55Melissa is always a fantastic and wonderfully thoughtful host. Water, poop bags, tons of fun, agility course, nature, you name it. Her property is a slice of heaven for dogs and people alike. It's a great escape that's just good for the soul.Nan L.
Nan L.
May 2024
Melissa is always a fantastic and wonderfully thoughtful host. Water, poop bags, tons of fun, agility course, nature, you name it. Her property is a slice of heaven for dogs and people alike. It's a great escape that's just good for the soul.
55My Dane, Swayze, really enjoyed his first visit to this awesome mountain spot. We’d love to come back sometime. It’s a great location with some really cool amenities. Lori Ann P.
Lori Ann P.
May 2024
My Dane, Swayze, really enjoyed his first visit to this awesome mountain spot. We’d love to come back sometime. It’s a great location with some really cool amenities.
55Large sniffspot with a nice mix of woods and open space, plus the introvert package was great! We saw some elk during our visit, so that was an added bonus too! Braxton W.
Braxton W.
May 2024
Large sniffspot with a nice mix of woods and open space, plus the introvert package was great! We saw some elk during our visit, so that was an added bonus too!
55So glad to be back enjoying this awesome spot for the season! We can’t wait for many summer days out here watching our Ken dog romp and explore. Lisa G.
Lisa G.
May 2024
So glad to be back enjoying this awesome spot for the season! We can’t wait for many summer days out here watching our Ken dog romp and explore.
55Our dog loved this sniff spot! There was a lot to explore, including the agility course. The space was clean. The owner was very thoughtful and provided waste bags, toys, and water. We spent about two hours here and it was worth every minute. Our dog had a wonderful time running around the yard and the various agility obstacles. Highly recommend this spot. Cori S.
Cori S.
May 2024
Our dog loved this sniff spot! There was a lot to explore, including the agility course. The space was clean. The owner was very thoughtful and provided waste bags, toys, and water. We spent about two hours here and it was worth every minute. Our dog had a wonderful time running around the yard and the various agility obstacles. Highly recommend this spot.
55Great space and love the agility course!
I will mention if your pup gets hot easily there is no shaded area at this time.
We’ll be back in the cooler months. Oswald M.
Oswald M.
June 2024
Great space and love the agility course!
I will mention if your pup gets hot easily there is no shaded area at this time.
We’ll be back in the cooler months.
55This was an amazing, quiet place for my leash reactive pup to enjoy confidently. He had such a great time, we will be back! Thank you Melissa for having anything and everything you could need while at this sniffspot!Brecken R.
Brecken R.
June 2024
This was an amazing, quiet place for my leash reactive pup to enjoy confidently. He had such a great time, we will be back! Thank you Melissa for having anything and everything you could need while at this sniffspot!
55Melissa’s place is the best spot to take your dogs within a quick drive from Denver. It’s so peaceful! And has many activities to entertain your pup. Highly recommend, this place is our favorite of all of the Sniff Spots we have tried. Kasha S.
Kasha S.
June 2024
Melissa’s place is the best spot to take your dogs within a quick drive from Denver. It’s so peaceful! And has many activities to entertain your pup. Highly recommend, this place is our favorite of all of the Sniff Spots we have tried.
55Gorgeous Property! This place is a blast. The dogs have so much room to explore, lots of toys to play with, and agility equipment. The property is clean and well kept. Stacey H.
Stacey H.
June 2024
Gorgeous Property! This place is a blast. The dogs have so much room to explore, lots of toys to play with, and agility equipment. The property is clean and well kept.
55We had a wonderful time! Lots of water, lots and lots of room to play! This is going to become a regular thing for sure. Thank you Melissa! This was perfect.Amy S.
Amy S.
June 2024
We had a wonderful time! Lots of water, lots and lots of room to play! This is going to become a regular thing for sure. Thank you Melissa! This was perfect.
55we had so much fun! my dog was so excited to be able to wander on her own for a bit. beautiful drive to the area, so we’ll definitely be back! only thing is we did hear a neighboring dog barking on in the distance for a minute or two, but nothing terrible and it didn’t really affect our visitSage M.
Sage M.
June 2024
we had so much fun! my dog was so excited to be able to wander on her own for a bit. beautiful drive to the area, so we’ll definitely be back! only thing is we did hear a neighboring dog barking on in the distance for a minute or two, but nothing terrible and it didn’t really affect our visit
55Awesome! All fenced, tons of toys & easy to find with their directions. My reactive dogs loved the kiddie pool & running around off leash for the first time in awhile. We’ll be back. Can’t say enough good things about this sniff spot :) Kelso R.
Kelso R.
June 2024
Awesome! All fenced, tons of toys & easy to find with their directions. My reactive dogs loved the kiddie pool & running around off leash for the first time in awhile. We’ll be back. Can’t say enough good things about this sniff spot :)
55What an amazing spot!! We will definitely will be coming back! Besides the amazing property, there was everything needed for pure relaxation and comfort for human and pup alike!! Loved it!! Jen M.
Jen M.
June 2024
What an amazing spot!! We will definitely will be coming back! Besides the amazing property, there was everything needed for pure relaxation and comfort for human and pup alike!! Loved it!!
55We visited with our 3 dogs and had the best time! There are 2 areas: 1 is a fun agility course and the other is a beautiful, spacious forested area. There are a few nice seating areas to relax if you want to as well. Melissa provides water stations, toys, and poop bags, so you don't have to worry if you forget something. Our dogs had so much fun running around, exploring. Our little girl has terrible recall, so she's rarely able to be off leash and it was really wonderful to be able to give her that autonomy in a safe way. Our boys really bond by exploring together too, so it was a fun time for all. The area is very secluded, so if you have fearful or reactive dogs, it's truly a paradise.
The drive is ~1 hr from where we live in the Boulder area and it's such a pretty drive! The area is gorgeous and calming. We got just as much out of the visit as our pups. We will absolutely be back! :) I wish I had photos to share, but everyone was having too much fun to stay in one place for long!Laura M.
Laura M.
June 2024
We visited with our 3 dogs and had the best time! There are 2 areas: 1 is a fun agility course and the other is a beautiful, spacious forested area. There are a few nice seating areas to relax if you want to as well. Melissa provides water stations, toys, and poop bags, so you don't have to worry if you forget something. Our dogs had so much fun running around, exploring. Our little girl has terrible recall, so she's rarely able to be off leash and it was really wonderful to be able to give her that autonomy in a safe way. Our boys really bond by exploring together too, so it was a fun time for all. The area is very secluded, so if you have fearful or reactive dogs, it's truly a paradise.
The drive is ~1 hr from where we live in the Boulder area and it's such a pretty drive! The area is gorgeous and calming. We got just as much out of the visit as our pups. We will absolutely be back! :) I wish I had photos to share, but everyone was having too much fun to stay in one place for long!
55This spot was perfect! Place was extremely clean and our dog had a great time roaming the forest area that was fully fenced in. Highly recommend for anybody with a reactive dog or just looking for a spot to let their pups roam free without having to worry about them going too far. Joel R.
Joel R.
June 2024
This spot was perfect! Place was extremely clean and our dog had a great time roaming the forest area that was fully fenced in. Highly recommend for anybody with a reactive dog or just looking for a spot to let their pups roam free without having to worry about them going too far.
55If my boy isn’t asleep in a few minutes and out for the rest of the night I’ll be surprised. He had a blast with the agility and chasing tennis balls down the hill. Well worth the drive to get out of the heat in town. Barbara B.
Barbara B.
June 2024
If my boy isn’t asleep in a few minutes and out for the rest of the night I’ll be surprised. He had a blast with the agility and chasing tennis balls down the hill. Well worth the drive to get out of the heat in town.
55My dog wandered around and sniffed things for almost two hours! And Melissa’s Sniffspot was such a beautiful and pleasant setting that I decided to abandon my plans for training and kick my feet up as well. There are chairs for use located in convenient spots, all the toys you could ever need, and agility equipment that’s in excellent condition (maybe we’ll try that next time). I also spotted broad-tailed hummingbirds (so many of them!), a couple American Robins, and at least one Hairy Woodpecker. I will definitely book this one again!Scott E.
Scott E.
June 2024
My dog wandered around and sniffed things for almost two hours! And Melissa’s Sniffspot was such a beautiful and pleasant setting that I decided to abandon my plans for training and kick my feet up as well. There are chairs for use located in convenient spots, all the toys you could ever need, and agility equipment that’s in excellent condition (maybe we’ll try that next time). I also spotted broad-tailed hummingbirds (so many of them!), a couple American Robins, and at least one Hairy Woodpecker. I will definitely book this one again!
55A simply wonderful spot - for me and my dog. We even saw a curious moose! Many helpful amenities, high fencing, lots to explore, and cute hummingbirds to watch.
Extremely helpful instructions and communication as well. I would recommend taking a screenshot of your map and entering instructions. I definitely lost signal (with Verizon)Stephanie B.
Stephanie B.
June 2024
A simply wonderful spot - for me and my dog. We even saw a curious moose! Many helpful amenities, high fencing, lots to explore, and cute hummingbirds to watch.
Extremely helpful instructions and communication as well. I would recommend taking a screenshot of your map and entering instructions. I definitely lost signal (with Verizon)
55Wonderful space. The agility course is great, but my dogs preferred sniffing through the more forested area. It was great to sit while the dogs enjoyed themselves. Worth the drive!Christine H.
Christine H.
June 2024
Wonderful space. The agility course is great, but my dogs preferred sniffing through the more forested area. It was great to sit while the dogs enjoyed themselves. Worth the drive!
How do Black Hawk's private small 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 Black Hawk small dog parks
Are small 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 are 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 park users so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.
How can I find small dog parks in Black Hawk?
There are 117 small dog parks in the Black Hawk area. The most popular small dog park is . You can browse all of our small dog parks here.
How do I know if a small dog park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your furry friends. If your dog doesn't respond to owner commands, you can visit one of our enclosed dog park areas. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our small dog park sites where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can see any park amenities provided, including a park bench, water for dogs or water features such as kiddie pool or water hose. If your dog loves water, you can go to a park with water features, but if they don't love water, you can avoid them. We also recommend reading reviews to check for park maintenance issues and reaching out to the host with any questions. And lastly, of course, check park hours. Many of our parks are open from dawn until dusk.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that owners sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. We also require that pet owners follow safety protocols around water features.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
If you are planning an amazing small dog park party, each Sniffspot park has their own rules regarding special events. Many parks allow doggie birthday parties, training, water parties and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party. Make sure the park has amenities you need for your party, such as a park with lots of picnic tables with park benches.
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