Bosly's Backyard
Indoor ball pit, tunnels, and private play regardless of weather
About this park
Bosly's Backyard is a private indoor dog play space that makes Chicago winters irrelevant. Dogs get off-leash zoomies year-round in a climate-controlled setting with a ball pit, tunnels, obstacle courses, and seasonal photo areas. Reservations are made in advance for either private or group play sessions, and owner Kim is known by name to regulars.
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Bosly's Backyard reviews
What visitors consistently sayRegulars rave about the ball pit, tunnels, and obstacle courses at Bosly's Backyard, and owner Kim earns specific praise for learning every dog by name. The private-booking format means zero worry about unknown dogs, which draws nervous owners, seniors, and puppies alike.
A tight-knit community of repeat clients who book birthdays and standing sessions here. Because each reservation is private, the vibe is less drop-in park and more small, familiar club built around Kim and the dogs she knows personally.
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Before you go
Book your time slot in advance, especially for evenings and weekends. Nose work training classes and social play sessions are also offered; check their calendar before your visit if your dog enjoys structured enrichment.
Frequently asked
- Does a visit have to be booked in advance?
- Yes. The space runs on reserved time slots, either private sessions for one household or group social play. One reviewer who tried to extend on the spot was turned down because the next slot was already taken.
- Is it really indoors, and does weather matter?
- The play space is fully indoors and climate controlled, which takes February and August out of the planning entirely. Reviewers name the weather as a non-factor more than any other feature.
- What is actually inside the play space?
- A tennis ball pit, tunnels, and obstacle courses make up the core setup, plus a seasonal photo area that changes through the year. Nose work classes and group social play run on the same calendar.
- Is it a workable option for a stranger-reactive dog?
- It can be, with a phone call first. The stated protocol is for the handler to come in alone so the attendant can leave the playroom before the dog enters, and the one detailed negative review describes a session where that sequence got missed.
- Is Bosley's Backyard the same place as Bosly's Backyard?
- Yes. The spelling on the door is the shorter one, and reviewers write it both ways. Both point to the same Ravenswood Avenue play space run by owner Kim.
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