55This SniffSpot is absolutely amazing... or as the dogss would say, AMAZEBALLS!
There is so much room to roam in a very secure area. If you've ever wanted to go hiking with your dogs but have been hesitant to let them off leash, this is the perfect spot to test them out. The property is beautiful and truly feels like you're out in the wilderness. There's a shallow creek for the dogs to splash in and so much to explore. The dogs (and I) absolutely loved it. Host, Grace was so generous, kind, and pleasant. What a truly special place. 🥰Paul M.
Paul M.
April 2022
This SniffSpot is absolutely amazing... or as the dogss would say, AMAZEBALLS!
There is so much room to roam in a very secure area. If you've ever wanted to go hiking with your dogs but have been hesitant to let them off leash, this is the perfect spot to test them out. The property is beautiful and truly feels like you're out in the wilderness. There's a shallow creek for the dogs to splash in and so much to explore. The dogs (and I) absolutely loved it. Host, Grace was so generous, kind, and pleasant. What a truly special place. 🥰
55Gorgeous property that is very well maintained. Lots of space for my two corgis to roam, sniff, decompress, and discover different smells. They especially enjoyed meeting the goats. Plenty of toys, water for pups, dog bowls, waste bags, hand sanitizer, and even treats provided at the end of our visit. Chris L.
Chris L.
March 2022
Gorgeous property that is very well maintained. Lots of space for my two corgis to roam, sniff, decompress, and discover different smells. They especially enjoyed meeting the goats. Plenty of toys, water for pups, dog bowls, waste bags, hand sanitizer, and even treats provided at the end of our visit.
55We love it! Everyone (people to chickens to goats) are so nice. They have a mini obstacle course so dogs can practice agility and a creek too! Minh P.
Minh P.
March 2022
We love it! Everyone (people to chickens to goats) are so nice. They have a mini obstacle course so dogs can practice agility and a creek too!
55Great place to bring your dog, Beautiful private area in the woods, our dog had a blast running and playing fetch with his ball, he slept all the way home. We definitely will be backJohn B.
John B.
March 2022
Great place to bring your dog, Beautiful private area in the woods, our dog had a blast running and playing fetch with his ball, he slept all the way home. We definitely will be back
55We had the best time at the Mini-Forest! It's a wonderful area to hike around and there are some more open spots to play. There were water bowls, poop bags, bug spray (we didn't need it but I bet the bugs will come with warmer weather), and toys. There were even some foam hoops to jump through!
Everything is well-signed. The host greeted us on arrival and said goodbye on our way out. She was so nice! We could hear her pups barking in the house only when we were at our car. We saw goats, but they are well fenced in. We heard some dogs barking and a rooster crowing in the far off distance.
This was our first experience at a Sniff Spot and we feel so spoiled. What a special place :) We will definitely be coming back (we're already booked)!Anna A.
Anna A.
March 2022
We had the best time at the Mini-Forest! It's a wonderful area to hike around and there are some more open spots to play. There were water bowls, poop bags, bug spray (we didn't need it but I bet the bugs will come with warmer weather), and toys. There were even some foam hoops to jump through!
Everything is well-signed. The host greeted us on arrival and said goodbye on our way out. She was so nice! We could hear her pups barking in the house only when we were at our car. We saw goats, but they are well fenced in. We heard some dogs barking and a rooster crowing in the far off distance.
This was our first experience at a Sniff Spot and we feel so spoiled. What a special place :) We will definitely be coming back (we're already booked)!
55This was a great sniff spot to visit. I will definitely be back. The host was so kind to us. When we arrived we had our name on a board welcoming us. It made us feel special! Thank you so much for having us!
Tiffany K.
Tiffany K.
March 2022
This was a great sniff spot to visit. I will definitely be back. The host was so kind to us. When we arrived we had our name on a board welcoming us. It made us feel special! Thank you so much for having us!
55Easy to find the spot from the road thanks to the sniff spot logo on a sign.
My dogs loved exploring the property. There are lots of trails to explore and some open areas perfect for fetch. Kera K.
Kera K.
March 2022
Easy to find the spot from the road thanks to the sniff spot logo on a sign.
My dogs loved exploring the property. There are lots of trails to explore and some open areas perfect for fetch.
55Me and my pups LOVED this amazing place. Grace is the best host we’ve encountered, she sure makes you feel welcomed. The place is gorgeous, with trails and lots of areas for dogs to sniff around. The small river was a hit for our pups, I used to say my dog is not a water dog and she didn’t want to get out! I strongly recommend this amazing place. Alejandra F.
Alejandra F.
March 2022
Me and my pups LOVED this amazing place. Grace is the best host we’ve encountered, she sure makes you feel welcomed. The place is gorgeous, with trails and lots of areas for dogs to sniff around. The small river was a hit for our pups, I used to say my dog is not a water dog and she didn’t want to get out! I strongly recommend this amazing place.
55I have visited many Sniffspots - this one is a can’t miss, super easy mini road trip, and fun for both dogs and their people! We enjoyed a 90 minute visit but could have happily enjoyed walking the trails or lounging in the seating areas all day. Can’t wait to visit again. Super great trails, not nearly as muddy as expected for Spring, neat to see the cabins and all the great host set ups that make this space great for dogs - agility, sniffs, toys, water, tree stumps, creek! Seriously had such a fun time. Thank you for being a wonderful host! Fully fenced and secure for our lil escape artists. Will be back!! Nikki T.
Nikki T.
March 2022
I have visited many Sniffspots - this one is a can’t miss, super easy mini road trip, and fun for both dogs and their people! We enjoyed a 90 minute visit but could have happily enjoyed walking the trails or lounging in the seating areas all day. Can’t wait to visit again. Super great trails, not nearly as muddy as expected for Spring, neat to see the cabins and all the great host set ups that make this space great for dogs - agility, sniffs, toys, water, tree stumps, creek! Seriously had such a fun time. Thank you for being a wonderful host! Fully fenced and secure for our lil escape artists. Will be back!!
55This place is awesome! Loved the flowing creek as my dogs love to play in the water and in the summer it will be a great place to cool off. The trails are great and we had a blast! We will definitely be back. The host is so kind and sweet and all the little extras were amazing.Corey T.
Corey T.
March 2022
This place is awesome! Loved the flowing creek as my dogs love to play in the water and in the summer it will be a great place to cool off. The trails are great and we had a blast! We will definitely be back. The host is so kind and sweet and all the little extras were amazing.
55Grace was so sweet! Had our names up on a welcome sign along with toys and balls, water for the pup, stickers and more. Awesome space where Bodhi was fully secure and had a blast. Will be coming back! Jeffrey C.
Jeffrey C.
February 2022
Grace was so sweet! Had our names up on a welcome sign along with toys and balls, water for the pup, stickers and more. Awesome space where Bodhi was fully secure and had a blast. Will be coming back!
55Awesome experience Grace is a true professional and made sure our experience was perfect. Sniff spot was huge with lots of hills and open terrain to tire out the pups we will be coming back. Gavyn C.
Gavyn C.
February 2022
Awesome experience Grace is a true professional and made sure our experience was perfect. Sniff spot was huge with lots of hills and open terrain to tire out the pups we will be coming back.
55Host was super friendly gave us the rundown of how it works and what to do. The area is super beautiful. Our dogs had a lot of fun running up and down, they never got tired of exploring. Will definitely make this a regular spot.esmeralda m.
esmeralda m.
February 2022
Host was super friendly gave us the rundown of how it works and what to do. The area is super beautiful. Our dogs had a lot of fun running up and down, they never got tired of exploring. Will definitely make this a regular spot.
55An absolutely beautiful property with so much to explore. Very well maintained and clean. Despite a ton of rain lately, almost no muddy patches. Beautiful forest-like setting. Will be back soon! Anne W.
Anne W.
March 2022
An absolutely beautiful property with so much to explore. Very well maintained and clean. Despite a ton of rain lately, almost no muddy patches. Beautiful forest-like setting. Will be back soon!
55Grace was a wonderful host and showed my husband and I around the front part of the property. The hike up to the mini forest is wonderful and my pups went absolutely wild running all over the area. It is nice and secluded once you hike up the hill. Can't wait to let my two get all their energy out up here again!Woyu P.
Woyu P.
March 2022
Grace was a wonderful host and showed my husband and I around the front part of the property. The hike up to the mini forest is wonderful and my pups went absolutely wild running all over the area. It is nice and secluded once you hike up the hill. Can't wait to let my two get all their energy out up here again!
55A wonderful and peaceful spot, with lots of little nooks and crannies to explore. The fence was secure, and the place was quiet--it was perfect for my reactive dog. And, as others have posted, Grace is a kind and thoughtful host. Sara E.
Sara E.
March 2022
A wonderful and peaceful spot, with lots of little nooks and crannies to explore. The fence was secure, and the place was quiet--it was perfect for my reactive dog. And, as others have posted, Grace is a kind and thoughtful host.
55Absolute best sniff spot we have ever been to! Fully fenced with lots of options and nooks to explore. The host could not have been more kind, we were greeted with a personalized sign and found treats on our car on the way out. My 3 dogs had a blast exploring and are sleeping like angels now. We will definitely be back!Jennifer C.
Jennifer C.
December 2021
Absolute best sniff spot we have ever been to! Fully fenced with lots of options and nooks to explore. The host could not have been more kind, we were greeted with a personalized sign and found treats on our car on the way out. My 3 dogs had a blast exploring and are sleeping like angels now. We will definitely be back!
55We had an amazing time even in the rain. The site is clean, open and absolutely beautiful. Our crew loved all the safe space to zoom around. Grace is warm, friendly, and left several touches touches to make our time there special. We will definitely be recommending this spot to our friends and returning again soon.Laurel P.
Laurel P.
October 2021
We had an amazing time even in the rain. The site is clean, open and absolutely beautiful. Our crew loved all the safe space to zoom around. Grace is warm, friendly, and left several touches touches to make our time there special. We will definitely be recommending this spot to our friends and returning again soon.
55This place is heaven for dog and dog owners! Grace was so wonderfully hospitable and gracious. We had such an unbelievably fantastic experience and cannot wait to come back.Spencer G.
Spencer G.
October 2021
This place is heaven for dog and dog owners! Grace was so wonderfully hospitable and gracious. We had such an unbelievably fantastic experience and cannot wait to come back.
How do Richmond's private small 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 Richmond small dog parks
Are small 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 are 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 park users so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.
How can I find small dog parks in Richmond?
There are 47 small dog parks in the Richmond area. The most popular small dog park is . You can browse all of our small dog parks here.
How do I know if a small dog park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your furry friends. If your dog doesn't respond to owner commands, you can visit one of our enclosed dog park areas. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our small dog park sites where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can see any park amenities provided, including a park bench, water for dogs or water features such as kiddie pool or water hose. If your dog loves water, you can go to a park with water features, but if they don't love water, you can avoid them. We also recommend reading reviews to check for park maintenance issues and reaching out to the host with any questions. And lastly, of course, check park hours. Many of our parks are open from dawn until dusk.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that owners sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. We also require that pet owners follow safety protocols around water features.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
If you are planning an amazing small dog park party, each Sniffspot park has their own rules regarding special events. Many parks allow doggie birthday parties, training, water parties and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party. Make sure the park has amenities you need for your party, such as a park with lots of picnic tables with park benches.
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