55wonderful spot. very warm and inviting host.
the sniff was clean and so well taken care of. Felt wonderful to let our dogs loose to explore in a safe place away from reactive off leash dogs. it was very freeing. we have a deaf dog who is also partially blind. she gets nervous around strange dogs. so for her to explore safely with our dogs was wonderful. Hanna M.
Hanna M.
May 2021
wonderful spot. very warm and inviting host.
the sniff was clean and so well taken care of. Felt wonderful to let our dogs loose to explore in a safe place away from reactive off leash dogs. it was very freeing. we have a deaf dog who is also partially blind. she gets nervous around strange dogs. so for her to explore safely with our dogs was wonderful.
55take a pretty drive to this gorgeous property. you’ll be greeted by the kind and gracious john and stephanie who will guide you through the pasture where your dog can see chickens, goats, and scottish highland cows. across the creek you and your dog can run and climb winding trails through trees and forest vegetation. put your feet in the cool clear water, breathe in the clean air, and enjoy the joyful exuberance your dog displays. this may have been my newly adopted puppy aila’s best day ever. i felt my stress and anxiety melt away. i could not recommend this excursion highly enough.lisa L.
lisa L.
July 2020
take a pretty drive to this gorgeous property. you’ll be greeted by the kind and gracious john and stephanie who will guide you through the pasture where your dog can see chickens, goats, and scottish highland cows. across the creek you and your dog can run and climb winding trails through trees and forest vegetation. put your feet in the cool clear water, breathe in the clean air, and enjoy the joyful exuberance your dog displays. this may have been my newly adopted puppy aila’s best day ever. i felt my stress and anxiety melt away. i could not recommend this excursion highly enough.
55Visited this farm as our very first Sniff Spot this weekend - and it’s goin to be a tough act to follow! Beautiful property, friendly hosts, lots of open and wooded spaces, and even charming farm animals. My dogs had a blast. Our pup hadn’t yet had any opportunities to explore big open spaces, winding trails, and spring creeks off leash - and she thoroughly exhausted herself. We’ll definitely be back, and probably book two hours next time!Polly O.
Polly O.
May 2020
Visited this farm as our very first Sniff Spot this weekend - and it’s goin to be a tough act to follow! Beautiful property, friendly hosts, lots of open and wooded spaces, and even charming farm animals. My dogs had a blast. Our pup hadn’t yet had any opportunities to explore big open spaces, winding trails, and spring creeks off leash - and she thoroughly exhausted herself. We’ll definitely be back, and probably book two hours next time!
55This is our 3rd time here. We are head over heels in love with Spring Acres. I'm not sure how, but every visit is better than the one before. You couldn't ask for more welcoming, kind hosts as John & Stephanie...they are such good people. And I just can't get over how Cooper strolls through all the animals in the pasture....it's bizarre to see my reactive dog so completely at peace...I just love it, makes me so happy. 😊 This time it was rainy and we had the best time hiking around and discovering new trails. Cooper loves splashing around in the creek, racing around like a nut and rolling around in the grass and I love the fresh air and peace & quiet. It's nice roaming around without the worry of encountering other dogs and I am totally relaxed here. Super awesome amazing Sniffspot! Can't wait to be back!Susan D.
Susan D.
October 2019
This is our 3rd time here. We are head over heels in love with Spring Acres. I'm not sure how, but every visit is better than the one before. You couldn't ask for more welcoming, kind hosts as John & Stephanie...they are such good people. And I just can't get over how Cooper strolls through all the animals in the pasture....it's bizarre to see my reactive dog so completely at peace...I just love it, makes me so happy. 😊 This time it was rainy and we had the best time hiking around and discovering new trails. Cooper loves splashing around in the creek, racing around like a nut and rolling around in the grass and I love the fresh air and peace & quiet. It's nice roaming around without the worry of encountering other dogs and I am totally relaxed here. Super awesome amazing Sniffspot! Can't wait to be back!
55This place is the best! It has some trails for running, water for splashing, an grassy area for fetch, some wooden bridges and best of all a cabin to hide on the deck if it rains. Riley ran around like a lunatic and Buddy was able to sniff until his heart was content. There is something for everyone! The hosts are super nice and generous and great communicators. There are some very calm farm animals - cows, goats, chicken, bunnies and a peacock to be aware that you will need to pass. They won't bother you though.Erika S.
Erika S.
October 2019
This place is the best! It has some trails for running, water for splashing, an grassy area for fetch, some wooden bridges and best of all a cabin to hide on the deck if it rains. Riley ran around like a lunatic and Buddy was able to sniff until his heart was content. There is something for everyone! The hosts are super nice and generous and great communicators. There are some very calm farm animals - cows, goats, chicken, bunnies and a peacock to be aware that you will need to pass. They won't bother you though.
55This spot was awesome for us! Sign out front, good parking. Owners are great and show you around the property upon arrival. There are other farm animals at the property, most ignore you completely, goats are curious but very friendly. Once your pup is allowed off leash they cannot access the farm animals. Trails to follow are well marked, a lot of small loops to follow!! Covered area to sit if you want. This is a big piece of property! So much exploring. This time of year it was muddy so bring boots and a towel for the pup if you really want to explore the whole property. There are also 2 areas that are rather flat for ball throwing etc if that is more your thing! We will definitely be back, if you and your pup like to explore through the trees this is a great spot!!Taylor S.
Taylor S.
November 2019
This spot was awesome for us! Sign out front, good parking. Owners are great and show you around the property upon arrival. There are other farm animals at the property, most ignore you completely, goats are curious but very friendly. Once your pup is allowed off leash they cannot access the farm animals. Trails to follow are well marked, a lot of small loops to follow!! Covered area to sit if you want. This is a big piece of property! So much exploring. This time of year it was muddy so bring boots and a towel for the pup if you really want to explore the whole property. There are also 2 areas that are rather flat for ball throwing etc if that is more your thing! We will definitely be back, if you and your pup like to explore through the trees this is a great spot!!
55We just love it here. We always book 2 hours and that seems to be just enough time for us. If we ever decide to invite a third, I would probably book 3 hours and bring a picnic. There is a creek, trails and plenty of open space for Cooper to romp and explore. The best part of Spring Acre's is John & Stephanie. They are such a kind, welcoming couple and I always feel so comfortable. ♥ I also get a huge kick out of watching my normally reactive boy stroll past all the animals in the pasture...goats, chickens, giant steer and he just trots happily through the pasture, it's hilarious. There is such tranquility here and I love seeing my boy so at peace. Just before this visit there had been days of heavy rain so the creek was really running....John warned me it could be a bit strong in parts so I kept Cooper closer to shore and he had the best time splashing around then running around the trails & rolling around in the grass. He was one very happy, very dirty boy by the time we got back to the car for the ride home. It started raining just before we left and Stephanie ran out with a towel to try to dry Cooper off, it was super sweet. Great time. This will definitely be one of our regular hangouts. ☺Susan D.
Susan D.
October 2019
We just love it here. We always book 2 hours and that seems to be just enough time for us. If we ever decide to invite a third, I would probably book 3 hours and bring a picnic. There is a creek, trails and plenty of open space for Cooper to romp and explore. The best part of Spring Acre's is John & Stephanie. They are such a kind, welcoming couple and I always feel so comfortable. ♥ I also get a huge kick out of watching my normally reactive boy stroll past all the animals in the pasture...goats, chickens, giant steer and he just trots happily through the pasture, it's hilarious. There is such tranquility here and I love seeing my boy so at peace. Just before this visit there had been days of heavy rain so the creek was really running....John warned me it could be a bit strong in parts so I kept Cooper closer to shore and he had the best time splashing around then running around the trails & rolling around in the grass. He was one very happy, very dirty boy by the time we got back to the car for the ride home. It started raining just before we left and Stephanie ran out with a towel to try to dry Cooper off, it was super sweet. Great time. This will definitely be one of our regular hangouts. ☺
55Spring Acre’s is such an amazingly beautiful slice of heaven. Lots of trails to explore and a creek that Norman enjoyed taking a dip in. Hosts John and Stephanie were wonderful and very helpful in explaining the layout and getting us started. We arrived a bit early, which I felt bad about, but they were very gracious and understanding.
Norman ( my dog ) can be a bit reactive when excited but was not bothered at all by any of the farm animals. He barked more when he was leaving! I think he could have stayed all day honestly. There is a cute cabin the Hosts are building tucked away on the property and it has a porch that was available to us to sit and just enjoy the beauty that surrounded us. There is also a very cute sitting area right next to the creek as well. Norman loved chasing sticks and playing in the water.
I highly recommend Spring Acres and look forward to many more visits.
Thank you for opening up your property for folks like us and our dogs.Luann K.
Luann K.
August 2019
Spring Acre’s is such an amazingly beautiful slice of heaven. Lots of trails to explore and a creek that Norman enjoyed taking a dip in. Hosts John and Stephanie were wonderful and very helpful in explaining the layout and getting us started. We arrived a bit early, which I felt bad about, but they were very gracious and understanding.
Norman ( my dog ) can be a bit reactive when excited but was not bothered at all by any of the farm animals. He barked more when he was leaving! I think he could have stayed all day honestly. There is a cute cabin the Hosts are building tucked away on the property and it has a porch that was available to us to sit and just enjoy the beauty that surrounded us. There is also a very cute sitting area right next to the creek as well. Norman loved chasing sticks and playing in the water.
I highly recommend Spring Acres and look forward to many more visits.
Thank you for opening up your property for folks like us and our dogs.
55I will definitely be going back. This spot has it all from water, trails, and open grassy areas! My pup loves being able to play off leash in the creek, and I love not having to worry if another dog would come up.Mariah G.
Mariah G.
September 2019
I will definitely be going back. This spot has it all from water, trails, and open grassy areas! My pup loves being able to play off leash in the creek, and I love not having to worry if another dog would come up.
55we loved this sniff spot. it is so beautiful and there is lots of space to explore. my dog was challenged by getting through the pasture with the chickens and rabbits because she wants to chase them very much!- but john walked with us through this area and once on the other side we were in heaven. john is incredibly sweet and attentive and we loved visiting with the goats and cows afterward. such a great afternoon getaway. the only thing that could be better is if we could live there! haha.Pam B.
Pam B.
January 2020
we loved this sniff spot. it is so beautiful and there is lots of space to explore. my dog was challenged by getting through the pasture with the chickens and rabbits because she wants to chase them very much!- but john walked with us through this area and once on the other side we were in heaven. john is incredibly sweet and attentive and we loved visiting with the goats and cows afterward. such a great afternoon getaway. the only thing that could be better is if we could live there! haha.
How do Parkland's private dog hiking trails 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
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Parkland dog hiking trails
Are dog hiking trails safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, inattentive owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than a city or county park. With a Sniffspot off-leash area 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. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. Our hiking trails tend to be outside the city, which lends to more privacy, but it is also important to follow typical hiking safety precautions, such as potentially having trail maps.
How do I know if a dog hiking trail works for my dog?
Sniffspot provides the tools to find the ideal spot. Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing 6 feet tall and distractions, to find a dog park with trails that works for your dog. You can also filter by size if you are looking for a certain acre park, an expansive off-leash dog park. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our fully fenced dog hiking trails. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog hiking trails where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. Since you are looking for trails, make sure to check photos to see if it the spot has flat trails or gnarly trails. You can also browse by specific amenities, if you are looking for a view or a beach, for instance, or other activities or fun features. You can check whether the spot has off or on street parking, the regular park hours, whether it has paved trails or a modern restroom.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot dog hiking trail?
In order to hike the trails, we require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not permit dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot hiking trail 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.