55Amazing place! Perfect for fetch!
In the morning it’s half shaded which is lovely. Probably fun sun in the afternoon tho. Still many mosquitoes. Grass is kept short.
The chain fence is sound. However, a small tan dog barked at us the entire time. But the field is so large we stayed near the trees and my dog didn’t care. But if your dog doesn’t like dogs, I wouldn’t risk coming here. Rachel J.
Rachel J.
August 2024
Amazing place! Perfect for fetch!
In the morning it’s half shaded which is lovely. Probably fun sun in the afternoon tho. Still many mosquitoes. Grass is kept short.
The chain fence is sound. However, a small tan dog barked at us the entire time. But the field is so large we stayed near the trees and my dog didn’t care. But if your dog doesn’t like dogs, I wouldn’t risk coming here.
Gavin's 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55Great spacious place! A little tricky to find when using Google Maps, but Gavin sent a message before my time slot with details to easily find this spot. I definitely agree that bug spray is needed when visiting but since I was there early in the morning there weren't too many mosquitoes. This place will be perfect in the fall and winter when all of the bugs are gone. Part of the border is shared with neighbors but we didn't see or hear any other people or dogs during our visit.
There are some dog toys and a water bowl but no water source so bring your own water. Definitely bring your own poop bags as I didn't see any provided and there is a trash can for doggy bags in the dugout. The grass was well maintained but some other Sniffspotters forgot to clean up after their dogs. The yard is so big it wasn't that big of a deal and they probably thought bags would be provided and didn't bring their own.
Will definitely come back here again as my girl loved having so much room to play fetch with her toys.Nicole R.
Nicole R.
August 2024
Great spacious place! A little tricky to find when using Google Maps, but Gavin sent a message before my time slot with details to easily find this spot. I definitely agree that bug spray is needed when visiting but since I was there early in the morning there weren't too many mosquitoes. This place will be perfect in the fall and winter when all of the bugs are gone. Part of the border is shared with neighbors but we didn't see or hear any other people or dogs during our visit.
There are some dog toys and a water bowl but no water source so bring your own water. Definitely bring your own poop bags as I didn't see any provided and there is a trash can for doggy bags in the dugout. The grass was well maintained but some other Sniffspotters forgot to clean up after their dogs. The yard is so big it wasn't that big of a deal and they probably thought bags would be provided and didn't bring their own.
Will definitely come back here again as my girl loved having so much room to play fetch with her toys.
Gavin's 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55LOVE LOVE LOVE this space! We have a reactive dog and it’s so nice to have a wide open space she can safely run around in. And it’s only 5 mins from our house which is an added bonus. Space is fully fenced and a trash can is there for poop bags which we really appreciated. Did not want to have to drive home with a full poop bag in 90 degree weather lol. Elizabeth K.
Elizabeth K.
August 2024
LOVE LOVE LOVE this space! We have a reactive dog and it’s so nice to have a wide open space she can safely run around in. And it’s only 5 mins from our house which is an added bonus. Space is fully fenced and a trash can is there for poop bags which we really appreciated. Did not want to have to drive home with a full poop bag in 90 degree weather lol.
Gavin's 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55Mission accomplished - my 3 dogs are happy and exhausted after running this field for an hour. Thank you for sharing your spot, we will be back!
Highlights: I was pleased to see easy access. With 3 big, excited dogs it can be a struggle to get them all into the same area at once. Here it was easy to back my Jeep up to the gate and guide them the few feet into the field without having my arms pulled out of their sockets.
Garbage can, water bowl, and balls
Completely fenced, even at the 3 foot area my dogs were secure.
Clean - no trash or dog poop
Lots of places to sniff, and my dogs enjoyed going into the vines to explore.
As a response to some other comments: it’s summer in Michigan. Expect some bugs and maybe some goose droppings. Neither one was terrible and are part of going out into nature. Check out the huge dragon flies skimming over the field eating other bugs, or the gorgeous hawk flying over the trees. Super cool.
The berries are wild grape. No, your dog absolutely should not eat them; however, they also grow in my backyard and my dogs have zero interest in them. Just watch your dog and make sure they aren’t eating plants.
The small neighbor dog did not bark and did not get near the fence line, despite my dog’s invitation to interact.
We saw one human minding his own business. Even my man hating protective dog perceived zero threat from him. It was fine.
Melanie D.
Melanie D.
August 2024
Mission accomplished - my 3 dogs are happy and exhausted after running this field for an hour. Thank you for sharing your spot, we will be back!
Highlights: I was pleased to see easy access. With 3 big, excited dogs it can be a struggle to get them all into the same area at once. Here it was easy to back my Jeep up to the gate and guide them the few feet into the field without having my arms pulled out of their sockets.
Garbage can, water bowl, and balls
Completely fenced, even at the 3 foot area my dogs were secure.
Clean - no trash or dog poop
Lots of places to sniff, and my dogs enjoyed going into the vines to explore.
As a response to some other comments: it’s summer in Michigan. Expect some bugs and maybe some goose droppings. Neither one was terrible and are part of going out into nature. Check out the huge dragon flies skimming over the field eating other bugs, or the gorgeous hawk flying over the trees. Super cool.
The berries are wild grape. No, your dog absolutely should not eat them; however, they also grow in my backyard and my dogs have zero interest in them. Just watch your dog and make sure they aren’t eating plants.
The small neighbor dog did not bark and did not get near the fence line, despite my dog’s invitation to interact.
We saw one human minding his own business. Even my man hating protective dog perceived zero threat from him. It was fine.
Gavin's 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55Best place for fetch ❤️ we really enjoy it here. It seems like half the field is in shade into the afternoon which helps you stay out of the heat! Rachel J.
Rachel J.
September 2024
Best place for fetch ❤️ we really enjoy it here. It seems like half the field is in shade into the afternoon which helps you stay out of the heat!
Gavin's 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55The Huskies had a ball running around the field! The shorter fence is really not that short as the doggies never tried to climb or jump, especially with the yellow tubbing. There were no gaps and plenty of shade. Great place and in my area, so I'm booking more visits. Thank You!James A.
James A.
September 2024
The Huskies had a ball running around the field! The shorter fence is really not that short as the doggies never tried to climb or jump, especially with the yellow tubbing. There were no gaps and plenty of shade. Great place and in my area, so I'm booking more visits. Thank You!
Gavin's 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55My pup had an amazing time at Gavin’s! Wonderful, secure space with a ton of room to run. My little terrier is good and tired after our first visit!Katelyn M.
Katelyn M.
September 2024
My pup had an amazing time at Gavin’s! Wonderful, secure space with a ton of room to run. My little terrier is good and tired after our first visit!
Gavin's 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55Struggled to find it at first, google maps took me to the neighbor’s property. 🤦 But once my dog and I finally got there it was great! Secure and a huge field. Beware there is goose poop which is inevitable in a field. Definitely booking again!Sidney F.
Sidney F.
September 2024
Struggled to find it at first, google maps took me to the neighbor’s property. 🤦 But once my dog and I finally got there it was great! Secure and a huge field. Beware there is goose poop which is inevitable in a field. Definitely booking again!
Gavin's 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55This really is a HUGE open space, my working line GSD LOVED getting to run like that! I've never seen him give up and lie down halfway through chasing a toy before... I guess miracles DO happen. (After 45 minutes, that is!)
Lots of goose poop, which might be a problem for some dogs (we were fine!), but that's definitely a seasonal problem and not a permanent issue. Raile L.
Raile L.
September 2024
This really is a HUGE open space, my working line GSD LOVED getting to run like that! I've never seen him give up and lie down halfway through chasing a toy before... I guess miracles DO happen. (After 45 minutes, that is!)
Lots of goose poop, which might be a problem for some dogs (we were fine!), but that's definitely a seasonal problem and not a permanent issue.
Gavin's 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55Great open space for sniffs - especially good for a fetch loving dog. There are other dogs in neighboring areas that approached the chain link - if your dog is a fence fighter it may be hard to call them off but my dogs were distracted enough not to notice them. Sarah F.
Sarah F.
November 2024
Great open space for sniffs - especially good for a fetch loving dog. There are other dogs in neighboring areas that approached the chain link - if your dog is a fence fighter it may be hard to call them off but my dogs were distracted enough not to notice them.
Gavin's 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55My Danes absolutely loved it! Lots is room for them to really run. They are big so they need a big space to really run & stretch their legs. A little dog barked behind the wooden fence but not long at all. No bother to my pups. We had a wonderful time! Thank you 🤗Rene K.
Rene K.
December 2024
My Danes absolutely loved it! Lots is room for them to really run. They are big so they need a big space to really run & stretch their legs. A little dog barked behind the wooden fence but not long at all. No bother to my pups. We had a wonderful time! Thank you 🤗
Gavin's 3 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55Not sure why people have been reporting cleanliness issues at this sniffspot. Grass was cut, no dog poop anywhere to be found and trash can provided. Securely fenced and my dogs had a blast. 2 piles of branches laying around which is a non issue! We will be back Pia A.
Pia A.
September 2023
Not sure why people have been reporting cleanliness issues at this sniffspot. Grass was cut, no dog poop anywhere to be found and trash can provided. Securely fenced and my dogs had a blast. 2 piles of branches laying around which is a non issue! We will be back
Mary's Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55Clean space and plenty of room to run. Our dogs love it and will be excited to come back again. Thanks for letting us use your yard for some zoomies!Amanda S.
Amanda S.
October 2023
Clean space and plenty of room to run. Our dogs love it and will be excited to come back again. Thanks for letting us use your yard for some zoomies!
Mary's Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55Fini loved this spot so much! She got to run and jump on stuff and dig a little. She LOVES leaves and she LOVES where there is no grass. It's her favorite thing. So this spot was perfect for her. She left very happy 😊 🐶Allison H.
Allison H.
November 2023
Fini loved this spot so much! She got to run and jump on stuff and dig a little. She LOVES leaves and she LOVES where there is no grass. It's her favorite thing. So this spot was perfect for her. She left very happy 😊 🐶
Mary's Private Dog Park In Waterford Township | Sniffspot
55Yard was fenced in, and that's all the matters to me. The host was very accommodating and put a fresh water bowl out and plenty of toys. Clover R.
Clover R.
December 2023
Yard was fenced in, and that's all the matters to me. The host was very accommodating and put a fresh water bowl out and plenty of toys.
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Private rentals by the hour
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FAQ about our Waterford Township 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Waterford Township 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 550 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 34 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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