55One of the best sniff spots I’ve been to!!! Absolutely beautiful! Parking was easy, right next to the Sweet Paws Retreat building. Then there are signs directing you back to the gated area. There’s a trash bin for poop back there as well. The fenced in area is top notch!!! Super clean and maintained, and the trees and brush areas were the winner for me! My dogs love to sniff along trails and it was enough for them to do that as well as SO much open area to run, fetch and play tug! Also When I was there around 8am there wasn’t a single other animal around. Such a great spot!!! Susan M.
Susan M.
October 2024
One of the best sniff spots I’ve been to!!! Absolutely beautiful! Parking was easy, right next to the Sweet Paws Retreat building. Then there are signs directing you back to the gated area. There’s a trash bin for poop back there as well. The fenced in area is top notch!!! Super clean and maintained, and the trees and brush areas were the winner for me! My dogs love to sniff along trails and it was enough for them to do that as well as SO much open area to run, fetch and play tug! Also When I was there around 8am there wasn’t a single other animal around. Such a great spot!!!
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55This was so AMAZING! We just relocated to Illinois and we are in a temporary corporate apartment while our home is being built. Our pups have missed their backyard and this spot right here was perfect!!! From chasing the ball to rolling in the grass or just laying and enjoying the breeze they had a blast….but so did we!!! We found our new spot and will be back! Tracie M.
Tracie M.
October 2024
This was so AMAZING! We just relocated to Illinois and we are in a temporary corporate apartment while our home is being built. Our pups have missed their backyard and this spot right here was perfect!!! From chasing the ball to rolling in the grass or just laying and enjoying the breeze they had a blast….but so did we!!! We found our new spot and will be back!
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55I have a reactive dog and a friendly dog. Both were able to play off leash without disturbance. The space is clean, well kept and free of scat! There are burs in the back brush pile for dogs with longer coats who like to go exploring! This location is fantastic and we will be back again soon! caitlyn S.
caitlyn S.
October 2024
I have a reactive dog and a friendly dog. Both were able to play off leash without disturbance. The space is clean, well kept and free of scat! There are burs in the back brush pile for dogs with longer coats who like to go exploring! This location is fantastic and we will be back again soon!
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55Very easy to find. Big area for our dogs to run around in. The field was clean and mostly grass. This spot is next to a trail where people walked by , staying on the far side of the field helped avoid our reactive dogs from barking. In the way out we did see one pup outside from the business, he was quiet while we packed up. All of our dogs enjoyed their time here. Karina C.
Karina C.
October 2024
Very easy to find. Big area for our dogs to run around in. The field was clean and mostly grass. This spot is next to a trail where people walked by , staying on the far side of the field helped avoid our reactive dogs from barking. In the way out we did see one pup outside from the business, he was quiet while we packed up. All of our dogs enjoyed their time here.
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55My dog loved this spot! We found the area to be as described, clean with chairs to sit and watch your pup run, well maintained fence line that borders a forest preserve, space was private though there’s a path in the forest preserve that comes near the fence where people and other dogs can pass, on our trip we experienced both people and dogs on the path which were not an issue for my reactive pup (he was able to see them but they were far enough away to avoid issues) the entrance to the park is well marked looking forward to returning.Daniel S.
Daniel S.
October 2024
My dog loved this spot! We found the area to be as described, clean with chairs to sit and watch your pup run, well maintained fence line that borders a forest preserve, space was private though there’s a path in the forest preserve that comes near the fence where people and other dogs can pass, on our trip we experienced both people and dogs on the path which were not an issue for my reactive pup (he was able to see them but they were far enough away to avoid issues) the entrance to the park is well marked looking forward to returning.
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55Nice open space for the dogs to really get their zoomies out--there are other play yards connected but when we went into the park the employee kept the dogs out of the yards connected. Erin V.
Erin V.
October 2024
Nice open space for the dogs to really get their zoomies out--there are other play yards connected but when we went into the park the employee kept the dogs out of the yards connected.
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55Had a great time with my dog here, well worth the drive from Chicago! We only saw one dog on the trail next to the field and the dog boarding building was far enough away that my mildly reactive dog had no problems with any barking we heard. Will definitely be back!Hannah H.
Hannah H.
November 2024
Had a great time with my dog here, well worth the drive from Chicago! We only saw one dog on the trail next to the field and the dog boarding building was far enough away that my mildly reactive dog had no problems with any barking we heard. Will definitely be back!
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55We had been traveling with the dogs for over a week and they desperately needed some off leash time to run and stretch. This 3 acre fenced field was perfect. It's secure. The field is a combination of sun and shade. I couldn't have found a better spot to let my 3 Goldens run Susan Y.
Susan Y.
November 2024
We had been traveling with the dogs for over a week and they desperately needed some off leash time to run and stretch. This 3 acre fenced field was perfect. It's secure. The field is a combination of sun and shade. I couldn't have found a better spot to let my 3 Goldens run
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55I have 2 GSDs who had a great time exploring in such a big location off leash. The grounds were clean and easy to navigate. We will return soon!Susan P.
Susan P.
November 2024
I have 2 GSDs who had a great time exploring in such a big location off leash. The grounds were clean and easy to navigate. We will return soon!
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55Drove 40 minutes to get here and it was well worth it. This space is huge and securely fenced. My puppy had a great time playing fetch and walking the perimeter with me!Ashley L.
Ashley L.
November 2024
Drove 40 minutes to get here and it was well worth it. This space is huge and securely fenced. My puppy had a great time playing fetch and walking the perimeter with me!
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55The fence was great all around. My dog enjoyed sniffing and off leash time there. Gate was secure and closed well so my 50lb dog wouldn’t be able to squeeze through anywhere. Good spot.Erica B.
Erica B.
November 2024
The fence was great all around. My dog enjoyed sniffing and off leash time there. Gate was secure and closed well so my 50lb dog wouldn’t be able to squeeze through anywhere. Good spot.
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55amazing first experience here! everything was clean, secure, and easy to get to the sniff spot. my dogs had a blast and will definitely be napping hard today! we will definitely be back again! 💙jules c.
jules c.
November 2024
amazing first experience here! everything was clean, secure, and easy to get to the sniff spot. my dogs had a blast and will definitely be napping hard today! we will definitely be back again! 💙
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55For reactive dogs there are sometimes dogs in the fenced area backing up to the sniff spot. It's our first time experiencing this as we have gone frequently, so if you have a reactive dog please keep that in mind. Beautiful spot overall. caitlyn S.
caitlyn S.
November 2024
For reactive dogs there are sometimes dogs in the fenced area backing up to the sniff spot. It's our first time experiencing this as we have gone frequently, so if you have a reactive dog please keep that in mind. Beautiful spot overall.
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55My dogs had a great time! My lab really enjoyed sniffing around the neatly piled brush. My mastiff puppy loved zooming around the giant open area. We will definitely be back and likely with friends.
* We could see the dogs in the daycare outside playing. They were maybe 75 feet away (definitely guessing on distance) so my dogs didn’t mind them at all.Lindsey G.
Lindsey G.
November 2024
My dogs had a great time! My lab really enjoyed sniffing around the neatly piled brush. My mastiff puppy loved zooming around the giant open area. We will definitely be back and likely with friends.
* We could see the dogs in the daycare outside playing. They were maybe 75 feet away (definitely guessing on distance) so my dogs didn’t mind them at all.
Sweet Paws Retreat 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Yorkville | Sniffspot
55This was my first Sniff Spot & Sweet Paws set a high bar! The space was very large & had small bramble forests that my dogs loved exploring. My girls found a rope toy & a couple balls as well. The host provides poop bags & a can in the event you forget yours. My fluffs ran, sniffed, and explored the entire hour.
There is a dog boarding facility on property. The staff had several dogs out while we were there. I was appreciative that the dogs were far enough away that they didn't trigger my reactive dog, yet she was able to see them from a distance she considered "safe." This is great for reactivity training. At one point, a boarded dog did come up to the fence, but as soon as the staff member saw my dog, she called it back.
My girls are small & fluffy, so did bring some burrs home as souvenirs, but that's evidence of a good time!
There was one "hole" in the back. It's actually a gate with a gap between the fence. Both my dogs are under 10lbs and could easily have fit through. They were too busy running to notice. Just something to note if you have little dogs.
I was very impressed, my dogs loved it, and we will definitely be back! Megan M.
Megan M.
December 2024
This was my first Sniff Spot & Sweet Paws set a high bar! The space was very large & had small bramble forests that my dogs loved exploring. My girls found a rope toy & a couple balls as well. The host provides poop bags & a can in the event you forget yours. My fluffs ran, sniffed, and explored the entire hour.
There is a dog boarding facility on property. The staff had several dogs out while we were there. I was appreciative that the dogs were far enough away that they didn't trigger my reactive dog, yet she was able to see them from a distance she considered "safe." This is great for reactivity training. At one point, a boarded dog did come up to the fence, but as soon as the staff member saw my dog, she called it back.
My girls are small & fluffy, so did bring some burrs home as souvenirs, but that's evidence of a good time!
There was one "hole" in the back. It's actually a gate with a gap between the fence. Both my dogs are under 10lbs and could easily have fit through. They were too busy running to notice. Just something to note if you have little dogs.
I was very impressed, my dogs loved it, and we will definitely be back!
How do Yorkville'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
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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 Yorkville 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 Yorkville 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 432 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 39 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.