55It was a great spot! She had an inflatable pool which my dog loved! I’d love to come back when the bigger pool is all good! :) May be my favorite spot!Anna M.
Anna M.
July 2023
It was a great spot! She had an inflatable pool which my dog loved! I’d love to come back when the bigger pool is all good! :) May be my favorite spot!
55Great yard! There was a pool out for my pups and it had nice clean water in it. This was my favorite sniffspot for sure! We will definitely return! Kim B.
Kim B.
August 2023
Great yard! There was a pool out for my pups and it had nice clean water in it. This was my favorite sniffspot for sure! We will definitely return!
55The pups loved this sniff spot!! Enough room to throw the ball for them to chase but the star of the show was the doggie pool. They weee obsessed!! We will be back :)Nathan H.
Nathan H.
August 2023
The pups loved this sniff spot!! Enough room to throw the ball for them to chase but the star of the show was the doggie pool. They weee obsessed!! We will be back :)
55I would 100% recommended this place!
It’s amazing the space is clean and feels really comfortable!🫶🏻 My dog had so much fun will be definitely coming back, thank you to Nicole, for having us and making us feel welcome.
My dog is reactive and I’m really scared to take him to parks or rivers, here Mi casa es su casa he was off-leash free! I’m so happy I found this place.
Monica J.
Monica J.
August 2023
I would 100% recommended this place!
It’s amazing the space is clean and feels really comfortable!🫶🏻 My dog had so much fun will be definitely coming back, thank you to Nicole, for having us and making us feel welcome.
My dog is reactive and I’m really scared to take him to parks or rivers, here Mi casa es su casa he was off-leash free! I’m so happy I found this place.
55AMAZING spot! We have 2 GSD and one is reactive. They had plenty of space to run free, to sniff and explore. This spot was super clean, well maintain, great tall fence. We are definitely coming back. Our dogs loved the doggie pool and the shaded areas to chill. Amanda K.
Amanda K.
August 2023
AMAZING spot! We have 2 GSD and one is reactive. They had plenty of space to run free, to sniff and explore. This spot was super clean, well maintain, great tall fence. We are definitely coming back. Our dogs loved the doggie pool and the shaded areas to chill.
55Great spot. Huge secure yard. Good mix of shady and sunny areas. Had a little trouble with the gate going in (push, don't pull!) but otherwise no complaints. Will be back! Julie S.
Julie S.
September 2023
Great spot. Huge secure yard. Good mix of shady and sunny areas. Had a little trouble with the gate going in (push, don't pull!) but otherwise no complaints. Will be back!
55Although he was a little distracted by what was going on Cassius had a blast! Yard is beautiful and spacious. We will definitely be back again! Dallas M.
Dallas M.
September 2023
Although he was a little distracted by what was going on Cassius had a blast! Yard is beautiful and spacious. We will definitely be back again!
55Very nice yard, plenty of room for the dogs to get their energy out! Was nice that there was a hammock and seating if we wanted to use and toys for the dogs if they wanted. We’ll definitely be going back!Kylie S.
Kylie S.
September 2023
Very nice yard, plenty of room for the dogs to get their energy out! Was nice that there was a hammock and seating if we wanted to use and toys for the dogs if they wanted. We’ll definitely be going back!
55This is by far our favorite spot so far! My dog loved the spacious and very clean yard to run and romp around in. One thing to note if you have a reactive dog, there is a golf course behind the fence and you do hear people. We will definitely be back to this spot!! Jenny W.
Jenny W.
September 2023
This is by far our favorite spot so far! My dog loved the spacious and very clean yard to run and romp around in. One thing to note if you have a reactive dog, there is a golf course behind the fence and you do hear people. We will definitely be back to this spot!!
55We had such a good time running around Nicole’s yard this morning. Puppy girl is pooped! The yard was huge and clean, and I really love the fiberglass fence that made sure we didn’t see any triggers. We’ll be back for sure! Thank you for sharing your yard!Emmi N.
Emmi N.
September 2023
We had such a good time running around Nicole’s yard this morning. Puppy girl is pooped! The yard was huge and clean, and I really love the fiberglass fence that made sure we didn’t see any triggers. We’ll be back for sure! Thank you for sharing your yard!
55Everything was great. The area/ fence were perfect for my girl. She has significant generalized anxiety disorder and we are always searching for quiet areas nearby for her to decompress and sniff around. It was everything we needed and will definitely be backKristin M.
Kristin M.
September 2023
Everything was great. The area/ fence were perfect for my girl. She has significant generalized anxiety disorder and we are always searching for quiet areas nearby for her to decompress and sniff around. It was everything we needed and will definitely be back
55This is a great spot with lots of room to run. It was clean and offered shade in different sections. As someone with a reactive dog, I appreciated the privacy fencing to block out any distractions. I also appreciated that the host blocked access to the deck becuase my nosy dog loves to stare into people's homes. If you have a very small dog (cat-size), be aware that there are some small gaps underneath the gates that they could escape through. Deanna F.
Deanna F.
September 2023
This is a great spot with lots of room to run. It was clean and offered shade in different sections. As someone with a reactive dog, I appreciated the privacy fencing to block out any distractions. I also appreciated that the host blocked access to the deck becuase my nosy dog loves to stare into people's homes. If you have a very small dog (cat-size), be aware that there are some small gaps underneath the gates that they could escape through.
55Good clean yard with lots of space and accommodations! Host was flexible and responsive even for last minute bookings. There are some gaps under the fences for those with extra small dogs. Rachel L.
Rachel L.
September 2023
Good clean yard with lots of space and accommodations! Host was flexible and responsive even for last minute bookings. There are some gaps under the fences for those with extra small dogs.
55We loved our visit! We booked last minute, and it was accommodated! There were some treats and toys provided, and it was super easy coming and leaving. We’ll definitely be booking again!Cara C.
Cara C.
September 2023
We loved our visit! We booked last minute, and it was accommodated! There were some treats and toys provided, and it was super easy coming and leaving. We’ll definitely be booking again!
55The yard was clean and spacious. My guy had a blast running all over. There are shady areas along the fence line, which my boy enjoyed. Host was kind, responsive, and flexible with our timing needs. We will definitely be back. Bea B.
Bea B.
August 2023
The yard was clean and spacious. My guy had a blast running all over. There are shady areas along the fence line, which my boy enjoyed. Host was kind, responsive, and flexible with our timing needs. We will definitely be back.
Fully Fenced in Fairfax/Chantilly/Greenbriar/Fair Lakes | Sniffspot
55My pup was going stir crazy since it’s been so cold lately, I knew we had to take advantage of the warm day. We took our lunch hour here and had so much fun running around! Emmi N.
Emmi N.
November 2023
My pup was going stir crazy since it’s been so cold lately, I knew we had to take advantage of the warm day. We took our lunch hour here and had so much fun running around!
55The yard was easy to access via a gate close to the driveway. The pups loved exploring and running around the spacious yard. We were there the morning after a night of rain and were pleasantly surprised by the towels left on the chairs, along with a few other dog items. Sherry B.
Sherry B.
December 2024
The yard was easy to access via a gate close to the driveway. The pups loved exploring and running around the spacious yard. We were there the morning after a night of rain and were pleasantly surprised by the towels left on the chairs, along with a few other dog items.
How do Catharpin'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
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FAQ about our Catharpin 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. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Catharpin 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 439 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 53 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.