55The trails are so fun to go on! Our dog was in heaven smelling all the smells getting into streams to cool himself down. It’s a beautiful property and super peaceful! Definitely coming back! C A.
C A.
October 2024
The trails are so fun to go on! Our dog was in heaven smelling all the smells getting into streams to cool himself down. It’s a beautiful property and super peaceful! Definitely coming back!
Juno's 40 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55I want to give it zero stars so that nobody discovers this beautiful place. Really it deserves 10 stars! My dogs had a wonderful time. They loved the creek, the trails were well marked. It was a delight.Irene J.
Irene J.
October 2024
I want to give it zero stars so that nobody discovers this beautiful place. Really it deserves 10 stars! My dogs had a wonderful time. They loved the creek, the trails were well marked. It was a delight.
Juno's 40 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Juno’s Sniff Spot is a gem! I give it 5 bones :). The parking is clearly marked, the trails are perfect for a one hour visit and it’s safe. There are no roads to worry about so it’s a great spot to practice letting your dog off leash. This spot does not have a fenced in area so If your pup has not mastered off leash hiking, using a long training line and practicing recalls would be safe.
Thank you Juno for sharing this beautiful spot with others!Debra R.
Debra R.
October 2024
Juno’s Sniff Spot is a gem! I give it 5 bones :). The parking is clearly marked, the trails are perfect for a one hour visit and it’s safe. There are no roads to worry about so it’s a great spot to practice letting your dog off leash. This spot does not have a fenced in area so If your pup has not mastered off leash hiking, using a long training line and practicing recalls would be safe.
Thank you Juno for sharing this beautiful spot with others!
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55It was great! Clean, and lots of room to play / things to sniff!
Please clean up your dog’s poop. Many a Sniffspot has been ruined by leftover dog poop 😭Jen X.
Jen X.
October 2024
It was great! Clean, and lots of room to play / things to sniff!
Please clean up your dog’s poop. Many a Sniffspot has been ruined by leftover dog poop 😭
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Kaitlyn’s place is a gem! My dog Lila and I loved it. We live in C’ville and have no yard. Kaitlyn’s place is very convenient, has a very sturdy fence and secure fence, and lots of space for Lila to run and play in sun and shade. She loved it. We’ll definitely make this a regular spot. Grace J.
Grace J.
October 2024
Kaitlyn’s place is a gem! My dog Lila and I loved it. We live in C’ville and have no yard. Kaitlyn’s place is very convenient, has a very sturdy fence and secure fence, and lots of space for Lila to run and play in sun and shade. She loved it. We’ll definitely make this a regular spot.
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55First time visiting! Great spot! Secure fenced yard with areas of shade! The boys loved running the 2 acres, which was very clean and kept! We will be back!! Great location on north side of town!Barbara R.
Barbara R.
October 2024
First time visiting! Great spot! Secure fenced yard with areas of shade! The boys loved running the 2 acres, which was very clean and kept! We will be back!! Great location on north side of town!
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55A beautiful space! Very clean and safely enclosed. Lots of room for running and playing. Our GrandDog had the best time! We would definitely come again.Tonya S.
Tonya S.
October 2024
A beautiful space! Very clean and safely enclosed. Lots of room for running and playing. Our GrandDog had the best time! We would definitely come again.
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55What a wonderful space and experience Mickey and I had to enjoy today! The property is gorgeous with lots of open space to play fetch, which Mickey is addicted to! Everything was perfect, including the weather! Debra W.
Debra W.
October 2024
What a wonderful space and experience Mickey and I had to enjoy today! The property is gorgeous with lots of open space to play fetch, which Mickey is addicted to! Everything was perfect, including the weather!
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Birdie and Coco had an absolute blast exploring the yard and playing together!! What an absolutely beautiful spot with lovely grass and terrain ☺️Paulius S.
Paulius S.
October 2024
Birdie and Coco had an absolute blast exploring the yard and playing together!! What an absolutely beautiful spot with lovely grass and terrain ☺️
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55This spot was exactly what I've been looking for: fully fenced, well- maintained grass, shady areas, quiet with no distractions, large flat area (to work on obedience), as well as sloped area (for a great game of fetch). A chair was provided. I brought my own water and dog bowl, so I can't comment on the availability of water at the spot. Bring your own poop bags and be aware that there is no trash can. I will definitely use this spot again!!Susan A.
Susan A.
October 2024
This spot was exactly what I've been looking for: fully fenced, well- maintained grass, shady areas, quiet with no distractions, large flat area (to work on obedience), as well as sloped area (for a great game of fetch). A chair was provided. I brought my own water and dog bowl, so I can't comment on the availability of water at the spot. Bring your own poop bags and be aware that there is no trash can. I will definitely use this spot again!!
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Perfect yard to play ball or frisbee! Make sure to bring a water bowl (there is water hose access). And be aware there isn’t a trash can for poop bags, so you’ll need to pack those out.Laura C.
Laura C.
October 2024
Perfect yard to play ball or frisbee! Make sure to bring a water bowl (there is water hose access). And be aware there isn’t a trash can for poop bags, so you’ll need to pack those out.
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55My medium/large dog had plenty of room to roam and run around. There area has nice rolling hills, including a fairly level area towards the front and an easy hilly area towards the back. There are trees and other areas of interest for inquisitive canine noses to check out.Sharen M.
Sharen M.
October 2024
My medium/large dog had plenty of room to roam and run around. There area has nice rolling hills, including a fairly level area towards the front and an easy hilly area towards the back. There are trees and other areas of interest for inquisitive canine noses to check out.
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55We brought our berner and new puppy to play on the way back home it was great definitely what they need to stretch their legs and roll around! Victoria V.
Victoria V.
November 2024
We brought our berner and new puppy to play on the way back home it was great definitely what they need to stretch their legs and roll around!
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Birdie and I have been here three times now, and absolutely love it! Clean and big beautiful fully fenced yard with nice terrain for running around in ☺️Paulius S.
Paulius S.
November 2024
Birdie and I have been here three times now, and absolutely love it! Clean and big beautiful fully fenced yard with nice terrain for running around in ☺️
Wenzhao's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55We loved Wenzhao’s spot! The yard was private, securely fenced and had plenty of room for our dogs to run and play. We’ll definitely be back!Megan P.
Megan P.
August 2022
We loved Wenzhao’s spot! The yard was private, securely fenced and had plenty of room for our dogs to run and play. We’ll definitely be back!
Wenzhao's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Oh my gosh! We had a blast using Wenzhao’s pool and they were the perfect host between quick communication, clear entry instructions, came and briefly checked on us, and very clean amenities. We didn’t use the yard, but did access the fully fenced in pool which was very secure on all sides. We will definitely be going back!Shannon K.
Shannon K.
August 2022
Oh my gosh! We had a blast using Wenzhao’s pool and they were the perfect host between quick communication, clear entry instructions, came and briefly checked on us, and very clean amenities. We didn’t use the yard, but did access the fully fenced in pool which was very secure on all sides. We will definitely be going back!
Wenzhao's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55What a great space for a dog! This was so much fun. We rented the yard and the pool for two hours. The host came out to check that everything was alright, and even gave us a chuck it toy. The pool area was clean, and wonderful. Can’t recommend this place more! Jessie H.
Jessie H.
August 2022
What a great space for a dog! This was so much fun. We rented the yard and the pool for two hours. The host came out to check that everything was alright, and even gave us a chuck it toy. The pool area was clean, and wonderful. Can’t recommend this place more!
Wenzhao's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Great neutral spot to have a doggie play date! The grass was a little long (so it was soaking in the early morning) but otherwise a perfect, remote, fenced-in area. Emily T.
Emily T.
September 2022
Great neutral spot to have a doggie play date! The grass was a little long (so it was soaking in the early morning) but otherwise a perfect, remote, fenced-in area.
How do Charlottesville'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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville?
There are 42 small dog parks in the Charlottesville 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.
How much do Sniffspot small dog parks cost?
Small dog parks in the Charlottesville area range from $4.0 and $4.0. The least expensive small dog park is Small Yard in West Seattle. The most expensive small dog park is Small Yard in West Seattle. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
Can I have an event or party at a small dog park?
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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