55Such a mammoth and clean backyard! My dogs had so much fun sniffing, wrestling and exploring. Host left water and provided chairs to sit in. Dogs had a blast just walking the yard perimeter bc there was lots for them to explore. We really enjoyed our visit and definitely recommend this spot, it’s a gem!madalyn l.
madalyn l.
September 2025
Such a mammoth and clean backyard! My dogs had so much fun sniffing, wrestling and exploring. Host left water and provided chairs to sit in. Dogs had a blast just walking the yard perimeter bc there was lots for them to explore. We really enjoyed our visit and definitely recommend this spot, it’s a gem!
Cynthia's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Upper Arlington/Hilliard | Sniffspot
55wonderfully large! My three huskies had a blast and were actually tired when we were done! The yard is clean and comes with lots of little amenities for them!Tess V.
Tess V.
September 2025
wonderfully large! My three huskies had a blast and were actually tired when we were done! The yard is clean and comes with lots of little amenities for them!
55First time visitor. Lovely place for our 3 dogs to run and play. Unfortunately, got home late from work and only got to spend half my time. I plan to go back. The yard was a perfect size. Well kept and plenty to explore. Appreciated the toys and access to treats. Next time I will share pictures. Thanks, Kassie! Cathy D.
Cathy D.
September 2025
First time visitor. Lovely place for our 3 dogs to run and play. Unfortunately, got home late from work and only got to spend half my time. I plan to go back. The yard was a perfect size. Well kept and plenty to explore. Appreciated the toys and access to treats. Next time I will share pictures. Thanks, Kassie!
55Monica's backyard is very beautiful! She came out to greet us and was a very kind and gracious host. My dogs had a blast running around and exploring. (Also, there are chickens.)Sarah O.
Sarah O.
September 2025
Monica's backyard is very beautiful! She came out to greet us and was a very kind and gracious host. My dogs had a blast running around and exploring. (Also, there are chickens.)
55Beautiful, well maintained property perfect for off leash pups! My dog LOVED the koi pond (there’s a shallow area around the edge that she just laid in🤣). The hosts are incredibly friendly & communication was great! Would highly recommend this SniffSpot!! Sarah B.
Sarah B.
September 2025
Beautiful, well maintained property perfect for off leash pups! My dog LOVED the koi pond (there’s a shallow area around the edge that she just laid in🤣). The hosts are incredibly friendly & communication was great! Would highly recommend this SniffSpot!!
Cynthia's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Upper Arlington/Hilliard | Sniffspot
55Yukon always has a great time! A pool was set out for the pup, toys were available, and they even left him some treats! Thank you for having us over 😁Colt G.
Colt G.
August 2025
Yukon always has a great time! A pool was set out for the pup, toys were available, and they even left him some treats! Thank you for having us over 😁
55What a wonderful gem! Katniss didn’t even know what to do with herself, she was so excited with all the space to run and the pond to frolic in. Monica was very warm and friendly - there were toys and sticks to play with and fresh water for your pup. She had a blast and we’re looking forward to coming back! Ethie R.
Ethie R.
August 2025
What a wonderful gem! Katniss didn’t even know what to do with herself, she was so excited with all the space to run and the pond to frolic in. Monica was very warm and friendly - there were toys and sticks to play with and fresh water for your pup. She had a blast and we’re looking forward to coming back!
55This spot was great! As a first time sniffspot user, this spot was easy to use and clean. There was lots of room for our pup to enjoy, plenty to smell, and lots of space to run. Our dog does not enjoy toys but they had some on site for dogs to enjoy. Was very private with no visual distractions. 100% recommend! Tarynn W.
Tarynn W.
August 2025
This spot was great! As a first time sniffspot user, this spot was easy to use and clean. There was lots of room for our pup to enjoy, plenty to smell, and lots of space to run. Our dog does not enjoy toys but they had some on site for dogs to enjoy. Was very private with no visual distractions. 100% recommend!
55A lovely space with a beautiful pond and many areas my furbaby enjoyed exploring. Very thoughtful host with plenty of perks including toys, poo bags, water. Chickens on site. Neely P.
Neely P.
August 2025
A lovely space with a beautiful pond and many areas my furbaby enjoyed exploring. Very thoughtful host with plenty of perks including toys, poo bags, water. Chickens on site.
55This spot was great!! Even had toys and sticks set aside to play with. The pond was a perfect size and there was plenty of room to run around. We will be back!Lana B.
Lana B.
August 2025
This spot was great!! Even had toys and sticks set aside to play with. The pond was a perfect size and there was plenty of room to run around. We will be back!
55The Bolte’s Backyard Oasis is truly beautiful and serene! I celebrated my 2 year old Chow’s birthday here, and it was the perfect spot, spacious, clean, and easy to access.
I’ll definitely be returning soon to let my Chow run free in this safe environment and enjoy a picnic together for some quality time.
The host was warm and welcoming, and I had a lovely chat with her before leaving.
If you’re looking for a clean, safe, and inviting space for your pup, this is the place!
Amyia_ M.
Amyia_ M.
August 2025
The Bolte’s Backyard Oasis is truly beautiful and serene! I celebrated my 2 year old Chow’s birthday here, and it was the perfect spot, spacious, clean, and easy to access.
I’ll definitely be returning soon to let my Chow run free in this safe environment and enjoy a picnic together for some quality time.
The host was warm and welcoming, and I had a lovely chat with her before leaving.
If you’re looking for a clean, safe, and inviting space for your pup, this is the place!
55Our first visit to Kassie’s Zoomie Zone and we’ll definitely be back. It’s a very large, clean and nicely decorated backyard with plenty of comfortable seating for humans in the sun or in the shade. I have two large pitties and there was plenty of room for them to zoom around. I love that you can park in the driveway and the entrance to the yard is right there. It’s very peaceful and quiet. Joanna H.
Joanna H.
August 2025
Our first visit to Kassie’s Zoomie Zone and we’ll definitely be back. It’s a very large, clean and nicely decorated backyard with plenty of comfortable seating for humans in the sun or in the shade. I have two large pitties and there was plenty of room for them to zoom around. I love that you can park in the driveway and the entrance to the yard is right there. It’s very peaceful and quiet.
Cynthia's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Upper Arlington/Hilliard | Sniffspot
55Second time here and the dogs still love it. Plenty of room for zoomies, lots of shade, clean water in swimming pool, a chuck it and tennis balls, and a giant (soccer ball sized) tennis ball. Tall grass, trees and a fence line for sniffing. Could hear other dogs in the neighborhood but did not see any and even my reactive dog did not seem to care. We worked on obedience, recall and started working on a new trick “touch it” with the big tennis ball. We will return.Brenda A.
Brenda A.
August 2025
Second time here and the dogs still love it. Plenty of room for zoomies, lots of shade, clean water in swimming pool, a chuck it and tennis balls, and a giant (soccer ball sized) tennis ball. Tall grass, trees and a fence line for sniffing. Could hear other dogs in the neighborhood but did not see any and even my reactive dog did not seem to care. We worked on obedience, recall and started working on a new trick “touch it” with the big tennis ball. We will return.
Cynthia's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Upper Arlington/Hilliard | Sniffspot
55Secure fencing and large area to play and run! Grass was cut in section of lawn closest to home with some tall grass and paths further away in the back yard. Which was great for challenging my dog to find their ball. My dog did pick up some burrs all the way in the back along the fence line but combed out pretty easily with their short-medium length hair.Rae P.
Rae P.
August 2025
Secure fencing and large area to play and run! Grass was cut in section of lawn closest to home with some tall grass and paths further away in the back yard. Which was great for challenging my dog to find their ball. My dog did pick up some burrs all the way in the back along the fence line but combed out pretty easily with their short-medium length hair.
55We had another great visit and my dog Baby explored quite a bit more! The yard is very large for a low energy senior dog and she enjoyed sniffing all along the fences, crossing the small bridge over the creek, and seeing new spots she didn’t explore before. The fish were pretty active today too which is fun to watch! Kyra D.
Kyra D.
August 2025
We had another great visit and my dog Baby explored quite a bit more! The yard is very large for a low energy senior dog and she enjoyed sniffing all along the fences, crossing the small bridge over the creek, and seeing new spots she didn’t explore before. The fish were pretty active today too which is fun to watch!
55What an amazing property for people and pups. The host was so kind and welcoming. The dogs had so much fun and were nice and tired at the end of our time. Thank you for hosting us we will be back soon!Dawn T.
Dawn T.
August 2025
What an amazing property for people and pups. The host was so kind and welcoming. The dogs had so much fun and were nice and tired at the end of our time. Thank you for hosting us we will be back soon!
Cynthia's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Upper Arlington/Hilliard | Sniffspot
55Cynthia was extremely accommodating for my special requests. She had toys, water, and a kiddie pool for the dogs. She was so kind and helpful. I will absolutely be back again for another event. Lindsay S.
Lindsay S.
August 2025
Cynthia was extremely accommodating for my special requests. She had toys, water, and a kiddie pool for the dogs. She was so kind and helpful. I will absolutely be back again for another event.
55Had an amazing time with my two Chihuahuas and my sisters Shibas! The yard was very spacious and safely fenced in. Toys were provided and an adorable stick library as well. Poop bags and water, anything you could need! Will definitely have to come back 😁izzy R.
izzy R.
August 2025
Had an amazing time with my two Chihuahuas and my sisters Shibas! The yard was very spacious and safely fenced in. Toys were provided and an adorable stick library as well. Poop bags and water, anything you could need! Will definitely have to come back 😁
How do Columbus'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
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
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Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ About Columbus 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. 6% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Columbus 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 215 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 337 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.
What is the best dog beach near Columbus?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Columbus is Prairie Oaks Metro Park. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Columbus have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 215 fully fenced dog parks in or near Columbus. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Columbus?
The Columbus area has 4 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 Peerless Paws.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Columbus?