55Thank you SO Much for letting our little guy use your yard. He loved it and is totally tuckered out. We appreciate it so much. Will def be backAsh A.
Ash A.
October 2022
Thank you SO Much for letting our little guy use your yard. He loved it and is totally tuckered out. We appreciate it so much. Will def be back
55Great long yard for playing fetch and sniffing through the meadow. We got a bit muddy, so bring a towel and good shoes for traipsing. Yard was free of feces and had plenty of balls and sticks on hand to enjoy.Jackie J.
Jackie J.
February 2023
Great long yard for playing fetch and sniffing through the meadow. We got a bit muddy, so bring a towel and good shoes for traipsing. Yard was free of feces and had plenty of balls and sticks on hand to enjoy.
55Had a blast at Percy’s Paradise today! The yard is HUGE and very secluded, it feels like you’re in the woods and in fact it backs up to a wooded area. Tons of space for my girl to run, play, and sniff. The yard does share a see through fence with one neighbor on the side so folks with people-reactive dogs may want to keep that in mind. We saw a neighbor go out to their car but thankfully the yard was so big and secluded elsewhere that it was easy to distract my dog and just go further back. Thanks Jennifer and Percy for sharing your amazing yard, we’ll be back! Caitlin R.
Caitlin R.
February 2023
Had a blast at Percy’s Paradise today! The yard is HUGE and very secluded, it feels like you’re in the woods and in fact it backs up to a wooded area. Tons of space for my girl to run, play, and sniff. The yard does share a see through fence with one neighbor on the side so folks with people-reactive dogs may want to keep that in mind. We saw a neighbor go out to their car but thankfully the yard was so big and secluded elsewhere that it was easy to distract my dog and just go further back. Thanks Jennifer and Percy for sharing your amazing yard, we’ll be back!
55Easy parking. Beautiful lot. Saw 3 deer in the lot bend which was a treat: 2 bucks with antlers. Unexpected surprise. Great place for dogs to sniff around.Jane M.
Jane M.
February 2023
Easy parking. Beautiful lot. Saw 3 deer in the lot bend which was a treat: 2 bucks with antlers. Unexpected surprise. Great place for dogs to sniff around.
55Great yard! Very secure fencing. Interesting for the dogs since it’s partly wooded. Our pups normally focus on playing with each other but they enjoyed sniffing and exploring this yard. Julia M.
Julia M.
February 2023
Great yard! Very secure fencing. Interesting for the dogs since it’s partly wooded. Our pups normally focus on playing with each other but they enjoyed sniffing and exploring this yard.
55We had a great time here! Only thing that was a bit of a scare was there were a couple pieces of rawhide around the yard and Blu can't be trusted not to gobble those down if shes unattended. Otherwise it was perfect, and I'm sure its hard to stop dogs from hiding rawhide in the yard, just something to be mindful of while visiting this spot.Green D.
Green D.
February 2023
We had a great time here! Only thing that was a bit of a scare was there were a couple pieces of rawhide around the yard and Blu can't be trusted not to gobble those down if shes unattended. Otherwise it was perfect, and I'm sure its hard to stop dogs from hiding rawhide in the yard, just something to be mindful of while visiting this spot.
55Our pups had a great time sniffing and running around! The yard was clean and had lots of places for the dogs to explore. Just make sure to do a tick check when you get home — we found quite a few, which is not surprising near the woods and with the weather we’ve had.Kaeti H.
Kaeti H.
February 2023
Our pups had a great time sniffing and running around! The yard was clean and had lots of places for the dogs to explore. Just make sure to do a tick check when you get home — we found quite a few, which is not surprising near the woods and with the weather we’ve had.
55We had a great first visit.property is long and narrow,with open and wooded spots,great for us to practice recall from hidden spots,plus we were able to use terrain to hide puzzles for CCC training.there was some neighbor noise,but our dog was able to ignore.thanks Jennifer.George G.
George G.
February 2023
We had a great first visit.property is long and narrow,with open and wooded spots,great for us to practice recall from hidden spots,plus we were able to use terrain to hide puzzles for CCC training.there was some neighbor noise,but our dog was able to ignore.thanks Jennifer.
55We had a great visit! The site was clean and our dog, Duncan enjoyed sniffing and running around and we appreciated having the spot. As an FYI to prospective sniffspotters: the neighbors have a dog we could hear and see but the dog could not access the fenceline. We had a great time and will be back!Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.
February 2023
We had a great visit! The site was clean and our dog, Duncan enjoyed sniffing and running around and we appreciated having the spot. As an FYI to prospective sniffspotters: the neighbors have a dog we could hear and see but the dog could not access the fenceline. We had a great time and will be back!
55Very easily accessible, had balls and toys for us to play with! It is a stunning spot with lots of room to run around and play. Also in a great location to grab a coffee at Lost Sock after. We will be back! Katie S.
Katie S.
February 2023
Very easily accessible, had balls and toys for us to play with! It is a stunning spot with lots of room to run around and play. Also in a great location to grab a coffee at Lost Sock after. We will be back!
55We had a great time at our first sniff spot house! My dog is a professional escaper and the gaps in the back of the fence (mentioned in the profile) would have been easy for him to get through so I was cautious to not let him roam near them. They’re not that big of gaps if you have a larger dog! The yard was spacious and had nice areas for my dog to explore. Bridget O.
Bridget O.
March 2023
We had a great time at our first sniff spot house! My dog is a professional escaper and the gaps in the back of the fence (mentioned in the profile) would have been easy for him to get through so I was cautious to not let him roam near them. They’re not that big of gaps if you have a larger dog! The yard was spacious and had nice areas for my dog to explore.
55What a great spot! The yard was secure for our dog (45lbs) and there were so so so many great smells and sticks. Thank you for a great spot!Yasmine D.
Yasmine D.
March 2023
What a great spot! The yard was secure for our dog (45lbs) and there were so so so many great smells and sticks. Thank you for a great spot!
55We had a fantastic time at our first ever Sniffspot! Good sniffs, great yard to play fetch, and a secure fence. The neighbors were even playing guitar while we were there and it was delightful.Lauren T.
Lauren T.
March 2023
We had a fantastic time at our first ever Sniffspot! Good sniffs, great yard to play fetch, and a secure fence. The neighbors were even playing guitar while we were there and it was delightful.
55Our dog had a great time at Percy's Paradise! Easy access with plenty of space to roam and run, and the space feels private and is quiet. Thank you!Jacob F.
Jacob F.
April 2023
Our dog had a great time at Percy's Paradise! Easy access with plenty of space to roam and run, and the space feels private and is quiet. Thank you!
55Great big backyard space with some long grass and bamboo areas - some spots are a bit muddy. Our dogs had plenty of space to sniff and explore, chase each other, and fetch! Note that there is a dog in the yard but they brought him inside when we pulled up- if your dog is extra reactive, might be good to let them know ahead of time.Callie L.
Callie L.
February 2023
Great big backyard space with some long grass and bamboo areas - some spots are a bit muddy. Our dogs had plenty of space to sniff and explore, chase each other, and fetch! Note that there is a dog in the yard but they brought him inside when we pulled up- if your dog is extra reactive, might be good to let them know ahead of time.
Melissa's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Takoma Park | Sniffspot
55Amazing big yard! Perfect for my timid boy to actually enjoy being off leash. It was very clean and Melissa’s directions were very clear. I will definitely be returning!Bryn B.
Bryn B.
June 2023
Amazing big yard! Perfect for my timid boy to actually enjoy being off leash. It was very clean and Melissa’s directions were very clear. I will definitely be returning!
Melissa's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Takoma Park | Sniffspot
55It was easy to get in and a great yard to run around in with a very secure fence so I didn’t have to worry. Water, poop bags, and trash can were provided. There’s also a pretty park down the street to offer even more entertainment for my pup. Sarah D.
Sarah D.
July 2023
It was easy to get in and a great yard to run around in with a very secure fence so I didn’t have to worry. Water, poop bags, and trash can were provided. There’s also a pretty park down the street to offer even more entertainment for my pup.
How do Takoma Park'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
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Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
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Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Takoma Park 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 Takoma Park 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 500 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 63 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 Takoma Park?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Takoma Park is Falls Church - Churchill Property. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Takoma Park have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 500 fully fenced dog parks in or near Takoma Park. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Takoma Park?
The Takoma Park area has 500 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 Falls Church - Churchill Property.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Takoma Park?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Takoma Park. The most popular agility option is Falls Church - Churchill Property.
Where in Takoma Park can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Takoma Park?
There are 500 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Takoma Park where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Falls Church - Churchill Property.