IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD Close to all amenities, walking trails and ponds this nice sized yard is perfect for playing ball or Frisbee with your best friend! With a large patio set you can enjoy a meal while your pup splashes in the 6' doggy pool. With deer, rabbits and quail visiting daily, there are lot's of fabulous smells for your fur baby to enjoy. Listen to the chimes and birds while you spend quality time together ❤️

Dog toys

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

Water - sprinkler

“A lovely relaxed hour of my dog being able to play ball with no worries....” more

$10 dog / hour

Nanaimo, BC

5(1)

Justin's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Nanaimo

Fully Fenced

0.06 acres

****IMPORTANT : all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD***

“This is a large yard with lots of space for a dog to explore and roam in...” more

$10 dog / hour

Nanaimo, BC

4.8(6)

Chris's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Nanoose Bay

Fully Fenced

2 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD. Fenced area, easy access off Stewart road in Nanoose bay. Access to forest walking trails from the site as well.

Dog drinking water

Trash can

“My time at Chris yard was great! Fully fenced as advertised. Chris was...” more

$12 dog / hour

Nanoose Bay, BC

Top spot

5(128)

George's Private Dog Park In Ladysmith

Unfenced

127 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD

Fertilizer-free

Small dog friendly

Digging area

Pesticide-free

“The feeling of having so much space to explore in a safe way, is...” more

$10 dog / hour

Ladysmith, BC

Top spot

4.9(340)

Aimee's Private Dog Park In Vancouver

Fully Fenced

0.06 acres

***Charges will be in USD***

Water - hose

Fertilizer-free

Small dog friendly

Chairs

“Another great day playing!” more

$10 dog / hour

Vancouver, BC

Top spot

4.8(25)

Bonnie's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Crofton

Fully Fenced

0.5 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD Beautiful space for ball throwing and dogs to run around in the space with a pond

Small dog friendly

Water - hose

Chairs

Dog drinking water

“Such a lovely sniff spot, fully fenced in for ” more

$10 dog / hour

Crofton, BC

5(5)

Billie's Private Dog Park In Qualicum Beach

Fully Fenced

0.25 acres

Hi! I'm Sami Micelli and I help manage my family's micro farm on the West coast in Canada. My frenchie canine bestie was Billie and our Sniffspot is named after her. She passed away in February suddenly and our yard is missing that lovely dog energy! If you are looking for a private fenced yard for dogs on Vancouver Island, you have the perfect place! The yard is green in the spring, summer & fall. It's rainy and grey in the winter but still a charming outdoor spot for dog exercise, play and relaxation. Indoor bookings are currently not available. We look forward to hosting your K9s! Any questions, please drop me a line! Happy to answer them 🐾 ***IMPORTANT message from Sniffspot: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD***

Dog treats

Dog toys

Water - hose

Dog towels provided

“Lovely clean yard for our 2 smaller dogs to enjoy” more

$10 dog / hour

Qualicum Beach, BC

Top spot

4.8(64)

Monica's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In West Vancouver

Fully Fenced

0.09 acres

Dog toys

Small dog friendly

Water - hose

Dog drinking water

“Monica's place is a simple backyard, but there were comfy camping chairs...” more

$12 dog / hour

West Vancouver, BC

Top spot

5(28)

Pannell Pet Inn 1/2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Duncan

Fully Fenced

0.5 acres

***IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD*** Our park is a former equestrian riding ring that has 2x4 mesh all around. We are in a quiet neighborhood on a no through road.

Agility equipment

Dog toys

Digging area

Fertilizer-free

“Linda was a great host. Our active, sensitive dog loved having the...” more

$12 dog / hour

Duncan, BC

Top spot

4.9(328)

Wind Ridge Farm Field

Fully Fenced

1 acre

****IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD so it is around 15 canadian*** This is a mostly open area farm field. Space includes a small wooded area within the fenced area. Bathroom available on site in the smaller barn. SMOKE FREE ZONE. Pick up after dogs, garbage bin provided. There are a few seniors visiting with mobility issues which is taken into consideration when there is poop left behind. You can always message me and let me know a general area and I can try to run out and pick it up between the next visit. There are some small gaps in the fence, so this is a great spot for large and medium sized dogs. Not a spot recommended for small dogs or severely reactive. Please keep dogs leashed until it is your time slot and are in the designated area and keep in mind you may pass another dog owner with their dog on a leash leaving or entering the spot. IF YOU CAN NOT CONTROL YOUR DOG ON A LEASH WHEN PASSING ANOTHER DOG PLEASE DO NOT BOOK THIS SPOT. Lots of seniors visit this spot and they may need some extra time to walk to their cars. For the most part spacing between guests has been good. Please read the essential rules the website has suggested in order to keep this a fun and safe place for dogs. Guests can be blocked from booking again if they do not respect the space or who are rude to me. Please check the spot descriptions for all details regarding animals on the property. Do not book after you read the description if you think it is not a proper fit for your dog. My phone number is 2509208914 and my dad's is 2508962860. Text or call if at anytime you need anything. This number is repeated in multiple places, including the welcome message. SPRING AND SUMMER ANNOUNCEMENTS *We will be adding a doggy splash pad and a kiddie pool with fresh water as an add on option. *shade umbrellas are out of storage and I just have to wash them... so they are coming very soon. *I am in the works of creating a full enclosed cat park. So if you are also a cat person or know a cat person please share my other link to book through the Swimply App. Similar to sniff spot but the insurance coverage is slightly different for cats ahah. "Scratch's Spot - Cat Nature Spot" https://swimply.com/pooldetails/70437?utm_source=pdp_share_button&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=70437. You can also book that spot for puppy training, as it will be a more controlled smaller space 18 ft long. This will have a little drawing table/play kitchen/play house for kids set up in the corner, and chairs. For people who don't have cats you can still book the space and visit my two friendly orange cats. The orange cats on the property are very people/kid friendly. The black/white cats are loving only to immediate family members. Thank you to all our visitors. It's been wonderful seeing so many happy dogs.

Water - kiddie pool

Water - hose

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

“Perfect place to throw the ball and run the dog. ” more

$12 dog / hour

Saanichton, BC

5(29)

Jas's Private Dog Park In Delta

Fully Fenced

0.11 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD

Dog toys

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Trash can

“Nice yard and easy access. ” more

$10 dog / hour

Delta, BC

4.8(24)

Aspen Springs Dog Park In Malahat

Unfenced

12 acres

***IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD*** 12 Acres with a ravine and creek running through the whole length of the property. Just off the Malahat highway, between Tunnel Hill and the Malahat Chalet.

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Off street parking

“Such a beautiful spot with a little creek! Must bring my rubber boots...” more

$10 dog / hour

Malahat, BC

4.9(9)

Sylvia's 5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Shawnigan Lake

Partially Fenced

5 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD. It’s really 8 acres of beautiful private country setting. a dogs heaven to swim, run , play and folic in the creeks. So much more to stimulate your pets senses . He or she will surly get their energy out on this magnificent doggie wonder land! Lots of parking

Water - hose

Fertilizer-free

Small dog friendly

Dog toys

“Sylvia's property is spectacular, a real dream. She and her sister were...” more

$15 dog / hour

Shawnigan Lake, BC

4.9(15)

Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Queens Park Neighborhood

Fully Fenced

0.06 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD

Dog toys

Water - hose

Small dog friendly

Dog drinking water

“Clean and organized with toys, poop bags, garbage and a water bowl for...” more

$10 dog / hour

New Westminster, BC

Mike's 1 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Duncan

Partially Fenced

1 acre

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD

$10 dog / hour

Duncan, BC

5(1)

Brittany's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Delta

Fully Fenced

0.11 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD

Chairs

Dog drinking water

Dog bags

Hand sanitizer

“ "It was an amazing little place to take my reactive dog. The area is...” more

$6 dog / hour

Delta, BC

Maryam's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In North Vancouver

Fully Fenced

0.02 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD

$10 dog / hour

North Vancouver, BC

Nora's Sniffspot

Fully Fenced

0.06 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD Unit B - enter through gate, please close behind you. As a dog mom with a very reactive pup, Sniffspot was always our go to when we needed to burn her energy off safely as hikes, parks, etc were not the best for our dog. Once we moved and now have a yard, I want to give back and share our space with other dogs who have special needs like ours. The yard does have a lot of branches and leaves we are clearing up, I am looking into blocking off under the deck but I haven’t had any issues with our dog who leaves it alone. Please keep off the deck as it is very slippery. Our cats may spy on you, I cannot control them. Our neighbours have dogs but they cannot access our yard. We are very new to this so feedback is always welcome. Your pets safety will always come first! *price subject to change*

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Trash can

$5 dog / hour

Parksville, BC

5(4)

Sama's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Ladysmith

Fully Fenced

2 acres

Hello! We have just about 2 acres of land available for your 4 legged animal! The option to train around sheep/goats and chickens is also available or can be put away if you prefer. We have a small schnoodle puppy that can be apart of the visit or away according to your preference . We do have free ranging chickens(can be put away if requested). Enjoy your visit!

Small dog friendly

“My pup had fun, thank you!” more

$10 dog / hour

Ladysmith, BC

Cindy's Private Dog Park In Richmond

Partially Fenced

***Charges will be in USD***

Short grass

$20 dog / hour

Richmond, BC

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Corinna's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Coquitlam

Fully Fenced

0.11 acres

South facing private Fully fenced backyard

$10 dog / hour

Coquitlam, BC

Alozius's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Burnaby

Fully Fenced

0.01 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD

$10 dog / hour

Burnaby, BC

Mandeep's 0.5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Surrey

Partially Fenced

0.5 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD. It’s an open backyard! Bring your chuck it and have a great time! In the warm months, we have a pool for cooling off!

$7 dog / hour

Surrey, BC

3(2)

Zad's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In West Vancouver

Fully Fenced

0.17 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD

$10 dog / hour

West Vancouver, BC

Alessandra's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Coquitlam

Fully Fenced

0.06 acres

****IMPORTANT : all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD***

$8 dog / hour

Coquitlam, BC

5(8)

South Vancouver Dogspot

Fully Fenced

0.02 acres

IMPORTANT: All prices listed are in USD, and guests will be charged in USD. Greetings. I hope you enjoy the yard it is dedicated to dogs of all types. There are a lot of smells and a good space to let out their zoomies. The entrance is in the rear of the house. The signs will show you the way. Please ensure the gate is closed at all times.

Dog toys

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Dog towels provided

“What a sweet little spot! The host was so accommodating to us and it was...” more

$7 dog / hour

Vancouver, BC

Stamp River 3 Acre Partially Fenced Private Land In Port Alberni

Partially Fenced

3 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD

Dog drinking water

Dog bags

Wifi

Off street parking

$10 dog / hour

Port Alberni, BC

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Let the host know!

Alx's 10 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Westholme

Partially Fenced

10 acres

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD

$10 dog / hour

Westholme, BC

The Blackberry Patch Private Dog Park In Crofton

IMPORTANT: all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

Small dog friendly

Water - hose

$8 dog / hour

Crofton, BC

3(4)

Judy's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In North Vancouver

Fully Fenced

0.11 acres

****IMPORTANT : all prices listed are in USD and guests will be charged in USD*** We are a dog loving family . We don’t have any pets though. If you wanna spend some time or days with your pet . Our yard is fully fenced .

Dog towels provided

Dog toys

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

“Judys yard was so peaceful and safe! 😊 My dog Attila enjoyed sniffing...” more

$10 dog / hour

North Vancouver, BC

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Why rent a private dog park in Nanaimo, British Columbia?

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Features	Sniffspot	Public park
Designed for private play
Rentable by the hour
Off leash options
Very large and/or fully fenced options
Pricing	$5 - $15 per dog per hour	Free

What types of private dog parks are available?

Sniffspot has different types of private dog parks to allow any dog to find their ideal spot!

Dog water parks

Many hosts have added water features like pools and/or are nearby lakes or rivers.

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Dog hiking trails

Some of our best spots have hiking trails in wonderful natural settings.

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Indoor dog parks

A good alternative to do activities with your dogs on a rainy day and unpleasant weather in general.

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Fully fenced dog parks

Very popular choice, perfect to contain your dogs if they are escape artists or if they are not good at recall.

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Dog beaches

Some spots are conveniently located by the sea or have sand and other beach features.

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Dog agility parks

Some hosts have implemented full agility courses to train your dogs in a private environment.

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Dog fields

Many of the listed spots are large pastures, fields and have farm animals that can be sighted.

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Small dog parks

Dog parks that specifically work for the needs of dogs that are smaller in size.

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Dog swimming pools

Many spots feature private swimming pools, perfect for dogs to enjoy and play.

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What people say about dog parks around Nanaimo, British Columbia

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May 2024

This is a large yard with lots of space for a dog to explore and roam in some bush with a small area to throw a ball. Lots of shade for a sunny day.

Shirley W.

May 2024

This was a lovely fenced yard that provided us the safety and security of not having to worry about other dogs around. Sherry was a very gracious host providing water for both the dog and myself, disposable dog bowls, toys, and treats. This was all way more than I expected and really made my day.

Shirley W.

June 2024

A lovely relaxed hour of my dog being able to play ball with no worries. The humming birds were out in full force.

Shirley W.

June 2024

Love the fact that there is shade during my usual time of late afternoon. Kali runs after the ball across the yard and returns to me via all the shade spots. A great area to take frequent breaks from ball playing to lay in the cool grass for a rest.

skyler P.

July 2024

sherry was an amazing host! my two little pups had the best time. so many toys and perfect amount of space for them to run. complementary water for my pups & i and treats for them too. nice to have shade on a hot day as well. definitely will be returning!! 😊

Anoop M.

December 2024

Sherry is easy to communicate with and very responsive. It was a lovely spot for my dogs to sniff/play. Will use this space again!

Hannah K.

February 2024

Our dogs loved it! They were so happy to run around in a big open field and our minds were at ease knowing we had it all to ourselves. The dogs from next door did bark at us a bit but there was enough distance that our dogs didn’t even pay them any attention. We will definitely be back :)

Alanna H.

February 2024

It is a great spot for my nervous dog to explore and become more confident in new environments. The space is just far enough away from any stimulus to be a great training spot. Looking forward to more visits solo and with big sister, Kiwi. Thank you!

Sally S.

February 2024

Another great visit … it’s a nice spot for our reactive dog to just sniff and decompress. Nice little wooded area with some big rocks that we can practice jumping up on!

How do Nanaimo'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 Nanaimo 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. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Nanaimo 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 28 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 6 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.

What is the best dog beach near Nanaimo?

The best Sniffspot dog beach near Nanaimo is . At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.

Does Nanaimo have any fully fenced dog parks?

Sniffspot has 28 fully fenced dog parks in or near Nanaimo. Browse all fully enclosed options.

Where in Nanaimo can I find a pool for dog swimming?

Sniffspot has swimming options in the Nanaimo area. The highest rated option is .

Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Nanaimo?

There are 10 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Nanaimo where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is George's Private Dog Park In Ladysmith.

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