55This was our first SniffSpot experience and we will definitely be back! I can’t say I have any complaints and Maisie certainly didn’t have any either! The only thing I would mention is to watch out for one or two deeper holes with smaller pups or older dogs. Maisie absolutely loved having plenty of space to run in the sun and cool off in the shade when she needed to. So excited to have found this spot! Aimee C.
Aimee C.
May 2022
This was our first SniffSpot experience and we will definitely be back! I can’t say I have any complaints and Maisie certainly didn’t have any either! The only thing I would mention is to watch out for one or two deeper holes with smaller pups or older dogs. Maisie absolutely loved having plenty of space to run in the sun and cool off in the shade when she needed to. So excited to have found this spot!
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55This is a very nice fenced in area for dogs to run. The woman who i assume owns or runs this names Laurie is very nice and responds quickly to any questions or messages. There was only one issue I had and was not her fault at all but she immediately added it to their description and that is the shooting range that is close by. My dog has bad anxiety and any loud noises are extremely bothersome for him so we had to leave soon after we arrived. I would definitely return to their play yard if it wasnt for that and am actually considering trying it at a different time of day to see if there is no gunshots going off. Laurie also gave me information of another location they have for us to try. She was also willing to refund my money since we couldnt stay but I didnt want it because it wasnt her fault. I say all of this so others know that she truly went above and beyond to help and her play yard is a good space for your dog to run.Alicia M.
Alicia M.
March 2021
This is a very nice fenced in area for dogs to run. The woman who i assume owns or runs this names Laurie is very nice and responds quickly to any questions or messages. There was only one issue I had and was not her fault at all but she immediately added it to their description and that is the shooting range that is close by. My dog has bad anxiety and any loud noises are extremely bothersome for him so we had to leave soon after we arrived. I would definitely return to their play yard if it wasnt for that and am actually considering trying it at a different time of day to see if there is no gunshots going off. Laurie also gave me information of another location they have for us to try. She was also willing to refund my money since we couldnt stay but I didnt want it because it wasnt her fault. I say all of this so others know that she truly went above and beyond to help and her play yard is a good space for your dog to run.
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55It was perfect. Beautiful space. Secure fence. Shaded. We will be back! BTW we drove past the gun range ... there were people there shooting... we heard none of it!Nicole C.
Nicole C.
July 2021
It was perfect. Beautiful space. Secure fence. Shaded. We will be back! BTW we drove past the gun range ... there were people there shooting... we heard none of it!
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55The sign signifying the play yard driveway is a little hard to see, but the yard itself is spacious and beautiful. Very clean, and well kept. Colby K.
Colby K.
October 2021
The sign signifying the play yard driveway is a little hard to see, but the yard itself is spacious and beautiful. Very clean, and well kept.
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55This is the perfect yard to run our boys. Clean, private, lots of toys to play with and seating for us! Will definitely be making this spot a regular visiting space for us! Thanks so much! Tammy B.
Tammy B.
December 2021
This is the perfect yard to run our boys. Clean, private, lots of toys to play with and seating for us! Will definitely be making this spot a regular visiting space for us! Thanks so much!
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55Safe and secure play yard for my two pups! They enjoyed themselves so much and are tuckered out from 1 hour or playtime. We’ll definitely be back!Katie W.
Katie W.
February 2022
Safe and secure play yard for my two pups! They enjoyed themselves so much and are tuckered out from 1 hour or playtime. We’ll definitely be back!
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55This was our first time with sniff spots. And we picked a true winner. The space is huge my dogs had ample room to run and play. My dogs like to wrestle and explore and were easily able to find plenty of new sniffs. There is a seating area for three people with a small table as well as a giant toy box with balls of all sizes and a tug of war rope. The yard is great, be mindful of two divots. The host mentioned these so we were well aware. The space is quiet except for a few gun sounds from the gun range nearby.
At first The sounds spooked my dogs a little bit but my husband and I kept talking to each other so it wasn't a sudden burst of noise. Again The host had mentioned that in their description so definitely be mindful if your dogs are sound sensitive. It is really easy to miss the sniff spot so if you make it to the doggie daycare just turn around and go back. The play Yard has a small white sign. We drove past it at first but was able to find it after we turned around. So pretty easy to find
My husband my dogs and myself will definitely be utilizing the space again as I thought it was perfect for our pups.
Thank you 5 out of 5 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾Joann E.
Joann E.
February 2022
This was our first time with sniff spots. And we picked a true winner. The space is huge my dogs had ample room to run and play. My dogs like to wrestle and explore and were easily able to find plenty of new sniffs. There is a seating area for three people with a small table as well as a giant toy box with balls of all sizes and a tug of war rope. The yard is great, be mindful of two divots. The host mentioned these so we were well aware. The space is quiet except for a few gun sounds from the gun range nearby.
At first The sounds spooked my dogs a little bit but my husband and I kept talking to each other so it wasn't a sudden burst of noise. Again The host had mentioned that in their description so definitely be mindful if your dogs are sound sensitive. It is really easy to miss the sniff spot so if you make it to the doggie daycare just turn around and go back. The play Yard has a small white sign. We drove past it at first but was able to find it after we turned around. So pretty easy to find
My husband my dogs and myself will definitely be utilizing the space again as I thought it was perfect for our pups.
Thank you 5 out of 5 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
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55We had a wonderful time with our dog at this sniff spot today! The yard area was very large and well maintained, and the fence was high and sturdy. We also appreciated the toy box!
A few things that we noticed during our two hour stay…..There was some noise from the nearby dog boarding facility as well as a nearby gun range, but it wasn’t overwhelming or upsetting to our dog at all. There was what appeared to be a water spigot at the far end of the yard, but it was not functional. We had brought along our own water and a bowl, so it wasn’t a problem at all. It wasn’t entirely clear how to most optimally latch the gate once we were inside the yard, but I think we got it right after a bit. Also, when you pull into the area, there isn’t a parking spot per se, but there is plenty of room to maneuver, park, turn around, etc, and everything was cleared out and accessible.
Our dog is brand new to us (this is just week three!) and she is a rescue who has had a very difficult past few months. It was such a joy to watch her run and play stress free today! Thanks so much, we will absolutely be back!Jessica Y.
Jessica Y.
March 2022
We had a wonderful time with our dog at this sniff spot today! The yard area was very large and well maintained, and the fence was high and sturdy. We also appreciated the toy box!
A few things that we noticed during our two hour stay…..There was some noise from the nearby dog boarding facility as well as a nearby gun range, but it wasn’t overwhelming or upsetting to our dog at all. There was what appeared to be a water spigot at the far end of the yard, but it was not functional. We had brought along our own water and a bowl, so it wasn’t a problem at all. It wasn’t entirely clear how to most optimally latch the gate once we were inside the yard, but I think we got it right after a bit. Also, when you pull into the area, there isn’t a parking spot per se, but there is plenty of room to maneuver, park, turn around, etc, and everything was cleared out and accessible.
Our dog is brand new to us (this is just week three!) and she is a rescue who has had a very difficult past few months. It was such a joy to watch her run and play stress free today! Thanks so much, we will absolutely be back!
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55The play yard was perfect. My dog enjoyed his time and didn't want to leave! It was a saturday afternoon so the gun range was active but was not a bother to my easily startled dog. Very happy with the experience and will definitely be back. Bridget H.
Bridget H.
April 2022
The play yard was perfect. My dog enjoyed his time and didn't want to leave! It was a saturday afternoon so the gun range was active but was not a bother to my easily startled dog. Very happy with the experience and will definitely be back.
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55We had a great time! The space was nice and secluded, with a very tall fence which was great! Plenty of room for our pups to run and play. Thanks so much for sharing your spot! I’m sure we will be back again in the future.Kyrsten W.
Kyrsten W.
April 2022
We had a great time! The space was nice and secluded, with a very tall fence which was great! Plenty of room for our pups to run and play. Thanks so much for sharing your spot! I’m sure we will be back again in the future.
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55Great spot to take your pups for a play! Private fenced area and I don’t have to worry about my pups getting into anything around someone else’s house! Will definitely be back for more play times. Hali S.
Hali S.
April 2022
Great spot to take your pups for a play! Private fenced area and I don’t have to worry about my pups getting into anything around someone else’s house! Will definitely be back for more play times.
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55We absolutely love visiting this sniff spot! Our dog, Shelby, is a one year old German Shepherd who has an unfortunate history of being abused and abandoned. She is very dog reactive, and we live in the suburbs with no fence and dogs on all sides. Being able to come to a safe, well maintained area and let her run off leash is absolutely saving my sanity, and is helping her to relax and decompress as she adjusts to life with her forever family.Jessica Y.
Jessica Y.
April 2022
We absolutely love visiting this sniff spot! Our dog, Shelby, is a one year old German Shepherd who has an unfortunate history of being abused and abandoned. She is very dog reactive, and we live in the suburbs with no fence and dogs on all sides. Being able to come to a safe, well maintained area and let her run off leash is absolutely saving my sanity, and is helping her to relax and decompress as she adjusts to life with her forever family.
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55Such a great way to give my dog off leash time and work on his muscle strength (he has shoulder joint issues). Don’t forget a water bowl like i did. Had to use the frisbee I took. Haha Danielle W.
Danielle W.
April 2022
Such a great way to give my dog off leash time and work on his muscle strength (he has shoulder joint issues). Don’t forget a water bowl like i did. Had to use the frisbee I took. Haha
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55My dogs had a fantastic time! Tons of room to run, mixture between sun and shade, grassy, and chairs to sit on while you watch your dogs play. 100% will be going back! Lauren C.
Lauren C.
May 2022
My dogs had a fantastic time! Tons of room to run, mixture between sun and shade, grassy, and chairs to sit on while you watch your dogs play. 100% will be going back!
55Lots of space to run around. My girl had a blast until the rain made its way. Easy to find, peaceful, scenic and very well fenced. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and we will be back.Marta G.
Marta G.
March 2023
Lots of space to run around. My girl had a blast until the rain made its way. Easy to find, peaceful, scenic and very well fenced. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit and we will be back.
55First time using sniffspot and our dog loved it. Large horse pasture for the dog to run and play in. We'll be back again. James W.
James W.
March 2023
First time using sniffspot and our dog loved it. Large horse pasture for the dog to run and play in. We'll be back again.
How do Steelton'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 Steelton 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. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Steelton 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 213 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 7 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.
Sniffspot has 213 fully fenced dog parks in or near Steelton. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Steelton?
The Steelton area has 213 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 Lauren's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Harrisburg.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Steelton?