55What a WONDERFUL spot! My dog and I had a great time running free in the very spacious and beautiful property. Moose was a bit obsessed with the farm animals so that was a big distraction but still enjoyed and will absolutely be back!Erica C.
Erica C.
March 2024
What a WONDERFUL spot! My dog and I had a great time running free in the very spacious and beautiful property. Moose was a bit obsessed with the farm animals so that was a big distraction but still enjoyed and will absolutely be back!
55Had a blast! Our 2 dogs were able to run free. The host has gone above and beyond by adding a map and clearly marking all of the trails while you are on them. The goats and bunnies are adorable (in their own pen) and my one dog enjoyed saying hi. We leashed our dogs and did a lap in the unfenced area and that was great too. There are nice gates separating the 2 areas so nothing to worry about there. We will definitely be back!! Samantha B.
Samantha B.
March 2024
Had a blast! Our 2 dogs were able to run free. The host has gone above and beyond by adding a map and clearly marking all of the trails while you are on them. The goats and bunnies are adorable (in their own pen) and my one dog enjoyed saying hi. We leashed our dogs and did a lap in the unfenced area and that was great too. There are nice gates separating the 2 areas so nothing to worry about there. We will definitely be back!!
55Another perfect visit! Eli played with Carol’s two dogs and got more exercise today than he had all last week. Funny thing is that I started coming here for my dog but it’s also become a mini vacation for me! Christine S.
Christine S.
April 2024
Another perfect visit! Eli played with Carol’s two dogs and got more exercise today than he had all last week. Funny thing is that I started coming here for my dog but it’s also become a mini vacation for me!
55Fantastic property. Our mini Aussie loved zooming and we enjoyed knowing she was contained and safe. This is what our daughter chose to do as a birthday experience. Her review: "That was EPIC. It far surpassed my expectations. We have to come back". I think she liked it.Sherry A.
Sherry A.
April 2024
Fantastic property. Our mini Aussie loved zooming and we enjoyed knowing she was contained and safe. This is what our daughter chose to do as a birthday experience. Her review: "That was EPIC. It far surpassed my expectations. We have to come back". I think she liked it.
55So nice for our Golden to be able to run through the woods in a beautiful fenced area. He loved seeing the rabbits, goats and chickens. He became fixated on the dogs barking inside the house but that his ongoing issue!Eve L.
Eve L.
April 2024
So nice for our Golden to be able to run through the woods in a beautiful fenced area. He loved seeing the rabbits, goats and chickens. He became fixated on the dogs barking inside the house but that his ongoing issue!
55My dogs had so much fun, especially the younger one who loves to run. It was awesome knowing that even when she was out of sight she was safe due to the good fencing. The goats in their pen were mildly interesting, but she had never seen a chicken before and was fascinated watching them in their coop. Overall a great place for any dog to explore. I'll definitely be back!shelby y.
shelby y.
February 2024
My dogs had so much fun, especially the younger one who loves to run. It was awesome knowing that even when she was out of sight she was safe due to the good fencing. The goats in their pen were mildly interesting, but she had never seen a chicken before and was fascinated watching them in their coop. Overall a great place for any dog to explore. I'll definitely be back!
55We had a great time with our dog Drew. It took him some time to get used to the chickens, goats and rabbit but once we were past that, he had an amazing time. We didn't venture onto the non-fenced trails but the property we played in was great! Several areas with chairs and trails throughout. There were also areas without trails if your dog likes to venture off the trail, but still within the gate. If your dog is a jumper or is tall, the fencing around the property is great, just be aware that the top of the fence is barbed wire- roughly 4' off the ground. We didn't have any issues because our dog is smaller, but something to be aware of. 5 Stars, look forward to coming back!Thomas C.
Thomas C.
February 2024
We had a great time with our dog Drew. It took him some time to get used to the chickens, goats and rabbit but once we were past that, he had an amazing time. We didn't venture onto the non-fenced trails but the property we played in was great! Several areas with chairs and trails throughout. There were also areas without trails if your dog likes to venture off the trail, but still within the gate. If your dog is a jumper or is tall, the fencing around the property is great, just be aware that the top of the fence is barbed wire- roughly 4' off the ground. We didn't have any issues because our dog is smaller, but something to be aware of. 5 Stars, look forward to coming back!
55Great place to bring your dog(s). Clearly marked trails and a really nice size property that allows for exploring and lots of sniffing. The chickens and goats are cute. Bella became a bit too obsessive with that part of it and I couldn’t get her to refocus so we left early. Next time I’ll invite a friend for her to play with to distract from that.
Highly recommend this spot! Suzanne E.
Suzanne E.
February 2024
Great place to bring your dog(s). Clearly marked trails and a really nice size property that allows for exploring and lots of sniffing. The chickens and goats are cute. Bella became a bit too obsessive with that part of it and I couldn’t get her to refocus so we left early. Next time I’ll invite a friend for her to play with to distract from that.
Highly recommend this spot!
55Carol’s sniff spot was great!! Instructions were clear, and area was fenced in, spacious, and an overall great experience for our dog Moose. We will definitely incorporate this sniff spot in our dogs routine! Andrea D.
Andrea D.
February 2024
Carol’s sniff spot was great!! Instructions were clear, and area was fenced in, spacious, and an overall great experience for our dog Moose. We will definitely incorporate this sniff spot in our dogs routine!
55Definitely my favorite spot! Plenty of space with a beautiful walking trail. Plenty of locations with water bowls for keeping the pups hydrated while they explore. Deven M.
Deven M.
February 2024
Definitely my favorite spot! Plenty of space with a beautiful walking trail. Plenty of locations with water bowls for keeping the pups hydrated while they explore.
55Fabulous spot! My dogs loved checking out all the smells and being able to romp around and explore off leash. The goats are a great way to challenge impulse control in a safe setting. Directions were clear, spot appeared as advertised. Great experience!Christina F.
Christina F.
February 2024
Fabulous spot! My dogs loved checking out all the smells and being able to romp around and explore off leash. The goats are a great way to challenge impulse control in a safe setting. Directions were clear, spot appeared as advertised. Great experience!
55We had a great time! The place was easy to find, and had PLENTY of space for the dogs to run around and explore! The goats and chickens are very cute- and fenced in their own areas- and we enjoyed the trails and various sitting areas. We will absolutely be back! Julie M.
Julie M.
February 2024
We had a great time! The place was easy to find, and had PLENTY of space for the dogs to run around and explore! The goats and chickens are very cute- and fenced in their own areas- and we enjoyed the trails and various sitting areas. We will absolutely be back!
55This was our first time and our dogs had a blast! The area is fully fenced and secure. There is also a great, helpful map to introduce you to the property, since it is pretty large. Will definitely come back!Betty H.
Betty H.
February 2024
This was our first time and our dogs had a blast! The area is fully fenced and secure. There is also a great, helpful map to introduce you to the property, since it is pretty large. Will definitely come back!
55Had a great time with my German Shepherd! The fence was secure, and I was comfortable with my dog off leash. Lots of room to run! We will be back Nicole K.
Nicole K.
March 2024
Had a great time with my German Shepherd! The fence was secure, and I was comfortable with my dog off leash. Lots of room to run! We will be back
55My dog and I loved this spot! Definitely a great place to practice being off leash while still contained within a large fenced area. Dottie especially loved seeing the goats! Katherine A.
Katherine A.
March 2024
My dog and I loved this spot! Definitely a great place to practice being off leash while still contained within a large fenced area. Dottie especially loved seeing the goats!
55Beautiful, clean, shady and lovely!
The only drawback was the goats and rabbits in the pen right up along the fence ---
My 3 Herding-mix dogs are trained to recall and follow, but they were fixated on where the goats were no matter how far away we got and I had to continually recall them --:).
So, for us, we won't go back, BUT if your dogs are less distracted by up close livestock, then we highly recommend this spot!
Tracey O.
Tracey O.
March 2024
Beautiful, clean, shady and lovely!
The only drawback was the goats and rabbits in the pen right up along the fence ---
My 3 Herding-mix dogs are trained to recall and follow, but they were fixated on where the goats were no matter how far away we got and I had to continually recall them --:).
So, for us, we won't go back, BUT if your dogs are less distracted by up close livestock, then we highly recommend this spot!
55Great outing with my dog this morning. No other people or dogs as advertised. Very nice for our fearful foster dog. Beautiful setting not too far away.Sarah P.
Sarah P.
March 2024
Great outing with my dog this morning. No other people or dogs as advertised. Very nice for our fearful foster dog. Beautiful setting not too far away.
55We had a wonderful time! My golden just loved running around and the area is very secure! Will definitely be using Country Fun over and over!!!’Susan R.
Susan R.
March 2024
We had a wonderful time! My golden just loved running around and the area is very secure! Will definitely be using Country Fun over and over!!!’
How do Stem'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
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
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Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Stem 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Stem 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 139 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 25 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.
Sniffspot has 139 fully fenced dog parks in or near Stem. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Stem?
The Stem area has 15 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is Michael's 30 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Chapel Hill.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Stem?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Stem. The most popular agility option is Honeybee Private Dog Park In Chapel Hill.