55This sniffspot is amazing. Thanks, Sylvia! The dogs had a blast. They ran laps around the property and even went into the pond for good measure. The space is beautiful, relaxing, and has lots of spots to sit in nature. The covered shelter was great for when we got hit with the downpour. Thanks again. We'll be back.Renee L.
Renee L.
October 2024
This sniffspot is amazing. Thanks, Sylvia! The dogs had a blast. They ran laps around the property and even went into the pond for good measure. The space is beautiful, relaxing, and has lots of spots to sit in nature. The covered shelter was great for when we got hit with the downpour. Thanks again. We'll be back.
Sylvia's 5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Shawnigan Lake | Sniffspot
55Sylvia has a beautiful spot for dogs to play! Our dogs especially loved her large pond! They had an absolute blast! There is a partial barbed wire fence around the property, but the play area is behind her house and well back from the quiet road in front of the house. Sylvia is a great host. I had a few questions as a new Sniffspot user and she answered them very promptly! Thank you Sylvia! Tracy R.
Tracy R.
November 2024
Sylvia has a beautiful spot for dogs to play! Our dogs especially loved her large pond! They had an absolute blast! There is a partial barbed wire fence around the property, but the play area is behind her house and well back from the quiet road in front of the house. Sylvia is a great host. I had a few questions as a new Sniffspot user and she answered them very promptly! Thank you Sylvia!
Very private property, wooded trail, small fields. Amenities for kids and dogs | Sniffspot
55My 1st visit was very pleasant. The host was helpful explaining the property lay out. Enjoyed the trails and open space for a good outing for my GSD.Andy D.
Andy D.
December 2022
My 1st visit was very pleasant. The host was helpful explaining the property lay out. Enjoyed the trails and open space for a good outing for my GSD.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55As always, beautifully maintained and an amazing property. I feel like there are new trails every visit and they are well marked and as mud free as humanly possible. There is always water available as well as extra poop bags and waste cans strategically placed so you never have to carry a bag for too long and there's no excuse not to tidy up. I'm so thankful for this resource especially in this time of social distancing and iffy dog park options.
There is one caveat: today was the first day I've seen dogs next door at the property which shares a fence with this one. My dogs aren't very fence reactive and we stayed well back but I'd keep a dog reactive dog leashed until you either get to the wooded area or the other side of the (huge) field.MARY A.
MARY A.
October 2020
As always, beautifully maintained and an amazing property. I feel like there are new trails every visit and they are well marked and as mud free as humanly possible. There is always water available as well as extra poop bags and waste cans strategically placed so you never have to carry a bag for too long and there's no excuse not to tidy up. I'm so thankful for this resource especially in this time of social distancing and iffy dog park options.
There is one caveat: today was the first day I've seen dogs next door at the property which shares a fence with this one. My dogs aren't very fence reactive and we stayed well back but I'd keep a dog reactive dog leashed until you either get to the wooded area or the other side of the (huge) field.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55We had a wonderful time here! Barb is so gracious and genuine. The field portion is quite expansive, and our dog had a great time exploring it. The trail system is secluded, extremely well-maintained, and it’s got a cute home-ey touch.Evan B.
Evan B.
October 2020
We had a wonderful time here! Barb is so gracious and genuine. The field portion is quite expansive, and our dog had a great time exploring it. The trail system is secluded, extremely well-maintained, and it’s got a cute home-ey touch.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55The ultimate doggie Disneyland. Seeing my arthritic senior dog run through the trails and up and down the little hills with pure joy truly brought tears to my eyes. And not having to worry about letting him go out of my sight lest there be a rude dog around the corner made it all the better. Barb is a great person, and as other reviewers said, really goes above and beyond with providing drinks, tips, etc. We live almost 45 minutes away and this is totally worth the drive. Tonya K.
Tonya K.
October 2020
The ultimate doggie Disneyland. Seeing my arthritic senior dog run through the trails and up and down the little hills with pure joy truly brought tears to my eyes. And not having to worry about letting him go out of my sight lest there be a rude dog around the corner made it all the better. Barb is a great person, and as other reviewers said, really goes above and beyond with providing drinks, tips, etc. We live almost 45 minutes away and this is totally worth the drive.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55We had a great time at Barb’s place. It was easy to find and well marked. Our pup loved going from sniffing in the woods to running in the open field. We enjoyed the thoughtful touches like fresh water (for dogs AND humans), places to sit, and bug spray. I highly recommend this SniffSpot!Riley K.
Riley K.
October 2020
We had a great time at Barb’s place. It was easy to find and well marked. Our pup loved going from sniffing in the woods to running in the open field. We enjoyed the thoughtful touches like fresh water (for dogs AND humans), places to sit, and bug spray. I highly recommend this SniffSpot!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Our pups just love this spot, there is so much room to run and varied places - field, orchard, trails and woods. We made it just about sundown (note to self, that is changing rapidly and it matters with a small chihuahua in the woods!) and stayed in the field. Be aware there is varied terrain, spots with divits and holes from animals burrowing so if you are unsteady on your feet it might be a challenge. But we just love coming out here every time and will miss it when the winter rains make it more challenging!Erin M.
Erin M.
October 2020
Our pups just love this spot, there is so much room to run and varied places - field, orchard, trails and woods. We made it just about sundown (note to self, that is changing rapidly and it matters with a small chihuahua in the woods!) and stayed in the field. Be aware there is varied terrain, spots with divits and holes from animals burrowing so if you are unsteady on your feet it might be a challenge. But we just love coming out here every time and will miss it when the winter rains make it more challenging!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Wonderful spot with lots of room to run in the fields and the woods. Love how much effort Barb has put into making this an amazing place for both pups and their humans. Can’t wait till our next visit! deleted d.
deleted d.
October 2020
Wonderful spot with lots of room to run in the fields and the woods. Love how much effort Barb has put into making this an amazing place for both pups and their humans. Can’t wait till our next visit!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Blew all my expectations out of the water! Such an amazing, secure spot for completely free exploration! My dog hasn’t been this spent in awhile, such a fun time! Explore the woods, or throw a ball in the expansive open field, Barb has the best spot for a pooch and their person! Will definitely be back ASAPJohn L.
John L.
October 2020
Blew all my expectations out of the water! Such an amazing, secure spot for completely free exploration! My dog hasn’t been this spent in awhile, such a fun time! Explore the woods, or throw a ball in the expansive open field, Barb has the best spot for a pooch and their person! Will definitely be back ASAP
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55This spot is amazing! There is plenty of room to run and explore. My pup had a BLAST. The trails on the property are really well taken care of and we loved exploring the wooded areas. Can't wait to come back!Lauren M.
Lauren M.
October 2020
This spot is amazing! There is plenty of room to run and explore. My pup had a BLAST. The trails on the property are really well taken care of and we loved exploring the wooded areas. Can't wait to come back!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55If I could come here every single day I would. We drive up from Seattle to play for a few hours. Our dog can be reactive to new dogs- so this place is great- no new dogs and she can just run and run and run. Christine F.
Christine F.
October 2020
If I could come here every single day I would. We drive up from Seattle to play for a few hours. Our dog can be reactive to new dogs- so this place is great- no new dogs and she can just run and run and run.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Barb was so kind and gave us an overview of the property before we went exploring. There is a Chuck-it and a basket of tennis balls available. My dog had a blast playing fetch in the field before we went and checked out the trails. Barb’s property is gorgeous and well maintained. We will definitely be back!Sophie M.
Sophie M.
October 2020
Barb was so kind and gave us an overview of the property before we went exploring. There is a Chuck-it and a basket of tennis balls available. My dog had a blast playing fetch in the field before we went and checked out the trails. Barb’s property is gorgeous and well maintained. We will definitely be back!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Very friendly and welcoming! Gave us an overview of the spot which was great! Huge field and wooded area for the pup and us to run around in. She makes you feel welcome with toys and snacks around and even has a map! We will be coming back often! Hillary H.
Hillary H.
October 2020
Very friendly and welcoming! Gave us an overview of the spot which was great! Huge field and wooded area for the pup and us to run around in. She makes you feel welcome with toys and snacks around and even has a map! We will be coming back often!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Another wonderful visit! I just can't say enough about the obvious care Barb puts into maintaining the property- especially the trails. I am so thankful for this safe place to let my pups romp off leash.MARY A.
MARY A.
November 2020
Another wonderful visit! I just can't say enough about the obvious care Barb puts into maintaining the property- especially the trails. I am so thankful for this safe place to let my pups romp off leash.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55We really really love this place...had several fantastic and fun visits over the summer. Be aware, however, during hunting season there is gun fire which absolutely terrifies one of our dogs. Our last 2 visits we had to cut short after only 15 mins. With the first gunfire panic and anxiety take over our dog and she is literally frozen in fear. It is heartbreaking. We really love Barbs place she does a great job; however please be aware during hunting season there will be gunfire. We will put off visiting until next summer, unfortunately. Diana B.
Diana B.
November 2020
We really really love this place...had several fantastic and fun visits over the summer. Be aware, however, during hunting season there is gun fire which absolutely terrifies one of our dogs. Our last 2 visits we had to cut short after only 15 mins. With the first gunfire panic and anxiety take over our dog and she is literally frozen in fear. It is heartbreaking. We really love Barbs place she does a great job; however please be aware during hunting season there will be gunfire. We will put off visiting until next summer, unfortunately.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Barb was very friendly! She obviously puts a lot of work and care into maintaining the property and trails. Our puppy Nala LOVED it. Will be back!Jake B.
Jake B.
November 2020
Barb was very friendly! She obviously puts a lot of work and care into maintaining the property and trails. Our puppy Nala LOVED it. Will be back!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Another excellent visit! I wore my muck boots and there was a decent amount of standing water in some areas but, considering we are in the PNW, it is incredible how much work goes into maintaining the trails. Always a treat!MARY A.
MARY A.
November 2020
Another excellent visit! I wore my muck boots and there was a decent amount of standing water in some areas but, considering we are in the PNW, it is incredible how much work goes into maintaining the trails. Always a treat!
How do Shawnigan Lake'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
Become a Sniffpass holder!
Get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits! Learn more!
FAQ about our Shawnigan Lake 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. 94% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Shawnigan Lake 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 48 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 5 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.
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/196276/IMG_6606.1729227720112.jpeg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/88976/IMG_9646.1712545656632.jpeg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/85776/89D3C999-AF46-4F94-906D-4589461886CD.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/125050/rn_image_picker_lib_temp_4ed3c782-36a0-401b-92a6-0bc6c890bfc7.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/129304/rn_image_picker_lib_temp_cc3f09c8-9f7a-4319-a9fe-9b83081a84a3.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/82183/PXL_20240323_175132415_2.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/78966/field.1707103273911.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/88514/CFD590A3-4474-4BEE-BFC3-E734C24535DF.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/19368/agility.1710046633541.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/91651/B22B6E43-9BCC-4394-B374-F27BD8008B08.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/33944/207BC753-5BF7-4C04-8513-640954E816C9.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/81620/A4CE9116-A431-4F7B-A1BB-79A08A30EAF6.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/77094/390C4CF4-A5D5-43E0-8688-BCE79340473F.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/85291/3E234A83-5209-48FD-9DDA-6D5FB0DD4A10.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/66472/4D843511-9E83-4C61-B263-A3B9E7DE2268.png)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/79498/rn_image_picker_lib_temp_ab8459ee-be2d-41ab-ae37-c3309b62dd19.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/77310/rn_image_picker_lib_temp_e12077ab-960d-4c4b-b562-3a08c84b64bb.jpg)
/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/98381/8D5452B7-A1D9-46F9-9708-FBD069272369.jpg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/359883/rn_image_picker_lib_temp_a73b8087-d118-4f45-bf69-4c25a68ef5c6.jpg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/440941/rn_image_picker_lib_temp_57eb581b-9f5a-40e9-bba8-08d5cbde3ed5.jpg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/445971/IMG_2498.1730345403859.png)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/10407/d0d7066ae7_me_and_elly_on_a_mountain.jpg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/29284/Photo_on_8-31-20_at_10.27_PM.jpg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/30409/2G4A1545.jpg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/32014/9FF9AEA0-0182-48E6-AF01-2C64B690DA50.jpeg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/24394/2DBB51DD-3B16-4282-AE26-420DD2597C94.jpeg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/26170/C0528D48-74DE-4E31-B7D1-EA784AA1A82B.jpeg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/31816/187E6489-8BBD-490B-9AD1-28487BF6AE14.jpeg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/31483/IMG_1918.jpeg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/768/e946bd1129_User20191107-4-ixq4s7.png)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/33244/F4E789F0-4F44-4FBD-9B32-35333144F499.jpg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/11881/f58c342dd9_User20191107-4-ixq4s7.png)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/33607/photo.jpg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/11875/6d97024aa6_C1E5DEC4-841B-4CC5-8D62-3E44F554AA27.jpeg)
/full-fit-in/64x64/Users/33509/FB_IMG_1604004103154.jpg)
