55What an amazing spot. A huge well kept field, a forest with groomed trails. My dogs were in heaven. Water and waste bags were provided and you could easily spend a couple of hours exploring with your pups. Will be back! Thank you!Matthew M.
Matthew M.
April 2021
What an amazing spot. A huge well kept field, a forest with groomed trails. My dogs were in heaven. Water and waste bags were provided and you could easily spend a couple of hours exploring with your pups. Will be back! Thank you!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Wow!! Not much else a dog could want, and thought given the humans as well. We are so glad we went!!! Barb was delightful and helpfully pointed out how to find our way around. My shih tzu enjoyed the sniffs and my terrier never stopped moving. He bounded through the huge field, along the numerous trails in the woods, over logs, under brush and through the mud with a happy puppy smile. I was glad I headed the advice to wear sturdy shoes you don't mind getting a bit muddy. The field is a field (not lawn) so the terrain is uneven. Barb has done an amazing job making the trails as mud free as possible, but it is the pacific northwest and mud happens (much to my dogs delight). Good to bring a towel to wipe down your happy and pooped out pups before hopping back in the car.Cherilyn C.
Cherilyn C.
May 2021
Wow!! Not much else a dog could want, and thought given the humans as well. We are so glad we went!!! Barb was delightful and helpfully pointed out how to find our way around. My shih tzu enjoyed the sniffs and my terrier never stopped moving. He bounded through the huge field, along the numerous trails in the woods, over logs, under brush and through the mud with a happy puppy smile. I was glad I headed the advice to wear sturdy shoes you don't mind getting a bit muddy. The field is a field (not lawn) so the terrain is uneven. Barb has done an amazing job making the trails as mud free as possible, but it is the pacific northwest and mud happens (much to my dogs delight). Good to bring a towel to wipe down your happy and pooped out pups before hopping back in the car.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55this was such a dream. what a special place, with so much love put into it! my dogs had a blast and we are looking foreard to coming back often.Laura H.
Laura H.
May 2021
this was such a dream. what a special place, with so much love put into it! my dogs had a blast and we are looking foreard to coming back often.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55Our little family of 3 had a blast playing in a safe, clean, quiet field/forest area on a beautiful sunny day. We have cavalier king charles spaniels and they loved being able to run free. Barb was awesome and gave us some basic information and then left us to play on our own. We can't wait to go back.Angela E.
Angela E.
May 2021
Our little family of 3 had a blast playing in a safe, clean, quiet field/forest area on a beautiful sunny day. We have cavalier king charles spaniels and they loved being able to run free. Barb was awesome and gave us some basic information and then left us to play on our own. We can't wait to go back.
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55My son and I had a wonderful time exploring the woods with our enthusiastic pup. Our very welcoming host, Barb, shared plenty of information about the well-appointed trail system. I can’t wait for our next opportunity to enjoy this beautiful location!Kristen F.
Kristen F.
May 2021
My son and I had a wonderful time exploring the woods with our enthusiastic pup. Our very welcoming host, Barb, shared plenty of information about the well-appointed trail system. I can’t wait for our next opportunity to enjoy this beautiful location!
Peaceful mini-retreat with field & woods | Sniffspot
55We will definitely be back!
It is really two sniff spots in one. First there is a very large field, as wide as the open space dog park in Ferndale. You could Frisbee and chuck-it to your dog's heart's content. My dog, part border collie, immediately did a long hard bolt. But the thing we both loved most was the woods area. Lovely and large, it felt more like a national Park then personal acreage.
Pointers:
+ The owner was a great blend of friendly and giving us space. After introducing us to the sniff spot she retreated to let us enjoy. You could tell she put a lot of love into this place. Although we did not need it, she was also sensitive to giving us privacy and keeping their dogs away.
+ The wooded area was wonderful. Lots of little trails, which had been minimally but sufficiently developed. And surrounded by large trails that came with a map in several places.
+ There were orange markers along the trail, so you don't get lost. It is that big! I found that I used them more than I thought I would.
+ There were thoughtful, appreciated amenities like lots of dog waste bags available and water for both the dog and the human.
+ This is extremely well suited for a dog who is reactive to other dogs and needs a workout.
Considerations:
* It would not be a good sniff spot for people who have mobility issues. My friend -- who is getting ready for foot surgery and has to temporarily use a cane -- should not go there. You could get tripped up on the roots in the woods and there are some divets in the field.
* It is far away from Bellingham. Approximately 25 minutes from the Costco on West bakerview road. I will be going there less often because of that. The drive was beautiful though.
* It is apparently on the higher end of the cost scale for sniff spots. But for it was well worth the $16 for an hour of dog bliss.Tani B.
Tani B.
May 2021
We will definitely be back!
It is really two sniff spots in one. First there is a very large field, as wide as the open space dog park in Ferndale. You could Frisbee and chuck-it to your dog's heart's content. My dog, part border collie, immediately did a long hard bolt. But the thing we both loved most was the woods area. Lovely and large, it felt more like a national Park then personal acreage.
Pointers:
+ The owner was a great blend of friendly and giving us space. After introducing us to the sniff spot she retreated to let us enjoy. You could tell she put a lot of love into this place. Although we did not need it, she was also sensitive to giving us privacy and keeping their dogs away.
+ The wooded area was wonderful. Lots of little trails, which had been minimally but sufficiently developed. And surrounded by large trails that came with a map in several places.
+ There were orange markers along the trail, so you don't get lost. It is that big! I found that I used them more than I thought I would.
+ There were thoughtful, appreciated amenities like lots of dog waste bags available and water for both the dog and the human.
+ This is extremely well suited for a dog who is reactive to other dogs and needs a workout.
Considerations:
* It would not be a good sniff spot for people who have mobility issues. My friend -- who is getting ready for foot surgery and has to temporarily use a cane -- should not go there. You could get tripped up on the roots in the woods and there are some divets in the field.
* It is far away from Bellingham. Approximately 25 minutes from the Costco on West bakerview road. I will be going there less often because of that. The drive was beautiful though.
* It is apparently on the higher end of the cost scale for sniff spots. But for it was well worth the $16 for an hour of dog bliss.
55This was our first Sniff Spot with our two large dogs. We had a blast! The girls are tired out now and the tails were wagging the entire hour. We will definitely make this part of our routine.
Grace was friendly, kind, considerate. Thank you for a fabulous experience !Susan S.
Susan S.
April 2022
This was our first Sniff Spot with our two large dogs. We had a blast! The girls are tired out now and the tails were wagging the entire hour. We will definitely make this part of our routine.
Grace was friendly, kind, considerate. Thank you for a fabulous experience !
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. 🥰
55A beautiful wooded spot with plenty of room to run, sniff, throw the ball or let the pups wade in the creek. My friend and I brought a lunch, and were grateful to find picnic tables. We booked for 90 minutes and afterward thought 2 hours would have been better... An hour for the dogs and an hour for a more leisurely lunch ;) We appreciated the special touches as well as the latrine. Grace was a lovely, thoughtful host. Aubbie B.
Aubbie B.
April 2022
A beautiful wooded spot with plenty of room to run, sniff, throw the ball or let the pups wade in the creek. My friend and I brought a lunch, and were grateful to find picnic tables. We booked for 90 minutes and afterward thought 2 hours would have been better... An hour for the dogs and an hour for a more leisurely lunch ;) We appreciated the special touches as well as the latrine. Grace was a lovely, thoughtful host.
55Wow! This is such an amazing space! Our puppy had a blast exploring the many trails and had her first swim in the creek! (This was excellent, as she also discovered she loved mud). 😂 She also loved the agility equipment! We loved the picnic spot and it was just such a peaceful, idyllic setting where we felt comfortable and safe working on her off leash training. Grace was such a kind host! Lots of sweet extra touches and all the amenities you could want - and more - for a space like this! We wish we lived closer, but this is worth the trek for us from Seattle! So fun! Thank-you, Grace! Dawn A.
Dawn A.
April 2022
Wow! This is such an amazing space! Our puppy had a blast exploring the many trails and had her first swim in the creek! (This was excellent, as she also discovered she loved mud). 😂 She also loved the agility equipment! We loved the picnic spot and it was just such a peaceful, idyllic setting where we felt comfortable and safe working on her off leash training. Grace was such a kind host! Lots of sweet extra touches and all the amenities you could want - and more - for a space like this! We wish we lived closer, but this is worth the trek for us from Seattle! So fun! Thank-you, Grace!
55What a fantastic place !!!! Our smooth Fox terrier had such a great time running up the hill and around the paths! Such a peaceful place with benches and a mixture between open grass and trees! Can’t wait to come back to this welcoming place ! Jackie H.
Jackie H.
April 2022
What a fantastic place !!!! Our smooth Fox terrier had such a great time running up the hill and around the paths! Such a peaceful place with benches and a mixture between open grass and trees! Can’t wait to come back to this welcoming place !
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!
55The sweetest, kindest host! We loved exploring around, it was raining and it still was super enjoyable and fun. Our pup was absolutely thrilled to be running around through the mud. She also left us a cute little treat on a car! astrid c.
astrid c.
February 2022
The sweetest, kindest host! We loved exploring around, it was raining and it still was super enjoyable and fun. Our pup was absolutely thrilled to be running around through the mud. She also left us a cute little treat on a car!
55Wonderful, gracious, and welcoming host. The added touch of the welcome sign and all the available toys to play with made it all a really great first time experience for us! Definitely recommend this location, not only for the host, but for the beauty and spacious room to run and play! Carrie B.
Carrie B.
January 2022
Wonderful, gracious, and welcoming host. The added touch of the welcome sign and all the available toys to play with made it all a really great first time experience for us! Definitely recommend this location, not only for the host, but for the beauty and spacious room to run and play!
55This is our favorite spot! It's a few miles off the beaten path, so be patient driving there, because it's so worth the trip. The dogs love it, the acreage and little paths to meander on are in great shape. The dogs love being able to romp in the water as well! Thank you for sharing your acreage with us!Kimberly K.
Kimberly K.
January 2022
This is our favorite spot! It's a few miles off the beaten path, so be patient driving there, because it's so worth the trip. The dogs love it, the acreage and little paths to meander on are in great shape. The dogs love being able to romp in the water as well! Thank you for sharing your acreage with us!
55Such a great visit! The forest is well fenced, even at the creek running through. The hills are really steep, so be warned! I wore hiking boots, anything less would have been iffy.
Grace greeted us and said goodbye as we left. There were pleanty of bags (we brought our own) and toys to use (pups were too busy sniffing!). Adrianne S.
Adrianne S.
January 2022
Such a great visit! The forest is well fenced, even at the creek running through. The hills are really steep, so be warned! I wore hiking boots, anything less would have been iffy.
Grace greeted us and said goodbye as we left. There were pleanty of bags (we brought our own) and toys to use (pups were too busy sniffing!).
How do Seafair'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 Seafair 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 Seafair?
There are 47 small dog parks in the Seafair 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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