55This spot was excellent.
Enough objects and plantlife to keep my boy sniffing, a VERY nice big open space with plenty of space to RUN.
The neighborhood was peaceful and mostly quiet with a few other dogs in the neighborhood barking and keeping my guy at attention.
No dangerous objects that I noticed, moderate deck stairs easy enough for even a tiny pup to navigate.
I tried to pick a cool day to visit as my dog runs hot always. Turned out to be 80 degrees in October. The house offered a small amount of shade at 1pm, but there isn't significant tree coverage if you're looking for that.
We didn't stay for our full hour, more like 45-50 minutes cuz my boy was just pooped by that point, but we would definitely return in the future!Matthew R.
Matthew R.
October 2024
This spot was excellent.
Enough objects and plantlife to keep my boy sniffing, a VERY nice big open space with plenty of space to RUN.
The neighborhood was peaceful and mostly quiet with a few other dogs in the neighborhood barking and keeping my guy at attention.
No dangerous objects that I noticed, moderate deck stairs easy enough for even a tiny pup to navigate.
I tried to pick a cool day to visit as my dog runs hot always. Turned out to be 80 degrees in October. The house offered a small amount of shade at 1pm, but there isn't significant tree coverage if you're looking for that.
We didn't stay for our full hour, more like 45-50 minutes cuz my boy was just pooped by that point, but we would definitely return in the future!
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55This is our favorite Sniffspot! My dog is most relaxed when there aren't any other dogs or people around. I love the secure fencing and extra safety measures taken to ensure our visit is perfect for my dog.Sara A.
Sara A.
April 2023
This is our favorite Sniffspot! My dog is most relaxed when there aren't any other dogs or people around. I love the secure fencing and extra safety measures taken to ensure our visit is perfect for my dog.
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55This spot is soooooo WONDERFUL!!! 9 acres to roam and run. It gives me such joy to see my two furs roaming free. And for me to be hands free and strolling along with them without holding on to their leashes is such a gift!! My one dog checked the entire perimeter of the fence and it is fully secure!!!
Very clean and lush!! elizabeth K.
elizabeth K.
April 2023
This spot is soooooo WONDERFUL!!! 9 acres to roam and run. It gives me such joy to see my two furs roaming free. And for me to be hands free and strolling along with them without holding on to their leashes is such a gift!! My one dog checked the entire perimeter of the fence and it is fully secure!!!
Very clean and lush!!
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55This is the best Sniffspot! It is clean, well maintained, and safe. I tend to be anxious letting my dog off leash for safety reasons and this is a spot where I feel comfortable doing this and can relax and enjoy my time with him. Have been to this spot before and will keep going again and again! Laney R.
Laney R.
May 2023
This is the best Sniffspot! It is clean, well maintained, and safe. I tend to be anxious letting my dog off leash for safety reasons and this is a spot where I feel comfortable doing this and can relax and enjoy my time with him. Have been to this spot before and will keep going again and again!
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55My dogs had so much fun running around! Unfortunately it's a 2.5 hour drive from where I live, but the next time we're passing through the area I will definitely plan another visit. The area was clean, well marked, and very secure. Lori W.
Lori W.
May 2023
My dogs had so much fun running around! Unfortunately it's a 2.5 hour drive from where I live, but the next time we're passing through the area I will definitely plan another visit. The area was clean, well marked, and very secure.
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55Perfect sniffspot! Very secure and safe, wonderful space to run and explore. Friendly host, and all-around great experience. Definitely returning & checking out The Pond next!Brittany S.
Brittany S.
May 2023
Perfect sniffspot! Very secure and safe, wonderful space to run and explore. Friendly host, and all-around great experience. Definitely returning & checking out The Pond next!
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55Awesome place as usual. Spacious and clean. Some holes, but no big deal. A smaller dog like the one who came with us (less than 15#) might be able to fit through the gate on the side if interested, but she did not.
I liked the new sign for in use/open.Rob R.
Rob R.
May 2023
Awesome place as usual. Spacious and clean. Some holes, but no big deal. A smaller dog like the one who came with us (less than 15#) might be able to fit through the gate on the side if interested, but she did not.
I liked the new sign for in use/open.
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55Always a great space. Our pup always has a great time and nice trees for her to cool off in the shade. They are very understanding of reactive dogs and have lots of safeguards to prevent Any interactions or incidents. Also the host is very understanding with excellent communication. Above and beyondPedro F.
Pedro F.
May 2023
Always a great space. Our pup always has a great time and nice trees for her to cool off in the shade. They are very understanding of reactive dogs and have lots of safeguards to prevent Any interactions or incidents. Also the host is very understanding with excellent communication. Above and beyond
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55Best Sniffspot I’ve been to. Even better now with improvements to the parking area. You can’t beat it because of the size. The fence is very secure so that i don’t have to worry about my dog even when she has run out of sight. It’s very peaceful and has lots of trees, so plenty of shade. Sarah S.
Sarah S.
May 2023
Best Sniffspot I’ve been to. Even better now with improvements to the parking area. You can’t beat it because of the size. The fence is very secure so that i don’t have to worry about my dog even when she has run out of sight. It’s very peaceful and has lots of trees, so plenty of shade.
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55This is the perfect place to let two high energy GSP’s just run off leash without any worry. It is very clean and well maintained. You have a nice trail that leads you to your spot. Kathy is quick to get back to you if you have any questions or need anything. I will come back, we’ll worth it.
Rocco F.
Rocco F.
May 2023
This is the perfect place to let two high energy GSP’s just run off leash without any worry. It is very clean and well maintained. You have a nice trail that leads you to your spot. Kathy is quick to get back to you if you have any questions or need anything. I will come back, we’ll worth it.
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55We love this Sniffspot! My dog is safe and happy, the space is big and interesting, there is both sun and shade and lots for him to do. We will continue coming back when we are in town to visit parents. Christine K.
Christine K.
May 2023
We love this Sniffspot! My dog is safe and happy, the space is big and interesting, there is both sun and shade and lots for him to do. We will continue coming back when we are in town to visit parents.
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55Kathy has a beautiful piece of property and does everything to ensure your dogs safety. We are definately coming back. Thank you Kathy for a wonderful first experience.Deborah D.
Deborah D.
June 2023
Kathy has a beautiful piece of property and does everything to ensure your dogs safety. We are definately coming back. Thank you Kathy for a wonderful first experience.
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55Wonderful location!! Easy enough to find, and a great fenced in area that my dog Nova just LOVED!! So much to smell and “mark”!! There are even tunnels scattered throughout the acres that Nova was super excited about!! Will be back for sure!! Bring water!!! Lily M.
Lily M.
June 2023
Wonderful location!! Easy enough to find, and a great fenced in area that my dog Nova just LOVED!! So much to smell and “mark”!! There are even tunnels scattered throughout the acres that Nova was super excited about!! Will be back for sure!! Bring water!!!
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55Our pups and us had a wonderful morning running around the huge 5 acres field and can't wait to go back again soon!! The owner was wonderful to interact with as well!! Hannah W.
Hannah W.
June 2023
Our pups and us had a wonderful morning running around the huge 5 acres field and can't wait to go back again soon!! The owner was wonderful to interact with as well!!
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55Blaze had a great time exploring all the scents around the property. Blaze and his friend Stella enjoyed running around all the trees and bushes. What a great experience on a Sunday morning. I would recommend giving the Acres a try, Your dog will have a great time. It was a nice walk around for our humans as well. Looking forward to giving the pond a try next time out.Tom H.
Tom H.
August 2023
Blaze had a great time exploring all the scents around the property. Blaze and his friend Stella enjoyed running around all the trees and bushes. What a great experience on a Sunday morning. I would recommend giving the Acres a try, Your dog will have a great time. It was a nice walk around for our humans as well. Looking forward to giving the pond a try next time out.
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55Just wonderful .... best Sniffspot my boy Charlie and I have been to! Kathy's communication and organization are outstanding and I appreciate that she makes safety a priority. The huge area is lush and serene, with so many different kinds of walking/running/sniffing opportunities. Charlie is 12 and usually sticks fairly close to me at a Sniffspot, but at the Acres, he was like, "See ya, mom" and off he went, big smile on his face the whole time. Despite being worn out from his adventures on a warm day, he looked at me in dismay when he realized it was time to go. Oh, and it was nice to find a poop bag receptacle midway through our walk, so I didn't have to carry a bag all the way to the exit. Thank you, Kathy ... we'll be back and we'll try out the Pond spot as well! Donna S.
Donna S.
August 2023
Just wonderful .... best Sniffspot my boy Charlie and I have been to! Kathy's communication and organization are outstanding and I appreciate that she makes safety a priority. The huge area is lush and serene, with so many different kinds of walking/running/sniffing opportunities. Charlie is 12 and usually sticks fairly close to me at a Sniffspot, but at the Acres, he was like, "See ya, mom" and off he went, big smile on his face the whole time. Despite being worn out from his adventures on a warm day, he looked at me in dismay when he realized it was time to go. Oh, and it was nice to find a poop bag receptacle midway through our walk, so I didn't have to carry a bag all the way to the exit. Thank you, Kathy ... we'll be back and we'll try out the Pond spot as well!
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55Very peaceful. Open area if you want to throw ball. Also, plenty of trees and bushes with lots of sniff spots. Benches for the parents. Bring Water. I'm sure we will be back!Cathy B.
Cathy B.
September 2023
Very peaceful. Open area if you want to throw ball. Also, plenty of trees and bushes with lots of sniff spots. Benches for the parents. Bring Water. I'm sure we will be back!
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55This place is  absolutely amazing!  I have two bagels and they spent the entire time sniffing around and even then they still didn’t get to explore the entire property because it’s so large and it’s beautiful. There’s so many spots for them to smell if I’m going to take them back I think I need to book a 3 hour session because that’s how wonderful and big this place is!  If you love your dog, you will bring them here. Or to her other property, which includes a pond.  The entire property is clean, very well organized. She’s a wonderful person and I have never seen anything like this available for dogs before. It’s absolutely amazing!Priscilla D.
Priscilla D.
September 2023
This place is  absolutely amazing!  I have two bagels and they spent the entire time sniffing around and even then they still didn’t get to explore the entire property because it’s so large and it’s beautiful. There’s so many spots for them to smell if I’m going to take them back I think I need to book a 3 hour session because that’s how wonderful and big this place is!  If you love your dog, you will bring them here. Or to her other property, which includes a pond.  The entire property is clean, very well organized. She’s a wonderful person and I have never seen anything like this available for dogs before. It’s absolutely amazing!
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Private rentals by the hour
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FAQ about our Lincoln University 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 Lincoln University 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 540 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.
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