55Caren met us at the gate to let us in and show us around. Everything was great! Our dogs loved having the run of 3 acres to get in those long, hard runs. Caren provided everything! Multiple large buckets of filtered water (which left some clean water to drink for the others (since one of our dogs likes to soak her feet and face in the drinking water!). Bug spray, sun screen, poop bags, MANY toys hand sanitizer, etc. A shade structure with picnic table is provided as well as many shade trees on the perimeter of the area that the dogs can take advantage of. Safe fencing surrounded the area so we didn’t have to worry about the safety of our dogs. We are in town for a week and will definitely be going back. 😊Sue Y.
Sue Y.
May 2024
Caren met us at the gate to let us in and show us around. Everything was great! Our dogs loved having the run of 3 acres to get in those long, hard runs. Caren provided everything! Multiple large buckets of filtered water (which left some clean water to drink for the others (since one of our dogs likes to soak her feet and face in the drinking water!). Bug spray, sun screen, poop bags, MANY toys hand sanitizer, etc. A shade structure with picnic table is provided as well as many shade trees on the perimeter of the area that the dogs can take advantage of. Safe fencing surrounded the area so we didn’t have to worry about the safety of our dogs. We are in town for a week and will definitely be going back. 😊
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55Caren was absolutely amazing! She was able to accommodate for my reactive dog by allowing me to greet her outside of the car, she showed us where to park and how to open the gate and left. Aries had an absolute blast it was amazing to see him running freely despite his reactivity. We did see a man on a tractor and people walking by but it didn’t phase Aries. We will definitely be back and i recommend you to bring your pets here especially if they are reactive!mahkinzi k.
mahkinzi k.
May 2024
Caren was absolutely amazing! She was able to accommodate for my reactive dog by allowing me to greet her outside of the car, she showed us where to park and how to open the gate and left. Aries had an absolute blast it was amazing to see him running freely despite his reactivity. We did see a man on a tractor and people walking by but it didn’t phase Aries. We will definitely be back and i recommend you to bring your pets here especially if they are reactive!
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55On our second visit, Caren met up with us at the Sniff Spot area to chat and offered us a walk through the full property. One of the dogs even took a dip in the pond as we walked through. We all loved it! We are here for a week and will definitely return!
Lots of toys available, sunscreen, bug spray, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, tissue, paper towels…nice touch! 😊Sue Y.
Sue Y.
May 2024
On our second visit, Caren met up with us at the Sniff Spot area to chat and offered us a walk through the full property. One of the dogs even took a dip in the pond as we walked through. We all loved it! We are here for a week and will definitely return!
Lots of toys available, sunscreen, bug spray, hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes, tissue, paper towels…nice touch! 😊
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55Boaz had another fun visit! The field is safe and secure for unleashed play and running. We especially loved being able to walk around the property so he could say hi to the goats and mini horses ☺️Rachelle & Jeff B.
Rachelle & Jeff B.
May 2024
Boaz had another fun visit! The field is safe and secure for unleashed play and running. We especially loved being able to walk around the property so he could say hi to the goats and mini horses ☺️
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55really awesome spot! we had a lot of fun, great place to just let your dogs be dogs and run around for a bit. very peaceful for us too nice place to sit and get some shade. Caren was great at welcoming us onto the property and showing us around very friendly. Nomi C.
Nomi C.
May 2024
really awesome spot! we had a lot of fun, great place to just let your dogs be dogs and run around for a bit. very peaceful for us too nice place to sit and get some shade. Caren was great at welcoming us onto the property and showing us around very friendly.
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55Flat, open field that is fenced completely which my dogs loved! Tons of toys. Freshly scrubbed water bowls with filtered water. I could throw the chuck-it as gar as possible and still have plenty of room. The owner is so nice and really enjoys seeing the dogs having fun. Will be coming here whenever I'm in Valley Center. Kathleen H.
Kathleen H.
May 2024
Flat, open field that is fenced completely which my dogs loved! Tons of toys. Freshly scrubbed water bowls with filtered water. I could throw the chuck-it as gar as possible and still have plenty of room. The owner is so nice and really enjoys seeing the dogs having fun. Will be coming here whenever I'm in Valley Center.
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55Another wonderful day with our dogs here. They absolutely love it! So much space to make the long, hard runs and play with each other. Caren is a wonderful host. We hope to be back again before our trip is over. 😊
(The attached photo only shows half of the available space to play.)Sue Y.
Sue Y.
May 2024
Another wonderful day with our dogs here. They absolutely love it! So much space to make the long, hard runs and play with each other. Caren is a wonderful host. We hope to be back again before our trip is over. 😊
(The attached photo only shows half of the available space to play.)
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55We had another wonderful time at Palmhill & Caren was nice enough to give us a walking tour. My dogs (2 labs & 1 boxer) had a fabulous time exploring & playing. Thank you for an awesome Memorial Day. Georgia H.
Georgia H.
May 2024
We had another wonderful time at Palmhill & Caren was nice enough to give us a walking tour. My dogs (2 labs & 1 boxer) had a fabulous time exploring & playing. Thank you for an awesome Memorial Day.
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55Amazing spot for your dogs!! fully fenced and SOOO MUCH SPACE for my pup to run and play free😊and patio for shade
Definitely going to visit again!🐾Serena Q.
Serena Q.
June 2024
Amazing spot for your dogs!! fully fenced and SOOO MUCH SPACE for my pup to run and play free😊and patio for shade
Definitely going to visit again!🐾
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55Great spot. Very private with a lot of space for the dogs to run around. They provide water, wipes, sunscreen, bug spray, potty bags, dog toys, and ball launchers. We will be bringing our dogs back soon, they loved it. Michaela V.
Michaela V.
June 2024
Great spot. Very private with a lot of space for the dogs to run around. They provide water, wipes, sunscreen, bug spray, potty bags, dog toys, and ball launchers. We will be bringing our dogs back soon, they loved it.
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55My pups always enjoy their time here, lots to sniff and a huge field to chase balls. Ample water around for the dogs and lots of toys too. Caren always stops down for a chat and it’s always a pleasure to catch up! rande w.
rande w.
June 2024
My pups always enjoy their time here, lots to sniff and a huge field to chase balls. Ample water around for the dogs and lots of toys too. Caren always stops down for a chat and it’s always a pleasure to catch up!
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55Some friends & I were in town for an event and were looking for a Sniffspot with some room for our pups to run & play safely off leash. We found Caren's place and it is FANTASTIC!! A beautiful HUGE area for the dogs to really run & stretch out, and Caren supplies all kinds of ChuckIt! launchers and balls to throw, as well as a huge bin of other toys, including frisbees, tug toys, etc. There is a lovely fully shaded patio area with a picnic table, as well as many buckets full of fresh, clean water when you arrive. Super important to me was the perimeter fence - it is super secure, and a significant part of the area actually has a double fence, both tall & secure. Caren is a lovely person to work with - I look forward to the opportunity to bring my dogs again when we are in the area! Kathy S.
Kathy S.
June 2024
Some friends & I were in town for an event and were looking for a Sniffspot with some room for our pups to run & play safely off leash. We found Caren's place and it is FANTASTIC!! A beautiful HUGE area for the dogs to really run & stretch out, and Caren supplies all kinds of ChuckIt! launchers and balls to throw, as well as a huge bin of other toys, including frisbees, tug toys, etc. There is a lovely fully shaded patio area with a picnic table, as well as many buckets full of fresh, clean water when you arrive. Super important to me was the perimeter fence - it is super secure, and a significant part of the area actually has a double fence, both tall & secure. Caren is a lovely person to work with - I look forward to the opportunity to bring my dogs again when we are in the area!
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55Great spot... great host! Nice flat area which Samba appreciates since she likes to play fetch but she has an old knee injury, so, flat spot is much better for her. Plenty of water for them and lots of toys. My 2 younger dogs liked playing with the orange basketball. Definitely will visit again and recommend.Do C.
Do C.
June 2024
Great spot... great host! Nice flat area which Samba appreciates since she likes to play fetch but she has an old knee injury, so, flat spot is much better for her. Plenty of water for them and lots of toys. My 2 younger dogs liked playing with the orange basketball. Definitely will visit again and recommend.
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55Wow, what a great experience! We brought our three dogs and it was exactly what we were hoping for. The fence is secure, the grass is cut short, the shade structure is great, there were lots of toys and Caren had water ready for us. It was fantastic. Caren and this spot are the best. We'll be back. Eric O.
Eric O.
June 2024
Wow, what a great experience! We brought our three dogs and it was exactly what we were hoping for. The fence is secure, the grass is cut short, the shade structure is great, there were lots of toys and Caren had water ready for us. It was fantastic. Caren and this spot are the best. We'll be back.
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55Awesome piece of land with everything you need from toys, poop bags, fresh water, to sunscreen and bug spray. Caren was very kind and told me everything I needed to know for my visit. My dog loved the open space and the plenty of toys provided. Great for reactive dogs to have a big space to run and play with ease. Thank you very much!Bloom C.
Bloom C.
June 2024
Awesome piece of land with everything you need from toys, poop bags, fresh water, to sunscreen and bug spray. Caren was very kind and told me everything I needed to know for my visit. My dog loved the open space and the plenty of toys provided. Great for reactive dogs to have a big space to run and play with ease. Thank you very much!
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55We all had a great time at Palmhill's. The dogs loved running at full speed. It was secure and the provided amenities were great. Looking forward to visiting again!Angela Z.
Angela Z.
June 2024
We all had a great time at Palmhill's. The dogs loved running at full speed. It was secure and the provided amenities were great. Looking forward to visiting again!
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55Great space and lovely host! The area was fully fenced and provided a lot of open space and toys for the pups. We'll absolutely be back! :-)Francesca F.
Francesca F.
June 2024
Great space and lovely host! The area was fully fenced and provided a lot of open space and toys for the pups. We'll absolutely be back! :-)
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55Caren was very kind. Upon our arrival she showed us where the space was, and the amenities that were available for the pets. She also explained the sniffspot rules which we happily obliged to. The space was very spacious and my girls were so happy to have a lot of space to explore and run around. Definitely coming back.Karen R.
Karen R.
June 2024
Caren was very kind. Upon our arrival she showed us where the space was, and the amenities that were available for the pets. She also explained the sniffspot rules which we happily obliged to. The space was very spacious and my girls were so happy to have a lot of space to explore and run around. Definitely coming back.
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55The best time! Such a beautiful place- my pup and I had so much fun. The fencing is so secure and Disco had the best time ever sprinting around and smelling everything. Caren is the absolute sweetest. Loved being able to chat with her and my dog was obsessed with her too! 😂 Thank you so so much for hosting us! Can’t wait to come back again next time we’re in SD! Brenna T.
Brenna T.
June 2024
The best time! Such a beautiful place- my pup and I had so much fun. The fencing is so secure and Disco had the best time ever sprinting around and smelling everything. Caren is the absolute sweetest. Loved being able to chat with her and my dog was obsessed with her too! 😂 Thank you so so much for hosting us! Can’t wait to come back again next time we’re in SD!
How do Valley Center's private small 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 Valley Center small dog parks
Are small 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 are 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 park users so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.
How can I find small dog parks in Valley Center?
There are 118 small dog parks in the Valley Center area. The most popular small dog park is . You can browse all of our small dog parks here.
How do I know if a small dog park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your furry friends. If your dog doesn't respond to owner commands, you can visit one of our enclosed dog park areas. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our small dog park sites where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can see any park amenities provided, including a park bench, water for dogs or water features such as kiddie pool or water hose. If your dog loves water, you can go to a park with water features, but if they don't love water, you can avoid them. We also recommend reading reviews to check for park maintenance issues and reaching out to the host with any questions. And lastly, of course, check park hours. Many of our parks are open from dawn until dusk.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that owners sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. We also require that pet owners follow safety protocols around water features.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot park 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.
If you are planning an amazing small dog park party, each Sniffspot park has their own rules regarding special events. Many parks allow doggie birthday parties, training, water parties and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party. Make sure the park has amenities you need for your party, such as a park with lots of picnic tables with park benches.
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