55The yard was great, my dog had a blast running around! Nice chairs for the humans to sit in as well. The mosquitos came out at dusk so don’t forget bug spray. Sarah B.
Sarah B.
October 2021
The yard was great, my dog had a blast running around! Nice chairs for the humans to sit in as well. The mosquitos came out at dusk so don’t forget bug spray.
55It was great! We have a 6 month old German Shorthaired Pointer with tons of energy! Great clean, yard to let him run! We kept him on our 20 ft long leash just in case but definitely felt comfortable there! No openings in the fence and no other dogs or people nearby! Abigail C.
Abigail C.
October 2021
It was great! We have a 6 month old German Shorthaired Pointer with tons of energy! Great clean, yard to let him run! We kept him on our 20 ft long leash just in case but definitely felt comfortable there! No openings in the fence and no other dogs or people nearby!
55Excellent space, will book again. A huge thank you to the host, Alicia, for sharing her space! The fence is as tall as advertised and sturdy with no gaps. Two notes for future guests. First, there are several neighbors whose adjacent properties are not fenced. If your dog is sensitive to emotional or hyper children, ensure your pet is under control as most motivated dogs could likely hop the fence. Second, if your dog is prey motivated, I also recommend a quick perimeter check.Sager G.
Sager G.
January 2022
Excellent space, will book again. A huge thank you to the host, Alicia, for sharing her space! The fence is as tall as advertised and sturdy with no gaps. Two notes for future guests. First, there are several neighbors whose adjacent properties are not fenced. If your dog is sensitive to emotional or hyper children, ensure your pet is under control as most motivated dogs could likely hop the fence. Second, if your dog is prey motivated, I also recommend a quick perimeter check.
55Great spot!
Easy parking, easy to find, I’ve been twice in the last month with a new puppy and I’ll certainly be going again!
I walked the perimeter, and didn’t see any issues with the fence, though when I go it’s usually for a playtime between two dogs and they are focused inside!
Both trips I didn’t notice any waste or mess!Adam W.
Adam W.
January 2022
Great spot!
Easy parking, easy to find, I’ve been twice in the last month with a new puppy and I’ll certainly be going again!
I walked the perimeter, and didn’t see any issues with the fence, though when I go it’s usually for a playtime between two dogs and they are focused inside!
Both trips I didn’t notice any waste or mess!
55This is a lovely neighborhood garden with plenty of room for playing and training without distractions. Easy to find and good parking. Suitable for dogs who are not high jumpers. Sue S.
Sue S.
March 2022
This is a lovely neighborhood garden with plenty of room for playing and training without distractions. Easy to find and good parking. Suitable for dogs who are not high jumpers.
55Nice and private spot! Our dogs were able to play in an open space, and I’d even come back for some outside recall training with my dog as there are very little distractions (outside of smells from other dogs :) )Neda M.
Neda M.
March 2022
Nice and private spot! Our dogs were able to play in an open space, and I’d even come back for some outside recall training with my dog as there are very little distractions (outside of smells from other dogs :) )
55Nice size yard, had some toys to play with. My dog was in heaven. Only feedback would be that there were loads of tree branches that she kept chewing on that I had to take away. I’m guessing this is just a seasonal issue since other photos and reviews don’t seem to mention tons of branches. Regardless, I would definitely go again my dog had a blast running around.Fannie P.
Fannie P.
April 2022
Nice size yard, had some toys to play with. My dog was in heaven. Only feedback would be that there were loads of tree branches that she kept chewing on that I had to take away. I’m guessing this is just a seasonal issue since other photos and reviews don’t seem to mention tons of branches. Regardless, I would definitely go again my dog had a blast running around.
55A great spot for an anxious dog to run around, play fetch, and explore by himself. The yard was spacious and fenced well enough for our shepherd. We’ll definitely be back!Sarah B.
Sarah B.
April 2022
A great spot for an anxious dog to run around, play fetch, and explore by himself. The yard was spacious and fenced well enough for our shepherd. We’ll definitely be back!
55This is the second time we have used this sniffspot and it is perfect! Our little dog loves it, it is very peaceful back there. This time we arrived a little bit late and Alicia poked her head out of the window to let us know that we were welcome to still stay a full hour if we wanted, which we appreciated. We will be back soon!Madelyn B.
Madelyn B.
April 2022
This is the second time we have used this sniffspot and it is perfect! Our little dog loves it, it is very peaceful back there. This time we arrived a little bit late and Alicia poked her head out of the window to let us know that we were welcome to still stay a full hour if we wanted, which we appreciated. We will be back soon!
55The yard was nice and open. Easy parking and easy to get in to the space. It felt weird to walk into a stranger’s back yard—not unsafe in any way, just odd to walk onto someone else’s property. It would be comforting if there was a sign on the gate. Also, some direction on which side of the house to go on to access the yard would have been helpful. Overall a nice space and experience. Edith H.
Edith H.
April 2022
The yard was nice and open. Easy parking and easy to get in to the space. It felt weird to walk into a stranger’s back yard—not unsafe in any way, just odd to walk onto someone else’s property. It would be comforting if there was a sign on the gate. Also, some direction on which side of the house to go on to access the yard would have been helpful. Overall a nice space and experience.
55We loved using this yard as our play place this afternoon. There was plenty of room to run, wrestle, and sniff to the hearts desire. The fencing was secure and parking was easy. There was a neighbor a couple doors down that yelled over “enough with the barking already!” But, to be fair we had a dog we’re sitting and she puppy barks while chasing. Otherwise a very pleasant experience, and I’ll consider returning for more visits!Megan C.
Megan C.
October 2021
We loved using this yard as our play place this afternoon. There was plenty of room to run, wrestle, and sniff to the hearts desire. The fencing was secure and parking was easy. There was a neighbor a couple doors down that yelled over “enough with the barking already!” But, to be fair we had a dog we’re sitting and she puppy barks while chasing. Otherwise a very pleasant experience, and I’ll consider returning for more visits!
55We had an amazing time and will definitely be back! Alicia is so nice and welcoming, and the yard is perfect. Our reactive dog had so much fun running around and exploring the yard (and the toys)!Emily D.
Emily D.
April 2021
We had an amazing time and will definitely be back! Alicia is so nice and welcoming, and the yard is perfect. Our reactive dog had so much fun running around and exploring the yard (and the toys)!
55Great quiet spot with some room to run around! We had fun practicing recalls and go-get-it. My dog did intently watch the neighbors, so keep that mind if yours is reactive to strangers. We were there in late afternoon on a weekday so we did hear and see several folks including kids. The fence is secure but on the shorter side; I followed my dog around and kept a vigilant eye on him because he's hopped 5 ft fences before to greet people. Overall it's probably a better spot for smaller dogs, but we still had a lovely time!Kate P.
Kate P.
May 2021
Great quiet spot with some room to run around! We had fun practicing recalls and go-get-it. My dog did intently watch the neighbors, so keep that mind if yours is reactive to strangers. We were there in late afternoon on a weekday so we did hear and see several folks including kids. The fence is secure but on the shorter side; I followed my dog around and kept a vigilant eye on him because he's hopped 5 ft fences before to greet people. Overall it's probably a better spot for smaller dogs, but we still had a lovely time!
55This spot is great! Nice yard, shade and green space. Very secure. Its really nice to be able to park in the driveway. We will be coming back!Ryan W.
Ryan W.
May 2021
This spot is great! Nice yard, shade and green space. Very secure. Its really nice to be able to park in the driveway. We will be coming back!
55so great! we had a fabulous time. Goober ran himself out! the host was very kind and helpful, and the yard was lovely and very secure!Kait W.
Kait W.
May 2021
so great! we had a fabulous time. Goober ran himself out! the host was very kind and helpful, and the yard was lovely and very secure!
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FAQ about our Cambridge 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 Cambridge 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 398 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 31 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.
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