Top Public and Private Small dog parks in Amherst, Massachusetts

Large backyard of a private home on a quiet street. Entirely fenced in, with minimal visibility to neighbors (you may hear them outside though). Yard includes playset with swings and slide, perfect for kiddos, as well as deck where you can sit and relax while your dog burns off some energy! Comfy hammock, chairs with cushions and guest wifi and outlet available. Off-street parking available in driveway.

Bucolic, parklike grounds for a perfect day out with your dog. Play on the expansive lawn, go for a cooling dip in the spring-fed pond, leap over the stone walls, or explore the secluded woodland streams and trails. The location is convenient for day trips, but the scenery feels like you've discovered a perfect piece of New England nature. Don't miss out! Note: pond had been treated with animal safe due dye and may be drunk and swum in safely!

River view sensory park Fully fenced with 5ft chain link, 2 acres on a riverfront property! Plenty of amenities for dogs and their humans to enjoy! 🐾INDOOR play space! (Extra) 🪻Sensory garden for enrichment (Seasonal) 🧱Texture/Sensory path for enrichment (In-Progress) 🐦‍⬛Bird & 🐿️ squirrel feeders for visual enrichment 🦋Butterfly garden for visual enrichment (seasonal) 🌾Open field for running and playing 🎾Toys provided- washed between EVERY use ⛲️Dog water fountain for play and fresh drinking water (seasonal) 💧 Dog pool (extra) 💦Splash Pad (extra) 🐶Fun-gility equipment: A-frame, jumps, tunnel, weave polls 🍴Picnic table with beautiful river view 🪑Bench & patio furniture 🛜WiFi ☀️Gazebo for shade 🏥Canine first aid kit 💩Waste bags provided 🧀Freeze dried pup treats (extra) Things to note: 🚂Train track is present between the property and river, expect to see and hear trains (horn included) 🌳You are welcome to utilize the whole property. Sections of the yard are still being cleared and some sections will remain brush to preserve natural habitats 🌿For your pups safety, do NOT allow them to consume any vegetation 🏈 We are next to a highschool sports field- occasionally noise from practices or games may be present Future Plans: 🐾Walking path 👃🏼Scent wall 🏅Lure course (extra) 🪵Fire pit (extra) 🦴Enrichment stimulates the mind, reduces stress, and assures innate behavioral needs are met (VCA Animal Hospital). 15 minutes of sniffing is equivalent to 1 hour of walking (SPCA). *Adding Extras: If adding extras less than 24 hrs in advance, please message prior to adding to ensure we are available to set up* *Price may increase as we continue to improve yard and amenities IG: RiverView_SniffSpot

We are prepping for a great Spring/Summer Season. New for 2025, 20x32 enclosed private agility course tent. Pup dipping Pool, Covered Picnic Area ,illuminated trails and tents, Tennis ball Launcher, pup safe frisbees, training light pads, and more! See you soon!

This is a private area, heavily wooded with lots of great spots for your dog to enjoy the forest. This is a great place to bring your dog before going to Oakholm Brewery to tire them out.

DISCOUNTED RATE FOR THE START OF THE SEASON UNTIL 5/1/2025 First time guests use code PUPTOPERF for a $10 discount! Returning renters can use code TRAINYERDOG for a discount too 😉 To access the agility field: Please follow the driveway straight back past the detached garage. There is a gravel road to take you back to the sniffspot. Please park along the fence line of the field in the grass- do NOT park on the gravel road! *If you have never taken agility classes or competed in agility before, please consider setting up a private lesson to ensure safety for you and your dog! Info can be found in the last picture in the listing. Puppies under a year should not be jumping too high or too repeatedly, and the larger pieces of equipment are dangerous for a dog to dismount improperly. And please, no humans on the equipment!* If you move or change the heights of any jumps, please put them back how you found them before you leave! Do not move the larger pieces of equipment (weave poles, dogwalk, a-frame, or teeter). AKC Regulation a-frame, teeter, dogwalk, and jumps from Max200. MAD Agility channel weaves. Saloon door style tire and tunnels from Clean Run. Please potty your dogs outside of the agility field! Keep your dogs leashed for safety as it is not fully fenced outside of the agility field and keep your eyes peeled for poison ivy! Please stay out of the neighbor’s property and out of the fenced in yard close to the house. It is low tech back there. There is no electricity or running water. Gates are secured with bungees for now until permanent posts & latches are installed. Please bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, proper footwear, etc. I do my best to keep the field as manicured as possible, but it is the out of doors so nothing is ever perfect! The pine trees provide lovely shade, but they do also provide pinecones and twigs. Give the space a once over to ensure there is nothing pokey on you or your dog’s path! Be nice to the neighbors! And have fun!

The dog park at Starwind Farm is located on a working horse farm and offers three options. There is an 80 by 180 foot indoor riding arena that is completely enclosed with doors on both ends and lights. It is ideal for small group play, off leash, work, and general burning of energy year round. With the unprecedented temperatures and ice, it's an excellent place to play or work with your dog(s) There is a beautiful walk next to the river with a path that winds around the horse paddocks. There is a small fenced-in grass paddock for contained, on leash work. Come enjoy the peace and beauty of Starwind Farm with your canine companion.

Fully fenced in yard on a dead end street. You can relax knowing you and your dog/dogs can sniff, play or train without the worry of other dogs.

Welcome to our Sniffspot area in Sturbridge (Fiskdale) MA. We are excited to provide an off leash play space for your furry bestie. Conveniently located close to the Massachusetts Turnpike and Rte 84. While I usually require advance notice, if you message me, and I'm able to immediately respond, I may be able to accommodate last minute reservations. (please note, with minimal notice, we may not have the opportunity to completely refresh the play space) Looking forward to adding amenities, play options and operational improvements as the season progresses .

65’ x 120’ indoor arena. Outdoor arena, fields, woods trail, and stream.

Park hours: 6 AM–8 PM 7 days per Week

April 2025 Spring cleanup has started and it’s looking good! Acorns, sticks & leaves have been cleared and the sunshine will bring green grass! Our landscaper will be by in the coming weeks with some fresh topsoil to fill in holes, level out the exposed roots around the tree near the gazebo and seed those areas. Thank you for your patience as we will have those small areas fenced off, so the seat has a chance to grow. There is still plenty of room to run distances! Safety is our top priority for you and your pet, so please message us through the app immediately if you notice anything that seems unsafe. We are out there daily surveying the areas. Happy Spring! *New Sniffspot users get $5 off when you book on this link: https://www.sniffspot.com/to/0nlkb Enjoy the safety of a fully fenced in backyard on over 10,000 ft.² of grass! Enjoy use of another .50 acre of flat, open field for long leash training and recall.  Sit in the shaded gazebo while your pup sniffs and runs OR play a fun game of fetch with one of our balls, frisbees or sticks. Either way, your furry friend will leave tired and happy! While you’re here, enjoy a hike in the Shenipsit State Forest just steps away from our property. Hike the Connecticut blue trail and take your pet(s) on a fun adventure. Don't see a time slot you need? Send a request, we are happy to be flexible. See you soon! 🐾

Park hours: Sunrise to Sunset

Perfect for dogs who like to run and play fetch of even those who like to relax on the deck! Poop bags and Garbage can will be provided as well as an umbrella and chairs if you would like to relax! There are tons of toys spread throughout the yard that any dog is welcome too! Have fun!

Park hours: Open 24 hours 7 days per Week

Park hours: Open 24 hours 7 days per Week

Park hours: Dawn to dusk

We have a stream and large area for throwing balls. The area is almost blocked off with only a few exits to our neighbor's yard. There's also a garden area around the other side of the house where they can play as well. In the winter there's woods they can run around in. It's a bit overgrown during the summer but if you have an adventurous dog go for it. We are right next to a school with a playground.

Park hours: 7 AM–7 PM 7 days per Week

Park hours: 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Located in a Quiet Neighborhood, lots of space for you and your dog to play, train and bond together, comfy seating arrangement for you to relax as well and enjoy the views. Usage may include, training space for reactive dogs, general play time, Dog Parties or any other legal use. We have different areas for smell and play (garden bed) Rough turf with spots for them to dig and lots of greenery to run and play! The lawn in our backyard is-well maintained without any chemicals or weed killers. We sanitize all dog toys often and sun dry!! Splash pad and water amenities and hammock will be available for use June 21st 2025 We also do doggy birthday parties with advance request upon availability.

A little over a half acre of unfenced in yard. Our property includes roaring brook that runs through the back - my dogs love swimming there! We also have a public trail that runs through our yard and our neighbors on the street (not really maintained but walkable for sure- we call it bear highway since that’s all we see using it.) We also have a playground available for dogs & kids alike. We also added a covered gazebo for additional seating or shade. We do have a kiddie pool we can fill and leave out as well. We also have a smaller fenced in area in our middle lot where our dogs do not play and do not have access to. There are chairs there to sit if you need and a fire pit! Our property is set back from the road quite a bit. You come down the long driveway and you would park in front of our skeleton where the driveway turns from rock to pavement. You are welcome to pull down as far as you want to the water by the tree line. We have doggie poop bags by the garage and you can throw any trash in the green bin by the road (it’s bear proof so anything is fine!). We hope to host you soon :) Ps: our ‘lovely’ neighbor recently put up a white fence in the lower lot- please do not cross that. You are welcome to walk the path the other way though! ;)