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San MarcosCalifornia92069US
4.9286
55My cattle dog left exhausted. Some traffic in and out from the neighbors but nothing that distracted the them from their ball!
55My dog had a blast! Great wide open space to run and lots of shade options if needed. We will be back :).
55Been going here with my dog for a while and it never disappoints! Clear the host really cares since the spot has been well maintained 😊 always a fave for us!
55The host is very accommodating. Our dogs love, love & love this field. This place brings so much happiness to our pooches & us, as well. 🐾🐾❣️
55Nice open space so we can see the dogs from far away. They had a blast will def be back again
45Spot was nice and open, perfect for my dog with lots of energy. There was a couple walking around the perimeter of the spot at the end of my time slot. Not sure if it was the owners. Luckily, I already leashed up my dog to leave early. Just something to be aware of since it's not fully fenced and if your dog is reactive.
55We love this spot right off the freeway. Can't wait for the weather to turn cooler
55This place is so cool, it was clean and very peaceful and quiet, we didn’t unleash our dog cause he’s not very good with recalling neither very friendly lol but he did enjoy a great walk during a beautiful afternoon 🐕 💨
45Nice big field but watch out for foxtails. Also a little hard to tell where the Sniffspot boundaries were so we just stayed on the field and didn’t explore much else. The lack of fence on one side didn’t bother us at all especially since the property is so big it’s easy to simply stay away from that side. Dogs had a good run.
55Tried this place after a recommendation and absolutely loved it. Our two boys had a great time walking the path and running with all the space. We also enjoyed the chairs in the shaded areas. Thank you - we’ll be back!
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Stefanie's Private Dog Park In San Marcos

San Marcos, California
Partially Fenced
20 acres
4.9286 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
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Hosted by Stefanie S.

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Stefanie's Private Dog Park In San Marcos

San Marcos, California
Host avatar
Hosted by Stefanie S.
Sniffpass
4.9286 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Partially Fenced
20 acres
Stefanie's Private Dog Park In San Marcos - San Marcos, California
Stefanie's Private Dog Park In San Marcos - San Marcos, California
Stefanie's Private Dog Park In San Marcos - San Marcos, California

Fencing

Enclosure

Partially Fenced

Fencing details:

Address is 2600 Sarver Ln, San Marcos CA 92069. There is a picture of the entrance. It is the first driveway on your left across from the catholic church. Please park alongside Sarver Lane near the chatholic church, where the road is still ...
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Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsNo

Other dogs

No

My dogs are indoors or in a run near our northernmost buildings, far away from 2600, near 2626 Sarver Lane.

GUEST FEEDBACK

10% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsNo

Other domestic animals

No

No other domestic animals on site. Our dogs will be walked in the blocked segments.

GUEST FEEDBACK

13% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

Sometimes

Our south side tenant asks that you do not walk up close to their greenhouses, temporary offices, 3 large trashcans and the house behind the trashcans. Very occasionally one of our guests will walk the property. I walk my dogs during the blocked times, sometimes off leash. You are welcome to visit during those times IF your dogs are friendly and have recall or are leashed. Thank you and ENJOY!

GUEST FEEDBACK

29% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Private entryNo

Private entry

No

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Amenities

Field

Chairs

Trail

Trash can

Table

Digging area


Pricing
$10 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

San Marcos, California

Description

"This field is huge! My dogs had an amazing time running around and exploring 😍 There is shade under the trees, and the part that wasn't fenced in wasn't an issue for us. If your dogs don't have solid recall, stick to the fenced side. The whole place is so big, you shouldn't have a problem getting a good amount of walking/running in, without coming too close to the un-fenced side. I walked around for about 2 miles, and I'm guessing my dogs probably did twice that 😆 The host was nice and allowed extra time, because I took a wrong turn coming there and was late to my booked time. We will definitely be back."

Cleanliness

99% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

Please wear STURDY SHOES! - Gopher holes!

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Max dogs per booking
20

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

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This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

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Meet your host

Stefanie S.

Joined in September 2022

We LOVE dogs and your contribution goes to our foster dogs, helping us save lives!


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