55One of the top "sniffspots" in Ocala. Been going for about a year & my 2 dogs love it every time. Very clean and safe for your fur babies to explore. SO grateful this app exists!Kim A.
Kim A.
April 2025
One of the top "sniffspots" in Ocala. Been going for about a year & my 2 dogs love it every time. Very clean and safe for your fur babies to explore. SO grateful this app exists!
55This visit was perfect for my two dogs. Plenty to sniff and lots of room to roam. After our visit the pups were tired out the entire afternoon!Mary T.
Mary T.
March 2025
This visit was perfect for my two dogs. Plenty to sniff and lots of room to roam. After our visit the pups were tired out the entire afternoon!
55Mama & Mabel approved!! This was our first sniff spot AND Mabels first time off leash in an area bigger than 1/2 acre. I was a bit nervous but decided to take her for her birthday. We had an amazing time!!! The area had so many areas to explore and Mabel loved climbing on and around trees, splashing through the mini creek, and running freeeee through the 6 acre woods! It was safe, well kept, clean, and easy to access. We'll be back! Rebecca N.
Rebecca N.
March 2025
Mama & Mabel approved!! This was our first sniff spot AND Mabels first time off leash in an area bigger than 1/2 acre. I was a bit nervous but decided to take her for her birthday. We had an amazing time!!! The area had so many areas to explore and Mabel loved climbing on and around trees, splashing through the mini creek, and running freeeee through the 6 acre woods! It was safe, well kept, clean, and easy to access. We'll be back!
55This spot has been everything! We love this location. It’s safely fenced, fresh water and clean toys are provided and the shade trees are amazing. A bit off the beaten path but the extra couple minutes drive in beautiful horse country is worth it when you arrive at this destination. melissa n.
melissa n.
January 2025
This spot has been everything! We love this location. It’s safely fenced, fresh water and clean toys are provided and the shade trees are amazing. A bit off the beaten path but the extra couple minutes drive in beautiful horse country is worth it when you arrive at this destination.
Jerry the Giraffe's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Ocala | Sniffspot
55This was our first time to this spot and my dogs had a great time. Melinda is very friendly and welcoming, and she provides everything your dogs need. We will definitely visit again. Suzanne K.
Suzanne K.
January 2025
This was our first time to this spot and my dogs had a great time. Melinda is very friendly and welcoming, and she provides everything your dogs need. We will definitely visit again.
55We loved spending time at this special Snifspot! Lots of shade, space to run and toys for the dog made this a great option after several days of travel. The location is in a quiet, rural community and we hope to return again soon. melissa n.
melissa n.
December 2024
We loved spending time at this special Snifspot! Lots of shade, space to run and toys for the dog made this a great option after several days of travel. The location is in a quiet, rural community and we hope to return again soon.
Better Days Farm, private Dog Park In Ocala | Sniffspot
55This is a great spot. Awesome because you pull into the field and the gate closes behind you/ just open the car door and their playing starts! Secure with some shaded areas. Our dogs loved the horses watching them! Bill M.
Bill M.
December 2024
This is a great spot. Awesome because you pull into the field and the gate closes behind you/ just open the car door and their playing starts! Secure with some shaded areas. Our dogs loved the horses watching them!
Jerry the Giraffe's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Ocala | Sniffspot
55It is a great spot. Lots of trees and room to run. Very organized with water, toys and poopbags for the dogs and places to sit for adults. Melanie is wonderful!!Cathy K.
Cathy K.
December 2024
It is a great spot. Lots of trees and room to run. Very organized with water, toys and poopbags for the dogs and places to sit for adults. Melanie is wonderful!!
55This was easy to find, the unpaved road in was fine to drive on even with the dry weather. My dogs had a good time! Peaceful, shade and sun both, good fencing. Sara M.
Sara M.
December 2024
This was easy to find, the unpaved road in was fine to drive on even with the dry weather. My dogs had a good time! Peaceful, shade and sun both, good fencing.
Jerry the Giraffe's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Ocala | Sniffspot
55Beautiful, peaceful, shaded acreage. There were plenty of toys and water for our pup. The fence was secure, and our pup had fun exploring freely. Enjoyed visiting with the host as well Jeanenne T.
Jeanenne T.
November 2024
Beautiful, peaceful, shaded acreage. There were plenty of toys and water for our pup. The fence was secure, and our pup had fun exploring freely. Enjoyed visiting with the host as well
Jerry the Giraffe's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Ocala | Sniffspot
55This was our first time doing Sniffspot and I had an amazing experience. The owner was extremely incredibly nice and allow us to do a meet and greet to get our foster dog adopted even allowed us to stay past our booking time due to traffic. I highly recommend her to anybody, especially if you have a high energy dog, love all the trees and sticks!!Allison M.
Allison M.
November 2024
This was our first time doing Sniffspot and I had an amazing experience. The owner was extremely incredibly nice and allow us to do a meet and greet to get our foster dog adopted even allowed us to stay past our booking time due to traffic. I highly recommend her to anybody, especially if you have a high energy dog, love all the trees and sticks!!
Jerry the Giraffe's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Ocala | Sniffspot
55The property owner was super friendly and helpful! Property was easy to find and accessible—just a short walk back behind the house.
So nice to offer a great selection of CLEAN toys, although we brought our own, and fresh water for the dogs.
The property was fully fenced, however, there is one spot in the far left corner that a dog could squeeze under if they really wanted to, and looks that someone may have already done some digging there prior. My new rescue girl is the kind to find these kind of gaps and that she did 🙃. I was just mindful of whenever she went back there and practiced some recall. Other than that, there were no other points in the fencing I would be concerned about!
Overall, our kiddos had the best time and SLEPT the rest of the day! Will be back again 🤍Lauren P.
Lauren P.
November 2024
The property owner was super friendly and helpful! Property was easy to find and accessible—just a short walk back behind the house.
So nice to offer a great selection of CLEAN toys, although we brought our own, and fresh water for the dogs.
The property was fully fenced, however, there is one spot in the far left corner that a dog could squeeze under if they really wanted to, and looks that someone may have already done some digging there prior. My new rescue girl is the kind to find these kind of gaps and that she did 🙃. I was just mindful of whenever she went back there and practiced some recall. Other than that, there were no other points in the fencing I would be concerned about!
Overall, our kiddos had the best time and SLEPT the rest of the day! Will be back again 🤍
Jerry the Giraffe's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Ocala | Sniffspot
55My husband and I just today brought our 2 fur kids to Jerry the Giraffe SniffSpot. Melissa was out there to introduce herself and greet us. Mellissa showed us where to park and walked us over to the 2acre fully fenced in park! Yes, it is absolutely beautiful and so clean and very well maintained. Melissa has a bag full of toys for the dogs, fresh water bowls and provides poop bags in 2 areas of the park. There is chairs and a bench set up in different areas within the fenced in 2acres. Boy oh boy did my 2 fur kids have a blast🐾🐾.
We found our go to doggy park to go to for now on! Melissa is such a sweet and friendly lady! Heidi & Hershey thank you so much Melissa and can’t wait for their next run/playtime!
Again, thank you and Paws up🐾🐾
Heidi, Hershey Dennis & DebbieDebbie B.
Debbie B.
October 2024
My husband and I just today brought our 2 fur kids to Jerry the Giraffe SniffSpot. Melissa was out there to introduce herself and greet us. Mellissa showed us where to park and walked us over to the 2acre fully fenced in park! Yes, it is absolutely beautiful and so clean and very well maintained. Melissa has a bag full of toys for the dogs, fresh water bowls and provides poop bags in 2 areas of the park. There is chairs and a bench set up in different areas within the fenced in 2acres. Boy oh boy did my 2 fur kids have a blast🐾🐾.
We found our go to doggy park to go to for now on! Melissa is such a sweet and friendly lady! Heidi & Hershey thank you so much Melissa and can’t wait for their next run/playtime!
Again, thank you and Paws up🐾🐾
Heidi, Hershey Dennis & Debbie
55Such a wonderful spot! There was so much room for the dogs to run and explore, which was much needed and appreciated in the middle of an extremely long car ride.
The host was extremely flexible and understanding when we needed to push our reservation time back due to traffic.
Book this spot - you won't regret it! Emily D.
Emily D.
October 2024
Such a wonderful spot! There was so much room for the dogs to run and explore, which was much needed and appreciated in the middle of an extremely long car ride.
The host was extremely flexible and understanding when we needed to push our reservation time back due to traffic.
Book this spot - you won't regret it!
55Bring your babies to this spot - you won’t regret it! The owner is kind and responsive, and he provides waste bags and a trash can. Our favorite place!!’Heidi B.
Heidi B.
October 2024
Bring your babies to this spot - you won’t regret it! The owner is kind and responsive, and he provides waste bags and a trash can. Our favorite place!!’
55Lots of room for fun. Plenty of shade and different areas of enrichment. I'm definitely coming back to this spot. The GPS took us the wrong way at first, but it wasn't too difficult to find. Katie S.
Katie S.
October 2024
Lots of room for fun. Plenty of shade and different areas of enrichment. I'm definitely coming back to this spot. The GPS took us the wrong way at first, but it wasn't too difficult to find.
How do Ocala'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
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Trust and safety first
Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Reactive dogs welcome
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ About Ocala 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. 14% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Ocala 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 242 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 406 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 Ocala have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 242 fully fenced dog parks in or near Ocala. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Ocala?
The Ocala area has 13 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 Reservoir Park.
