55Wow!! First time using SniffSpot! Super accommodating and helpful host. Great shaded backyard, with plenty of areas to sniff and explore. Clean water bowl full of water. Nida D.
Nida D.
July 2023
Wow!! First time using SniffSpot! Super accommodating and helpful host. Great shaded backyard, with plenty of areas to sniff and explore. Clean water bowl full of water.
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55We all had a great time. The host was very welcoming and thoughtful.  nice shady yard and great place for the doggies to run around. 😊😊🐶🐶🐶🐶Roberta F.
Roberta F.
August 2023
We all had a great time. The host was very welcoming and thoughtful.  nice shady yard and great place for the doggies to run around. 😊😊🐶🐶🐶🐶
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55We had a wonderful time celebrating our dog's first birthday party here! The yard was very clean and well equipped. There was plenty of space for all the doggies to run around and ample shade as well. The host is so helpful, communicative and thoughtful. She even let us borrow a few folding tables for our party, which we really appreciated. We hope to be back here again soon! :)Pujita R.
Pujita R.
September 2023
We had a wonderful time celebrating our dog's first birthday party here! The yard was very clean and well equipped. There was plenty of space for all the doggies to run around and ample shade as well. The host is so helpful, communicative and thoughtful. She even let us borrow a few folding tables for our party, which we really appreciated. We hope to be back here again soon! :)
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55We celebrated our dog’s birthday here and it was the best experience. Amanda is sooo kind and generous.
Her backyard is very spacious and well cared for. We had 3 dogs and they all had a great time.
She kindly let us borrow a table and allowed us in early to set up the decorations. All the instructions were clearly given. We had a great experience with our first Sniffspot! Thank you Amanda. Moen S.
Moen S.
October 2023
We celebrated our dog’s birthday here and it was the best experience. Amanda is sooo kind and generous.
Her backyard is very spacious and well cared for. We had 3 dogs and they all had a great time.
She kindly let us borrow a table and allowed us in early to set up the decorations. All the instructions were clearly given. We had a great experience with our first Sniffspot! Thank you Amanda.
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55Such a great party spot! Big space with lots of room and different spaces for doggies to play. Owners were very helpful. We had a great day!Lindsay G.
Lindsay G.
November 2023
Such a great party spot! Big space with lots of room and different spaces for doggies to play. Owners were very helpful. We had a great day!
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55Amazing backyard! Huge for the pups to run around. We had four dogs for my dog’s birthday, and they had plenty to do. The host is also super nice, making sure we had everything and let us borrow a table and come early to set up decorations. It even started raining, so she let us borrow some umbrellas. My dog enjoyed the splash pool, toys, and space to play!Crystal P.
Crystal P.
September 2022
Amazing backyard! Huge for the pups to run around. We had four dogs for my dog’s birthday, and they had plenty to do. The host is also super nice, making sure we had everything and let us borrow a table and come early to set up decorations. It even started raining, so she let us borrow some umbrellas. My dog enjoyed the splash pool, toys, and space to play!
55Charles is a wonderful host. He met me at the gate and made sure that I got in safely. He is generous with his time and use of his yard. My 4 1/2 month old puppy is too young to keep up with the rowdies at a dog park, but she plays well with tolerant dogs. Charles' dog Zeus meets this criteria. My Jewel had a blast playing with Zeus and just being able to run around off leash in a safe environment. Vicki H.
Vicki H.
December 2020
Charles is a wonderful host. He met me at the gate and made sure that I got in safely. He is generous with his time and use of his yard. My 4 1/2 month old puppy is too young to keep up with the rowdies at a dog park, but she plays well with tolerant dogs. Charles' dog Zeus meets this criteria. My Jewel had a blast playing with Zeus and just being able to run around off leash in a safe environment.
55Nice big lawn to romp on - and a dedicated area if your dog is a digger! Pristine and appreciated the provision of sanitized dog bowls, poop bags, and hand sanitizer. Jennifer A.
Jennifer A.
March 2024
Nice big lawn to romp on - and a dedicated area if your dog is a digger! Pristine and appreciated the provision of sanitized dog bowls, poop bags, and hand sanitizer.
55My doggie and I spent a lovely hour in tri’s backyard. Mimi ran around, had some zoomies, rolled in the grass and did lots of sniffing. I got to sit in the shade of a beautiful tree in a comfy couch. Tri left out a bottle of water and a dog bowl. We had a very nice time!Melanie L.
Melanie L.
June 2024
My doggie and I spent a lovely hour in tri’s backyard. Mimi ran around, had some zoomies, rolled in the grass and did lots of sniffing. I got to sit in the shade of a beautiful tree in a comfy couch. Tri left out a bottle of water and a dog bowl. We had a very nice time!
55Great enclosed area. A couple of wild cats and scatter but overall good space. There was lots of toys, water bowl and waters when we arrived which was very much appreciated. Judith H.
Judith H.
August 2024
Great enclosed area. A couple of wild cats and scatter but overall good space. There was lots of toys, water bowl and waters when we arrived which was very much appreciated.
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55Nice clean, flat space for dogs to explore and run. There is a fair amount of wood chips/mulch present, just as a heads-up for owners of dogs who like to eat the stuff.Kelsey D.
Kelsey D.
February 2024
Nice clean, flat space for dogs to explore and run. There is a fair amount of wood chips/mulch present, just as a heads-up for owners of dogs who like to eat the stuff.
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55It was a nice yard! It was clean and there were dog toys and some fresh water left for us. It was very quiet and calm and there were some nice chairs in the shade we sat in while watching Prince sniff around. We did hear a rooster but that was mentioned in the profile and Prince wasn’t bothered by it. It was a very nice experience Rachel M.
Rachel M.
March 2024
It was a nice yard! It was clean and there were dog toys and some fresh water left for us. It was very quiet and calm and there were some nice chairs in the shade we sat in while watching Prince sniff around. We did hear a rooster but that was mentioned in the profile and Prince wasn’t bothered by it. It was a very nice experience
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55The spot is clean and nice! There's a beutiful tree creating some nice shade for the dog. She tired out after running crazily for an hour :D very greatF X.
F X.
July 2024
The spot is clean and nice! There's a beutiful tree creating some nice shade for the dog. She tired out after running crazily for an hour :D very great
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55Anna’s backyard was perfect for our two apartment-dwelling dogs to enjoy some free time. It was a warm day but there was plenty of shade for both the dogs and humans. She was kind enough to leave out a bowl of water and a few toys. Meera P.
Meera P.
July 2024
Anna’s backyard was perfect for our two apartment-dwelling dogs to enjoy some free time. It was a warm day but there was plenty of shade for both the dogs and humans. She was kind enough to leave out a bowl of water and a few toys.
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55A great yard to visit! I loved that it’s turf, and between the tree and the large umbrella, plenty of shade. The puppy I had appreciated the large water dish left out, and had a blast turning into her own little pool. Summer s.
Summer s.
August 2024
A great yard to visit! I loved that it’s turf, and between the tree and the large umbrella, plenty of shade. The puppy I had appreciated the large water dish left out, and had a blast turning into her own little pool.
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55We enjoyed our relaxing Snifspot. It was the perfect spot to complete our day with our 2 doggies. Thank you for the hospitality and the opportunity to experience this clean, well kept, lovely backyard to play and sniff in. Our doggies also appreciated the bowl of fresh water left to refresh themselves with. We look
forward to visit again. Amy P.
Amy P.
August 2024
We enjoyed our relaxing Snifspot. It was the perfect spot to complete our day with our 2 doggies. Thank you for the hospitality and the opportunity to experience this clean, well kept, lovely backyard to play and sniff in. Our doggies also appreciated the bowl of fresh water left to refresh themselves with. We look
forward to visit again.
How do San Jose'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 San Jose 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. 95% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the San Jose 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 103 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.
Does San Jose have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 103 fully fenced dog parks in or near San Jose. Browse all fully enclosed options.
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