55What a spot!! A whole private lake to yourself on a huge property. We had an amazing afternoon with our guy on the shore and in the water. The hosts were incredibly kind and shared that they have a number of improvements planned, so keep an eye out!
Helpful notes for new visitors:
- It's wild out there! Be ready for bugs, ticks, foxtails, spiny plants, mud, holes, etc....be prepared and treat it like you are camping.
- The lake is a short downhill hike from the property entrance, so budget appropriate time to get there and back. We booked an hour and a half and it was perfect.
- There's a picnic table with some shade down by the lake, but the shore nearby isn't great for entry into the water. We walked around to the right side of the lake and found a great spot.Dan K.
Dan K.
June 2024
What a spot!! A whole private lake to yourself on a huge property. We had an amazing afternoon with our guy on the shore and in the water. The hosts were incredibly kind and shared that they have a number of improvements planned, so keep an eye out!
Helpful notes for new visitors:
- It's wild out there! Be ready for bugs, ticks, foxtails, spiny plants, mud, holes, etc....be prepared and treat it like you are camping.
- The lake is a short downhill hike from the property entrance, so budget appropriate time to get there and back. We booked an hour and a half and it was perfect.
- There's a picnic table with some shade down by the lake, but the shore nearby isn't great for entry into the water. We walked around to the right side of the lake and found a great spot.
55This park is very nice and very nice lake with a somewhat standing dock. My dog was big enough to stand in the water but she had lots of fun Fernando Q.
Fernando Q.
June 2024
This park is very nice and very nice lake with a somewhat standing dock. My dog was big enough to stand in the water but she had lots of fun
55This is a magical spot! Beautiful, expansive, wild fields with a huge pond! Picnic table to sit at and dock if your dog is a water kid. Bring a towel! My dog was fascinated with tiny critter holes in the ground and chasing things I couldn’t see. Just a beautiful morning. Hosts are lovely and accomodating!
Both my dog and I left with huge smiles:). Monica J.
Monica J.
June 2024
This is a magical spot! Beautiful, expansive, wild fields with a huge pond! Picnic table to sit at and dock if your dog is a water kid. Bring a towel! My dog was fascinated with tiny critter holes in the ground and chasing things I couldn’t see. Just a beautiful morning. Hosts are lovely and accomodating!
Both my dog and I left with huge smiles:).
55Wow! What an amazing spot for dogs and humans to roam freely. The minute my dogs entered the field, they immediately started running around. There is a huge pond, and my dog didn’t even want to leave it. Thanks Shayla for such a warm welcome. We will definitely visit again soon! jojo W.
jojo W.
June 2024
Wow! What an amazing spot for dogs and humans to roam freely. The minute my dogs entered the field, they immediately started running around. There is a huge pond, and my dog didn’t even want to leave it. Thanks Shayla for such a warm welcome. We will definitely visit again soon!
55Really great host! Make sure to wear actual shoes and keep in mind it’s a cow pasture and cow pond, not a dog pond. Our pups had loads of fun though! Isabella O.
Isabella O.
June 2024
Really great host! Make sure to wear actual shoes and keep in mind it’s a cow pasture and cow pond, not a dog pond. Our pups had loads of fun though!
55This spot was EPIC. Gorgeous, wild with a huge lake for the dogs. The hosts were lovely and it was really easy. My dogs LOVED it- we will be back. Thanks.Julianne W.
Julianne W.
July 2024
This spot was EPIC. Gorgeous, wild with a huge lake for the dogs. The hosts were lovely and it was really easy. My dogs LOVED it- we will be back. Thanks.
55Such a nice property for me and my dog to enjoy. It was super accommodating considering he’s people reactive. I think I enjoyed the pool more 😝. Will be returning!! Yesenia J.
Yesenia J.
July 2024
Such a nice property for me and my dog to enjoy. It was super accommodating considering he’s people reactive. I think I enjoyed the pool more 😝. Will be returning!!
55This is such a fun spot! I took my two dogs, Daisy and Dragon, here as a first experience w Sniffspot and we loved it! Shayla and Jake were very kind hosts, and communication with them was always quick and easy. The space is gorgeous - the pool is in their backyard and surrounded by turf. It was more than enough space for two dogs to play and enjoy themselves. Note for dog-reactive owners - Shayla and Jake’s dogs were present inside the house but never in the backyard. I brought a water bowl, towels, and some toys to throw for my dogs - they had a blast! Daisy and Dragon didn’t seem to be huge swimmers but enjoyed dipping their paws in. Thank you again Shayla and Jake for sharing your space with us and creating a positive first experience w Sniffspot! We will definitely be back! (maybe next time with treats to try and entice Daisy and Dragon to swim farther from the edge haha)Aneesa E.
Aneesa E.
July 2024
This is such a fun spot! I took my two dogs, Daisy and Dragon, here as a first experience w Sniffspot and we loved it! Shayla and Jake were very kind hosts, and communication with them was always quick and easy. The space is gorgeous - the pool is in their backyard and surrounded by turf. It was more than enough space for two dogs to play and enjoy themselves. Note for dog-reactive owners - Shayla and Jake’s dogs were present inside the house but never in the backyard. I brought a water bowl, towels, and some toys to throw for my dogs - they had a blast! Daisy and Dragon didn’t seem to be huge swimmers but enjoyed dipping their paws in. Thank you again Shayla and Jake for sharing your space with us and creating a positive first experience w Sniffspot! We will definitely be back! (maybe next time with treats to try and entice Daisy and Dragon to swim farther from the edge haha)
55The pool is perfect for dogs! Our guy is gaining comfort in the water and the shallow entry step was very helpful. The turf area is clean and great for running and playing. Our dog enjoyed the view. Very friendly host!Aubs U.
Aubs U.
July 2024
The pool is perfect for dogs! Our guy is gaining comfort in the water and the shallow entry step was very helpful. The turf area is clean and great for running and playing. Our dog enjoyed the view. Very friendly host!
55Our dogs had an absolute blast swimming and playing here, we did as well!!! The pool and space were very clean. Dogs and people were visible from the spot so be prepared for that if you do have reactive dogs. The host did let us know ahead of time that there may be people coming and going at our booked time! Fiona T.
Fiona T.
July 2024
Our dogs had an absolute blast swimming and playing here, we did as well!!! The pool and space were very clean. Dogs and people were visible from the spot so be prepared for that if you do have reactive dogs. The host did let us know ahead of time that there may be people coming and going at our booked time!
55Outstanding spot! Highly recommended. Wonderful hosts, fully enclosed pool and astroturf area with 6’ fence. Our 2 Golden Retrievers loved the pool. We look forward to coming back. Rick B.
Rick B.
July 2024
Outstanding spot! Highly recommended. Wonderful hosts, fully enclosed pool and astroturf area with 6’ fence. Our 2 Golden Retrievers loved the pool. We look forward to coming back.
55Such an amazing spot, everyone had a blast! Super clean and beautiful! The turf was an amazing touch to the place as it was kept up very nicely. The chickens that are at sight (not at reach) were super cute and helped get our puppy positive exposure, as well as the super well behaved beautiful host dogs (also not at reach). Great spot if you have dogs in your pack that love water but not swimming. The shelves in the pool are amazing for pups, with very shallow, medium shallow and a step shelf around half the pool makes this an ideal spot for first time swimmers and swim lovers alike. Super easy to access and just great overall. Claudia B.
Claudia B.
July 2024
Such an amazing spot, everyone had a blast! Super clean and beautiful! The turf was an amazing touch to the place as it was kept up very nicely. The chickens that are at sight (not at reach) were super cute and helped get our puppy positive exposure, as well as the super well behaved beautiful host dogs (also not at reach). Great spot if you have dogs in your pack that love water but not swimming. The shelves in the pool are amazing for pups, with very shallow, medium shallow and a step shelf around half the pool makes this an ideal spot for first time swimmers and swim lovers alike. Super easy to access and just great overall.
55Great spot! Love the pool and the turf was great for a couple of pups who like to roll around to dry off, without getting dirty! Great views, would love to come back and check out Gulch lake in the spring.Briana K.
Briana K.
July 2024
Great spot! Love the pool and the turf was great for a couple of pups who like to roll around to dry off, without getting dirty! Great views, would love to come back and check out Gulch lake in the spring.
55Amazing Sniffspot! Bam Bam enjoyed chasing the ball on the artificial grass and also getting in the pool. The pool has a few different ground levels so it could be used for small or big dogs! Will definitely be back!Caleb P.
Caleb P.
August 2024
Amazing Sniffspot! Bam Bam enjoyed chasing the ball on the artificial grass and also getting in the pool. The pool has a few different ground levels so it could be used for small or big dogs! Will definitely be back!
55Beautiful clean facility. Very friendly and welcoming host. Clear instructions on locating the backyard pool area. Our dogs really enjoyed the pool and grass area.
The driveway in is very rough for a low car like ours. We were there on a hot day and there was not much shade but overall super great experience. Highly recommended. Tahlia P.
Tahlia P.
August 2024
Beautiful clean facility. Very friendly and welcoming host. Clear instructions on locating the backyard pool area. Our dogs really enjoyed the pool and grass area.
The driveway in is very rough for a low car like ours. We were there on a hot day and there was not much shade but overall super great experience. Highly recommended.
How do Sonoma'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 Sonoma 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Sonoma 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 129 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 19 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 Sonoma?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Sonoma is Pond and Field. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Sonoma have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 129 fully fenced dog parks in or near Sonoma. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Sonoma?
The Sonoma area has 129 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 Pond and Field.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Sonoma?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Sonoma. The most popular agility option is Pond and Field.
Where in Sonoma can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Sonoma area. The highest rated option is Pond and Field.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Sonoma?
There are 129 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Sonoma where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Pond and Field.