55We had a great play session! Lots of room in this large fenced in backyard. Well maintained, secure high fence. The space was easy to find and access. Quiet neighborhood. There are both sunny and shady areas, which is perfect. Great location. We will definitely use this spot often. Our rescue dog was at ease and loved sniffing and running around. Thank you!Cindy P.
Cindy P.
August 2022
We had a great play session! Lots of room in this large fenced in backyard. Well maintained, secure high fence. The space was easy to find and access. Quiet neighborhood. There are both sunny and shady areas, which is perfect. Great location. We will definitely use this spot often. Our rescue dog was at ease and loved sniffing and running around. Thank you!
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55Safe and secure fenced in backyard. Lots of space to get the zoomies out. Beautiful afternoon in the fresh air. Thanks for sharing your yard!Sarah D.
Sarah D.
October 2022
Safe and secure fenced in backyard. Lots of space to get the zoomies out. Beautiful afternoon in the fresh air. Thanks for sharing your yard!
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55Alex’s yard was totally awesome! Our dogs had plenty of room to get some zoomies out, chase the balls we brought, and safely enjoy some off-leash time in a bigger space than we have for them. Thank you SO much, Alex! Rachel S.
Rachel S.
January 2023
Alex’s yard was totally awesome! Our dogs had plenty of room to get some zoomies out, chase the balls we brought, and safely enjoy some off-leash time in a bigger space than we have for them. Thank you SO much, Alex!
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55Great space!! The sun shines in beautifully and good trees that provide nice shade! My pups loved it!! Definitely will come back
The entrance is easy to access and the fence is nice and tall! (: Jasmin D.
Jasmin D.
May 2023
Great space!! The sun shines in beautifully and good trees that provide nice shade! My pups loved it!! Definitely will come back
The entrance is easy to access and the fence is nice and tall! (:
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55Great spot with easy access & parking! Very quiet neighborhood which was great for me because my girl is reactive. I probably could have used some bug spray to keep the gnats at bay but the breeze helped.Emma A.
Emma A.
June 2023
Great spot with easy access & parking! Very quiet neighborhood which was great for me because my girl is reactive. I probably could have used some bug spray to keep the gnats at bay but the breeze helped.
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55I went at 10am, and it was perfect. No gaps in the fence, a bowl of water on the porch, bug spray was made available (there were lots of gnats but the spray worked well!) And the yard was large and clean. My boys really enjoyed themselves, I'd be happy to come again.
Of note and of no control of the owners, there were many people out walking their dogs on the sidewalk just outside the fence. I'd keep your pups off the patio to keep them from noticing, as mine caused a ruckus when they saw the poor neighbors.Brandi E.
Brandi E.
June 2023
I went at 10am, and it was perfect. No gaps in the fence, a bowl of water on the porch, bug spray was made available (there were lots of gnats but the spray worked well!) And the yard was large and clean. My boys really enjoyed themselves, I'd be happy to come again.
Of note and of no control of the owners, there were many people out walking their dogs on the sidewalk just outside the fence. I'd keep your pups off the patio to keep them from noticing, as mine caused a ruckus when they saw the poor neighbors.
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55What a great spot to play ball in the shade. Easy to find and get in. Spacious yard with plenty of room for my pups to stretch their legs. Lots of tall trees that offer some shade on a hot day. Nice tall fence all the way around. My pups loved it!Deb D.
Deb D.
June 2023
What a great spot to play ball in the shade. Easy to find and get in. Spacious yard with plenty of room for my pups to stretch their legs. Lots of tall trees that offer some shade on a hot day. Nice tall fence all the way around. My pups loved it!
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55Plenty of room to park, gate is visible from the driveway, lots of room to play and the fence provides plenty of privacy/security. Exactly as advertised and perfect for my pup.Joshua S.
Joshua S.
October 2023
Plenty of room to park, gate is visible from the driveway, lots of room to play and the fence provides plenty of privacy/security. Exactly as advertised and perfect for my pup.
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55The yard was secure and large enough for my pups to get a good run in. It has plenty of shade trees to play under and get out of the hot sun. The gate opened and closed fine on the way in, but the string "broke" (the knot came undone) trying to unlatch it from within the enclosure! I had to pull up on the center post to release the other section of the gate in order to push my way out. I put the gate back as it was and tied a new knot. Glad there's a spot in Essex. Thank you for sharing your spot, we'll be back!
PS I did pick up a fair amount of other canines poop. To any fellow SniffSpot users, please remember to pickup after your pup. Sue K.
Sue K.
August 2022
The yard was secure and large enough for my pups to get a good run in. It has plenty of shade trees to play under and get out of the hot sun. The gate opened and closed fine on the way in, but the string "broke" (the knot came undone) trying to unlatch it from within the enclosure! I had to pull up on the center post to release the other section of the gate in order to push my way out. I put the gate back as it was and tied a new knot. Glad there's a spot in Essex. Thank you for sharing your spot, we'll be back!
PS I did pick up a fair amount of other canines poop. To any fellow SniffSpot users, please remember to pickup after your pup.
Alex's Fully Fenced Private Park In Essex | Sniffspot
55Exactly the space we needed to let our dog stretch his legs and have a good sniff during a road trip. Fully secured privacy fence with no gaps underneath. Easy to locate, with ample driveway parking. Nice quiet residential neighbourhood. We were there in very early May, so no shade yet, but the property is surrounded by mature trees that I’m sure would provide some cool spots. If we’re back in this area, we’ll be stopping here again! Nancy T.
Nancy T.
May 2024
Exactly the space we needed to let our dog stretch his legs and have a good sniff during a road trip. Fully secured privacy fence with no gaps underneath. Easy to locate, with ample driveway parking. Nice quiet residential neighbourhood. We were there in very early May, so no shade yet, but the property is surrounded by mature trees that I’m sure would provide some cool spots. If we’re back in this area, we’ll be stopping here again!
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55First time sniff spot user and I used this location for a VERY fearful anxious doggie. It took 30 minutes to coax my dog out of my car so being able to park in the driveway and wait outside the car was so helpful! Easy street parking, ample driveway parking space as well. Back yard was wide open and nicely kept! Clean and well mowed. Trees for shade and sunny areas too. My anxious dog looked hard for an escape route once we were inside but was unable to find one - fence is secure and solid! Neighborhood is quiet and friendly with normal happy neighborhood things like walkers, bikers and garbage trucks! Eve F.
Eve F.
June 2024
First time sniff spot user and I used this location for a VERY fearful anxious doggie. It took 30 minutes to coax my dog out of my car so being able to park in the driveway and wait outside the car was so helpful! Easy street parking, ample driveway parking space as well. Back yard was wide open and nicely kept! Clean and well mowed. Trees for shade and sunny areas too. My anxious dog looked hard for an escape route once we were inside but was unable to find one - fence is secure and solid! Neighborhood is quiet and friendly with normal happy neighborhood things like walkers, bikers and garbage trucks!
Alex's Fully Fenced Private Park In Essex | Sniffspot
55Alex’s private park is a lovely space for a dog to sniff and run around. The lawn was freshly mowed and free of debris. There are plenty of shaded areas to get out of the sun. Radar got a little hot so we didn’t stay the full hour. Definitely will return sometime. Thank you. Monica A.
Monica A.
August 2024
Alex’s private park is a lovely space for a dog to sniff and run around. The lawn was freshly mowed and free of debris. There are plenty of shaded areas to get out of the sun. Radar got a little hot so we didn’t stay the full hour. Definitely will return sometime. Thank you.
Alex's Fully Fenced Private Park In Essex | Sniffspot
55Alex has a great space, well maintained and clear instructions to enter the yard. There are other dogs that can be heard in the neighborhood but the fence is great for privacy. My dogs loved running around and would be happy to return! Stephanie L.
Stephanie L.
September 2024
Alex has a great space, well maintained and clear instructions to enter the yard. There are other dogs that can be heard in the neighborhood but the fence is great for privacy. My dogs loved running around and would be happy to return!
Alex's Fully Fenced Private Park In Essex | Sniffspot
55Great spot! Fence was as advertised which is very important to me, as my dog can jump a lot of fences. My dog YumYum had a GREAT time chasing tennis balls that I was throwing with my ChuckIt. Plenty of room to run. She loved every minute of it!
I didn't bring my phone in the yard with me so didn't get any photos of her playing or the yard.🙄Carolyn S.
Carolyn S.
September 2024
Great spot! Fence was as advertised which is very important to me, as my dog can jump a lot of fences. My dog YumYum had a GREAT time chasing tennis balls that I was throwing with my ChuckIt. Plenty of room to run. She loved every minute of it!
I didn't bring my phone in the yard with me so didn't get any photos of her playing or the yard.🙄
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55perfect, peaceful. Lots of room to run around in, I didn't take photos but will do so next time. Riki M.
Riki M.
October 2024
perfect, peaceful. Lots of room to run around in, I didn't take photos but will do so next time.
How do Essex's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
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FAQ about our Essex 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 Essex 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 31 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 3 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 Essex have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 31 fully fenced dog parks in or near Essex. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Essex?
The Essex area has 31 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is .
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Essex?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Essex. The most popular agility option is .
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Essex?
There are 31 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Essex where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is .
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