55My son and I had a wonderful time exploring the woods with our enthusiastic pup. Our very welcoming host, Barb, shared plenty of information about the well-appointed trail system. I can’t wait for our next opportunity to enjoy this beautiful location!Kristen F.
Kristen F.
May 2021
My son and I had a wonderful time exploring the woods with our enthusiastic pup. Our very welcoming host, Barb, shared plenty of information about the well-appointed trail system. I can’t wait for our next opportunity to enjoy this beautiful location!
55A beautiful wooded spot with plenty of room to run, sniff, throw the ball or let the pups wade in the creek. My friend and I brought a lunch, and were grateful to find picnic tables. We booked for 90 minutes and afterward thought 2 hours would have been better... An hour for the dogs and an hour for a more leisurely lunch ;) We appreciated the special touches as well as the latrine. Grace was a lovely, thoughtful host. Aubbie B.
Aubbie B.
April 2022
A beautiful wooded spot with plenty of room to run, sniff, throw the ball or let the pups wade in the creek. My friend and I brought a lunch, and were grateful to find picnic tables. We booked for 90 minutes and afterward thought 2 hours would have been better... An hour for the dogs and an hour for a more leisurely lunch ;) We appreciated the special touches as well as the latrine. Grace was a lovely, thoughtful host.
55Wow! This is such an amazing space! Our puppy had a blast exploring the many trails and had her first swim in the creek! (This was excellent, as she also discovered she loved mud). 😂 She also loved the agility equipment! We loved the picnic spot and it was just such a peaceful, idyllic setting where we felt comfortable and safe working on her off leash training. Grace was such a kind host! Lots of sweet extra touches and all the amenities you could want - and more - for a space like this! We wish we lived closer, but this is worth the trek for us from Seattle! So fun! Thank-you, Grace! Dawn A.
Dawn A.
April 2022
Wow! This is such an amazing space! Our puppy had a blast exploring the many trails and had her first swim in the creek! (This was excellent, as she also discovered she loved mud). 😂 She also loved the agility equipment! We loved the picnic spot and it was just such a peaceful, idyllic setting where we felt comfortable and safe working on her off leash training. Grace was such a kind host! Lots of sweet extra touches and all the amenities you could want - and more - for a space like this! We wish we lived closer, but this is worth the trek for us from Seattle! So fun! Thank-you, Grace!
55What a fantastic place !!!! Our smooth Fox terrier had such a great time running up the hill and around the paths! Such a peaceful place with benches and a mixture between open grass and trees! Can’t wait to come back to this welcoming place ! Jackie H.
Jackie H.
April 2022
What a fantastic place !!!! Our smooth Fox terrier had such a great time running up the hill and around the paths! Such a peaceful place with benches and a mixture between open grass and trees! Can’t wait to come back to this welcoming place !
55Outstanding!!!! Such a warm and friendly host, and just a perfect, quiet, wooded spot with lots of room to play. Our puppy especially enjoyed playing in the clear stream. Our absolute favorite Sniffspot!Sarah W.
Sarah W.
April 2022
Outstanding!!!! Such a warm and friendly host, and just a perfect, quiet, wooded spot with lots of room to play. Our puppy especially enjoyed playing in the clear stream. Our absolute favorite Sniffspot!
55Loved this spot. It was our first ever sniffspot and our dogs loved it as did we. So beautiful, so safe and Grace is a wonderful polite host. Will absolutely be returning!Katie R.
Katie R.
April 2022
Loved this spot. It was our first ever sniffspot and our dogs loved it as did we. So beautiful, so safe and Grace is a wonderful polite host. Will absolutely be returning!
55Absolutely incredible spot! Lots of room for the dogs to explore and enjoy. Plenty of zoomies were had by all! We will definitely visit here again. Adam N.
Adam N.
April 2022
Absolutely incredible spot! Lots of room for the dogs to explore and enjoy. Plenty of zoomies were had by all! We will definitely visit here again.
55What a great spot for the pups to explore. Plenty of trails, trees, and space, as well as a creek to splash around in. The fence was secure and I felt totally comfortable letting my two run free. Grace met me out front, as it was my first time using Sniff Spot, and was so warm and kind. I have two worn out pups- we will absolutely be back!Courtney V.
Courtney V.
April 2022
What a great spot for the pups to explore. Plenty of trails, trees, and space, as well as a creek to splash around in. The fence was secure and I felt totally comfortable letting my two run free. Grace met me out front, as it was my first time using Sniff Spot, and was so warm and kind. I have two worn out pups- we will absolutely be back!
55A reactive or dog selective pups dream! My rottie is very sensitive does not like offleash dogs so unfortunately she does not get the ability to venture out with her other siblings. I am so happy we found this spot! Loved every moment! Cristelle J.
Cristelle J.
April 2022
A reactive or dog selective pups dream! My rottie is very sensitive does not like offleash dogs so unfortunately she does not get the ability to venture out with her other siblings. I am so happy we found this spot! Loved every moment!
55Absolutely beautiful spot with *so much* space to run and place (we didn't quite explore it all on our first trip!) A ton of spots to run and fetch, woods for strolling, plenty of benches and areas for pups and people to rest. And Grace is so friendly and welcoming.Ian M.
Ian M.
April 2022
Absolutely beautiful spot with *so much* space to run and place (we didn't quite explore it all on our first trip!) A ton of spots to run and fetch, woods for strolling, plenty of benches and areas for pups and people to rest. And Grace is so friendly and welcoming.
55 We cannot WAIT to go back here!! Our 3 dogs had more fun then I’ve ever seen them have! We have 1 dog that loves dogs parks, 1 dog that’s dog selective and we’re fostering a dog that’s nervous around strangers. This place fit all their needs. Also, a great place to practice off leash training. Plus, the host was so sweet and accommodating. Sommer S.
Sommer S.
April 2022
We cannot WAIT to go back here!! Our 3 dogs had more fun then I’ve ever seen them have! We have 1 dog that loves dogs parks, 1 dog that’s dog selective and we’re fostering a dog that’s nervous around strangers. This place fit all their needs. Also, a great place to practice off leash training. Plus, the host was so sweet and accommodating.
55Had an amazing time at the mini forest! My deaf, reactive dog Sisko really enjoyed being able to have a stress free, exploratory walk, and was able to try off leash walking for the first time! Sisko M.
Sisko M.
February 2022
Had an amazing time at the mini forest! My deaf, reactive dog Sisko really enjoyed being able to have a stress free, exploratory walk, and was able to try off leash walking for the first time!
55I take my dog here at least once a week and we love it here. Grace is an amazing host and the area is great for my dog who is trapped in a suburban area . We will continue to come here whenever we can !Aly S.
Aly S.
March 2022
I take my dog here at least once a week and we love it here. Grace is an amazing host and the area is great for my dog who is trapped in a suburban area . We will continue to come here whenever we can !
55Love this place, a lot of personalized details made me and Beemo feel extra welcome. The place is very easy to find w/ clear directions, and once you arrive the property itself is spacious, quiet, and private with lots of paths in the woods. Beemo and I had plenty of sticks to play fetch with, which made 90 minutes fly by. Will be back again. Samuel F.
Samuel F.
March 2022
Love this place, a lot of personalized details made me and Beemo feel extra welcome. The place is very easy to find w/ clear directions, and once you arrive the property itself is spacious, quiet, and private with lots of paths in the woods. Beemo and I had plenty of sticks to play fetch with, which made 90 minutes fly by. Will be back again.
55A wonderful and peaceful spot, with lots of little nooks and crannies to explore. The fence was secure, and the place was quiet--it was perfect for my reactive dog. And, as others have posted, Grace is a kind and thoughtful host. Sara E.
Sara E.
March 2022
A wonderful and peaceful spot, with lots of little nooks and crannies to explore. The fence was secure, and the place was quiet--it was perfect for my reactive dog. And, as others have posted, Grace is a kind and thoughtful host.
55This was by far the best sniffspot I’ve ever been to, and I’ve been to at least a dozen. It sincerely blew me away. It’s a gorgeous property and the host Grace was amazing and sweet. She even had a welcome sign with our names on it! So cute! Plenty of space for fetch, and a great way to hike/walk safely with your pet. We loved it and are already booking our next trip out. It’s an hour away from us and totally worth it. My only wish is that I booked it for longer than 1.5 hours. That’s how pretty it is. Great in any weather I’d imagine, but make sure to bundle up if you’re going soon. Again, I can’t recommend this one enough. Kimberly C.
Kimberly C.
January 2022
This was by far the best sniffspot I’ve ever been to, and I’ve been to at least a dozen. It sincerely blew me away. It’s a gorgeous property and the host Grace was amazing and sweet. She even had a welcome sign with our names on it! So cute! Plenty of space for fetch, and a great way to hike/walk safely with your pet. We loved it and are already booking our next trip out. It’s an hour away from us and totally worth it. My only wish is that I booked it for longer than 1.5 hours. That’s how pretty it is. Great in any weather I’d imagine, but make sure to bundle up if you’re going soon. Again, I can’t recommend this one enough.
55Beautiful spot, so much space to explore! Grace is a wonderful and accommodating host. She had clean toys and fresh water, a whiteboard with our names welcoming us, and she even left little (human and doggie) treats for us at the end. Thanks for a great time!Shannon B.
Shannon B.
January 2022
Beautiful spot, so much space to explore! Grace is a wonderful and accommodating host. She had clean toys and fresh water, a whiteboard with our names welcoming us, and she even left little (human and doggie) treats for us at the end. Thanks for a great time!
How do Richmond'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 Richmond 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 Richmond?
There are 49 small dog parks in the Richmond 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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