55This place was perfect for an introduction to off leash trail recall for our 7 month old pup, who doesn’t get a lot of off leash opportunities in the city, struggles with being overstimulated by most busy dog parks, and had parents who were nervous about unfenced and out of sight pups after a scary experience with a previous dog elsewhere. 10/10. She had so much fun exploring the variety of shrubs, textures (she loveddddd the deep pine needle beds), and watching the crazy sounding (to her) birds and turkeys. There’s a small bench for humans, and a rogue plastic Adirondack chair next to a stump for the humans. Will definitely be back.
For the commenters who read about terrain difficulty, I found it pretty dang easy if you are a casual but semi regular hiker…. I had forgotten my hikers and did fine enough in Birkenstocks, though the pine needle beds were a bit slippery. To be honest, I don’t think hiking boots would have helped on steep sections covered by the needles, but they’re easy to avoid if you prefer!
Also, at least when we went (mid Nov) we didn’t run into any burrs. Everything there we checked was soft and didn’t really stick in our dogs fur — huge win! Jessica G.
Jessica G.
November 2024
This place was perfect for an introduction to off leash trail recall for our 7 month old pup, who doesn’t get a lot of off leash opportunities in the city, struggles with being overstimulated by most busy dog parks, and had parents who were nervous about unfenced and out of sight pups after a scary experience with a previous dog elsewhere. 10/10. She had so much fun exploring the variety of shrubs, textures (she loveddddd the deep pine needle beds), and watching the crazy sounding (to her) birds and turkeys. There’s a small bench for humans, and a rogue plastic Adirondack chair next to a stump for the humans. Will definitely be back.
For the commenters who read about terrain difficulty, I found it pretty dang easy if you are a casual but semi regular hiker…. I had forgotten my hikers and did fine enough in Birkenstocks, though the pine needle beds were a bit slippery. To be honest, I don’t think hiking boots would have helped on steep sections covered by the needles, but they’re easy to avoid if you prefer!
Also, at least when we went (mid Nov) we didn’t run into any burrs. Everything there we checked was soft and didn’t really stick in our dogs fur — huge win!
55Beautiful, wild, and wonderful space to hike around with the dogs! They had so much to sniff and explore, and there was plenty of room to run and play. It was also very clean. Hostess was responsive and easy to communicate with! When we’re back in the area, will visit again. Elaine H.
Elaine H.
November 2024
Beautiful, wild, and wonderful space to hike around with the dogs! They had so much to sniff and explore, and there was plenty of room to run and play. It was also very clean. Hostess was responsive and easy to communicate with! When we’re back in the area, will visit again.
55I had been looking for a spot like this and my dog loved it! He loves to sniff and walk on and on so regular backyards aren’t for us. We were there for an hour and did the loop 3 times 😅 it wasn’t hard for us and we’re not casual hikersMaria A.
Maria A.
November 2024
I had been looking for a spot like this and my dog loved it! He loves to sniff and walk on and on so regular backyards aren’t for us. We were there for an hour and did the loop 3 times 😅 it wasn’t hard for us and we’re not casual hikers
55This was a fun spot for our pup to run around! I think next time I’d like to bring him a friend. Really beautiful views as well! I think most people would get it but we didn’t figure out that you need to press “#” before you put the code in for the gate to open. This was clear from Zerina’s instructions, we were just a bit frazzled because our cell phones didn’t have service when we got to the gate so we couldn’t check the number. Luckily there was someone there to help us out. (Worth being aware that service does cut out when driving to places in the Santa Cruz mountains if you have AT&T. I’ve heard Verizon is fine.)Julia W.
Julia W.
November 2024
This was a fun spot for our pup to run around! I think next time I’d like to bring him a friend. Really beautiful views as well! I think most people would get it but we didn’t figure out that you need to press “#” before you put the code in for the gate to open. This was clear from Zerina’s instructions, we were just a bit frazzled because our cell phones didn’t have service when we got to the gate so we couldn’t check the number. Luckily there was someone there to help us out. (Worth being aware that service does cut out when driving to places in the Santa Cruz mountains if you have AT&T. I’ve heard Verizon is fine.)
55We loved the spot. There is a nice loop to hike around a couple of times, and connecting trails to the loop. My dog Kingston really enjoyed running around and sniffing EVERYTHING. It was quiet, scenic and easy to find. Andrew M.
Andrew M.
December 2024
We loved the spot. There is a nice loop to hike around a couple of times, and connecting trails to the loop. My dog Kingston really enjoyed running around and sniffing EVERYTHING. It was quiet, scenic and easy to find.
55It was a great space to let our dog run around off leash. There is a short loop you can walk. It can be steep at some points so make sure you wear proper shoes. My dog loved exploring the area!Brooke B.
Brooke B.
December 2024
It was a great space to let our dog run around off leash. There is a short loop you can walk. It can be steep at some points so make sure you wear proper shoes. My dog loved exploring the area!
55Our dog had so much fun!! It feels just like a nice short hike but with a fenced and quiet surrounding. Some steep areas as expected, but overall perfect for shy dogs who want to experience off leash hiking! Rachel M.
Rachel M.
December 2024
Our dog had so much fun!! It feels just like a nice short hike but with a fenced and quiet surrounding. Some steep areas as expected, but overall perfect for shy dogs who want to experience off leash hiking!
55Great spot! A bit of noise from highway traffic when we went, but our dog is sensitive to noise, so may be different experience for other pups or at a different time. Otherwise, fun place to explore! Will book again soon!!!!alisha a.
alisha a.
December 2024
Great spot! A bit of noise from highway traffic when we went, but our dog is sensitive to noise, so may be different experience for other pups or at a different time. Otherwise, fun place to explore! Will book again soon!!!!
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55The place was wonderful for dogs to visit! Our pups did a great job. There was lots of room to run, play, sniff, and explore. It was very clean. There was a whole bin of supplies too, including things for the dogs and owners! Absolutely would use it again. Cassie M.
Cassie M.
May 2024
The place was wonderful for dogs to visit! Our pups did a great job. There was lots of room to run, play, sniff, and explore. It was very clean. There was a whole bin of supplies too, including things for the dogs and owners! Absolutely would use it again.
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55Beautiful Spot! It is a tad smaller than I was expecting, but it's very well kept. The owner does provide some waters, gatorade, fetch balls, and a water bowl. We'll definitely be back! Thank you for making your space available.Jeff I.
Jeff I.
May 2024
Beautiful Spot! It is a tad smaller than I was expecting, but it's very well kept. The owner does provide some waters, gatorade, fetch balls, and a water bowl. We'll definitely be back! Thank you for making your space available.
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55Such a great spot! The place was easy to find, very well kept, and peaceful/relaxing. There is plenty of shade throughout the yard as well. The owner is so incredibly thoughtful, there is a bin outside with toys, treats, and refreshments! We brought our own toys, but our dog preferred the toys that were provided lol. There is also a water bowl and a pooper scooper outside if needed. Our mastiff really enjoyed this space, we will definitely book again!Liliana P.
Liliana P.
May 2024
Such a great spot! The place was easy to find, very well kept, and peaceful/relaxing. There is plenty of shade throughout the yard as well. The owner is so incredibly thoughtful, there is a bin outside with toys, treats, and refreshments! We brought our own toys, but our dog preferred the toys that were provided lol. There is also a water bowl and a pooper scooper outside if needed. Our mastiff really enjoyed this space, we will definitely book again!
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55Lovely yard not too big, but as advertised. we had three dogs and they were just fine. There was a box containing toys, dog treats, and water. All much appreciated. The art is partially dirt, partially grass very comfortable for the dogs a little bit hilly a little bit hilly walking in, but lovely. We will go again.Rhonda H.
Rhonda H.
May 2024
Lovely yard not too big, but as advertised. we had three dogs and they were just fine. There was a box containing toys, dog treats, and water. All much appreciated. The art is partially dirt, partially grass very comfortable for the dogs a little bit hilly a little bit hilly walking in, but lovely. We will go again.
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55Very quaint yard in a beautiful neighborhood. There was toys, treats, water & a bowl (for the doggos) and even Gatorade (for the humans) in a plastic bin left by the host. Which was very hospitable.Tracy H.
Tracy H.
May 2024
Very quaint yard in a beautiful neighborhood. There was toys, treats, water & a bowl (for the doggos) and even Gatorade (for the humans) in a plastic bin left by the host. Which was very hospitable.
Megan's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Los Gatos | Sniffspot
55Leia loved the backyard…it’s good for exploring. It’s not flat so if you have a dog that wants a long flat place to run this might not be it. But lots of little safe, nooks to explore. Her favorite place was the shady entrance. lol. It was cool and had good tree coverage. Angela A.
Angela A.
June 2024
Leia loved the backyard…it’s good for exploring. It’s not flat so if you have a dog that wants a long flat place to run this might not be it. But lots of little safe, nooks to explore. Her favorite place was the shady entrance. lol. It was cool and had good tree coverage.
Megan's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Los Gatos | Sniffspot
55This was a pleasant spot to spend an hour with my dogs. It’s not large but was plenty big enough for my dogs to play and stretch their legs. The yard is clean, and Megan had a bowl of water out, some balls, and poop bags (which I was happy to see because I had run out of my supply 🤦🏻♀️). There’s a bench in the shade for me, and shady areas for my dogs when they were ready to rest. I definitely plan to be back!Lisa Y.
Lisa Y.
July 2024
This was a pleasant spot to spend an hour with my dogs. It’s not large but was plenty big enough for my dogs to play and stretch their legs. The yard is clean, and Megan had a bowl of water out, some balls, and poop bags (which I was happy to see because I had run out of my supply 🤦🏻♀️). There’s a bench in the shade for me, and shady areas for my dogs when they were ready to rest. I definitely plan to be back!
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55The place is awesome! So pretty and quiet! Dingo lived it and so did I. Easy to find and access. Lots of treats and plenty of water. Super sweet host tooJacqueline M.
Jacqueline M.
August 2024
The place is awesome! So pretty and quiet! Dingo lived it and so did I. Easy to find and access. Lots of treats and plenty of water. Super sweet host too
Megan's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Los Gatos | Sniffspot
55The boys had a great time sniffing and exploring this sniffspot. It is not very big, but they had a blast and were tired all day from their fun adventure 💜🐶🐾Jeanette C.
Jeanette C.
September 2024
The boys had a great time sniffing and exploring this sniffspot. It is not very big, but they had a blast and were tired all day from their fun adventure 💜🐶🐾
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FAQ about our Los Gatos 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. 95% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Los Gatos 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 90 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 14 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 90 fully fenced dog parks in or near Los Gatos. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Los Gatos?
The Los Gatos area has 90 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 Ash's Private Dog Park In Watsonville.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Los Gatos?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Los Gatos. The most popular agility option is Ash's Private Dog Park In Watsonville.
Where in Los Gatos can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Los Gatos?
There are 90 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Los Gatos where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Ash's Private Dog Park In Watsonville.