55This is our first visit back for the season after discovering this spot last year - Ken started whining in excitement as soon as we made the turn off the main road! Such an enjoyable place for us to let our dog romp and explore without stress. We can’t wait for many summer days here!Lisa G.
Lisa G.
May 2024
This is our first visit back for the season after discovering this spot last year - Ken started whining in excitement as soon as we made the turn off the main road! Such an enjoyable place for us to let our dog romp and explore without stress. We can’t wait for many summer days here!
55The instructions/directions from the host were great, and the entrance gate even had a helpful property map. The property itself was super fun and our dog loved it! Lots of good sniffs, especially in the woods. We will definitely be back!Hannah M.
Hannah M.
April 2024
The instructions/directions from the host were great, and the entrance gate even had a helpful property map. The property itself was super fun and our dog loved it! Lots of good sniffs, especially in the woods. We will definitely be back!
55Our dogs loved it here, and we had fun too! The area was clean and very well maintained. You can tell this is a place built around a lot of love for dogs! We have a reactive dog, and he loved being able to run around and be free without seeing/hearing any triggers. Absolutely will be coming back! Claire S.
Claire S.
April 2024
Our dogs loved it here, and we had fun too! The area was clean and very well maintained. You can tell this is a place built around a lot of love for dogs! We have a reactive dog, and he loved being able to run around and be free without seeing/hearing any triggers. Absolutely will be coming back!
55One of the best sniffspots we’ve been to! So much for pups to do and explore, and all felt totally safe and secure. We will definitely be back! Jonathan M.
Jonathan M.
April 2024
One of the best sniffspots we’ve been to! So much for pups to do and explore, and all felt totally safe and secure. We will definitely be back!
55Absolutely lovely Sniffspot! He had so much fun exploring and especially running through the tunnels. Clear directions and communication, Melissa is a wonderful host! We will be back soon! Emily D.
Emily D.
April 2024
Absolutely lovely Sniffspot! He had so much fun exploring and especially running through the tunnels. Clear directions and communication, Melissa is a wonderful host! We will be back soon!
55The property was clean and organized and the dogs had plenty of fun things to do! The beautiful scenery was also perfect for the humans to enjoy too. I highly recommend!Christian S.
Christian S.
April 2024
The property was clean and organized and the dogs had plenty of fun things to do! The beautiful scenery was also perfect for the humans to enjoy too. I highly recommend!
55I couldn’t have asked for a better place for my pup to run free! He had so much fun playing in the snow, running through the trees, and digging through the toy box. We were both sad to leave! Ashley V.
Ashley V.
April 2024
I couldn’t have asked for a better place for my pup to run free! He had so much fun playing in the snow, running through the trees, and digging through the toy box. We were both sad to leave!
55Melissa’s property is nothing short of amazing! We took our dog there for his 4th birthday and he had the absolute best time running free through the woods and also testing his skills out in the agility park. It just happened to snow the day before which was an added bonus for our pup. We will definitely be back!Cole R.
Cole R.
May 2024
Melissa’s property is nothing short of amazing! We took our dog there for his 4th birthday and he had the absolute best time running free through the woods and also testing his skills out in the agility park. It just happened to snow the day before which was an added bonus for our pup. We will definitely be back!
55Everything was beyond perfect! We had an amazing time, my dog LOVED it, and we are both worn out lol! Melissa’s kindness, accommodations, and hospitality is so amazing. The Sniffspot was super easy to find with Apple Maps also. We drove over from Parker, and the drive was gorgeous. What a great experience and way to spend a Saturday afternoon(: we can’t wait to come back! Thank you! Sam M.
Sam M.
May 2024
Everything was beyond perfect! We had an amazing time, my dog LOVED it, and we are both worn out lol! Melissa’s kindness, accommodations, and hospitality is so amazing. The Sniffspot was super easy to find with Apple Maps also. We drove over from Parker, and the drive was gorgeous. What a great experience and way to spend a Saturday afternoon(: we can’t wait to come back! Thank you!
55Our dogs LOVED it here! Even my pup who can be scared in new places was very comfortable here. They ran around, played, explored, chased balls, & rolled in the remaining snow. They also did great with the agility equipment- I expected some hesitation around the foreign equipment but nope, not here! Agility has been something I wanted to test with my pup to see if she’d like it so it was cool to get a few different experiences in this one spot! Easily a favorite spot, we’ll definitely be back!Sarah W.
Sarah W.
May 2024
Our dogs LOVED it here! Even my pup who can be scared in new places was very comfortable here. They ran around, played, explored, chased balls, & rolled in the remaining snow. They also did great with the agility equipment- I expected some hesitation around the foreign equipment but nope, not here! Agility has been something I wanted to test with my pup to see if she’d like it so it was cool to get a few different experiences in this one spot! Easily a favorite spot, we’ll definitely be back!
55Great SniffSpot for my reactive dog. He even went through the agility tunnels for the first time, and several times! Bonus points for the seasonal snow patches left for him to munch on 😄Rowan S.
Rowan S.
May 2024
Great SniffSpot for my reactive dog. He even went through the agility tunnels for the first time, and several times! Bonus points for the seasonal snow patches left for him to munch on 😄
55Melissa’s spot is perfect. We have two reactive pups and were able to completely unwind and let loose while they got to explore her beautiful property. She has everything you could need there - and then some!
You can’t hear any cars, only nature/birds.
I haven’t seen our pups so relaxed (and tuckered out) in forever.
The entire experience was well worth the 2 hour round trip for us and we’ll certainly be back! Thanks, Melissa! 🐾🐶Kennedy W.
Kennedy W.
May 2024
Melissa’s spot is perfect. We have two reactive pups and were able to completely unwind and let loose while they got to explore her beautiful property. She has everything you could need there - and then some!
You can’t hear any cars, only nature/birds.
I haven’t seen our pups so relaxed (and tuckered out) in forever.
The entire experience was well worth the 2 hour round trip for us and we’ll certainly be back! Thanks, Melissa! 🐾🐶
55Cookie and Pasta had a blast. Both the agility and the wooded area were clean and well kept. It really is a great spot for some safe off leash time! Winifred L.
Winifred L.
May 2024
Cookie and Pasta had a blast. Both the agility and the wooded area were clean and well kept. It really is a great spot for some safe off leash time!
55What an awesome spot! Plenty of space to explore, play and relax and enjoy the quiet. Fencing is tall and secure for my fence-jumping master dog and we all loved testing out the agility equipment. We will absolutely be back!Kathy I.
Kathy I.
May 2024
What an awesome spot! Plenty of space to explore, play and relax and enjoy the quiet. Fencing is tall and secure for my fence-jumping master dog and we all loved testing out the agility equipment. We will absolutely be back!
55We had a fun time exploring the forest area and playing with the agility equipment. Really nice that everything is fenced in! Will be back again :)Jaime L.
Jaime L.
May 2024
We had a fun time exploring the forest area and playing with the agility equipment. Really nice that everything is fenced in! Will be back again :)
55One of our favorite spots! Agility course is great for my pup to keep up his PT from knee surgery and he loves weaving through the trees up and down the hill! There’s still a big patch of snow he got to roll around in on this hot day, so refreshing ! He was pooped when we left! Can’t wait to come back❤️Kristin W.
Kristin W.
May 2024
One of our favorite spots! Agility course is great for my pup to keep up his PT from knee surgery and he loves weaving through the trees up and down the hill! There’s still a big patch of snow he got to roll around in on this hot day, so refreshing ! He was pooped when we left! Can’t wait to come back❤️
55This sniffspot was exactly as advertised! Clear instructions and easy to navigate around the property. My doggies had so much fun and slept all the way home!Tiffany M.
Tiffany M.
May 2024
This sniffspot was exactly as advertised! Clear instructions and easy to navigate around the property. My doggies had so much fun and slept all the way home!
55This sniff spot was great!! Our pup loved it and it was enjoyable for us as well. Great view! We will be visiting again! Brittany G.
Brittany G.
May 2024
This sniff spot was great!! Our pup loved it and it was enjoyable for us as well. Great view! We will be visiting again!
How do Empire'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
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 Empire 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. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Empire 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 196 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 26 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.
Sniffspot has 196 fully fenced dog parks in or near Empire. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Empire?
The Empire area has 196 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 Jim's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Empire.