55My dogs and I had a lovely hour visit this afternoon at a Private dog area in Forest Hill. We could not have asked for nicer weather. It was our first visit to this spot. We entered a private driveway at the end of a cul-de-sac and about 1/4 of a mile in the drive opens to a beautiful home and nice large spot for dogs to run, play, and investigate. The home owner, Linette came out to greet me and my dogs. She was friendly and did a wonderful job making us feel welcome. In the shade, she had a large patio umbrella, wicker/rattan chair and small table set up for us. On the table, she provided a large metal dog bowl, cold water bottle, and a small storage bag with dog treats, doody bags, and map of the spot. Immediately, my dogs were ready to check everything out. Linette was super nice and did not mind when my dogs, Tyson and Chloe decided to check out her garage and patio. There was a pool but it was fenced/gated so dogs would not wander in. The yard backs to woods and my furbabies did find a path to wander onto and sniff around. My dogs enjoyed their off leash time and towards the end of the hour they were relaxing in the grass.
As we were leaving, we were able to meet 2 more super nice family members. They gave my dogs lots of attention and Tyson was ready to move in.
I am very happy I found and visited this gem of a spot today. I will definitely be back. Thank you to Linette and her family for allowing us to enjoy their beautiful property. Rita C.
Rita C.
September 2022
My dogs and I had a lovely hour visit this afternoon at a Private dog area in Forest Hill. We could not have asked for nicer weather. It was our first visit to this spot. We entered a private driveway at the end of a cul-de-sac and about 1/4 of a mile in the drive opens to a beautiful home and nice large spot for dogs to run, play, and investigate. The home owner, Linette came out to greet me and my dogs. She was friendly and did a wonderful job making us feel welcome. In the shade, she had a large patio umbrella, wicker/rattan chair and small table set up for us. On the table, she provided a large metal dog bowl, cold water bottle, and a small storage bag with dog treats, doody bags, and map of the spot. Immediately, my dogs were ready to check everything out. Linette was super nice and did not mind when my dogs, Tyson and Chloe decided to check out her garage and patio. There was a pool but it was fenced/gated so dogs would not wander in. The yard backs to woods and my furbabies did find a path to wander onto and sniff around. My dogs enjoyed their off leash time and towards the end of the hour they were relaxing in the grass.
As we were leaving, we were able to meet 2 more super nice family members. They gave my dogs lots of attention and Tyson was ready to move in.
I am very happy I found and visited this gem of a spot today. I will definitely be back. Thank you to Linette and her family for allowing us to enjoy their beautiful property.
55Everything was exactly as advertised! Linette came out to say hi and had treats for the dogs! Dogs had a great time, would absolutely recommend!Eric S.
Eric S.
October 2022
Everything was exactly as advertised! Linette came out to say hi and had treats for the dogs! Dogs had a great time, would absolutely recommend!
55Beautiful day and large yard for my dogs to play. I love that it is so private and quiet. The host graciously provided dog bowl, water, dog treats, poo bag, and sanitizing wipe… everything a dog parent would need. My dogs ran to greet the owners once they saw them. Luckily, they love dogs and gave mine the attention they wanted. My dogs rolled in the leaves and enjoyed using their keen sense of smell to check things out. Truly a great spot!!Rita C.
Rita C.
October 2022
Beautiful day and large yard for my dogs to play. I love that it is so private and quiet. The host graciously provided dog bowl, water, dog treats, poo bag, and sanitizing wipe… everything a dog parent would need. My dogs ran to greet the owners once they saw them. Luckily, they love dogs and gave mine the attention they wanted. My dogs rolled in the leaves and enjoyed using their keen sense of smell to check things out. Truly a great spot!!
55My dog had a great time! Tons of space for him to run and play fetch. The host was great and provided water, treats, bags, and even a sanitizing wipe. It was lovely to meet her. We will definitely be back!!Kayla B.
Kayla B.
January 2023
My dog had a great time! Tons of space for him to run and play fetch. The host was great and provided water, treats, bags, and even a sanitizing wipe. It was lovely to meet her. We will definitely be back!!
55My dogs enjoyed a fun day of play today. The grass was mowed short, the yard was clean, and thankfully the temperature was in the the low 50’s. The owner provided us with a clean bowl, bottle of water, and a goody bag. We always feel so welcome when we come!! We will definitely come again!!Rita C.
Rita C.
January 2023
My dogs enjoyed a fun day of play today. The grass was mowed short, the yard was clean, and thankfully the temperature was in the the low 50’s. The owner provided us with a clean bowl, bottle of water, and a goody bag. We always feel so welcome when we come!! We will definitely come again!!
55beautiful space, plenty of grassy room to run and play, plus some bushier and wooded areas on the perimeter for extra good smells. hosts were gracious and communicative. we saw another dog on a walk in the distance and a dog in the hosts house - not an issue for us but to note in case your dog doesn't vibe with that! Jamie W.
Jamie W.
February 2023
beautiful space, plenty of grassy room to run and play, plus some bushier and wooded areas on the perimeter for extra good smells. hosts were gracious and communicative. we saw another dog on a walk in the distance and a dog in the hosts house - not an issue for us but to note in case your dog doesn't vibe with that!
55This was a beautiful location! The area is very clean, lots of room to run and explore. The owner came and introduced himself (which he very nice and friendly). They even leave a bowl with water and treats for the dogs and human ! Thank you very much for allowing us to visit your property. We will definitely be back.Janet B.
Janet B.
April 2024
This was a beautiful location! The area is very clean, lots of room to run and explore. The owner came and introduced himself (which he very nice and friendly). They even leave a bowl with water and treats for the dogs and human ! Thank you very much for allowing us to visit your property. We will definitely be back.
55Great yard with a lot of fun things for dogs to explore. My girls loved sniffing the hedges, jumping off the steps, and rolling in some leaves. Heather F.
Heather F.
April 2020
Great yard with a lot of fun things for dogs to explore. My girls loved sniffing the hedges, jumping off the steps, and rolling in some leaves.
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55Mili is so warm and welcoming. Her love of dogs is clear and her yard is just amazing! Even with just buds on the trees, you can tell that it's a good mix of sun and shade. Mili put out water, chairs, and toys. My Dober-boy and I had the BEST time playing fetch, training, and just lazing about, bird-watching. Yard is fully fenced with a TALL (about 6 ft) fence--my guy is a jumper, so this is important. We'll definitely be back!Ryan P.
Ryan P.
March 2020
Mili is so warm and welcoming. Her love of dogs is clear and her yard is just amazing! Even with just buds on the trees, you can tell that it's a good mix of sun and shade. Mili put out water, chairs, and toys. My Dober-boy and I had the BEST time playing fetch, training, and just lazing about, bird-watching. Yard is fully fenced with a TALL (about 6 ft) fence--my guy is a jumper, so this is important. We'll definitely be back!
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55This spot was scenic, quiet, and filled with trees! It was large enough for my cattle dog to get a great workout. We had a fantastic time training and playing fetch. There was a water bowl handy as well as simple instructions to follow. Thank you, we will be back!Sari T.
Sari T.
March 2020
This spot was scenic, quiet, and filled with trees! It was large enough for my cattle dog to get a great workout. We had a fantastic time training and playing fetch. There was a water bowl handy as well as simple instructions to follow. Thank you, we will be back!
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55Hosts are super nice, left out chairs, water for the pup & a toy. Yard is beautiful and huge, probably bigger than most of the small dog parks that we've been to. My dog had a blast running around and sniffing the area. My dog is little (20 lbs.) and he will find any hole in a fence if there is one, but it's very secure here. Also very private, we didn't see any of their neighbors or neighborhood dogs, which was nice bc my dog is reactive and would just stand and bark instead of playing if we did.Amanda P.
Amanda P.
January 2020
Hosts are super nice, left out chairs, water for the pup & a toy. Yard is beautiful and huge, probably bigger than most of the small dog parks that we've been to. My dog had a blast running around and sniffing the area. My dog is little (20 lbs.) and he will find any hole in a fence if there is one, but it's very secure here. Also very private, we didn't see any of their neighbors or neighborhood dogs, which was nice bc my dog is reactive and would just stand and bark instead of playing if we did.
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55This was our first time using Sniffspot and it was a great experience! The host was so friendly and had water ready for our dogs. They had a wonderful time. Happy boys!Carolyn T.
Carolyn T.
April 2020
This was our first time using Sniffspot and it was a great experience! The host was so friendly and had water ready for our dogs. They had a wonderful time. Happy boys!
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55Very large yard with plenty to sniff and zoom around. The host was very friendly as well! My dogs had a blast and we will definitely be back! Katrina M.
Katrina M.
April 2020
Very large yard with plenty to sniff and zoom around. The host was very friendly as well! My dogs had a blast and we will definitely be back!
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55Pups had a blast this morning! Everything was as described and my shepherd had a blast running, chasing squirrels, being a dog. My elder dog trotted around and played some fetch, both loved watching the sheep complete with baby lambs wander a neighboring paddock. Yard was clean, slopes (my dogs love that) and safe. Owmers said hi from a distance. Gwen P.
Gwen P.
April 2020
Pups had a blast this morning! Everything was as described and my shepherd had a blast running, chasing squirrels, being a dog. My elder dog trotted around and played some fetch, both loved watching the sheep complete with baby lambs wander a neighboring paddock. Yard was clean, slopes (my dogs love that) and safe. Owmers said hi from a distance.
How do Forest Hill'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 Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill 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 265 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 39 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.
Does Forest Hill have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 265 fully fenced dog parks in or near Forest Hill. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Forest Hill?
The Forest Hill area has 10 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 Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres".
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Forest Hill?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Forest Hill. The most popular agility option is Countryside for Canines.
Where in Forest Hill can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Forest Hill?
There are 75 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Forest Hill where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Countryside for Canines.