55Ed greeted us as we pulled in. He has created an amazing safe fully fenced in area for dogs to go explore, run around and feel free off leashes. I have personally had bad experiences with public dog parks and will not bring my dogs to them, this is absolutely perfect. Nice and clean, fresh water and treats available if you forgot yours. Also poop bags and a trash can to pick up after your pets! We will be frequent guests.Katie F.
Katie F.
June 2024
Ed greeted us as we pulled in. He has created an amazing safe fully fenced in area for dogs to go explore, run around and feel free off leashes. I have personally had bad experiences with public dog parks and will not bring my dogs to them, this is absolutely perfect. Nice and clean, fresh water and treats available if you forgot yours. Also poop bags and a trash can to pick up after your pets! We will be frequent guests.
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55A hidden gem! Ed greeted us on arrival and gave us a lay of the land. His spot is perfect set amongst the woods with secure fencing,picnic table, fresh water, dog treats & poop bags in the event you forgot anything!
My only regret was forgetting to take pics as the boys thoroughly enjoyed their time! We will be back! Thanks EdDeborah J.
Deborah J.
July 2024
A hidden gem! Ed greeted us on arrival and gave us a lay of the land. His spot is perfect set amongst the woods with secure fencing,picnic table, fresh water, dog treats & poop bags in the event you forgot anything!
My only regret was forgetting to take pics as the boys thoroughly enjoyed their time! We will be back! Thanks Ed
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55An amazing hidden gem!! Very quiet spot that offers nice shade and amenities. We live close by and were thrilled to see this SniffSpot opened up recently. Most definitely will be returning! Danica M.
Danica M.
July 2024
An amazing hidden gem!! Very quiet spot that offers nice shade and amenities. We live close by and were thrilled to see this SniffSpot opened up recently. Most definitely will be returning!
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55We visited with two mini dachshunds and a Bahamian Potcake (Marley). Marley loves to run, and enjoyed himself a lot more having things to run through and over. My doxies had a great time as well. Jazz seldom leaves my side at dog parks, even when whey are empty, but she happily roamed around explored on several occasions. There is water, and dog treats. Ed has provided a great spot where dogs can run and explore freely, in a place that is actually interesting to them, and their people don’t have to worry about unfriendly or unvaccinated dogs. Our veterinarians are not fans of dog parks, but I think even they would approve. Also, the park is located just before Rollins State Park. We walked up the road and followed a trail for a little bit after their off-leash time. We will be back!Debra B.
Debra B.
July 2024
We visited with two mini dachshunds and a Bahamian Potcake (Marley). Marley loves to run, and enjoyed himself a lot more having things to run through and over. My doxies had a great time as well. Jazz seldom leaves my side at dog parks, even when whey are empty, but she happily roamed around explored on several occasions. There is water, and dog treats. Ed has provided a great spot where dogs can run and explore freely, in a place that is actually interesting to them, and their people don’t have to worry about unfriendly or unvaccinated dogs. Our veterinarians are not fans of dog parks, but I think even they would approve. Also, the park is located just before Rollins State Park. We walked up the road and followed a trail for a little bit after their off-leash time. We will be back!
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55Ed's place was great! Shaded and breezy with plenty of room for the dogs to run and play. It was welcoming with a nice picnic table with fresh flowers, dog treats, a kiddie pool, and cool water for the dogs to drink. We will definitely be back! Thanks :)Emily K.
Emily K.
July 2024
Ed's place was great! Shaded and breezy with plenty of room for the dogs to run and play. It was welcoming with a nice picnic table with fresh flowers, dog treats, a kiddie pool, and cool water for the dogs to drink. We will definitely be back! Thanks :)
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55Clean wooded area for the dog to run around, sniff and climb on rocks. Area had a nice picnic table, treats, trash can for poop bags and water for the dog. Thank you for letting us enjoy your space. It was worth it 👍👍Jonathan H.
Jonathan H.
July 2024
Clean wooded area for the dog to run around, sniff and climb on rocks. Area had a nice picnic table, treats, trash can for poop bags and water for the dog. Thank you for letting us enjoy your space. It was worth it 👍👍
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55Was exactly as advertised. Perfect for our get together. Plenty of drinking and treats. The wading pool was definitely a hit with our dog. The rustic setting was perfect, no distractions. Stephen P.
Stephen P.
July 2024
Was exactly as advertised. Perfect for our get together. Plenty of drinking and treats. The wading pool was definitely a hit with our dog. The rustic setting was perfect, no distractions.
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55Ed's place was exactly as advertised. Thinned out woods, with mulch laid down to cover roots and irregularities. The pool was out with fresh water, a clean bucket of drinking water, poo bags, a nice picnic table with some pretty Sunflowers to take pics with 😉. Ed personally welcomed us and made us feel right at home. We will definitely be back. Derek C.
Derek C.
July 2024
Ed's place was exactly as advertised. Thinned out woods, with mulch laid down to cover roots and irregularities. The pool was out with fresh water, a clean bucket of drinking water, poo bags, a nice picnic table with some pretty Sunflowers to take pics with 😉. Ed personally welcomed us and made us feel right at home. We will definitely be back.
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55Great spot, nice and shady. Water and kiddy pool available.
Will definitely visit again.
Host was super friendly and helpful with parking and trail to sniff spot.Miriam C.
Miriam C.
August 2024
Great spot, nice and shady. Water and kiddy pool available.
Will definitely visit again.
Host was super friendly and helpful with parking and trail to sniff spot.
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55This sniff spot was perfect. The host was great. Very friendly, met us and told us about it. There is plenty of room for my dogs to run around and play. Even had water, treats, and a little pool. Kim G.
Kim G.
August 2024
This sniff spot was perfect. The host was great. Very friendly, met us and told us about it. There is plenty of room for my dogs to run around and play. Even had water, treats, and a little pool.
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55This spot was just as it was listed! My pup very much enjoyed himself. It was private, fenced, has a small kiddie pool, water for his drinking and doggie bags! It was the perfect spot for my reactive dog to get some much needed run time. We will be back 😄Kayla C.
Kayla C.
August 2024
This spot was just as it was listed! My pup very much enjoyed himself. It was private, fenced, has a small kiddie pool, water for his drinking and doggie bags! It was the perfect spot for my reactive dog to get some much needed run time. We will be back 😄
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55Our dog loved this spot! The spot was fully fenced, had a kiddie pool, fresh water, and even some treats in the mailbox. We will definitely return! Stephanie B.
Stephanie B.
August 2024
Our dog loved this spot! The spot was fully fenced, had a kiddie pool, fresh water, and even some treats in the mailbox. We will definitely return!
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55Great spot for my pup. He enjoyed chasing a ball (2 were provided), playing in the small child size pool, and especially having the freedom to dig a hole (permitted by host). I enjoyed the picnic table adorned with a vase of sunflowers. Susan M.
Susan M.
August 2024
Great spot for my pup. He enjoyed chasing a ball (2 were provided), playing in the small child size pool, and especially having the freedom to dig a hole (permitted by host). I enjoyed the picnic table adorned with a vase of sunflowers.
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55Perfect private dog park! There was a kiddie pool, fresh water, tennis balls, and dog cookies available. Plus, a picnic table with fresh cut flowers! My pup loved it! Cynthia J.
Cynthia J.
August 2024
Perfect private dog park! There was a kiddie pool, fresh water, tennis balls, and dog cookies available. Plus, a picnic table with fresh cut flowers! My pup loved it!
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55Fantastic. Park at the end of the driveway by the small dogface sign. The host met us and showed us the path which is on the left of the driveway. Plenty of room for our husky to be off leash and explore. Fresh water was provided, treats, doggy bags and trash receptacle. It had been raining so the host put a towel down on the picnic table seat so we could have a dry spot to sit. Also had some pretty flowers. Our dog played, ran and explored. We all loved it. We will be back. Tracey M.
Tracey M.
August 2024
Fantastic. Park at the end of the driveway by the small dogface sign. The host met us and showed us the path which is on the left of the driveway. Plenty of room for our husky to be off leash and explore. Fresh water was provided, treats, doggy bags and trash receptacle. It had been raining so the host put a towel down on the picnic table seat so we could have a dry spot to sit. Also had some pretty flowers. Our dog played, ran and explored. We all loved it. We will be back.
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55My 3 dogs and I had a wonderful time enjoying our first Sniff Spot experience. This is a great private wooded location. A nice path down to the fenced yard. There is a picnic table that bad a beautiful flower arrangement. Poop bags, treats and fresh water were provided as well as a small pool which all of my dogs thoroughly enjoyed. We will definitely be back. Thank you Ed. Sue T.
Sue T.
August 2024
My 3 dogs and I had a wonderful time enjoying our first Sniff Spot experience. This is a great private wooded location. A nice path down to the fenced yard. There is a picnic table that bad a beautiful flower arrangement. Poop bags, treats and fresh water were provided as well as a small pool which all of my dogs thoroughly enjoyed. We will definitely be back. Thank you Ed.
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55Hands down the best sniff spot around!
Ed has made a dog oasis with anything they could possibly want from fresh water, doggie pool, poop patrol supplies, doggo treats and a picnic table to relax at while the dogs explore, run and play!
It’s simply the best!Deborah J.
Deborah J.
August 2024
Hands down the best sniff spot around!
Ed has made a dog oasis with anything they could possibly want from fresh water, doggie pool, poop patrol supplies, doggo treats and a picnic table to relax at while the dogs explore, run and play!
It’s simply the best!
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55This was our first visit but def not last! It was a beautiful day and it was enjoyed. Great yard, super clean, even poop bags! My dog Ripley had a great time sniffing all the things and plenty of space to explore. Beautiful area to travel to. Thank you for sharing your lovely spot!!Holly M.
Holly M.
August 2024
This was our first visit but def not last! It was a beautiful day and it was enjoyed. Great yard, super clean, even poop bags! My dog Ripley had a great time sniffing all the things and plenty of space to explore. Beautiful area to travel to. Thank you for sharing your lovely spot!!
Watkins Woods Private Dog Park on Mt. Kearsarge | Sniffspot
55We were greeted immediately to give us some directions. The space was amazing and our reactive dog had the most fun we have ever seen. We will be coming back Elissa P.
Elissa P.
September 2024
We were greeted immediately to give us some directions. The space was amazing and our reactive dog had the most fun we have ever seen. We will be coming back
How do Franklin'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 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 34 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 7 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 Franklin have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 34 fully fenced dog parks in or near Franklin. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Franklin?
The Franklin area has 10 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 Bailey's Happy Place.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Franklin?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Franklin. The most popular agility option is Come Have a Snoop!.
Where in Franklin can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Franklin area. The highest rated option is Bailey's Happy Place.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Franklin?
There are 26 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Franklin where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Bailey's Happy Place.