Rent safe and private dog water parks and swimming pools hosted by locals in Charlottesville, Virginia

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Rent safe and private dog water parks and swimming pools hosted by locals in Charlottesville, Virginia

Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

13 spots found

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Juno's 40 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville

Unfenced

40 acres

The property is at the end of a 0.8 mile gravel driveway. There are paths around the property in the woods and a field for ball chasing. It’s very far from a main road and safe for running off leash.

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Dog drinking water

“Beautiful property! Oakley had a blast. Directions were easy to follow....” more

$10 dog / hour

Charlottesville, VA

5(7)

Private 6 acres on the Shenandoah River

Partially Fenced

6 acres

I have 6 acres directly on the South Fork of the Shenandoah River. Great spot for small mouth fishing. Pictures taken are when the river was very low but regardless it’s still a pretty good spot to go out in the water. Also available to drop in or hop out for kayaking. Shuttle services available for an additional fee

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Chairs

“Wonderful spot!!” more

$1 dog / hour

Elkton, VA

Top spot

5(112)

Fluffy's 100 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Ruther Glen

Unfenced

100 acres

Rural, UNFENCED acreage. Fields, wooded trails, creek, pond. Near North Anna River.

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Dog first aid kit

Dog drinking water

“Amazing spot, can’t wait to come back throughout the winter and...” more

$7 dog / hour

Ruther Glen, VA

Private 5 Acre Country Wooded Land

Unfenced

5 acres

5 acres of very well kept land, surrounded by trees and plenty of land to run. End of the road, no traffic. Long driveway. Private.

Water - hose

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Trash can

$10 dog / hour

Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA

Jps Park n Play

Unfenced

3 acres

I have 3.8 acres of woods and open yard on a private lake.If your dog will jump in...i provide a hose to rinse your dog off before leaving.I must be here if your dog swims.I also have large covered pavilion over looking the lake.It has a fireplace and table and chairs and screened in.You can have a picnic while your dog plays.All I ask is you clean up after yourself while on property.Bring towels and soap if you let dog swim.Youll want to wash he or she off.price is $10.00 per hour and maximum is 3 hours.

Trash can

Chairs

Rain shelter / sun shade

Lake or pond

$10 dog / hour

Cartersville, VA

Staver Farm Private Dog Park Nelson Va

Partially Fenced

100 acres

100 plus acre property, woods, trails, wildlife

Digging area

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Sign at entrance

$10 dog / hour

Shipman, VA

Cara's Private Dog Park In Spotsylvania Courthouse

Fully Fenced

0.5 acres

Small dog friendly

Hand sanitizer

Trash can

Sign at entrance

$10 dog / hour

Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA

Mikel's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Louisa

Fully Fenced

0.5 acres

Dock for dog diving

Small dog friendly

Water - hose

Chairs

$10 dog / hour

Louisa, VA

5(4)

Selena's Nature Bark Park

Unfenced

11 acres

Secluded 6 acres of yard surrounded by several more acres of woods. The yard it’s self is flat wide open space. There are little trails in the woods near the back area of the yard to explore with your pup! The back deck has seating that anyone is welcomed to use. There is a fire-pit area in the backyard that could be used if discussed with host. Sometimes there is small wildlife spotted in the yard and woods. We do have one pup who absolutely loves her yard but we wanted to share the love with other pups! We will keep our pup inside or out of the house when puppy guests are here!

Dog toys

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

Small dog friendly

“Friendly and responsive host. Pretty and quiet property. I enjoyed...” more

$10 dog / hour

Ruther Glen, VA

4.3(3)

Elise's 10 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Spotsylvania Courthouse

Unfenced

10 acres

Dog treats

Dog toys

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

“The grounds were very nicely, taken care of and clean. My dog enjoyed...” more

$10 dog / hour

Spotsylvania Courthouse, VA

4(1)

Sarah's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Beaverdam

Unfenced

5 acres

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Dog drinking water

Accessible

$10 dog / hour

Beaverdam, VA

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Deep Creek Road Sniffspot

Unfenced

2 acres

2.5 acre lot, mostly wooded. We will be working on a trail that leads to a stream/creek. The yard surrounding our family dwelling is also available for resting and playing fetch, etc; however, you may hear my 2 dogs barking from inside, so ideally my Sniffspot would largely take place in the woods and creek directly behind the house.

Pesticide-free

Fertilizer-free

Dog treats

Dog towels provided

$10 dog / hour

Palmyra, VA

Bretton's 6 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Bumpass

Partially Fenced

6 acres

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Water - hose

$6 dog / hour

Bumpass, VA

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Why rent private dog water parks in Charlottesville, Virginia?

Features	Sniffspot	Public park
Designed for private play
Rentable by the hour
Off leash options
Very large and/or fully fenced options
Pricing	$5 - $15 per dog per hour	Free

What types of private dog parks are available?

Sniffspot has different types of private dog parks to allow any dog to find their ideal spot!

Dog hiking trails

Some of our best spots have hiking trails in wonderful natural settings.

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Indoor dog parks

A good alternative to do activities with your dogs on a rainy day and unpleasant weather in general.

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Fully fenced dog parks

Very popular choice, perfect to contain your dogs if they are escape artists or if they are not good at recall.

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Dog beaches

Some spots are conveniently located by the sea or have sand and other beach features.

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Dog agility parks

Some hosts have implemented full agility courses to train your dogs in a private environment.

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Dog fields

Many of the listed spots are large pastures, fields and have farm animals that can be sighted.

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Small dog parks

Dog parks that specifically work for the needs of dogs that are smaller in size.

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Dog swimming pools

Many spots feature private swimming pools, perfect for dogs to enjoy and play.

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What people say about dog water parks around Charlottesville, Virginia

E A.

July 2024

Second time here and it was just as good as the first time! Perfect way to get in the woods with pups without worrying about other dogs or people. We'll be back!

Rachel S.

August 2024

Great property with lots of trails and open space for the dogs to roam! We had a great visit and will be back again.

Samantha G.

August 2024

Had an amazing visit today for my birthday! Took an hour and a half long hike down Juno’s trail! So pretty and so well kept! Stopped at an adorable photo spot! We will definitely be back soon! Not buggy in the AM at all either!

Abby K.

August 2024

Rosie had so many good sniffs here! We loved exploring the trails. Space was private, we encountered no people or dogs, which was great for my reactive pup.

Felicity G.

August 2024

What a great spot to hike with the dogs. Several paths to take, pups were exhausted after sniffing though the forest.

Rachel W.

August 2024

Wonderful experience here! We stopped here after a long drive to let the dogs stretch their legs. It was the perfect spot. Well marked trails, beautiful lake, woods and fields to play around in, both my dogs left exhausted. It sounded like there was a rooster off in the distance but it didn’t cause any reaction from my usually reactive dogs.

Jade C.

September 2024

This was a fabulous experience, we loved watching our terrier bounding thru the forest with no anxiety on our end about off leash time. We took the trail around the perimeter and finished it in about 50 mins. We’ll be back soon!

Monica A.

September 2024

My golden retriever and I had a great hike at Junos! The trails were clearly marked and went through the woods. There was a variation in terrain and a couple creeks for Jackson to take a dip. Very pretty too! We will definitely be back!

K C.

September 2024

Such a lovely, secluded location! Juno's Journey took us about an hour to complete, so the timing was perfect. We will absolutely be back. My dog isn't trustworthy off leash in a non-fenced in area, but there were wide pathway options that allowed her to explore on a long line without getting tangled.

Kim L.

September 2024

Great, peaceful spot. Well-marked trails. So relaxing to be able to hike with my dog-reactive dog without being hypervigilant for other dogs.

Angela C.

September 2024

My dogs were so obsessed with swimming that I had to extend our reservation! We will definitely be back! Want to do all the trails next time

C A.

October 2024

The trails are so fun to go on! Our dog was in heaven smelling all the smells getting into streams to cool himself down. It’s a beautiful property and super peaceful! Definitely coming back!

Irene J.

October 2024

I want to give it zero stars so that nobody discovers this beautiful place. Really it deserves 10 stars! My dogs had a wonderful time. They loved the creek, the trails were well marked. It was a delight.

Debra R.

October 2024

Juno’s Sniff Spot is a gem! I give it 5 bones :). The parking is clearly marked, the trails are perfect for a one hour visit and it’s safe. There are no roads to worry about so it’s a great spot to practice letting your dog off leash. This spot does not have a fenced in area so If your pup has not mastered off leash hiking, using a long training line and practicing recalls would be safe. Thank you Juno for sharing this beautiful spot with others!

Vicki M.

November 2024

What a lovely spot for a hike. Our five Aussies and MAS loved running through the woods and exploring the creeks. It's nice to have water on the trails for thirsty dogs. We'll definitely be going back. The hosts have very kindly marked the trails which makes your first visit easier.

Felicity G.

January 2025

Just what we needed. Hiking with our kids and off leash dogs it’s nice to know We won’t come across other dogs during our slot of time.

Mary C.

January 2025

Great trails and an open space for fetch, plus easy to find and access. Trail markers were super helpful as well!

Sharen M.

February 2025

We had beautiful late afternoon weather, perfect for a hike around Juno’s Loop. My girls had a great time exploring!

Sharen M.

February 2025

We had a beautiful afternoon visit. My girls were nicely tired by the time we got home. This is a great place for them to run to their hearts’ content.

Carolyn P.

February 2025

Such a gorgeous spot! I'm so glad our first visit out using Sniffspot was to here. The trails are marked both with signs and little flags for you. I sent a message to the owner who gave a quick reply. Our dog and three young children (and me!) all enjoyed our time here.

How do Charlottesville's private dog water 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 Charlottesville dog water parks

Are dog water 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 guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.
If you are worried about whether you can have an enjoyable water experience, just know that it is possible to have peace of mind when visiting dog waterparks by following basic safety guidelines. Some great ways to stay safe around water with your dog include learning canine CPR and keep an eye on your dog at all times to ensure they are not distressed. You can learn more about safety around water here.

How can I find the best dog water parks in Charlottesville?

There are 2 dog water parks in the Charlottesville area. The most popular dog water park is Private 5 Acre Country Wooded Land. You can browse all of our dog water parks here.

How do I know if a dog water park works for my dog?

Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your dog. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our fully fenced dog water parks. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog water parks where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. Make sure to review the amenities of the spot to see what kind of water features are offered to make sure it works for your dog. If your dog is not a strong swimmer, then perhaps choose a dog water park with tamer water features rather than a river or beach, for instance. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions, and of course, checking water park hours.

What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot water park?

We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Additionally, we recommend following our water safety guidelines.

Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot water 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.

How much do Sniffspot dog water parks cost?

Dog water parks in the Charlottesville area range from $ and $. The least expensive dog water park is . The most expensive dog water park is . Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.

Can I have an event or party at a dog water park?

If you are planning an amazing dog water park party, each Sniffspot water park has their own rules regarding special events. Many water parks allow doggie birthday parties, training 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.

What are the coolest doggie water features available?

Sniffspot dog water parks can have a variety of features, everything from swimming pools to rivers to beaches to hoses and kiddie pools. If you are dreaming of a curtain of water, water tunnels, a ball pit pool, water slide ball pits, splash pools or other cool features, you can definitely find amazing features at Sniffspot dog water parks. Each water park is different, so check the details of the park to find the incredible dog water park of your dreams.

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Rent safe and private dog water parks and swimming pools hosted by locals in Charlottesville, Virginia

Rent safe and private dog water parks and swimming pools hosted by locals in Charlottesville, Virginia

Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

Juno's 40 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville

Private 6 acres on the Shenandoah River

Fluffy's 100 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Ruther Glen

Private 5 Acre Country Wooded Land

Jps Park n Play

Staver Farm Private Dog Park Nelson Va

Cara's Private Dog Park In Spotsylvania Courthouse

Mikel's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Louisa

Selena's Nature Bark Park

Elise's 10 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Spotsylvania Courthouse

Sarah's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Beaverdam

Deep Creek Road Sniffspot

Bretton's 6 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Bumpass

Why rent private dog water parks in Charlottesville, Virginia?

What types of private dog parks are available?

What people say about dog water parks around Charlottesville, Virginia

How do Charlottesville's private dog water parks work?

Private rentals by the hour

Trust and safety first

Designed for private play

Reactive dogs welcome

Become a Sniffpass holder!

FAQ about our Charlottesville dog water parks

Download Sniffspot iOS and Android Apps

Download the Sniffspot app

Check out Sniffspot dog water parks in nearby cities

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