55Beautiful property! Sarah was very helpful and responded quickly to my messages. The arena was very clean. Pooper scooper and bucket of water right there for the pups. Loved our visit and will definitely be back!Ashley H.
Ashley H.
September 2023
Beautiful property! Sarah was very helpful and responded quickly to my messages. The arena was very clean. Pooper scooper and bucket of water right there for the pups. Loved our visit and will definitely be back!
55This is a beautiful property, and the horse arena is absolutely perfect for dogs, as long as your dog is content to stay there, because the arena fence isn't dog-proof. (The perimeter fence is, though.) Diane M.
Diane M.
October 2023
This is a beautiful property, and the horse arena is absolutely perfect for dogs, as long as your dog is content to stay there, because the arena fence isn't dog-proof. (The perimeter fence is, though.)
55Great to have a place in Novato. Space is very clean & tidy. Well maintained & safe. Fencing is safe for my dogs and has hog fire across the wooden boards. There’s water, poop bags and bin etc. some toys. There is plenty of room for a dog to run after a ball etc. I like the fact this space is fenced away from the house so dogs are contained. You can park right by the field opening which is nice. For reactive dog owners, there may be a person walking out on the main road in the distance (not on the property) but it’s hopefully far enough away for most dogs.
Very easy communication with the host. Lauren D.
Lauren D.
January 2024
Great to have a place in Novato. Space is very clean & tidy. Well maintained & safe. Fencing is safe for my dogs and has hog fire across the wooden boards. There’s water, poop bags and bin etc. some toys. There is plenty of room for a dog to run after a ball etc. I like the fact this space is fenced away from the house so dogs are contained. You can park right by the field opening which is nice. For reactive dog owners, there may be a person walking out on the main road in the distance (not on the property) but it’s hopefully far enough away for most dogs.
Very easy communication with the host.
55Anna is very nice and this space is great for letting your pets run and play! Being our first time using Sniffspot it was great and we really look forward to it again! Anna H.
Anna H.
January 2024
Anna is very nice and this space is great for letting your pets run and play! Being our first time using Sniffspot it was great and we really look forward to it again!
55What an amazing spot! Our GWP puppy got to swim in a pond for the first time. Absolutely ideal spot for dogs who love the water. We will definitely be coming back!Michelle S.
Michelle S.
August 2024
What an amazing spot! Our GWP puppy got to swim in a pond for the first time. Absolutely ideal spot for dogs who love the water. We will definitely be coming back!
55Awesome place, especially for water centric dogs. Phil, chocolate lab did not want to get out of the water. A must visit place for all dogs needing some play. Place is only a few minutes off interstate 101 in a very secluded place. Enjoy! Eric S.
Eric S.
August 2024
Awesome place, especially for water centric dogs. Phil, chocolate lab did not want to get out of the water. A must visit place for all dogs needing some play. Place is only a few minutes off interstate 101 in a very secluded place. Enjoy!
55This place was lots of fun for our two young labs. They enjoyed the water and being able to run around. Nice to get out of the city for some warm weather. Sam was accommodating and flexible when we were late for our booking due to traffic. Much appreciated!Gina S.
Gina S.
August 2024
This place was lots of fun for our two young labs. They enjoyed the water and being able to run around. Nice to get out of the city for some warm weather. Sam was accommodating and flexible when we were late for our booking due to traffic. Much appreciated!
55Very nice secluded area, plenty of space for the dogs to sniff, run and swim around! We had a great time, definitely worth it, we will be back!
Yesenia L.
Yesenia L.
August 2024
Very nice secluded area, plenty of space for the dogs to sniff, run and swim around! We had a great time, definitely worth it, we will be back!
55Great first time visit! Instructions were clear. Two of the dogs had a great time in the pond, and the other non-water dog enjoyed exploring nearby. The edge of the pond is unsurprisingly a bit muddy but not a problem as there is a hose down by the parking area. The area is very secluded with hills surrounding the pond. A definite favorite for us. One note: Google Maps directions wanted me to turn in a bit west of the actual entrance, which has red wagon wheels on either side of the driveway. David L.
David L.
August 2024
Great first time visit! Instructions were clear. Two of the dogs had a great time in the pond, and the other non-water dog enjoyed exploring nearby. The edge of the pond is unsurprisingly a bit muddy but not a problem as there is a hose down by the parking area. The area is very secluded with hills surrounding the pond. A definite favorite for us. One note: Google Maps directions wanted me to turn in a bit west of the actual entrance, which has red wagon wheels on either side of the driveway.
55Such an awesome spot for exploration & swimming - our dog had a blast! It was also super easy to get to from the highway and made for a really wonderful afternoon adventure!
Our dog didn’t mind at all, but there was a family with kids using the parking lot area - so might not be the best for dogs nervous around kids or other people.
We can’t wait to visit again soon - thank you so much for having us!Isabella J.
Isabella J.
August 2024
Such an awesome spot for exploration & swimming - our dog had a blast! It was also super easy to get to from the highway and made for a really wonderful afternoon adventure!
Our dog didn’t mind at all, but there was a family with kids using the parking lot area - so might not be the best for dogs nervous around kids or other people.
We can’t wait to visit again soon - thank you so much for having us!
55Close to civilization but you feel like you’re in the country! Our corgi loved swimming in the pond and it was great having an outdoor shower to rinse him off. We’ll be back!Erik R.
Erik R.
August 2024
Close to civilization but you feel like you’re in the country! Our corgi loved swimming in the pond and it was great having an outdoor shower to rinse him off. We’ll be back!
55Really awesome property! My dogs loved swimming and running around the field. Nice and quiet, feels isolated even though it’s not that far from highway 37. Love that there’s a hose to rinse the pups off with, as the pond is a bit muddy. I’ll have to come back for the Hip Camp cabins! Angie B.
Angie B.
August 2024
Really awesome property! My dogs loved swimming and running around the field. Nice and quiet, feels isolated even though it’s not that far from highway 37. Love that there’s a hose to rinse the pups off with, as the pond is a bit muddy. I’ll have to come back for the Hip Camp cabins!
55Everyone had fun! The water dogs just love swimming in the pond retrieving their toys, and the land lubber has lots of trails to explore. So convenient to have a good rinse-off spot too.David L.
David L.
August 2024
Everyone had fun! The water dogs just love swimming in the pond retrieving their toys, and the land lubber has lots of trails to explore. So convenient to have a good rinse-off spot too.
55Absolutely fantastic place! We came with our two young dogs. One is super high energy and loved being able to run around and swim in the pond, the other one is more of a scaredy-cat who enjoyed the quiet environment where he could sniff and explore without the distractions of stranger dogs or humans. This place hit the mark for both of them! There was a water hose provided by the parking area, which was very much appreciated, since both the dogs got quite muddy coming in and out of the pond.Annette S.
Annette S.
August 2024
Absolutely fantastic place! We came with our two young dogs. One is super high energy and loved being able to run around and swim in the pond, the other one is more of a scaredy-cat who enjoyed the quiet environment where he could sniff and explore without the distractions of stranger dogs or humans. This place hit the mark for both of them! There was a water hose provided by the parking area, which was very much appreciated, since both the dogs got quite muddy coming in and out of the pond.
55The spot is really big, and we did see some of the fencing. There are some tiny tiny hills your car will have to drive over, just a heads up. Lots of space for mom or dad to sit and relax. There are also two very clean portapoties! Maria A.
Maria A.
August 2024
The spot is really big, and we did see some of the fencing. There are some tiny tiny hills your car will have to drive over, just a heads up. Lots of space for mom or dad to sit and relax. There are also two very clean portapoties!
55Perfect spot for water loving dogs. Great shaded area with a table and chairs. Fresh water to wash off the dogs. Eric A.
Eric A.
September 2024
Perfect spot for water loving dogs. Great shaded area with a table and chairs. Fresh water to wash off the dogs.
How do Novato'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
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
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Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Novato 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Novato 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 113 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 17 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.
Sniffspot has 113 fully fenced dog parks in or near Novato. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Novato?
The Novato area has 2 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 Your Pups Sniffing Oasis- 10 Acres of adventures to explore!.