55Super easy to find, and easy to access! A pleasure to work with and super accommodating. The yard is the perfect size for a puppy meet and greet, and well kept. Thank you for hosting us!Neil F.
Neil F.
August 2020
Super easy to find, and easy to access! A pleasure to work with and super accommodating. The yard is the perfect size for a puppy meet and greet, and well kept. Thank you for hosting us!
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55Courtney’s sniff spot was amazing! Lots of room to run around, chairs to sit in, and a few toys and water dish. This was the first sniff spot we’ve ever gone to and Courtney was super responsive to my messages answering all my questions and even saying hello when we got there. Leeloo had lots of fun. Highly recommend!Brittany T.
Brittany T.
August 2020
Courtney’s sniff spot was amazing! Lots of room to run around, chairs to sit in, and a few toys and water dish. This was the first sniff spot we’ve ever gone to and Courtney was super responsive to my messages answering all my questions and even saying hello when we got there. Leeloo had lots of fun. Highly recommend!
Oakland Oasis with Fully Fenced Amazing Yard! | Sniffspot
55Wonderful and safe space for my pup to roam and romp off leash for a bit. There’s a nice patio and table for me to sit at too :). Courtney is very lovely and accommodating. Katharine S.
Katharine S.
September 2020
Wonderful and safe space for my pup to roam and romp off leash for a bit. There’s a nice patio and table for me to sit at too :). Courtney is very lovely and accommodating.
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55Great spot! We enjoyed our time here and really appreciated Courtney leaving out water for Lana. Perfect place to throw the ball! No other dogs around, just a few dogs barking in the background. Thank you!Joy A.
Joy A.
September 2020
Great spot! We enjoyed our time here and really appreciated Courtney leaving out water for Lana. Perfect place to throw the ball! No other dogs around, just a few dogs barking in the background. Thank you!
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55we LOVE this place. This was our third time and we can't wait to go back. My dog is overjoyed being able to run free in this fully fenced, secure and very neat yard. Courtney is an amazing host!Cecilia G.
Cecilia G.
September 2020
we LOVE this place. This was our third time and we can't wait to go back. My dog is overjoyed being able to run free in this fully fenced, secure and very neat yard. Courtney is an amazing host!
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55My dogs had a great time running around the yard off-leash. The yard was secure and as advertised, and there was a hose and dish for water. It was also nice to have lounge chairs available. Courtney was a great host, very helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back!Jessica Z.
Jessica Z.
October 2020
My dogs had a great time running around the yard off-leash. The yard was secure and as advertised, and there was a hose and dish for water. It was also nice to have lounge chairs available. Courtney was a great host, very helpful and friendly. We will definitely be back!
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55Excellent experience for us and our two rescues with reactivity issues. Plenty of space, secure and tall fences, easy and smooth process with Courtney. Our dogs had a blast and we will definitely be returning! The yard is in the back of the location and so no other dogs/humans visible. Mayumi P.
Mayumi P.
December 2020
Excellent experience for us and our two rescues with reactivity issues. Plenty of space, secure and tall fences, easy and smooth process with Courtney. Our dogs had a blast and we will definitely be returning! The yard is in the back of the location and so no other dogs/humans visible.
Oakland Oasis with Fully Fenced Amazing Yard! | Sniffspot
55Easy to see why so many 5 star ratings here! Courtney was a wonderful host and I had a great time in her yard with my reactive girl. She got to run and play and roll and all in a very safe environment.
Easy to access -water bowl provided and super clean and nice place to be!Micki C.
Micki C.
December 2020
Easy to see why so many 5 star ratings here! Courtney was a wonderful host and I had a great time in her yard with my reactive girl. She got to run and play and roll and all in a very safe environment.
Easy to access -water bowl provided and super clean and nice place to be!
Oakland Oasis with Fully Fenced Amazing Yard! | Sniffspot
55Courtney’s yard is perfect and great for our reactive dog. Tall fence all the way around and plenty of space for our 65 pound dog to play fetch. Courtney was very understanding about our dog’s stranger danger issues and even allowed us to let ourselves in so that our dog didn’t have to run into new people. 10/10 would recommend!Chelsea M.
Chelsea M.
January 2021
Courtney’s yard is perfect and great for our reactive dog. Tall fence all the way around and plenty of space for our 65 pound dog to play fetch. Courtney was very understanding about our dog’s stranger danger issues and even allowed us to let ourselves in so that our dog didn’t have to run into new people. 10/10 would recommend!
Oakland Oasis with Fully Fenced Amazing Yard! | Sniffspot
55Great yard, fully fenced with only one entrance and exit so I felt totally secure letting my dog off leash. Owner couldn’t have been nicer or more responsive.Sarah B.
Sarah B.
January 2021
Great yard, fully fenced with only one entrance and exit so I felt totally secure letting my dog off leash. Owner couldn’t have been nicer or more responsive.
Oakland Oasis with Fully Fenced Amazing Yard! | Sniffspot
55We had a great time! Courtney's backyard is spacious and private, with a few balls and other toys to play with. Courtney is super nice and hospitable.
It's hard to get stress-free exercise with a dog-reactive pup, but this was a great way to stretch his legs without any triggers. The fence is tall and secure, and the front has a double-gate for extra peace of mind There was a dog barking a bit next door, but not visible. Overall a nice experience!josie h.
josie h.
February 2021
We had a great time! Courtney's backyard is spacious and private, with a few balls and other toys to play with. Courtney is super nice and hospitable.
It's hard to get stress-free exercise with a dog-reactive pup, but this was a great way to stretch his legs without any triggers. The fence is tall and secure, and the front has a double-gate for extra peace of mind There was a dog barking a bit next door, but not visible. Overall a nice experience!
Oakland Oasis with Fully Fenced Amazing Yard! | Sniffspot
55Great as usual, we love this spot so much!! Super safe, perfect size and Courtney is very communicative and accommodating. We'll be back soonCecilia G.
Cecilia G.
February 2021
Great as usual, we love this spot so much!! Super safe, perfect size and Courtney is very communicative and accommodating. We'll be back soon
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55This was our second time at Courtney’s and Oats was so excited to be there again. The yard is so pleasant and there was a fresh water bowl to use. Definitely coming back! Merary M.
Merary M.
April 2021
This was our second time at Courtney’s and Oats was so excited to be there again. The yard is so pleasant and there was a fresh water bowl to use. Definitely coming back!
Oakland Oasis with Fully Fenced Amazing Yard! | Sniffspot
55Courtney was a very understanding and responsive host! Our dog reactive puppy had a great time without any reactions even though there was a dog barking next door. It was so nice to be able to play with him off leash in a larger space!Sam M.
Sam M.
May 2021
Courtney was a very understanding and responsive host! Our dog reactive puppy had a great time without any reactions even though there was a dog barking next door. It was so nice to be able to play with him off leash in a larger space!
Oakland Oasis with Fully Fenced Amazing Yard! | Sniffspot
55Courtney is very hospitable! We enjoyed having lunch while watching Reign having fun running around and playing. ❤️ Very relaxing spot!Bernadette C.
Bernadette C.
August 2021
Courtney is very hospitable! We enjoyed having lunch while watching Reign having fun running around and playing. ❤️ Very relaxing spot!
How do Oakland'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 Oakland 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 Oakland?
There are 91 small dog parks in the Oakland 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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