55Wonderful spot! A lovely wooded area with a little stream and lots of room to run around - the doggos had a blast. :) No fencing, as it says in the description, but if your dog is call-trained you'll be fine. We would love to come again! Jessica L.
Jessica L.
January 2021
Wonderful spot! A lovely wooded area with a little stream and lots of room to run around - the doggos had a blast. :) No fencing, as it says in the description, but if your dog is call-trained you'll be fine. We would love to come again!
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55Very nice spot. Easy access and I could see my dog at all times. It was nice, as I could sit on patio steps and watch him sniff to his heart’s content. Usually bored in 30 minutes, but didn’t my want to leave. Melissa S.
Melissa S.
May 2024
Very nice spot. Easy access and I could see my dog at all times. It was nice, as I could sit on patio steps and watch him sniff to his heart’s content. Usually bored in 30 minutes, but didn’t my want to leave.
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55A great spot to run dogs! My Saluki was very respectful of the fence (she is not usually) and everyone had a great time running up and down the hill.Katie M.
Katie M.
May 2024
A great spot to run dogs! My Saluki was very respectful of the fence (she is not usually) and everyone had a great time running up and down the hill.
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55Our dog had a great time at this spot! It was very spacious, clean, and had a nice view. This is definitely a great spot to let your dog run around in.pratima K.
pratima K.
May 2024
Our dog had a great time at this spot! It was very spacious, clean, and had a nice view. This is definitely a great spot to let your dog run around in.
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55The grass was lush and the pups loved it. The slight hill gave them a work out and got them tired quickly. They had such a great time exploring the grounds. We will definitely be back! RM A.
RM A.
May 2024
The grass was lush and the pups loved it. The slight hill gave them a work out and got them tired quickly. They had such a great time exploring the grounds. We will definitely be back!
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55Wonderful yard and generous hosts. I loved that my dog could play off-leash in the yard, and then we could walk the perimeter of the unfenced area with him on leash. Such a fun day! He slept the whole way home. Karen L.
Karen L.
May 2024
Wonderful yard and generous hosts. I loved that my dog could play off-leash in the yard, and then we could walk the perimeter of the unfenced area with him on leash. Such a fun day! He slept the whole way home.
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55Great property for dogs to run and loved the creek through the 2nd gate, where the dogs chased each other, swam and ran…round and around. It was a wonderful experience!!! lori b.
lori b.
May 2024
Great property for dogs to run and loved the creek through the 2nd gate, where the dogs chased each other, swam and ran…round and around. It was a wonderful experience!!!
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55This was a huge totally fenced and beautiful yard for my pups to run around!! They loved running up and down the hill and smelling along the edges. More than enough room to throw a ball :) Heather R.
Heather R.
May 2024
This was a huge totally fenced and beautiful yard for my pups to run around!! They loved running up and down the hill and smelling along the edges. More than enough room to throw a ball :)
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55This is a terrific spot! It’s a combination of a very large suburban backyard that backs onto a beautiful wooded area that features a creek and field. Our dogs loved exploring the varied terrain. The yard offers ample room for play and games. There is even a place for the pups to dig! The space is very clean and well cared for. Humans will appreciate the lovely, shaded patio that offers a gorgeous view of the surroundings. John was friendly and communicative. We appreciated the clear and specific directions about how to find the place and where to park. Highly recommend!Marie C.
Marie C.
May 2024
This is a terrific spot! It’s a combination of a very large suburban backyard that backs onto a beautiful wooded area that features a creek and field. Our dogs loved exploring the varied terrain. The yard offers ample room for play and games. There is even a place for the pups to dig! The space is very clean and well cared for. Humans will appreciate the lovely, shaded patio that offers a gorgeous view of the surroundings. John was friendly and communicative. We appreciated the clear and specific directions about how to find the place and where to park. Highly recommend!
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55Great spot! Lots of space to run! If you trust your dog past the fenced area there’s a small creek across the back of the property for a cool dip on a hot day. Our pups loved it! A little gnatty (to be expected in this area) so next time I’ll be sure to wear bugspray, but highly recommend! Becky B.
Becky B.
May 2024
Great spot! Lots of space to run! If you trust your dog past the fenced area there’s a small creek across the back of the property for a cool dip on a hot day. Our pups loved it! A little gnatty (to be expected in this area) so next time I’ll be sure to wear bugspray, but highly recommend!
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55We had such a good time exploring John’s property today! He was very welcoming and showed me where everything was before leaving us to it. There’s lots of room to play and explore for your pup. Since the humidity has already set it, it was pretty buggy, so make sure you spray everyone down. Emmi N.
Emmi N.
May 2024
We had such a good time exploring John’s property today! He was very welcoming and showed me where everything was before leaving us to it. There’s lots of room to play and explore for your pup. Since the humidity has already set it, it was pretty buggy, so make sure you spray everyone down.
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55Beautiful Sniff Spot! John was a wonderful host! We will definitely be coming back. My boys had a great time and are super exhausted from running around. Melanie O.
Melanie O.
May 2024
Beautiful Sniff Spot! John was a wonderful host! We will definitely be coming back. My boys had a great time and are super exhausted from running around.
55Gigi loved the amount of shade this spot had. She played a lot even on a hot afternoon, there was a bowl of water there and I did see a hose as well. Like other reviewers have mentioned, there were a ton of tennis balls in the back yard to play with. I did want to mention as someone else said something about bug spray, I didn’t really see any and I was too shy to go up on to their deck and look for some but bring your own if you don’t want to be fighting gnats the whole time! Also the door to the backyard is a bit iffy, it’s to be pushed in and doesn’t open that easily so it did make me a bit nervous pushing it in as I didn’t want to be too rough! Overall though we had a great time, the backyard was so clean too! Sanam K.
Sanam K.
August 2022
Gigi loved the amount of shade this spot had. She played a lot even on a hot afternoon, there was a bowl of water there and I did see a hose as well. Like other reviewers have mentioned, there were a ton of tennis balls in the back yard to play with. I did want to mention as someone else said something about bug spray, I didn’t really see any and I was too shy to go up on to their deck and look for some but bring your own if you don’t want to be fighting gnats the whole time! Also the door to the backyard is a bit iffy, it’s to be pushed in and doesn’t open that easily so it did make me a bit nervous pushing it in as I didn’t want to be too rough! Overall though we had a great time, the backyard was so clean too!
55I gave this 5 stars because for my dog, this was truly a 5 star experience. The yard was a great size to play soccer with my shepherd. No poops around and a pretty clean area overall. I do have to mention the gate, which flat out did not work. The latch was missing and it was extremely difficult to open/close, I actually hurt my finger trying to close it. My dog is in no way an escape artist and knows to stay with me, so it wasn’t an exact issue for us/him. It’s a great space, but the gate is something to be aware of.Cecelia Y.
Cecelia Y.
August 2022
I gave this 5 stars because for my dog, this was truly a 5 star experience. The yard was a great size to play soccer with my shepherd. No poops around and a pretty clean area overall. I do have to mention the gate, which flat out did not work. The latch was missing and it was extremely difficult to open/close, I actually hurt my finger trying to close it. My dog is in no way an escape artist and knows to stay with me, so it wasn’t an exact issue for us/him. It’s a great space, but the gate is something to be aware of.
55Nice size and convenient location. My dog kept running up the deck to check things out since there was a small white dog indoors so I did keep chasing him off of that. But the deck was very nice, there was a ball thrower gadget which was nice. The only thing I didnt see was a doggy disposal. Sophia S.
Sophia S.
August 2022
Nice size and convenient location. My dog kept running up the deck to check things out since there was a small white dog indoors so I did keep chasing him off of that. But the deck was very nice, there was a ball thrower gadget which was nice. The only thing I didnt see was a doggy disposal.
55We had a great time playing fetch! The yard is spacious and there is plenty of parking. We also liked that there were plenty of tennis balls and a hose to use for water. Unfortunately, he only lasted about 30min but we will use this yard again in the future!Breanna F.
Breanna F.
August 2022
We had a great time playing fetch! The yard is spacious and there is plenty of parking. We also liked that there were plenty of tennis balls and a hose to use for water. Unfortunately, he only lasted about 30min but we will use this yard again in the future!
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FAQ about our Fairfax Station 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 Fairfax Station 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 326 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 56 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.
Does Fairfax Station have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 326 fully fenced dog parks in or near Fairfax Station. Browse all fully enclosed options.
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Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Fairfax Station?
There are 77 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Fairfax Station where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Mountaineer Meadows: Officially Opened!.