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Berwynd Road, 6030
FairfaxVirginia22030US
5.085
55Such a wonderful property. Spacious and natural. Our city dogs may now yearn to be country dogs. We hope to return very soon.
55Beautiful setting. our dog loved the hilly yard, was well worth the fee. We will definitely be back.
55Penny had a wonderful time running around the spacious property and taking a dip in the creek!
55Johns place is awesome. Huge yard with nice grass, well maintained and fully fenced in. Very well thought out for guests. Waste bags are hanging up on the fence gates. Water bowl right next to a water hose. John even had bug spray and dog toys for community use. Beyond the fence on his property is a creek where your pup can also cool off. We will be coming back often. $15 bucks for an hour is well worth it. Its a beautiful property. You and your pup will not be disappointed.
55Great fenced yard. Good shade in afternoon. Steep back hill to wear the dogs out and plenty of sniffs around the yard.
55Sunday play date with re-united rescue littermates, Sofia and Milo. They had a blast playing in the cool creek on this very hot day!
55We had a fantastic time at this Sniffspot! It was spotless, private, and easy to locate. Highly recommend for a fun and stress-free outing!
55I think this may have been our favorite SniffSpot! The grounds are a perfect combination of woods, field, and creek. Extremely clean and well kept. Easy to find your way around. John was so kind to meet us when we arrived to explain everything. It really helped alleviate any questions about the property and expectations.
55Excellent outdoor play area for dogs. A very large fenced area with lots to explore as well as unfenced, safe nature area which includes a creek for wading. John is a great host who has set it up very nicely. Highly recommended!
55Peaceful, serene. Huge fenced in area for the dogs. The walking path is among these beautiful tall trees. Half the yard was in shade while we were there. There are chairs where you can sit while your dog plays. Definitely would return.
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John's 5 Acre Private Dog Park In Fairfax

Fairfax, Virginia
Fully Fenced
5 acres
5.085 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Hosted by John M.

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John's 5 Acre Private Dog Park In Fairfax

Fairfax, Virginia
Hosted by John M.
Sniffpass
5.085 reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
5 acres
John's 5 Acre Private Dog Park In Fairfax - Fairfax, Virginia
John's 5 Acre Private Dog Park In Fairfax - Fairfax, Virginia
John's 5 Acre Private Dog Park In Fairfax - Fairfax, Virginia

Fencing

Enclosure

Fully Fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

4 ft

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing type(s): Chain link - non-privacy

Fencing details: Half an acre of 4’ fenced in lawn as seen in the pictures.


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other domestic animalsNo

Other peopleSometimes

Private entryNo


Amenities

River, stream or creek

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Woods

Trail


Pricing
$15 per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Fairfax, Virginia

Description

Arrival Notes: • Parking: Please park in front of the garbage cans located by the garage. • Dog Etiquette: Kindly keep your dogs leashed and off the front lawn. They can relieve themselves in the designated circle or elsewhere if necessary, but please minimize their presence on the front lawn. • Dog Waste: Dispose of all bagged dog waste in the trash can with the black lid in front of the garage before leaving. • Entrance and Exit: Access our Sniffspot using the single gate on the right-hand side of the house (as you face it from the driveway). The side yard next to the garage is off-limits. • Supplies: Dog bags are available in the boxes attached to the fence. There is a water bowl next to the hose bib for your convenience. Additionally, a picnic table, chairs, bug spray, and hand sanitizer are provided for your use. • Further Exploration: At the bottom of the stairs, another single gate with more dog bags provides access to the field, creek, and wooded walk. Please leash your dogs beyond this point unless they have excellent recall. Wildlife such as deer, foxes, raccoons, rabbits, hawks, and even beavers may be encountered. • Paths: To the left, a path leads through the woods, up the hill, and around the garage. On the right-hand side of the field, a gravel path leads back up to the driveway. You are welcome to explore the property with your dog(s). Description: • Property Overview: The property spans five acres and includes half an acre of fully fenced lawn, wooded paths, and an open field bordered by Popes Head Creek. Dogs enjoy running and playing off-leash in the fenced lawn area, and there are designated spots like a fire hydrant in the pea gravel area and a sandbox for their use. The creek offers a refreshing spot for dogs to explore and cool off. The property also provides numerous picturesque opportunities in all seasons. Dog Limitations: • Limit: We allow up to 4 dogs per reservation. If you wish to bring more or arrange a play date, please contact us to discuss it. Vehicle Limitations: • Vehicles: Each reservation allows a maximum of 2 vehicles. If you plan to bring a third vehicle, please add "Extra - Extra Vehicle" to your reservation and inform us to ensure adequate space. Child Supervision: • Children: Children under 18 must be supervised at all times. Parents are liable for any damage caused by their children. Sniffspot Guest Waiver and Release: • Waiver: Before using our spot, please review and accept our Sniffspot Guest Waiver and Release, effective from your first booking or use. You can find the waiver here. We hope this information covers everything you need. If you have any further questions, feel free to message us. We aim to respond within 24 hours, often much sooner. Come and enjoy our private Sniffspot, and capture plenty of memories with your furry friends!

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

We live in a wooded area with deer, foxes, and other wildlife so fleas and ticks may be on the property. We do NOT treat the lawn, so please check yourselves and your dogs.

Extras

Extra Vehicle$5

For those booking a reservation that requires parking a 3rd car


Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
2 hours
Max dogs per booking
4
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits
Additional rules

No smoking on the property Poop bags are available by the entrance gate and by the gate at the bottom of the stairs leading to the open field and creek. Please put all bagged dog waste in the large green trash can with the black lid in front of the garage before you leave.


Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

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This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

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Meet your host

John M.

Joined in May 2024


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Relaxing oasis in Alexandria

After living in a townhome in Old Town for 20 years with no backyard or outdoor space, I decided to buy a new house. My dogs only exercise was walking on a leash or finding empty dog parks at strange hours. Although my dogs were well-behaved, I observed a lot of negative behavior from pets and owners in city dog parks and wasn’t comfortable letting my dogs mingle there. When I bought this house a couple years ago, I knew I wanted to create an oasis for my pets. My landscape architect clearcut 75 feet back into the woods, installed retaining walls to help level the steep slope on the side yard and planted lots of grass to create the perfect backyard. The property is on almost an acre, so the back of the fence is very private with a wooded area. Occasionally, you can see deer on their way to the creek and hear fox behind the fence, although that is usually after 11pm. There is a lot of privacy and nature to enjoy from the patio.The yard is bright and sunny in the morning and shady after 2 or so. Since my yard brings so much joy to my dogs, when my friend told me about Sniffspot, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to share this dog friendly space with the community. There is always ample street parking right in front of my house.  The 6 foot fence is reinforced with chicken wire to keep small dogs in and other animals out. The gentle slope is perfect for fetch to wear out high energy dogs faster. Lots of areas to sniff and explore. The entire yard is dog friendly with no pesticides or toxic plants. Water hose, dog bowl, toys, dog bags and trash can are provided. This yard was created for my dogs so all furniture is pet friendly and the dogs go wherever they want. I do try to keep them out of the fenced part of the garden (where the tacky yard art lives 😂) due to beer traps for the slugs but I don’t freak out when they jump the mini-fence. I don’t want any guest to feel any stress while visiting. Dogs will be dogs and normal dog behavior is expected. There is a fan next to the gazebo for warm days. The fan is plugged into a multi-outlet extension cord and you’re welcome to use both! If you’re into grounding, I never wear shoes when I’m in my yard. The entrance from the street is double gated, like a dog park, to prevent accidental escapes. Enjoy the gazebo and patio with dog beds for relaxing and shade. Surrounded by trees, the birds and fountain offer the perfect oasis to get away from high stress city living. Wednesday late mornings and early afternoons are blocked off for my lawn mowing company. Monday mornings, my dog poop pickup company services my yard. On Mondays, they usually come in the morning, but I don’t have a specific time. If you have a people aggressive dog, you may want to avoid this time since I don’t know when they will actually show up. I do pick up daily but have the service for anything missed as it’s a large yard with 3 dogs to track. If interested in hosting a party, I am open to a group of people and more dogs than the limit states. Send a chat to discuss details.

Fully Fenced
0.25 acres
5(31)
$10 dog / hour
Alexandria, VA
FurBaby Freedom Park - 100% donation to rescue groups

**IMPORTANT NOTICES** As a thank you to guests who return to our spot, we provide member hours throughout the year. Currently for JULY & AUGUST - Slots before 10am and after 6pm ARE available to members. As soon as you sign up for a membership, you will see open slots during these times. Membership prices: 2 hrs/month/dog = $20 (20% off); 4 hrs/month/dog = $36 (1 hr free); 8 hrs/month/dog = $64 (34% off). Additional dogs still get 50% off. PLUS Members have the: * Ability to book with shorter notice; * Carry over unused hours; *Ability to schedule further in advance. ********** KIDDIE POOL - available at no extra charge for pup splash time, just add it to your booking so I can set up for you!* AGILITY Set - One of our members kindly donated a basic agility set for use for all guests to our spot! Again, just add this extra item (no charge) if you want set up. ********** FENCE - The new 7ft solid wood privacy fence, to replace our 6ft, has now been completed. The front and neighbor side sections now double sided to ensure complete privacy. ********** WELCOME TO OUR SPOT We are happy to share our space with your pups! We have a spacious, secure private fenced and peaceful yard, in a quiet and dog friendly neighborhood. Easy parking on the street outside the house, and a side entry gate.  Our yard has sunny areas, as well as plenty of trees providing natural shade and much needed coolness during those hot humid summer days.  A natural wooded yard that borders a county park on one side, with a 7ft wooden privacy fence all the way around the property, the front and neighbor side sections are double sided, so a perfect solution for reactive pups and a side entry gate.  Completely pesticide/herbicide/fertilizer free yard!  Our ground cover is soft playground wood chips, soft for all pup paws, specifically designed to be comfortable for all kinds of furbabies!  The playground chips are a natural tick repellent; a fresh thick layer of mulch was added late April! We are open during rainy weather too for those of you with rain loving pups!  The overhangs, patio umbrella and tree coverage keep paw parents dry too!  Added bonuses, the chips dry quickly, there's no mud or slippery grass.  You can also enjoy a deck with a patio table, cushioned chairs, lawn chair seating and a hammock!  We also provide poop bags, doggie wipes and towels, extra dog water bowls, kiddie pools and outdoor spigot with hose for water bowl refills or hose play, elevated feeders for the pups who cannot bend down very well to drink and a few refreshments for humans too! Endless amounts of smells and sniffing opportunities from all the local wildlife that frequent our yard.  Good space for running, playing chase, frisbee, tennis ball, chuck it, soccer ball action for the energetic pups, and plenty of space for meandering, or just lounging around under the shade or in sun spots for the more mature pups!  The public park next to us has several wooded trails, so if your pup has any energy left, it is a nice park to walk. **Our priority is opening up our space for your furbabies to enjoy to their heart"s content. If you need to bring your human children too, please make sure they are well behaved, respectful of our property and possessions, and under your mature supervision at all times! Smoking, vaping, alcohol and glass containers are not permitted at our spot. Memberships are available for this spot, benefits include member only or priority hours during the cooler hours in the mornings and evenings in the hotter weather, shorter advanced booking notice, carry over unused hours etc. All 100% of booking proceeds are donated to rescue groups saving neglected/abused/sick/healthy unwanted pets dumped in overcrowded high kill shelters - including recurring monthly donations to Pets With Disabilities; Lizzy's Lodge Rescue; Miri's Legacy; Angel's Among Us Pet Rescue; Big Dog Ranch Rescue; Shadows Sanctuary; Southside SPCA; HART; and Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation.  Thank you for supporting pups in need.

Fully Fenced
0.5 acres
5(293)
$12 dog / hour
Springfield, VA