Raphael's Wild Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Durham With Shade, Water, Chairs, Birdfeeders, wild Squirels and rabbits, Fig/cherry trees and Koi/Mosquito Fish/Dragonfly pond | Sniffspot
55Kae was nice enough to send me a text letting us know we were expected and that she had left out toys and water. My dog and my friend's dog had lots of fun there, and there is a nice shady porch with chairs where we could sit and talk while our dogs played. Great experience!Cheryl H.
Cheryl H.
April 2024
Kae was nice enough to send me a text letting us know we were expected and that she had left out toys and water. My dog and my friend's dog had lots of fun there, and there is a nice shady porch with chairs where we could sit and talk while our dogs played. Great experience!
55This space was so nice!!! This was my first time using sniffspotter and I loved it. The host was very kind and left out toys and wipes!!! We will definitely return Chasyn C.
Chasyn C.
April 2024
This space was so nice!!! This was my first time using sniffspotter and I loved it. The host was very kind and left out toys and wipes!!! We will definitely return
55I took my dog there in the middle of a hot day, but there was plenty of shade. There were chairs to sit in, wipes, a full water bowl, and a tennis ball thrower. Nice spot.Ingrid L.
Ingrid L.
May 2024
I took my dog there in the middle of a hot day, but there was plenty of shade. There were chairs to sit in, wipes, a full water bowl, and a tennis ball thrower. Nice spot.
55Large backyard with lots to explore. Plenty of room for fetch. Backs up to beautiful wooded area. My dogs had a blast jumping through the leaves! The neighbor brought his dog outside briefly, but they were never close to the fence and my dogs didn’t mind. Stephanie B.
Stephanie B.
November 2022
Large backyard with lots to explore. Plenty of room for fetch. Backs up to beautiful wooded area. My dogs had a blast jumping through the leaves! The neighbor brought his dog outside briefly, but they were never close to the fence and my dogs didn’t mind.
Private Dog Park In Northgate Park - $5 off first visit (see description for info)! | Sniffspot
55Perfect spot for my pup! Very secure and safe for my energetic, reactive girl. No resident dogs which is helpful for us. My pup enjoyed the smells and room to zoom around. I enjoyed the beautiful flower hedge, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Friendly and communicative host. We’ll definitely be back! Emma P.
Emma P.
August 2022
Perfect spot for my pup! Very secure and safe for my energetic, reactive girl. No resident dogs which is helpful for us. My pup enjoyed the smells and room to zoom around. I enjoyed the beautiful flower hedge, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Friendly and communicative host. We’ll definitely be back!
Private Dog Park In Northgate Park - $5 off first visit (see description for info)! | Sniffspot
55Our dogs thoroughly enjoyed having this space to run around in. The yard is well maintained and the fence is sturdy. Excellent host! We’ll visit again!Stephanie B.
Stephanie B.
August 2022
Our dogs thoroughly enjoyed having this space to run around in. The yard is well maintained and the fence is sturdy. Excellent host! We’ll visit again!
Private Dog Park In Northgate Park - $5 off first visit (see description for info)! | Sniffspot
55Megan was super sweet and totally understanding for a reschedule. Backyard was well kept and a great space for my staffy to run around and play with the toys they had out. Overall fantastic experience!Casey H.
Casey H.
September 2022
Megan was super sweet and totally understanding for a reschedule. Backyard was well kept and a great space for my staffy to run around and play with the toys they had out. Overall fantastic experience!
Private Dog Park In Northgate Park - $5 off first visit (see description for info)! | Sniffspot
55go to this sniffspot!!!! lovely space with really high fencing! Also the host is absolutely lovely! I had some *car* troubles while there and she was so accommodating & lovely :)) Definitely bring your pup here! You wont regret it!Gabbie R.
Gabbie R.
January 2023
go to this sniffspot!!!! lovely space with really high fencing! Also the host is absolutely lovely! I had some *car* troubles while there and she was so accommodating & lovely :)) Definitely bring your pup here! You wont regret it!
Private Dog Park In Northgate Park - $5 off first visit (see description for info)! | Sniffspot
55Very secure yard with plenty of toys, water, treats, and bags provided. My girl really loved jumping up and down the stairs and rolling in the grass.Morgan E.
Morgan E.
March 2023
Very secure yard with plenty of toys, water, treats, and bags provided. My girl really loved jumping up and down the stairs and rolling in the grass.
Private Dog Park In Northgate Park - $5 off first visit (see description for info)! | Sniffspot
55We had a great time! The backyard is good sized and the fence is very secure without any gaps. There was good shade in the backyard and I appreciated the container with toys! We’ll definitely be back!Meredith H.
Meredith H.
August 2023
We had a great time! The backyard is good sized and the fence is very secure without any gaps. There was good shade in the backyard and I appreciated the container with toys! We’ll definitely be back!
Private Dog Park In Northgate Park - $5 off first visit (see description for info)! | Sniffspot
55My dog Rain has been to so many Sniffspots and this was her all time favorite! Love the layout, easy to access, nice seating. We had a great time!Adrianne V.
Adrianne V.
November 2023
My dog Rain has been to so many Sniffspots and this was her all time favorite! Love the layout, easy to access, nice seating. We had a great time!
Private Dog Park In Northgate Park - $5 off first visit (see description for info)! | Sniffspot
55We really enjoyed our time here. Our boy loved it so much! I haven’t seen him run at top speed since we adopted him. I was so happy for him it brought a tear to my eyes! Can’t wait for our next visit!Kelly D.
Kelly D.
November 2023
We really enjoyed our time here. Our boy loved it so much! I haven’t seen him run at top speed since we adopted him. I was so happy for him it brought a tear to my eyes! Can’t wait for our next visit!
Private Dog Park In Northgate Park - $5 off first visit (see description for info)! | Sniffspot
55This is our 3rd time and we love it. The yard is the perfect size for our boy. It has lots of leaves for him to romp around in. It’s our favorite spot.Kelly D.
Kelly D.
December 2023
This is our 3rd time and we love it. The yard is the perfect size for our boy. It has lots of leaves for him to romp around in. It’s our favorite spot.
Private Dog Park In Northgate Park - $5 off first visit (see description for info)! | Sniffspot
55Simon and I had a wonderful time visiting! Everything was as described on the profile. Simon spent the first 10 minutes running around and then settled into exploring the space, sniffing, and occasionally lying down. We did hear neighbors and there were a few loud cars that I worried would freak him out, but it was limited during the hour and didn’t affect our enjoyment of the visit. We’ll definitely be visiting again!Anthony S.
Anthony S.
April 2024
Simon and I had a wonderful time visiting! Everything was as described on the profile. Simon spent the first 10 minutes running around and then settled into exploring the space, sniffing, and occasionally lying down. We did hear neighbors and there were a few loud cars that I worried would freak him out, but it was limited during the hour and didn’t affect our enjoyment of the visit. We’ll definitely be visiting again!
How do Durham'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 Durham 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 Durham?
There are 116 small dog parks in the Durham 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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