55great spot to explore in the woods and a big open field to play in
the water is great but currently a bit high but come summer will be great to play in! Grace P.
Grace P.
March 2021
great spot to explore in the woods and a big open field to play in
the water is great but currently a bit high but come summer will be great to play in!
55Craig is a beyond a phenomal host. He and his two Rotts stayed with us for playdates - a full 2 hours in the rain. Such hospitality and unexpected turn of event. The spot is perfect for swimming with big beautiful creek and Craig offered to teach my pup to swim when water gets warmer and low later in the Spring. Craig mentioned a place to hike so we will have to check that out next time. Note, there’s a camper on site in the field but was told it only happens on weekends. They have dogs, so if your dog is reactive, drive your SUV or truck to the creek on a muddy path. Which is a good .2 miles from his house to the creek. My pups and I look forward to coming again and socializing with his dogs. Kate T.
Kate T.
March 2021
Craig is a beyond a phenomal host. He and his two Rotts stayed with us for playdates - a full 2 hours in the rain. Such hospitality and unexpected turn of event. The spot is perfect for swimming with big beautiful creek and Craig offered to teach my pup to swim when water gets warmer and low later in the Spring. Craig mentioned a place to hike so we will have to check that out next time. Note, there’s a camper on site in the field but was told it only happens on weekends. They have dogs, so if your dog is reactive, drive your SUV or truck to the creek on a muddy path. Which is a good .2 miles from his house to the creek. My pups and I look forward to coming again and socializing with his dogs.
Barton's Private Dog Park In Battle Ground | Sniffspot
55My dogs loved this sniffspot! Miss Molli loved the “canoe pool” and Ella-girl had a great time just rolling around. Molli did spot the horses, and I was worried about her going under the old gate that looks like it leads to their pin, but she’s very well trained with “leave it” (she has such a high prey drive that “leave it” is a necessity) but I just kept her away from that area and didn’t let her try to go under. Also, wasn’t sure how to latch the entrance gate? But I’m creative, so I jerry rigged a way to keep it closed. I will admit, there could have been a latch that I didn’t see, but my dogs were so excited to get off leash and smell the smells, that I didn’t look too hard for a latch. Overall, we had a great time! Thank you 🥰Haiden H.
Haiden H.
July 2023
My dogs loved this sniffspot! Miss Molli loved the “canoe pool” and Ella-girl had a great time just rolling around. Molli did spot the horses, and I was worried about her going under the old gate that looks like it leads to their pin, but she’s very well trained with “leave it” (she has such a high prey drive that “leave it” is a necessity) but I just kept her away from that area and didn’t let her try to go under. Also, wasn’t sure how to latch the entrance gate? But I’m creative, so I jerry rigged a way to keep it closed. I will admit, there could have been a latch that I didn’t see, but my dogs were so excited to get off leash and smell the smells, that I didn’t look too hard for a latch. Overall, we had a great time! Thank you 🥰
Barton's Private Dog Park In Battle Ground | Sniffspot
55Our 2nd time here and we had a wonderful time!! The Barton’s are wonderful and very accommodating hosts! Get the SniffSpot pass, SO worth it and love that my girl and I can come and enjoy such a great place! *If your pup loves water and big sticks like mine does, come here! ☺️Kayla C.
Kayla C.
August 2023
Our 2nd time here and we had a wonderful time!! The Barton’s are wonderful and very accommodating hosts! Get the SniffSpot pass, SO worth it and love that my girl and I can come and enjoy such a great place! *If your pup loves water and big sticks like mine does, come here! ☺️
Barton's Private Dog Park In Battle Ground | Sniffspot
55Amazing area love the space and I can’t wait to go back. Both my dogs had so much fun playing in the pool and running around! Thank you for being amazing host 😊Hailey M.
Hailey M.
August 2023
Amazing area love the space and I can’t wait to go back. Both my dogs had so much fun playing in the pool and running around! Thank you for being amazing host 😊
Barton's Private Dog Park In Battle Ground | Sniffspot
55Super friendly owner. He let us know that he didn't have another appointment lined up after us, so if we wanted to stay a bit longer, that would have been fine. This is the 2nd time using this spot, and def won't be the last. Cory N.
Cory N.
August 2023
Super friendly owner. He let us know that he didn't have another appointment lined up after us, so if we wanted to stay a bit longer, that would have been fine. This is the 2nd time using this spot, and def won't be the last.
Barton's Private Dog Park In Battle Ground | Sniffspot
55Great spot, Woody loved all the sticks to chase & chew on! Quiet horses nearby, some barking dogs in the distance, moderately busy road next to the back fence. All great desensitizing noises for my shy guy!Rachel T.
Rachel T.
September 2023
Great spot, Woody loved all the sticks to chase & chew on! Quiet horses nearby, some barking dogs in the distance, moderately busy road next to the back fence. All great desensitizing noises for my shy guy!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55This is a huge area with an excellent variety of sniffs (grass, river front, fields...). Jessica is excellent at communicating throughout the process and we will be coming back to explore more. One thing I wish I had known in advance is hunting season activity hours as the sounds of gunshots in the distance did affect our dogs' ability to fully enjoy the experience. Nobody's fault, just a detail our particular dogs are sensitive to. We shall come back at a different time because this is a fabulous sniff spot. Joanna M.
Joanna M.
January 2021
This is a huge area with an excellent variety of sniffs (grass, river front, fields...). Jessica is excellent at communicating throughout the process and we will be coming back to explore more. One thing I wish I had known in advance is hunting season activity hours as the sounds of gunshots in the distance did affect our dogs' ability to fully enjoy the experience. Nobody's fault, just a detail our particular dogs are sensitive to. We shall come back at a different time because this is a fabulous sniff spot.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55What a great sniffspot. Dogs had a blast running wild jumping cornfield stock lanes and jumping in the marshes. Cow watching also became a thing. Your dog's will need great off leash recall. Not for the cows but more for those who might want to wander towards the road. Also, if you come in January, be mindful of hunting season as the sound of nearby gunshots might affect your dog's experience. That being said, even my gun shy dog enjoyed himself. My lab loved all of it but definitely liked the river access most and found the biggest stick to fetch. I found the swing set. Mum set 😂. Bring boots for the mudd in winter & leashes for crossing the road. Jessica was super nice and showed us around on our first visit. Definitely coming backInes D.
Ines D.
January 2021
What a great sniffspot. Dogs had a blast running wild jumping cornfield stock lanes and jumping in the marshes. Cow watching also became a thing. Your dog's will need great off leash recall. Not for the cows but more for those who might want to wander towards the road. Also, if you come in January, be mindful of hunting season as the sound of nearby gunshots might affect your dog's experience. That being said, even my gun shy dog enjoyed himself. My lab loved all of it but definitely liked the river access most and found the biggest stick to fetch. I found the swing set. Mum set 😂. Bring boots for the mudd in winter & leashes for crossing the road. Jessica was super nice and showed us around on our first visit. Definitely coming back
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Amazing hosts, fantastic property, just as expected. Our dog is still working on recall but this place is so huge we weren’t worried about her being unsafe. It gave us a good idea about where she is with her training. The flat open corn field was very muddy; boots are a must. We really enjoyed the wetland areas and wildlife. Nearby livestock was safely guarded behind fencing that clearly defined the property line. We stayed on the farm side of the road. Next time we’re looking forward to exploring the river side. This place is a gem!!Amelia L.
Amelia L.
January 2021
Amazing hosts, fantastic property, just as expected. Our dog is still working on recall but this place is so huge we weren’t worried about her being unsafe. It gave us a good idea about where she is with her training. The flat open corn field was very muddy; boots are a must. We really enjoyed the wetland areas and wildlife. Nearby livestock was safely guarded behind fencing that clearly defined the property line. We stayed on the farm side of the road. Next time we’re looking forward to exploring the river side. This place is a gem!!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55We come once a week. We can't get enough of this fabulous space. This was our first week in the field, we've been enjoying the river, even with the water up, we've had some great adventure. Our dog is an apartment dog and reactive, this is our chance for freedom and exploration and it's wonderful. I'm actually happy about the exposure to the gunshots because he's fearful of noises, but he seems to be adjusting and that makes me happy for him. Be prepared for muddy fun, I've gone home just as muddy as the dog. Hosts are really wonderful, great at communication, generous with their space and put in a rope to hold as you walk down the bank to the river. So grateful for this space.Cassie R.
Cassie R.
January 2021
We come once a week. We can't get enough of this fabulous space. This was our first week in the field, we've been enjoying the river, even with the water up, we've had some great adventure. Our dog is an apartment dog and reactive, this is our chance for freedom and exploration and it's wonderful. I'm actually happy about the exposure to the gunshots because he's fearful of noises, but he seems to be adjusting and that makes me happy for him. Be prepared for muddy fun, I've gone home just as muddy as the dog. Hosts are really wonderful, great at communication, generous with their space and put in a rope to hold as you walk down the bank to the river. So grateful for this space.
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Third time out for us. The host is very communicative as needed. The pups love running through the cut corn stalks and wading through the marshy areas. This has become a regular spot for us. Boots recommended in the rainy season!Karen H.
Karen H.
January 2021
Third time out for us. The host is very communicative as needed. The pups love running through the cut corn stalks and wading through the marshy areas. This has become a regular spot for us. Boots recommended in the rainy season!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Amazing spot! Our dog and her pals had a blast romping around the field (and getting muddy!). Jess was communicative and helpful and met us when we arrived to show us around. We’ll definitely be back!Allison A.
Allison A.
January 2021
Amazing spot! Our dog and her pals had a blast romping around the field (and getting muddy!). Jess was communicative and helpful and met us when we arrived to show us around. We’ll definitely be back!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55This is such a great spot to take your dog to run and explore. There's so much space with clearly-marked fencing for you to play fetch or just run around and feel secure that your dog won't get loose. Jo and her husband were wonderful and met us to show us around the property and answer any questions. We will definitely be back!Stan P.
Stan P.
December 2020
This is such a great spot to take your dog to run and explore. There's so much space with clearly-marked fencing for you to play fetch or just run around and feel secure that your dog won't get loose. Jo and her husband were wonderful and met us to show us around the property and answer any questions. We will definitely be back!
Sauvie Island, Riverfront, Field, 40 Acres, swing on River | Sniffspot
55Fantastic magical spot. Long grass for my pit bull to hop around like a bunny, lots of stinky muddy pits for my St. Bernard X to roll in, and river access for swimming! Really welcoming and kind homeowner showed me around. The spot is massive and super fun. Our hour flew by, and we will certainly be back. Thank you!Lorenzo F.
Lorenzo F.
December 2020
Fantastic magical spot. Long grass for my pit bull to hop around like a bunny, lots of stinky muddy pits for my St. Bernard X to roll in, and river access for swimming! Really welcoming and kind homeowner showed me around. The spot is massive and super fun. Our hour flew by, and we will certainly be back. Thank you!
How do Vader'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 Vader 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 Vader 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 42 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 9 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 42 fully fenced dog parks in or near Vader. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Vader?
The Vader area has 14 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 The Point!!!.