55My dogs and I had a lovely hour visit this afternoon at a Private dog area in Forest Hill. We could not have asked for nicer weather. It was our first visit to this spot. We entered a private driveway at the end of a cul-de-sac and about 1/4 of a mile in the drive opens to a beautiful home and nice large spot for dogs to run, play, and investigate. The home owner, Linette came out to greet me and my dogs. She was friendly and did a wonderful job making us feel welcome. In the shade, she had a large patio umbrella, wicker/rattan chair and small table set up for us. On the table, she provided a large metal dog bowl, cold water bottle, and a small storage bag with dog treats, doody bags, and map of the spot. Immediately, my dogs were ready to check everything out. Linette was super nice and did not mind when my dogs, Tyson and Chloe decided to check out her garage and patio. There was a pool but it was fenced/gated so dogs would not wander in. The yard backs to woods and my furbabies did find a path to wander onto and sniff around. My dogs enjoyed their off leash time and towards the end of the hour they were relaxing in the grass.
As we were leaving, we were able to meet 2 more super nice family members. They gave my dogs lots of attention and Tyson was ready to move in.
I am very happy I found and visited this gem of a spot today. I will definitely be back. Thank you to Linette and her family for allowing us to enjoy their beautiful property. Rita C.
Rita C.
September 2022
My dogs and I had a lovely hour visit this afternoon at a Private dog area in Forest Hill. We could not have asked for nicer weather. It was our first visit to this spot. We entered a private driveway at the end of a cul-de-sac and about 1/4 of a mile in the drive opens to a beautiful home and nice large spot for dogs to run, play, and investigate. The home owner, Linette came out to greet me and my dogs. She was friendly and did a wonderful job making us feel welcome. In the shade, she had a large patio umbrella, wicker/rattan chair and small table set up for us. On the table, she provided a large metal dog bowl, cold water bottle, and a small storage bag with dog treats, doody bags, and map of the spot. Immediately, my dogs were ready to check everything out. Linette was super nice and did not mind when my dogs, Tyson and Chloe decided to check out her garage and patio. There was a pool but it was fenced/gated so dogs would not wander in. The yard backs to woods and my furbabies did find a path to wander onto and sniff around. My dogs enjoyed their off leash time and towards the end of the hour they were relaxing in the grass.
As we were leaving, we were able to meet 2 more super nice family members. They gave my dogs lots of attention and Tyson was ready to move in.
I am very happy I found and visited this gem of a spot today. I will definitely be back. Thank you to Linette and her family for allowing us to enjoy their beautiful property.
55Everything was exactly as advertised! Linette came out to say hi and had treats for the dogs! Dogs had a great time, would absolutely recommend!Eric S.
Eric S.
October 2022
Everything was exactly as advertised! Linette came out to say hi and had treats for the dogs! Dogs had a great time, would absolutely recommend!
55Beautiful day and large yard for my dogs to play. I love that it is so private and quiet. The host graciously provided dog bowl, water, dog treats, poo bag, and sanitizing wipe… everything a dog parent would need. My dogs ran to greet the owners once they saw them. Luckily, they love dogs and gave mine the attention they wanted. My dogs rolled in the leaves and enjoyed using their keen sense of smell to check things out. Truly a great spot!!Rita C.
Rita C.
October 2022
Beautiful day and large yard for my dogs to play. I love that it is so private and quiet. The host graciously provided dog bowl, water, dog treats, poo bag, and sanitizing wipe… everything a dog parent would need. My dogs ran to greet the owners once they saw them. Luckily, they love dogs and gave mine the attention they wanted. My dogs rolled in the leaves and enjoyed using their keen sense of smell to check things out. Truly a great spot!!
55My dog had a great time! Tons of space for him to run and play fetch. The host was great and provided water, treats, bags, and even a sanitizing wipe. It was lovely to meet her. We will definitely be back!!Kayla B.
Kayla B.
January 2023
My dog had a great time! Tons of space for him to run and play fetch. The host was great and provided water, treats, bags, and even a sanitizing wipe. It was lovely to meet her. We will definitely be back!!
55My dogs enjoyed a fun day of play today. The grass was mowed short, the yard was clean, and thankfully the temperature was in the the low 50’s. The owner provided us with a clean bowl, bottle of water, and a goody bag. We always feel so welcome when we come!! We will definitely come again!!Rita C.
Rita C.
January 2023
My dogs enjoyed a fun day of play today. The grass was mowed short, the yard was clean, and thankfully the temperature was in the the low 50’s. The owner provided us with a clean bowl, bottle of water, and a goody bag. We always feel so welcome when we come!! We will definitely come again!!
55beautiful space, plenty of grassy room to run and play, plus some bushier and wooded areas on the perimeter for extra good smells. hosts were gracious and communicative. we saw another dog on a walk in the distance and a dog in the hosts house - not an issue for us but to note in case your dog doesn't vibe with that! Jamie W.
Jamie W.
February 2023
beautiful space, plenty of grassy room to run and play, plus some bushier and wooded areas on the perimeter for extra good smells. hosts were gracious and communicative. we saw another dog on a walk in the distance and a dog in the hosts house - not an issue for us but to note in case your dog doesn't vibe with that!
55This was a beautiful location! The area is very clean, lots of room to run and explore. The owner came and introduced himself (which he very nice and friendly). They even leave a bowl with water and treats for the dogs and human ! Thank you very much for allowing us to visit your property. We will definitely be back.Janet B.
Janet B.
April 2024
This was a beautiful location! The area is very clean, lots of room to run and explore. The owner came and introduced himself (which he very nice and friendly). They even leave a bowl with water and treats for the dogs and human ! Thank you very much for allowing us to visit your property. We will definitely be back.
55What a wonderful experience! I showed up a few minutes early and had a nice chat with the owner, Sarah. She is very kind and hospitable and an absolute dog lover. The area was absolutely beautiful and provided a lot of space for my girls to run but minimal opportunities for them to get into trouble! We will definitely be back!
As a heads up - if you are driving a sedan or a lower vehicle you might have some issues driving down the road. It’s not impossible but do so with caution! Stephanie M.
Stephanie M.
November 2020
What a wonderful experience! I showed up a few minutes early and had a nice chat with the owner, Sarah. She is very kind and hospitable and an absolute dog lover. The area was absolutely beautiful and provided a lot of space for my girls to run but minimal opportunities for them to get into trouble! We will definitely be back!
As a heads up - if you are driving a sedan or a lower vehicle you might have some issues driving down the road. It’s not impossible but do so with caution!
55First time using this app. Met Sarah briefly before letting my dog off leash. Gracious and welcoming. She went inside after offering some suggestions and assurances and her property was essentially ours for the next hour. Gorgeous spread. I could go on, but will crystallize it by saying this. You know how when you drive by farms with tons of land and think, ‘Man, my dog would love running in those fields’? Well, we did today. We had our own personal farm for an hour. He had a blast, smiling while sprinting like only a happy dog can do. Did my heart good to see my boy stretch his legs like he’s intended to do. Russell S.
Russell S.
November 2020
First time using this app. Met Sarah briefly before letting my dog off leash. Gracious and welcoming. She went inside after offering some suggestions and assurances and her property was essentially ours for the next hour. Gorgeous spread. I could go on, but will crystallize it by saying this. You know how when you drive by farms with tons of land and think, ‘Man, my dog would love running in those fields’? Well, we did today. We had our own personal farm for an hour. He had a blast, smiling while sprinting like only a happy dog can do. Did my heart good to see my boy stretch his legs like he’s intended to do.
55It was my first time using a sniff spot and it was fantastic! The host is so sweet and kind. My dog loved running around the fields and had a great time at the pond. The driveway is a bit bumpy but it's worth the fun. I would definitely recommend it and go again.Shana S.
Shana S.
November 2020
It was my first time using a sniff spot and it was fantastic! The host is so sweet and kind. My dog loved running around the fields and had a great time at the pond. The driveway is a bit bumpy but it's worth the fun. I would definitely recommend it and go again.
55Today we took our Lily for a special treat! Today is her 1st birthday! My husband and I brought her to wear her out...Labs! Anyway, I cannot tell you how wonderfully surprised we were with this gorgeous property full of any kind of dog activity you could want! Ponds, streams and wide open fields for tons of running space! Invite your friend to book with you to have a fun filled doggie day! This beautiful place was above and beyond amazing! We will definitely return! Thank you to the owners for opening a spot where dogs can run free!Lisa F.
Lisa F.
November 2020
Today we took our Lily for a special treat! Today is her 1st birthday! My husband and I brought her to wear her out...Labs! Anyway, I cannot tell you how wonderfully surprised we were with this gorgeous property full of any kind of dog activity you could want! Ponds, streams and wide open fields for tons of running space! Invite your friend to book with you to have a fun filled doggie day! This beautiful place was above and beyond amazing! We will definitely return! Thank you to the owners for opening a spot where dogs can run free!
55We had a blast! We visited on a chilly winter morning and our pup was so happy to run around and sniff everything! He’s normally a pretty slow moving, reserved-personality pup, and getting to see him loving the cold and bouncing happily everywhere was a treat. The property was clean, and we walked the perimeter letting him explore. The geese were the only things upset by our presence! We’ll absolutely visit again. To have a place where our reactive city pup can get to safely run off leash and enjoy himself was absolutely worth it!Mindy & Ryan C.
Mindy & Ryan C.
December 2020
We had a blast! We visited on a chilly winter morning and our pup was so happy to run around and sniff everything! He’s normally a pretty slow moving, reserved-personality pup, and getting to see him loving the cold and bouncing happily everywhere was a treat. The property was clean, and we walked the perimeter letting him explore. The geese were the only things upset by our presence! We’ll absolutely visit again. To have a place where our reactive city pup can get to safely run off leash and enjoy himself was absolutely worth it!
55Dragonfly Hollow is a real gem. It is a wonderful place to take your dog for a swim, walk or run. Enjoy spacious open grounds or a large pond surrounded by shade where you can sit at a picnic table, lounge chair, or small pier. The host, Sarah, was very accommodating--permitting us to use the boats next to the pond, and using her hose to squirt off our dog. Maureen M.
Maureen M.
July 2020
Dragonfly Hollow is a real gem. It is a wonderful place to take your dog for a swim, walk or run. Enjoy spacious open grounds or a large pond surrounded by shade where you can sit at a picnic table, lounge chair, or small pier. The host, Sarah, was very accommodating--permitting us to use the boats next to the pond, and using her hose to squirt off our dog.
55Dont want 2 tell truth bcuz dont want 2 share. Awesome all the way around, location, host, water perfect temp, shade under tree, sun on water, dragonflies all around, picnic tables 4 lunch steps or walk around up 2 pond....closest 2 summer day at grandparents but we had a hose to spray in air not a pond! Dogs can run and play, swim, pull the kayak...what else could one ask 4?Elizabeth M.
Elizabeth M.
July 2020
Dont want 2 tell truth bcuz dont want 2 share. Awesome all the way around, location, host, water perfect temp, shade under tree, sun on water, dragonflies all around, picnic tables 4 lunch steps or walk around up 2 pond....closest 2 summer day at grandparents but we had a hose to spray in air not a pond! Dogs can run and play, swim, pull the kayak...what else could one ask 4?
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55Went for my girls birthday! She had a blast literally when I let her off the leash she ran EVERYWHERE! So spacious and she’s reactive but the neighborhood is so quiet! We did hear dogs barking from a distance but it was just practice for her! She did amazing! We had 3 dogs with us and there was still sooo much space to run around. My 3rd time coming here! Maryana P.
Maryana P.
November 2020
Went for my girls birthday! She had a blast literally when I let her off the leash she ran EVERYWHERE! So spacious and she’s reactive but the neighborhood is so quiet! We did hear dogs barking from a distance but it was just practice for her! She did amazing! We had 3 dogs with us and there was still sooo much space to run around. My 3rd time coming here!
How do Forest Hill'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 Forest Hill 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 Forest Hill 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 263 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 37 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 Forest Hill have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 263 fully fenced dog parks in or near Forest Hill. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Forest Hill?
The Forest Hill area has 10 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 Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres".
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Forest Hill?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Forest Hill. The most popular agility option is Canine Lifestyle Farm Play & Sniff.
Where in Forest Hill can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Forest Hill area. The highest rated option is The AmericanK9 Dog Ranch.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Forest Hill?
There are 74 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Forest Hill where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Canine Lifestyle Farm Play & Sniff.