Rent the best private dog parks hosted by locals in Sturbridge, Massachusetts

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Welcome to our brand new Sniffspot area in Sturbridge (Fiskdale) MA. We are excited to provide an off leash play space for your furry bestie. Conveniently located close to the Massachusetts Turnpike and Rte 84. While I usually require advance notice, if you message me, and I'm able to immediately respond, I may be able to accommodate last minute reservations. (please note, with minimal notice, we may not have the opportunity to completely refresh the play space) Looking forward to adding amenities, play options and operational improvements as the season progresses .

A quiet, rural spot to let your pups roam and plan.

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Private fenced in ring. Agility course, chairs, water, toys, kitty pool in the summer, beautiful small farm. One of the property owners will be there at all times just incase.

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Trails through woods. Natural boundaries. Clearly marked paths. Approximately 2-3 acres have trails.

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**Discover Legion Paws Park at 467 Somers Rd, Ellington, CT** Welcome to **Legion Paws Park**, our beautiful dog-friendly retreat nestled on an 8-acre property in Ellington, CT. Formerly an American Legion property, our space now offers almost a half-mile of private trails perfect for on-leash or off-leash walks, winding through serene forested areas and connecting directly to the state trail in Schnipsit State Forest for extended adventures. Our open yard provide plenty of room for fetch and play, while shaded areas keep your dogs cool on warmer days. Hydration station is available behind the house to ensure your pets stay refreshed. We maintain a clean and safe environment for all our visitors. We also have two friendly English Springer Spaniels who will be inside during your visit. You may hear them. Whether your dog loves to run, play, or explore new scents, we have something for everyone. Book your visit today and let your dog experience the joy and freedom of Legion Paws Park

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Bucolic, parklike grounds for a perfect day out with your dog. Play on the expansive lawn, go for a cooling dip in the spring-fed pond, leap over the stone walls, or explore the secluded woodland streams and trails. The location is convenient for day trips, but the scenery feels like you've discovered a perfect piece of New England nature. Don't miss out! Note: pond had been treated with animal safe due dye and may be drunk and swum in safely!

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Updated 11/5/2024 Welcome to our SniffSpot! Now that the days are shorter and the weather is cooler we are excited to offer a “Bark After Dark” experience. Our yard will have outdoor lighting for extended playtime after 4:30pm. Book for 30 mins, 60min or longer. In addition to bottled water & treats, we’ll have hand warmers out for the humans 🔥. Add on a hot cocoa extra with whipped cream & stay warm while your pup plays. See you soon! 🐾 Enjoy the safety of a fully fenced in backyard on over 10,000 ft.² of grass! Enjoy use of another .50 acre of flat, open field for long leash training and recall.  Sit in the shaded gazebo while your pup sniffs and runs OR play a fun game of fetch with one of our balls, frisbees or sticks. Either way, your furry friend will leave tired and happy! While you’re here, enjoy a hike in the Shenipsit State Forest just steps away from our property. Hike the Connecticut blue trail and take your pet(s) on a fun adventure. Don't see a time slot you need? Send a request, we are happy to be flexible.

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Hello Paw-rents, I have taken part of my property with the plan that other K9 parents would be interested in enjoying the obstacles we made so you can exercise your dog and practice agility. We offer human and dog snacks in the cooler. Please help yourself.

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Large backyard of a private home on a quiet street. Entirely fenced in, with minimal visibility to neighbors (you may hear them outside though). Yard includes playset with swings and slide, perfect for kiddos, as well as deck where you can sit and relax while your dog burns off some energy! Comfy hammock, chairs with cushions and guest wifi and outlet available. Off-street parking available in driveway.

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Fully fenced yard, partial rock garden, swing set, dog water always available. Street parking, with two gate entrances.

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50 acre closed gravel pit with roads and woods. The former air-soft club left partial combat structures remain here and there. First time check in at the shed/office. NRA certified can bring firearms (let us know in advance) Bonfires ok (let us know in advance) Camping by the river is allowed (let us know in advance)

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First time guests use code PUPTOPERF for a $10 discount! Returning renters can use code TRAINYERDOG for a discount too 😉 if you plan on renting regularly consider purchasing a Sniffpass! To access the agility field: Please follow the driveway straight back past the detached garage. There is a gravel road to take you back to the sniffspot. Please park along the fence line of the field in the grass- do NOT park on the gravel road! *If you have never taken agility classes or competed in agility before, please message me and we can set up a time for a private lesson to ensure the safety of you and your dog! Puppies under a year should not be jumping too high or too repeatedly, and the larger pieces of equipment are dangerous for a dog to dismount improperly. And please, no humans on the equipment!* If you move or change the heights of any jumps, please put them back how you found them before you leave! Do not move any of the larger pieces of equipment (weave poles, dogwalk, a-frame, or teeter). AKC Regulation a-frame, teeter, dogwalk, and jumps from Max200. MAD Agility channel weaves. Saloon door style tire and tunnels from Clean Run. Please potty your dogs outside of the agility field! Keep your dogs leashed for safety as it is not fully fenced outside of the agility field and keep your eyes peeled for poison ivy! Please stay out of the neighbor’s property and out of the fenced in yard close to the house. It is low tech back there. There is no electricity or running water. Gates are secured with bungees for now until permanent posts & latches are installed. Please bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, proper footwear, etc. I do my best to keep the field as manicured as possible, but it is the out of doors so nothing is ever perfect! The pine trees provide lovely shade, but they do also provide pinecones and twigs. Give the space a once over to ensure there is nothing pokey on you or your dog’s path! Be nice to the neighbors! And have fun!

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Quiet spot off the road and surrounded by woods. We have a cut grass area and a field. We also have a path that goes around the field if you prefer to keep your dog out of tall grass.

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Unleash Your Pup's Joy At Happy Paws, we offer a private, fully fenced dog park where your furry friend can roam, play, and burn off energy without any distractions. Enjoy peace of mind as your pup explores our secure, spacious yard, large enough to train or play fetch. Enjoy the sun, the grass, the space.

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This is a private area, heavily wooded with lots of great spots for your dog to enjoy the forest. This is a great place to bring your dog before going to Oakholm Brewery to tire them out.

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We’re located on 1.85 quiet country acres just minutes from 395 North and South. We have an acre of that property fully fenced in. We have open space with sparse trees and several places for the hoomans to sit. There is a large dirt “dig spot” and agility tires for walking on or going under! We have a small kiddie pool for swimmies and several bowls of drinking water. Larry the lobster is a whacky sprinkler that’s fun and refreshing to pups and hoomans!

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Our property is a beautiful mix of fields, wetland, and woodland trails, bordered by a brook. It’s a wonderful place to play frisbee or take a private hike through the scenic trails.

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3 acres of grassy space in both a wide open field or a fenced in area for your pup! Its a clean - waste pick up area. :-) Come check it out.

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Fully fenced in yard on a dead end street. You can relax knowing you and your dog/dogs can sniff, play or train without the worry of other dogs.

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River view sensory park Fully fenced with 5ft chain link, 2 acres on a riverfront property! Plenty of amenities for dogs and their humans to enjoy! 🐾INDOOR play space! (Extra) 🪻Sensory garden for enrichment (Seasonal) 🧱Texture/Sensory path for enrichment (In-Progress) 🐦‍⬛Bird & 🐿️ squirrel feeders for visual enrichment 🦋Butterfly garden for visual enrichment (seasonal) 🌾Open field for running and playing 🎾Toys provided- washed between EVERY use ⛲️Dog water fountain for play and fresh drinking water (seasonal) 💧 Dog pool (extra) 💦Splash Pad (extra) 🐶Fun-gility equipment: A-frame, jumps, tunnel, weave polls 🍴Picnic table with beautiful river view 🪑Bench & patio furniture 🛜WiFi ☀️Gazebo for shade 🏥Canine first aid kit 💩Waste bags provided 🧀Freeze dried pup treats (extra) Things to note: 🚂Train track is present between the property and river, expect to see and hear trains (horn included) 🌳You are welcome to utilize the whole property. Sections of the yard are still being cleared and some sections will remain brush to preserve natural habitats 🌿For your pups safety, do NOT allow them to consume any vegetation 🏈 We are next to a highschool sports field- occasionally noise from practices or games may be present Future Plans: 🐾Walking path 👃🏼Scent wall 🏅Lure course (extra) 🪵Fire pit (extra) 🦴Enrichment stimulates the mind, reduces stress, and assures innate behavioral needs are met (VCA Animal Hospital). 15 minutes of sniffing is equivalent to 1 hour of walking (SPCA). *Adding Extras: If adding extras less than 24 hrs in advance, please message prior to adding to ensure we are available to set up* *Price may increase as we continue to improve yard and amenities IG: RiverView_SniffSpot

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Come and play in Sammy’s Playground. There’s lots to do. With the entire 0.5-acre backyard fully enclosed by a new and secure chain-link fence (Fall 2022), your pups are free to roam, sniff, fetch and run to their hearts’ delight. And, wow… you are surely going to love watching them go!! Zoom-Zoom. The areas along the perimeter are wooded and make for fun pathways for explorations. The central portion of the yard is sloped and open. This makes for plenty of romping and heavy-duty running- including long throws of a ball or a frisbee. We have a tennis ball thrower. Check out all of the photos and read the accompanying descriptions to get a better idea of how Sammy’s Playground will appeal to you and your furry friends!! And don’t worry about the yard (too much). There’s divots and mounds all around, no manicured lawns when dogs are at play. Go for it guys… Enjoy!! And, the pool cover is elephant and dog proof. The dogs are allowed on the pool cover. It’s our hope that we do our absolute best to provide our Guests with the best experience each time they come over AND that our Guests remain as great as each have been - that we can continue to avoid any reason to raise our hourly rate. SniffSpot suggests we list Sammy’s Playground at $20/hour. We are uncomfortable with doing this, because it goes against the spirit of our objective for Sammy’s Playground in the first place: providing a safe and secure environment for dogs of all kinds to enjoy off-leash “true-dog” experiences with their loving humans. Barking IS allowed. We do welcome donations of dog food, p-pads and medications for the all-dog rescue organization, PAWS New England. PawsNewEngland.com for information about fostering, donating, adopting or other ways to support this amazing group. They save over 1,000 dogs per year. ——- NOTE: to open the gate, simply reach over the top to find the key. Twist/turn the key until it stops. Then, lift the knob on top of the gate and push the gate open… you’re in! The gate automatically closes behind you. Please confirm that it has engaged into the closed position and then turn the key to lock yourself in. DO NOT REMOVE THE KEY. Confirm that you have locked yourself in by seeing the little red dot and not being able to lift the knob. The photos section includes views of the gate, key and lock. MUST: when you leave, lock the gate. Doubly ensure that you have done so by lifting the knob. NOTE: As an “Extra” listed benefit, you may park your vehicle in an area away from the main gate and take advantage of a leisurely stroll down the very-well-kept sidewalks of Park Street and adjoining neighborhoods. We list this as an Extra simply so that we know why we have a car in the driveway, but no humans and dogs in the yard. Selecting this Extra just gives us the heads up. This might be a good way to burn off that last little bit of doggy energy or for some leash training while you’re here. This is time AFTER your booked time of using Sammy’s Playground (not a part of it). We just don’t want you to run off without taking advantage of all the resources available to you for your dog(s).

Fully fenced in yard with access right off the driveway. Enjoy the lake view while your dog runs around! Dog toys, pooper scooper, trash and water/bowls on site.

Welcome to our haven!! I hope you enjoy this space as much as we do! We’re happy to share our space with other dogs and their humans. We have plans to add a few upgrades like a dog washing station and some play structures/agility equipment in due time! But for now there’s a nice sized fenced in yard to play, kiddie pool, dog toys, camp chairs for the humans, a deck, and quiet very low traffic dirt road to walk. I like to change the space up every now and then. Any questions, comments, concerns, or ideas please let me know! I’d love to improve and add things you’d love to see. Thank you and hope you enjoy yourselves

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Private fenced in back yard, privacy fencing to other houses so no chance of interaction with neighbor animals, clean and safe to run!

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My hooman mom Diane has a huge, fully fenced-in yard which Includes a variety of outdoor toys, a large water bowl and access to a hose and a refreshing dog pool during the summer. There's plenty to do to encourage outdoor fun, activity, and exercise. Pups can cool off in the pool or take a break in the mulch. The yard has excellent bird, squirrel, and bunny watching potential, while, your hoomans can relax on the shaded deck and yard.

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Fenced in backyard with bunnies, squirrels, and chipmunks for your dog to sniff out. We rotate out sensory stations and different obstacles and dog toys depending on the season and notice. We just added a dog rope tug that is attached to our tree! Feel free to message us and request something specific. We have sprinklers, kiddie pool, splash pad, mini-trampoline, a host of different balls, long lines, and enrichment feeders. We also have laminated games and tricks to teach your dog! Not all games and activities are out all the time to give dogs room to run! Request anything you want to see in specific. We have a poop scooper, first aid kit, toys for children, and a small trash can as well as water bowl at the ready and chairs for the humans. Gazebo is currently down because a storm broke it, but will be up again soon. Our gazebo and outdoor couch is back up and running. Feel free to uncover and use if you like. If notice is given we could set up an umbrella for extra shade extra chairs, water bowl, and or treats for dog. Check picture 5 for the toys that are normally out and require no notice: nerf dog flyer frisbee, Chuck it with different balls, jollyball (10”), Kong Twistz ball, small dog ball, spring pole dog rope toy, and, tennis ball launcher (football looking thing you step on). Please unplug pool drain when finished to save squirrel lives! :)