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HillsboroOregon97124US
5.058
55Great new spot! Amazing views and you can tell owners put energy and...
55Perfect spot!
55Wonderful spot! Thank you for your clear signage making it easy to...
55awesome!
55This sniffspot was great! The owner let us know that it was a little...
55Clean, fun structures. For the pooches: nice toys, fun structures,...
55We had a great time! So much to sniff! Great amenities such as the...
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55loved this one! lots of room to run, lots to sniff, clean, secure and...
55It was a great time. Four year old Springer Spaniel had a blast....
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Helvetia Hound Playground

Hillsboro, Oregon
Fully Fenced
2 acres
4.9858 Reviews
Top spot
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Helvetia Hound Playground

Hillsboro, Oregon
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Hosted by Kerry N.
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4.9858 Reviews
Top spot
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Fully Fenced
2 acres
Helvetia Hound Playground - Hillsboro, Oregon
Helvetia Hound Playground - Hillsboro, Oregon
Helvetia Hound Playground - Hillsboro, Oregon

Fencing

97% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

This spot is fully fenced

Info provided by host

Fencing height

4 feet (at lowest point)

Fencing type

Cattle with wire mesh

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

fully fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 feet

97% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Fencing type(s): Cattle with wire mesh

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other dogs

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

You may hear other dogs across the Helvetia hills.

GUEST FEEDBACK

2% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

We have a decent sized herd of sheep, you may hear their baas from the nearby pastures.

GUEST FEEDBACK

21% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

You will drive past my construction shop on the way to the park and may see me or my employees.

GUEST FEEDBACK

9% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Private entryYes

Private entry

Yes (Always)

You will drive up our private driveway to the private park.

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Amenities

Parkour obstacles

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Outhouse available

Dog toys


Pricing
15 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Member get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Hillsboro, Oregon

Description

2 Acre fully fenced Private Dog Park in the country hills of rural Hillsboro. Bring your pups to enjoy a fun time in this grassy park equipped with parkour obstacles, a covered seating area, propane grill and more!

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
20
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

Top spot!

This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

4.98 (58 Reviews)

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Meet your host

Kerry N.

Joined in December 2022

Hi, born and raised on this farm, it's too small for current farming operations so I'm opening it up to others to experiencing this wonderful place! I do raise sheep, so they may be wandering the fields during late summer, otherwise they're kept near the barns. They love people to feed them veggies!


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