55This is a large sprawling field that is perfect to run your dog. Rugged terrain, so wear good shoes. If your dog is used to pristine grass it may be not for you, but my scent hound loves this type of field to run and sniff around in. Lots of places for the humans to sit and the hosts had many clean water buckets set up in various places. As the description states there are burs, my dog has short hair so no big deal. Fencing all very secure.
Friendly communitative host, she let us know humans might be in sight and that is fine for my dog, she loves meeting people. Host dogs were secured inside but they also have their own fenced rock yard and it would not have been a big deal for my dog if they had been out in the yard.
Once you turn off the main road - oleander - just keep driving almost to the end of the alley and you'll see the address on the right.
My dog is tired & happy
Thanks Haley!
Michele S.
Michele S.
June 2022
This is a large sprawling field that is perfect to run your dog. Rugged terrain, so wear good shoes. If your dog is used to pristine grass it may be not for you, but my scent hound loves this type of field to run and sniff around in. Lots of places for the humans to sit and the hosts had many clean water buckets set up in various places. As the description states there are burs, my dog has short hair so no big deal. Fencing all very secure.
Friendly communitative host, she let us know humans might be in sight and that is fine for my dog, she loves meeting people. Host dogs were secured inside but they also have their own fenced rock yard and it would not have been a big deal for my dog if they had been out in the yard.
Once you turn off the main road - oleander - just keep driving almost to the end of the alley and you'll see the address on the right.
My dog is tired & happy
Thanks Haley!
55This is the perfect place to roam! Everything is so clean and the fencing makes the entire, huge yard safe. There is lots of fresh water, a very fun dog pool with an umbrella thoughtfully placed next to it, and lots of bushes and things to sniff. My dog and his best pal ran and romped nonstop. They especially liked the wooded area for chasing around the trees. Haley went the extra mile to come out and make certain we were comfortable and had everything we needed. I’m buying a membership for my guy to roam here!Lou H.
Lou H.
July 2022
This is the perfect place to roam! Everything is so clean and the fencing makes the entire, huge yard safe. There is lots of fresh water, a very fun dog pool with an umbrella thoughtfully placed next to it, and lots of bushes and things to sniff. My dog and his best pal ran and romped nonstop. They especially liked the wooded area for chasing around the trees. Haley went the extra mile to come out and make certain we were comfortable and had everything we needed. I’m buying a membership for my guy to roam here!
55Great spot to let your dogs run around and sniff everything. The terrain is a little bit rough but my girls do not mind at all. My dogs had a ton of fun chasing some of the rabbits as well. Sarina C.
Sarina C.
July 2022
Great spot to let your dogs run around and sniff everything. The terrain is a little bit rough but my girls do not mind at all. My dogs had a ton of fun chasing some of the rabbits as well.
55This was my first visit after downloading this app. I loved it and my dogs had a great time! Haley had plenty of water out for dogs and reached out to let me know I was welcome to relax in the patio area with some shade. It turned out to be a hot sunny day so I ended up leaving early but with this being so close to my house I will definitely be back. The fencing was secure and gave me peace of mind to let me dogs run free. Alex S.
Alex S.
July 2022
This was my first visit after downloading this app. I loved it and my dogs had a great time! Haley had plenty of water out for dogs and reached out to let me know I was welcome to relax in the patio area with some shade. It turned out to be a hot sunny day so I ended up leaving early but with this being so close to my house I will definitely be back. The fencing was secure and gave me peace of mind to let me dogs run free.
55Love love loved this spot!
Haley was very friendly and went above and beyond. She messaged me a couple of hours before our time slot to provide extra info about finding the house, even leaving a phone number in case I needed help.
The space is huge and Mandy loved it. Lots of places to sniff, loads of space to run, several bowls filled with clean water, and tennis balls scattered around.
We had a great time tromping around and if I could give this spot 20 stars, I would. I know we’ll be back again. And thanks for the grapes! Stacee E.
Stacee E.
August 2022
Love love loved this spot!
Haley was very friendly and went above and beyond. She messaged me a couple of hours before our time slot to provide extra info about finding the house, even leaving a phone number in case I needed help.
The space is huge and Mandy loved it. Lots of places to sniff, loads of space to run, several bowls filled with clean water, and tennis balls scattered around.
We had a great time tromping around and if I could give this spot 20 stars, I would. I know we’ll be back again. And thanks for the grapes!
55Really large and flat space. Very welcoming host. Host dogs were inside which I appreciated for my reactive dog. My dog explored the whole yard but the terrain was pretty tough so he walked through some areas gingerly. We mostly stayed in the smoother area by the trampoline/trees for playing fetch & tug. Will visit again when not so dry & prickly.Jenny S.
Jenny S.
August 2022
Really large and flat space. Very welcoming host. Host dogs were inside which I appreciated for my reactive dog. My dog explored the whole yard but the terrain was pretty tough so he walked through some areas gingerly. We mostly stayed in the smoother area by the trampoline/trees for playing fetch & tug. Will visit again when not so dry & prickly.
55We had a lovely experience! Only of my dogs is reactive to strangers and she was able to accommodate us with no problem. Great communication and lots of fun stuff to sniff!Karen A.
Karen A.
August 2022
We had a lovely experience! Only of my dogs is reactive to strangers and she was able to accommodate us with no problem. Great communication and lots of fun stuff to sniff!
55Such a nice space with tons of room to run and play. Very cute and scenic. Loved the different spots to sit at and my dog loved all the different places to sniff!Erica H.
Erica H.
August 2022
Such a nice space with tons of room to run and play. Very cute and scenic. Loved the different spots to sit at and my dog loved all the different places to sniff!
55The Roam Zone was just as described! We went on a beautiful, cloudy day. Our 3 boys each had a blast either chasing the ball, running zoomies into the pool, or sniffing every inch of the yard. Communication was easy and Haley was very friendly. We will be back! Ariana F.
Ariana F.
August 2022
The Roam Zone was just as described! We went on a beautiful, cloudy day. Our 3 boys each had a blast either chasing the ball, running zoomies into the pool, or sniffing every inch of the yard. Communication was easy and Haley was very friendly. We will be back!
55Great area along with toys and water really enjoyed it, boomed last minute and didn’t read any texts so the dogs were in the yard so couldn’t experience the whole thing with my dog due to him being reactive but that’s my fault should have booked in advance and communicated, will be back again with a better notice to the host :) Buddy R.
Buddy R.
August 2022
Great area along with toys and water really enjoyed it, boomed last minute and didn’t read any texts so the dogs were in the yard so couldn’t experience the whole thing with my dog due to him being reactive but that’s my fault should have booked in advance and communicated, will be back again with a better notice to the host :)
55Indy and Millie had a great time today! It was warm so they tired out quick but they loved chasing each other in the large yard, as well as cooling off in the shade of the trees. We will definitely be coming back!
Side note- I was worried about the foxtails because Indy is an Aussie and he's got a lot of fur, but we stayed to the left of the property where there was less brush and I couldn't find any on him afterwards. Thank you Haley for the tip- I didn't know they were so dangerous! Julia S.
Julia S.
August 2022
Indy and Millie had a great time today! It was warm so they tired out quick but they loved chasing each other in the large yard, as well as cooling off in the shade of the trees. We will definitely be coming back!
Side note- I was worried about the foxtails because Indy is an Aussie and he's got a lot of fur, but we stayed to the left of the property where there was less brush and I couldn't find any on him afterwards. Thank you Haley for the tip- I didn't know they were so dangerous!
55Our dogs had a great time. Plenty of space to explore and run, and the baby pool (an extra) was in a gravel area which helped a lot cleaning up our fluffy Samoyed. Stuart M.
Stuart M.
October 2022
Our dogs had a great time. Plenty of space to explore and run, and the baby pool (an extra) was in a gravel area which helped a lot cleaning up our fluffy Samoyed.
55Such a pleasant retreat! The vibes all around the property are so chill!!! Very secure location. Haley, the homeowner, was very communicative and kind. She has everything you could need and clear directions where they all are! Bowie had so much fun sniffing and running while I honestly was able to just relax in one of her outdoor sitting areas. We will be back!Aislyn W.
Aislyn W.
October 2022
Such a pleasant retreat! The vibes all around the property are so chill!!! Very secure location. Haley, the homeowner, was very communicative and kind. She has everything you could need and clear directions where they all are! Bowie had so much fun sniffing and running while I honestly was able to just relax in one of her outdoor sitting areas. We will be back!
55Zayda loved it She got to run free she is a reactive pup so this is perfect great place I would score Haleys place with A+++++ we are for sure signing up again THANK YOUAnn P.
Ann P.
October 2022
Zayda loved it She got to run free she is a reactive pup so this is perfect great place I would score Haleys place with A+++++ we are for sure signing up again THANK YOU
55I am so glad that Haley was accommodating as I was so late. My puppy absolutely loved the space and had plenty of room to run around!! Thank you!Ashley T.
Ashley T.
October 2022
I am so glad that Haley was accommodating as I was so late. My puppy absolutely loved the space and had plenty of room to run around!! Thank you!
55Definitely one of the best spots! My dogs absolutely love it. It’s perfect for both of them. Plenty of space for one to play fetch while the other can roam around and explore. Clean, secure and plenty of fresh drinking water for the dogs. Tracy B.
Tracy B.
November 2022
Definitely one of the best spots! My dogs absolutely love it. It’s perfect for both of them. Plenty of space for one to play fetch while the other can roam around and explore. Clean, secure and plenty of fresh drinking water for the dogs.
How do San Marcos'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 San Marcos 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 San Marcos?
There are 124 small dog parks in the San Marcos 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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