55We had a special party today. Everything was great. The yard was perfect for the 10 rescued Envigo Beagles. Plenty of sunshine for the dogs and shade for the humans. Maria L.
Maria L.
September 2023
We had a special party today. Everything was great. The yard was perfect for the 10 rescued Envigo Beagles. Plenty of sunshine for the dogs and shade for the humans.
55The yard was really clean, and Wednesday made a through-the-fence friend with the next door neighbor dog. We had a lovely time! Will be back!Debbie U.
Debbie U.
October 2023
The yard was really clean, and Wednesday made a through-the-fence friend with the next door neighbor dog. We had a lovely time! Will be back!
55Very nice back yard! Host was very responsive and even checked in after we left a little early (mostly due to weather, but also a nice and tired pup) to make sure our experience was up to expectations. There are a few friendly neighbor pups outside of fenced in area, so was happy to give my boy some nice exposure. We’ll be back! Jessica S.
Jessica S.
October 2023
Very nice back yard! Host was very responsive and even checked in after we left a little early (mostly due to weather, but also a nice and tired pup) to make sure our experience was up to expectations. There are a few friendly neighbor pups outside of fenced in area, so was happy to give my boy some nice exposure. We’ll be back!
55Shelly was able to squeeze me and my girl in before allll the rainfall expected the next day! The yard was sooo big and my Miya had a great time! Central location from my home. We will definitely be back. Thanks Shelly!Thandi W.
Thandi W.
March 2024
Shelly was able to squeeze me and my girl in before allll the rainfall expected the next day! The yard was sooo big and my Miya had a great time! Central location from my home. We will definitely be back. Thanks Shelly!
55great sized clean yard! my dogs loved it so much, there’s even little corners for my pup to hide when my rottweiler got too crazy lmao. but if you have reactive dogs beware!! when facing the house the neighbor on the right has three dogs, one didn’t seem to friendly n was going crazy. the neighbor was very nice tho, apologized, and brought them inside! the house to the right in the back of the yard also has a older golden, didn’t come anywhere near the gate but he did do little stomp n howls lol. overall great place but i would be aware if your dog is dakat s.
kat s.
March 2024
great sized clean yard! my dogs loved it so much, there’s even little corners for my pup to hide when my rottweiler got too crazy lmao. but if you have reactive dogs beware!! when facing the house the neighbor on the right has three dogs, one didn’t seem to friendly n was going crazy. the neighbor was very nice tho, apologized, and brought them inside! the house to the right in the back of the yard also has a older golden, didn’t come anywhere near the gate but he did do little stomp n howls lol. overall great place but i would be aware if your dog is da
55We enjoyed our time with our boy at this property. There’s a water spout too which is nice and a bowl but we brought our own. Two things to note (didn’t bother us too much but might others), there was a nest of hawks (?) flying around the yard so smaller dogs may not be safe. Also, the neighbors have four dogs that were outside at the same time and it may not be pleasant for those who are avoiding other dogs! Colten D.
Colten D.
April 2024
We enjoyed our time with our boy at this property. There’s a water spout too which is nice and a bowl but we brought our own. Two things to note (didn’t bother us too much but might others), there was a nest of hawks (?) flying around the yard so smaller dogs may not be safe. Also, the neighbors have four dogs that were outside at the same time and it may not be pleasant for those who are avoiding other dogs!
55Beautiful, amazingly large yard. Tons of room for chasing tennis balls, etc. Lots of good sniffing. Very secure fencing with zero gaps. We will be back. Jane M.
Jane M.
April 2024
Beautiful, amazingly large yard. Tons of room for chasing tennis balls, etc. Lots of good sniffing. Very secure fencing with zero gaps. We will be back.
55Zaagi hasn’t been off leash for almost 6 months and we got her to run and chase a little in this big wonderful yard…baby steps! Hope to keep this up to teach her how to be a dog and be joyful 🐾💕Shelly H.
Shelly H.
April 2024
Zaagi hasn’t been off leash for almost 6 months and we got her to run and chase a little in this big wonderful yard…baby steps! Hope to keep this up to teach her how to be a dog and be joyful 🐾💕
55What a wonderful first Sniff Spot experience! The “spot” was exactly as described and provided a large, shaded, safe and well kept space for my 11 month Aussie-mix to burn a ton of energy. We will most definitely be returning. Thank you so much for sharing your space with us!Joanna D.
Joanna D.
April 2024
What a wonderful first Sniff Spot experience! The “spot” was exactly as described and provided a large, shaded, safe and well kept space for my 11 month Aussie-mix to burn a ton of energy. We will most definitely be returning. Thank you so much for sharing your space with us!
55Very clean and open yard with plenty of room to play fetch or run around.
There are roughly 4-5 bordering yards with just chain link fencing and one yard with a privacy fence in the corner but we didn't see any people or other dogs while we were there. A neighboring dog did bark at us briefly but they were behind the privacy fence so it didn't bother my dog that much. There was also a filled water bowl left for us that was appreciated! Connie F.
Connie F.
April 2024
Very clean and open yard with plenty of room to play fetch or run around.
There are roughly 4-5 bordering yards with just chain link fencing and one yard with a privacy fence in the corner but we didn't see any people or other dogs while we were there. A neighboring dog did bark at us briefly but they were behind the privacy fence so it didn't bother my dog that much. There was also a filled water bowl left for us that was appreciated!
55My pup loved the big yard to himself! I loved being able to sit back and relax and let him run around and play with sticks. He doesn’t quite know how to play with big dogs or little dogs yet, because he’s at an awkward size & he’s not either, so this was perfect for him to let his energy out without him getting nervous about the bigger dogs and trampling all over the little ones! Paige E.
Paige E.
May 2024
My pup loved the big yard to himself! I loved being able to sit back and relax and let him run around and play with sticks. He doesn’t quite know how to play with big dogs or little dogs yet, because he’s at an awkward size & he’s not either, so this was perfect for him to let his energy out without him getting nervous about the bigger dogs and trampling all over the little ones!
55Mika had a wonderful time - because there are plenty of trees, it was cool enough for him to run himself out even at 89 degrees. Will plan on repeat trips!Kathleen A.
Kathleen A.
May 2024
Mika had a wonderful time - because there are plenty of trees, it was cool enough for him to run himself out even at 89 degrees. Will plan on repeat trips!
55Another great visit. Lots of shade under mature trees in the quiet, well-kept and clean space. We were able to practice recall, a few tricks and my Aussie mix ran the fence with the “good dogs” next door.
We look forward to coming back again and again!Joanna D.
Joanna D.
June 2024
Another great visit. Lots of shade under mature trees in the quiet, well-kept and clean space. We were able to practice recall, a few tricks and my Aussie mix ran the fence with the “good dogs” next door.
We look forward to coming back again and again!
55Love that the yard is so huge! Our pup loves wandering around sniffing the whole perimeter. Just a heads up there are a few dogs that live next door who may come out in their fenced in yard. The smaller pup would bark at ours and she’d bark back but the owner was great and also would call him inside, if needed. The neighbor’s golden didn’t seem to even notice our pup and was just running around. Our dog can be dog reactive but the fence is pretty tall and there’s so much space for her to explore so it wasn’t an issue. Will definitely be back. Jenny O.
Jenny O.
June 2024
Love that the yard is so huge! Our pup loves wandering around sniffing the whole perimeter. Just a heads up there are a few dogs that live next door who may come out in their fenced in yard. The smaller pup would bark at ours and she’d bark back but the owner was great and also would call him inside, if needed. The neighbor’s golden didn’t seem to even notice our pup and was just running around. Our dog can be dog reactive but the fence is pretty tall and there’s so much space for her to explore so it wasn’t an issue. Will definitely be back.
55Fully secured for small dogs, definitely. Larger agile dogs/jumpers can scale the 4 ft fence. Especially with the large tree stump. Otherwise, a beautiful/large space. The dogs had a great time. Jessica H.
Jessica H.
July 2024
Fully secured for small dogs, definitely. Larger agile dogs/jumpers can scale the 4 ft fence. Especially with the large tree stump. Otherwise, a beautiful/large space. The dogs had a great time.
55My dogs LOVE Shelly’s place. & so do I! I think it’s easy to access, she provides bags if you forgot & also it’s a beautiful area to sit and let your dogs be dogs. I love coming to this yard with my boys ❤️Paige E.
Paige E.
August 2024
My dogs LOVE Shelly’s place. & so do I! I think it’s easy to access, she provides bags if you forgot & also it’s a beautiful area to sit and let your dogs be dogs. I love coming to this yard with my boys ❤️
55Had a wonderful time! Yard, gate, and trash can were easy to locate. Beautiful yard with water and great seats to sit in while the dog got his zoomies out.Sarah S.
Sarah S.
August 2024
Had a wonderful time! Yard, gate, and trash can were easy to locate. Beautiful yard with water and great seats to sit in while the dog got his zoomies out.
How do Alexandria'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
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Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Alexandria 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 Alexandria 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 99 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 13 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.
Does Alexandria have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 99 fully fenced dog parks in or near Alexandria. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Alexandria?
The Alexandria area has 4 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 Wolfman's Canines Private Dog Park & Training Center.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Alexandria?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Alexandria. The most popular agility option is 10 Acre Private Dog Park In Pataskala.
Where in Alexandria can I find a pool for dog swimming?