55Steve was a wonderful host and was so welcoming towards me & my pup. Brought out towels so we could dry from the creek. Would love to come again! Sneha K.
Sneha K.
February 2024
Steve was a wonderful host and was so welcoming towards me & my pup. Brought out towels so we could dry from the creek. Would love to come again!
Stephen's 175 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Athens | Sniffspot
55Fantastic spot for dogs!
Our dogs are partially good at recall and we were very comfortable having them off-leash (once we were past the deer pack at the beginning).
Just an absolutely fabulous location with the creek. Fantastic host who told us where we could walk and what to expect - thanks!
Will 10/10 be coming to visit again!Jordan T.
Jordan T.
April 2024
Fantastic spot for dogs!
Our dogs are partially good at recall and we were very comfortable having them off-leash (once we were past the deer pack at the beginning).
Just an absolutely fabulous location with the creek. Fantastic host who told us where we could walk and what to expect - thanks!
Will 10/10 be coming to visit again!
Stephen's 175 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Athens | Sniffspot
55Stephen greeted us kindly and gave us helpful information about his spot! No animals or distractions around - Trail is well maintained and beautiful. The creek is easily accessible and our pup loved it! lizzie m.
lizzie m.
April 2024
Stephen greeted us kindly and gave us helpful information about his spot! No animals or distractions around - Trail is well maintained and beautiful. The creek is easily accessible and our pup loved it!
Stephen's 175 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Athens | Sniffspot
55Another glorious outing with my four dogs… imho it doesn’t get any better than this! Hands down, my favorite spot and I believe my dogs’, as well.marilyn d.
marilyn d.
April 2024
Another glorious outing with my four dogs… imho it doesn’t get any better than this! Hands down, my favorite spot and I believe my dogs’, as well.
Stephen's 175 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Athens | Sniffspot
55This place is AMAZING! Stephen is so nice. Hell greet you and let you know where to go. My dog absolutely had a blast running in the fields and especially jumping in and out of the creek. Marie K.
Marie K.
May 2024
This place is AMAZING! Stephen is so nice. Hell greet you and let you know where to go. My dog absolutely had a blast running in the fields and especially jumping in and out of the creek.
Stephen's 175 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Athens | Sniffspot
55Beautiful property where my two dogs have plenty of space to run. The creek was a fantastic bonus. It was shallow enough and slower moving water that I wasn’t worried about them getting swept away. We will be backJoanna M.
Joanna M.
May 2024
Beautiful property where my two dogs have plenty of space to run. The creek was a fantastic bonus. It was shallow enough and slower moving water that I wasn’t worried about them getting swept away. We will be back
Stephen's 175 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Athens | Sniffspot
55What a beautiful adventure! We have a foster pup who is incredibly leash/fear aggressive and needs a safe outlet - we have raised Reef since he was a tiny potato sized puppy after being found in a hole. He had a few behavior issues, but found his consistent expectations to be helpful to mold a insecure Pittie, shar pei, cattle dog, chow chow, bulldog mix into a smart and well trained pup. He was adopted by a family and hastily returned and had immense issues that could not be fixed with all the training and love in the world. The world has not been kind to poor Reef and having raised him we know that the world is just to scary for him and he would not know a peaceful quality of life. We have taken this trust by him and found that Behavioral Euthanasia will be a good option. We are using our last 5 months to take him to spots that are safe and private for us to make memories and allow him to frolic in fields- but also to have happy memories to remember the pup who we spent every ounce of effort to help for the last 1 ½ years. We will be returning as every dog should be able to run free, wade in the water, and live a life without fear of what is around the corner.
Thank you Steven for hearing us out on this difficult choice made out of the purest of love 💚
Sincerely Jordan, Anthony, and Reef Jordan H.
Jordan H.
June 2024
What a beautiful adventure! We have a foster pup who is incredibly leash/fear aggressive and needs a safe outlet - we have raised Reef since he was a tiny potato sized puppy after being found in a hole. He had a few behavior issues, but found his consistent expectations to be helpful to mold a insecure Pittie, shar pei, cattle dog, chow chow, bulldog mix into a smart and well trained pup. He was adopted by a family and hastily returned and had immense issues that could not be fixed with all the training and love in the world. The world has not been kind to poor Reef and having raised him we know that the world is just to scary for him and he would not know a peaceful quality of life. We have taken this trust by him and found that Behavioral Euthanasia will be a good option. We are using our last 5 months to take him to spots that are safe and private for us to make memories and allow him to frolic in fields- but also to have happy memories to remember the pup who we spent every ounce of effort to help for the last 1 ½ years. We will be returning as every dog should be able to run free, wade in the water, and live a life without fear of what is around the corner.
Thank you Steven for hearing us out on this difficult choice made out of the purest of love 💚
Sincerely Jordan, Anthony, and Reef
Stephen's 175 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Athens | Sniffspot
55Another perfect outing with my dogs… despite the intense heat this sniffspot gives my dogs an opportunity to play in the forest shade and cool off in a beautiful winding creek. I have been to several sniff spots, but is my favorite hands down!marilyn d.
marilyn d.
July 2024
Another perfect outing with my dogs… despite the intense heat this sniffspot gives my dogs an opportunity to play in the forest shade and cool off in a beautiful winding creek. I have been to several sniff spots, but is my favorite hands down!
Stephen's 175 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Athens | Sniffspot
55We were very happy to find a place to let the dogs run. They loved the tall grass, and the water. And I loved that they were pretty well contained between the stream and the hill, since I have a herding dog breed and I had no idea how far she might run the first time off leash. We’ll definitely be back. Elaina G.
Elaina G.
July 2024
We were very happy to find a place to let the dogs run. They loved the tall grass, and the water. And I loved that they were pretty well contained between the stream and the hill, since I have a herding dog breed and I had no idea how far she might run the first time off leash. We’ll definitely be back.
Stephen's 175 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Athens | Sniffspot
55Very beautiful grassy creekside walking path with tons of open space for my dog to zoom and several creek access points for splashing. My pup had the time of her life! The host was kind and explained the layout of the land when greeting us. We brought towels but I wish we had brought wet wipes for the dog and for us humans as well, as the area was muddier and sandier than expected and we left dirty and sweaty. If I book again I'll bring camp boots instead of of sneakers. Totally worth it though!Tae S.
Tae S.
August 2024
Very beautiful grassy creekside walking path with tons of open space for my dog to zoom and several creek access points for splashing. My pup had the time of her life! The host was kind and explained the layout of the land when greeting us. We brought towels but I wish we had brought wet wipes for the dog and for us humans as well, as the area was muddier and sandier than expected and we left dirty and sweaty. If I book again I'll bring camp boots instead of of sneakers. Totally worth it though!
Stomps and Company Middle Oconee 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Athens | Sniffspot
55This is a lovely spot! The host is super thoughtful and great communication. This spot is unique because it has bathroom access!! Which is amazing, especially if you are booking multiple hours. You can relax on the deck, play in the grassy area or explore the woods and splash around at the beach! Quiet area - we didn't see or hear any other people/dogs. We will absolutely be back!Kathryn K.
Kathryn K.
May 2024
This is a lovely spot! The host is super thoughtful and great communication. This spot is unique because it has bathroom access!! Which is amazing, especially if you are booking multiple hours. You can relax on the deck, play in the grassy area or explore the woods and splash around at the beach! Quiet area - we didn't see or hear any other people/dogs. We will absolutely be back!
Stomps and Company Middle Oconee 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Athens | Sniffspot
55Another wonderful visit! The property is really beautiful and there's so much to explore and also great spots to sit and relax in nature with your dogs. Highly recommend!Kathryn K.
Kathryn K.
May 2024
Another wonderful visit! The property is really beautiful and there's so much to explore and also great spots to sit and relax in nature with your dogs. Highly recommend!
Stomps and Company Middle Oconee 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Athens | Sniffspot
55This spot is just wonderful and the host is great. My dog can't even swim but we have so much fun exploring the property and playing on the beach area by the river. 10/10!!Kathryn K.
Kathryn K.
August 2024
This spot is just wonderful and the host is great. My dog can't even swim but we have so much fun exploring the property and playing on the beach area by the river. 10/10!!
Stomps and Company Middle Oconee 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Athens | Sniffspot
55This spot is the best! It is so nice to have the deck and all the different seating options to chill and look at the river once you are done running around in the woods/water. Such a thoughtful host and a really lovely spot that my dog and I absolutely loveKathryn K.
Kathryn K.
August 2024
This spot is the best! It is so nice to have the deck and all the different seating options to chill and look at the river once you are done running around in the woods/water. Such a thoughtful host and a really lovely spot that my dog and I absolutely love
Kristin's Private Fenced Yard In Athens | Sniffspot
55This is a nice quiet spot! Host was very communicative and let us know beforehand about a fallen tree on the fence. My dog enjoyed sniffing around the yard!Kathryn K.
Kathryn K.
July 2023
This is a nice quiet spot! Host was very communicative and let us know beforehand about a fallen tree on the fence. My dog enjoyed sniffing around the yard!
55Left balls and treats out, perfect for catch or training. There are dogs right next door, so make sure your dogs are ok with occasional barking. Charlotte R.
Charlotte R.
September 2024
Left balls and treats out, perfect for catch or training. There are dogs right next door, so make sure your dogs are ok with occasional barking.
How do Athens'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 Athens 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 Athens 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 169 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 28 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 Athens have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 169 fully fenced dog parks in or near Athens. Browse all fully enclosed options.