55Wonderful private yard with plenty of space to explore and play. Clean. Interesting textures and obstacles. Dogs loved it! Will be coming back! Andrew C.
Andrew C.
October 2022
Wonderful private yard with plenty of space to explore and play. Clean. Interesting textures and obstacles. Dogs loved it! Will be coming back!
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55Owner was awesome and gave me all info ahead of time (where to park, how to get in) and Maggie had a blast. Toys, disinfectant, water, poop bags all available if you need them. Josh L.
Josh L.
October 2022
Owner was awesome and gave me all info ahead of time (where to park, how to get in) and Maggie had a blast. Toys, disinfectant, water, poop bags all available if you need them.
Sophie's Private Dog Park In SW Portland | Sniffspot
55It was my first time using Sniffspot and Sophie’s space was the absolute perfect gem for my two dogs to safely run around!
I would definitely come again and recommend for other dog owners to visit.Tiffany T.
Tiffany T.
March 2024
It was my first time using Sniffspot and Sophie’s space was the absolute perfect gem for my two dogs to safely run around!
I would definitely come again and recommend for other dog owners to visit.
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55Can’t say enough good things about this space. It’s safe, secure, tall wooden gates w no gaps. Private. HUGE. Gorgeous. My two babies and I loved this space. So happy to have a Sniffspot so lovely closer to home. Thank you!!! Ivy H.
Ivy H.
October 2022
Can’t say enough good things about this space. It’s safe, secure, tall wooden gates w no gaps. Private. HUGE. Gorgeous. My two babies and I loved this space. So happy to have a Sniffspot so lovely closer to home. Thank you!!!
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55Such a beautiful, private spot! Our dogs loved chasing a ball and sniffing. The cedar fence is great for our boys who are highly reactive to other dogs. Added bonus: we enjoy birding, and this place is getting certified by Audubon as a backyard bird habitat. We will definitely use this Sniffspot.Nancy P.
Nancy P.
October 2022
Such a beautiful, private spot! Our dogs loved chasing a ball and sniffing. The cedar fence is great for our boys who are highly reactive to other dogs. Added bonus: we enjoy birding, and this place is getting certified by Audubon as a backyard bird habitat. We will definitely use this Sniffspot.
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55This is such a great spot! The fencing is tall and super secure, I had no worries letting my dog explore on his own, which he usually doesn’t get the opportunity to do. Host is very friendly and the directions are very clear! I think we found a new favorite spot!Maren S.
Maren S.
October 2022
This is such a great spot! The fencing is tall and super secure, I had no worries letting my dog explore on his own, which he usually doesn’t get the opportunity to do. Host is very friendly and the directions are very clear! I think we found a new favorite spot!
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55My two boxers, Zoe & Zander loved their first visit. Forest like setting, fencing and gates dog proof and secured. Thanks, Audra! We will be back 💜Angela J.
Angela J.
October 2022
My two boxers, Zoe & Zander loved their first visit. Forest like setting, fencing and gates dog proof and secured. Thanks, Audra! We will be back 💜
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55This a very nice spot. This host does not even have a dog but she opens her spacious yard for us! So wonderful! Big redwoods in the yard, lots of sniffs and flat areas. Daisy had a really good time this afternoon. Very easy access. And she allows you to park in the drive so even closer to the gate! Which for mother of Daisy is a great thing.Maris S.
Maris S.
October 2022
This a very nice spot. This host does not even have a dog but she opens her spacious yard for us! So wonderful! Big redwoods in the yard, lots of sniffs and flat areas. Daisy had a really good time this afternoon. Very easy access. And she allows you to park in the drive so even closer to the gate! Which for mother of Daisy is a great thing.
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55This is a great space with plenty of area for the dogs to run and explore. The host was very communicative and I felt very safe and comfortable visiting with my pups. I will definitely return.Shelly B.
Shelly B.
October 2022
This is a great space with plenty of area for the dogs to run and explore. The host was very communicative and I felt very safe and comfortable visiting with my pups. I will definitely return.
Sophie's Private Dog Park In SW Portland | Sniffspot
55Great experience! We have a young pup who's a little sound sensitive so she was a little concerned about sounds coming from the house. Other than that she loved it. Aileen G.
Aileen G.
March 2024
Great experience! We have a young pup who's a little sound sensitive so she was a little concerned about sounds coming from the house. Other than that she loved it.
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55This is such a great space! We brought several dogs and they had a wonderful time playing. Yard is secure. Water readily available and a trashcan to dispose of waste.Stephanie C.
Stephanie C.
March 2024
This is such a great space! We brought several dogs and they had a wonderful time playing. Yard is secure. Water readily available and a trashcan to dispose of waste.
Sophie's Private Dog Park In SW Portland | Sniffspot
55This as mentioned is the best thing since sliced bread. Benson is an apt dog and the exercise for him is great to run crazy. This spot is great and clean and comfortable. What a way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Thank you for allowing us to invade your place. We will be back. William J.
William J.
March 2024
This as mentioned is the best thing since sliced bread. Benson is an apt dog and the exercise for him is great to run crazy. This spot is great and clean and comfortable. What a way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Thank you for allowing us to invade your place. We will be back.
Sophie's Private Dog Park In SW Portland | Sniffspot
55Beautiful yard with plenty of space for our pup to run and sniff around! Us humans had a very relaxing time too in the comfortable seating. Thank you for having us!Kristen F.
Kristen F.
March 2024
Beautiful yard with plenty of space for our pup to run and sniff around! Us humans had a very relaxing time too in the comfortable seating. Thank you for having us!
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55My pup and I have come here a handful of times and he loves running up and down the hill! Especially on a beautiful sunny day like today :) Sarah E.
Sarah E.
March 2024
My pup and I have come here a handful of times and he loves running up and down the hill! Especially on a beautiful sunny day like today :)
How do Independence'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 Independence 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 Independence?
There are 62 small dog parks in the Independence 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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