100% confident doing so because the fence is so obviously well-maintained. We used the golf cart and that enabled the slower among us to keep up with Bella's exuberant running. In every respect, a 100% wonderful experience! Mickey C.
Mickey C.
June 2022
Bella has never been happier than the hour she spent at Michel's Sniffspot! The variety of mowed trails and taller grass in the field, and the trails through the woods made for lots of fascinating smells, textures, and things to explore. I think her absolute favorite part, though, was the mudhole in the trail just south of the field. Bella is white, but she thoroughly enjoyed becoming a mud-puppy! When she emerged from the mudhole, she immediately rolled around in the grass, in complete ecstasy! So tonight, she's a kind of a light brown dog with lots of green grass stains. And we don't mind a bit. She has never been happier or more beautiful! If you're particular about your vehicle (which you probably aren't if you love dogs), bring a container of water and some towels to spiff up a bit before hopping back in for the ride home. The fence around the 20-acre field is in great condition. This is the first time we've allowed Bella completely off-leash outdoors, and we felt 100% confident doing so because the fence is so obviously well-maintained. We used the golf cart and that enabled the slower among us to keep up with Bella's exuberant running. In every respect, a 100% wonderful experience!
55Perfect spot to run the hounds! A mix of sun and shade. We carried water because it was extra hot on our visit, but we found the frog pond and the dogs LOVED it! It was clean, saw no garbage or poop. We saw a deer, but the dogs didn't 👌🏻 The dog kennel said hello, and our dogs ran over despite off leasing them a ways away from even the parking area. Fortunately our dogs did come back. Didn't hear them again until we loaded up at the end, but overall, not an issue. It was a great place to work on recall. We were driving from Madison to Duluth and this was a great place part-way, not too far off the interstate, to let the dogs run during a long car ride.Becky W.
Becky W.
June 2022
Perfect spot to run the hounds! A mix of sun and shade. We carried water because it was extra hot on our visit, but we found the frog pond and the dogs LOVED it! It was clean, saw no garbage or poop. We saw a deer, but the dogs didn't 👌🏻 The dog kennel said hello, and our dogs ran over despite off leasing them a ways away from even the parking area. Fortunately our dogs did come back. Didn't hear them again until we loaded up at the end, but overall, not an issue. It was a great place to work on recall. We were driving from Madison to Duluth and this was a great place part-way, not too far off the interstate, to let the dogs run during a long car ride.
55Great spot! The dogs couldn’t have been more happy to be there. Easy to get to and really easy to follow signs regarding where to park, etc., so many nice trails to wander down in addition to a huge field explore and play fetch. Can’t wait to go back!Sarah W.
Sarah W.
June 2022
Great spot! The dogs couldn’t have been more happy to be there. Easy to get to and really easy to follow signs regarding where to park, etc., so many nice trails to wander down in addition to a huge field explore and play fetch. Can’t wait to go back!
55Our dogs had a blast! Great location. Wide open spaces. Shady well kept trails.
Henna and Tucker found the only mud hole…and were in heaven. They had to visit again before we left. Great times.April and Dan P.
April and Dan P.
June 2022
Our dogs had a blast! Great location. Wide open spaces. Shady well kept trails.
Henna and Tucker found the only mud hole…and were in heaven. They had to visit again before we left. Great times.
55The field was nice and big! It was easy to navigate! Our corgi had a blast! He definitely loved the shade and trails! Planning to come again soon with his besties! Mandy T.
Mandy T.
July 2022
The field was nice and big! It was easy to navigate! Our corgi had a blast! He definitely loved the shade and trails! Planning to come again soon with his besties!
55Once again a great time with our 2 labs. Such a beautiful property, well kept trails, and just a perfect place for a Sunday funday activity. Jessica S.
Jessica S.
July 2022
Once again a great time with our 2 labs. Such a beautiful property, well kept trails, and just a perfect place for a Sunday funday activity.
55Henry and Hazel haven’t been to daycare or the dog park in 3 weeks due to Hazel being in heat; let’s just say it’s been pretty chaotic around here, well and loud; between the constant barking and my yelling. This Sniffspot was PERFECT!! It was wonderful; lots of space, beautiful scenery, easy to locate, clean, and easy to maneuver. The dogs really needed this; I really needed this, the house is quite ❤️. Hazels spay next month can’t come soon enough! Tracy L.
Tracy L.
July 2022
Henry and Hazel haven’t been to daycare or the dog park in 3 weeks due to Hazel being in heat; let’s just say it’s been pretty chaotic around here, well and loud; between the constant barking and my yelling. This Sniffspot was PERFECT!! It was wonderful; lots of space, beautiful scenery, easy to locate, clean, and easy to maneuver. The dogs really needed this; I really needed this, the house is quite ❤️. Hazels spay next month can’t come soon enough!
55This is a lovely large space for dogs to roam and run to their heart’s content. Will come again ! Mark the host was very friendly and helpful and clearly loves having guests visit the property. Kendra B.
Kendra B.
July 2022
This is a lovely large space for dogs to roam and run to their heart’s content. Will come again ! Mark the host was very friendly and helpful and clearly loves having guests visit the property.
55This is exactly what my dog needs! We used to be able to go to dog parks but then had to stop because he was playing too aggressively. He is a rescue doberman and we are still working on his recall, I'm so thankful to have a place like this to go for him to run free for an hour!Ashley S.
Ashley S.
July 2022
This is exactly what my dog needs! We used to be able to go to dog parks but then had to stop because he was playing too aggressively. He is a rescue doberman and we are still working on his recall, I'm so thankful to have a place like this to go for him to run free for an hour!
55This was an amazing spot that we will definitely be coming back to! The area was clean and well maintained. My dog loved all the toys and enjoyed playing fetch in the large field. ALI H.
ALI H.
July 2022
This was an amazing spot that we will definitely be coming back to! The area was clean and well maintained. My dog loved all the toys and enjoyed playing fetch in the large field.
55What an amazing place! Our dogs had the best time roaming all of the trails. Lots of shade as well as open space. The host was very nice! We wish we lived closer so we could come all of the time!Eryn L.
Eryn L.
July 2022
What an amazing place! Our dogs had the best time roaming all of the trails. Lots of shade as well as open space. The host was very nice! We wish we lived closer so we could come all of the time!
How do Sparta'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 Sparta 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 Sparta 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 23 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 3 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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