55I absolutely love this place. This is my favorite spot in the area. It is clean and now even has a small pool that surprisingly my dog who hates water loved.Daniella E.
Daniella E.
June 2024
I absolutely love this place. This is my favorite spot in the area. It is clean and now even has a small pool that surprisingly my dog who hates water loved.
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55The best spot! Our second time here and it was even better than the first. :) Gus had so much fun running and playing fetch! There’s fun agility equipment and toys for the pups. Also a little kiddie pool. We’ll most definitely be back!Jessica W.
Jessica W.
June 2024
The best spot! Our second time here and it was even better than the first. :) Gus had so much fun running and playing fetch! There’s fun agility equipment and toys for the pups. Also a little kiddie pool. We’ll most definitely be back!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55My fur babies had so much fun!! It was perfect for them to run around freely & explore! There was shaded areas, water, toys, obstacles & poop bags. It was so peaceful. We didn’t hear any other animals or people. The directions/instructions were easy. We’ll definitely be back!Surey V.
Surey V.
February 2024
My fur babies had so much fun!! It was perfect for them to run around freely & explore! There was shaded areas, water, toys, obstacles & poop bags. It was so peaceful. We didn’t hear any other animals or people. The directions/instructions were easy. We’ll definitely be back!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55First time here and we will be back! So much land to run around freely. Maintained well. Fencing secure. Quiet and beautiful. I was able to get exercise and so was my girl, Lily. And off leash for the first time ever! Loved this spot and the host was super friendly and welcoming. Lily had so much room to explore and she left a tired happy girl. Immediately laid down in the car. Haha She approves and loves it!Jim D.
Jim D.
February 2024
First time here and we will be back! So much land to run around freely. Maintained well. Fencing secure. Quiet and beautiful. I was able to get exercise and so was my girl, Lily. And off leash for the first time ever! Loved this spot and the host was super friendly and welcoming. Lily had so much room to explore and she left a tired happy girl. Immediately laid down in the car. Haha She approves and loves it!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55The land was well groomed and maintained. Griffin had fun exploring and training. The fence was secure. When we first got there we heard dogs but the barking stopped shortly after we arrived. It did not bother my dog, who can be made nervous by barking dogs. I think it was muffled and far enough away (over 50ft). We will be back.Heather C.
Heather C.
February 2024
The land was well groomed and maintained. Griffin had fun exploring and training. The fence was secure. When we first got there we heard dogs but the barking stopped shortly after we arrived. It did not bother my dog, who can be made nervous by barking dogs. I think it was muffled and far enough away (over 50ft). We will be back.
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55Beautiful, quiet, & peaceful property that was perfect for my pup to get some much-needed exercise! Lots of space to run & play with some obstacles for extra fun too. It was very clean & well kept with water, poop bags, & even toys. It made me so incredibly happy to see my dog Bear running around unbothered & full of excitement! Thank you for providing a safe & wonderful space for Bear to play, we will definitely be back soon!😊🐾Peter C.
Peter C.
March 2024
Beautiful, quiet, & peaceful property that was perfect for my pup to get some much-needed exercise! Lots of space to run & play with some obstacles for extra fun too. It was very clean & well kept with water, poop bags, & even toys. It made me so incredibly happy to see my dog Bear running around unbothered & full of excitement! Thank you for providing a safe & wonderful space for Bear to play, we will definitely be back soon!😊🐾
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55We rented for one hour for our birthday boy! Very big space and very neat!!! Also very quiet too! We had a wonderful time here 10/10 recommend ! kaili j.
kaili j.
March 2024
We rented for one hour for our birthday boy! Very big space and very neat!!! Also very quiet too! We had a wonderful time here 10/10 recommend !
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55This location is absolutely gorgeous and it feels so safe! The fencing is great and I had absolutely no concerns of the dogs getting out. It’s so clean and so well taken care of as well.
I will definitely be coming here all the time my pups had a ton of fun and got all their crazy energy out! Morgan M.
Morgan M.
March 2024
This location is absolutely gorgeous and it feels so safe! The fencing is great and I had absolutely no concerns of the dogs getting out. It’s so clean and so well taken care of as well.
I will definitely be coming here all the time my pups had a ton of fun and got all their crazy energy out!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55Went back for a 2nd time because my dog had so much fun. It was cooler weather this time so he got some great exercise without getting too hot. As before, the property was clean & stocked with toys & water. Thank you again for providing an awesome place for my dog to get some great exercise & have some fun!Peter C.
Peter C.
March 2024
Went back for a 2nd time because my dog had so much fun. It was cooler weather this time so he got some great exercise without getting too hot. As before, the property was clean & stocked with toys & water. Thank you again for providing an awesome place for my dog to get some great exercise & have some fun!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55This was my first visit to a Sniff Spot and it was fantastic. My two-year-old husky pitbull mix really enjoyed that open space to run. My totally blind, 18-year-old German pinscher had a field day wandering around with all the new smells. We will definitely be back!Lindsay H.
Lindsay H.
March 2024
This was my first visit to a Sniff Spot and it was fantastic. My two-year-old husky pitbull mix really enjoyed that open space to run. My totally blind, 18-year-old German pinscher had a field day wandering around with all the new smells. We will definitely be back!
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55Merlin’s farm was awesome!! Completely fenced, clean and ready for my pups! They had a tub of water with a hose dripping in it so there’s always water. They also had jugs of water if you brought your own bowls, poop bags, toys, and agility obstacles. They had plenty of seating options including a picnic table throughout as well. Some were under a shaded area. My pups are exhausted and I enjoyed the country setting ❤️❤️Sunnie S.
Sunnie S.
February 2024
Merlin’s farm was awesome!! Completely fenced, clean and ready for my pups! They had a tub of water with a hose dripping in it so there’s always water. They also had jugs of water if you brought your own bowls, poop bags, toys, and agility obstacles. They had plenty of seating options including a picnic table throughout as well. Some were under a shaded area. My pups are exhausted and I enjoyed the country setting ❤️❤️
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55Our foster pup loves this place. Thanks for offering it to the public. We got to see a beautiful woodpecker and family in the dead palm tree toward the back of the property. We also enjoy just taking in the nature sounds at the sitting bench. Thanks again! We’ll be back as long as we have this guy. Karen G.
Karen G.
February 2024
Our foster pup loves this place. Thanks for offering it to the public. We got to see a beautiful woodpecker and family in the dead palm tree toward the back of the property. We also enjoy just taking in the nature sounds at the sitting bench. Thanks again! We’ll be back as long as we have this guy.
Merlin's Farm 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Mount Dora | Sniffspot
55Taken our pups here once before! This is our favorite due to all the shade and how large the area is for them to run. 10/10 recommend and for the price you can’t beat it Lee H.
Lee H.
February 2024
Taken our pups here once before! This is our favorite due to all the shade and how large the area is for them to run. 10/10 recommend and for the price you can’t beat it
How do Crescent City'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 Crescent City 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 Crescent City 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 178 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 23 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.