55Perfect spot for our 3 pups to explore and run and Caren was a lovely host! Stocked with ball, toys, water and the gate is chain link and very secure! We will be back soon :)anise o.
anise o.
August 2024
Perfect spot for our 3 pups to explore and run and Caren was a lovely host! Stocked with ball, toys, water and the gate is chain link and very secure! We will be back soon :)
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55Location was easy to find the host was very nice and situated us right away. My dogs had a blast. My German Shepherd did not want to leave. We will be back again!Sonia V.
Sonia V.
August 2024
Location was easy to find the host was very nice and situated us right away. My dogs had a blast. My German Shepherd did not want to leave. We will be back again!
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55Always so nice to be here 🫰🧡🐕! Our Pepper is always happy freely running in this amazing sniff spot! Our top spot to bring him every time we have a chance!Yesenia M.
Yesenia M.
August 2024
Always so nice to be here 🫰🧡🐕! Our Pepper is always happy freely running in this amazing sniff spot! Our top spot to bring him every time we have a chance!
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55This is a great open spot to let your dogs just explore or if you need some wide open space for play. Balls and ball throwers on site plus a nice shaded portico and a tub if they need to really cool off.
It’s a hard-pack pasture like space so definitely be mindful of the heat - it’s got quite a heat dome on it. Lots of gopher/burrowing animal holes so be mindful of your feet!
Caren is your lovely host and cares deeply about animals - you will be well taken care.
Totally worth it!!!
P.S. leave no trace! Cleaning up after yourself/dogs is not only good manners but ensures this type of service remains available for your future use and everyone else 😃Clint I.
Clint I.
August 2024
This is a great open spot to let your dogs just explore or if you need some wide open space for play. Balls and ball throwers on site plus a nice shaded portico and a tub if they need to really cool off.
It’s a hard-pack pasture like space so definitely be mindful of the heat - it’s got quite a heat dome on it. Lots of gopher/burrowing animal holes so be mindful of your feet!
Caren is your lovely host and cares deeply about animals - you will be well taken care.
Totally worth it!!!
P.S. leave no trace! Cleaning up after yourself/dogs is not only good manners but ensures this type of service remains available for your future use and everyone else 😃
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Today I brought my Norman, a 20lb Border Terrier whom can be very reactive to other dogs and has a very high prey drive! Thanks to Palmhill Sniffspot Norman was allowed off leash and just be a dog! He had so much fun and so did I! He played with balls and toys, I'm sure he would have emptied the entire container if he could. There was fresh water for him and the fog kept it super cool. While there are no gaps in the fencing I did spot 2 places that a little dog going after a critter could squeeze through with chase motivation. That being said I wasn't concerned, Norman was more than occupied on me and his ball. Thank you so much Caren for providing this safe spot for my dogs 😊🩷gemma B.
gemma B.
August 2024
Today I brought my Norman, a 20lb Border Terrier whom can be very reactive to other dogs and has a very high prey drive! Thanks to Palmhill Sniffspot Norman was allowed off leash and just be a dog! He had so much fun and so did I! He played with balls and toys, I'm sure he would have emptied the entire container if he could. There was fresh water for him and the fog kept it super cool. While there are no gaps in the fencing I did spot 2 places that a little dog going after a critter could squeeze through with chase motivation. That being said I wasn't concerned, Norman was more than occupied on me and his ball. Thank you so much Caren for providing this safe spot for my dogs 😊🩷
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55Thank you for always caring about your guests Caren! We have visited different sniff spots, and not joking this is our number one place to go and have a good time with our not so very friendly Malinois 😅🥲🐕🫶!
Yesenia M.
Yesenia M.
August 2024
Thank you for always caring about your guests Caren! We have visited different sniff spots, and not joking this is our number one place to go and have a good time with our not so very friendly Malinois 😅🥲🐕🫶!
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55We had a wonderful visit to Caren’s property. She is a lovely host and provided everything our dogs could need for a fun time. We will definitely be back. This is a great location for any reactive dog that can’t go to group settings but still needs the chance to run and play freely. Definitely recommend. 🌟Jamie C.
Jamie C.
September 2024
We had a wonderful visit to Caren’s property. She is a lovely host and provided everything our dogs could need for a fun time. We will definitely be back. This is a great location for any reactive dog that can’t go to group settings but still needs the chance to run and play freely. Definitely recommend. 🌟
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55Additional review to my previous message as I had mentioned I spotted 2 small gaps that my little terriers would have squeezed themselves through if on hot pursuit of a critter, was rectified by the kindest of all hosts, Caren and her husband! They went out of their way to make sure my pups were safe to have fun, not to mention my emotional state! I can't thank these wonderful people enough!!gemma B.
gemma B.
September 2024
Additional review to my previous message as I had mentioned I spotted 2 small gaps that my little terriers would have squeezed themselves through if on hot pursuit of a critter, was rectified by the kindest of all hosts, Caren and her husband! They went out of their way to make sure my pups were safe to have fun, not to mention my emotional state! I can't thank these wonderful people enough!!
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55Caren was so sweet and very informative about the spot! This is my first time using sniffspot and she made it so smooth to use! The space was huge and very clean. The fencing was also done well and there were no visible gaps. Would definitely bring my dog back!Kassandra R.
Kassandra R.
September 2024
Caren was so sweet and very informative about the spot! This is my first time using sniffspot and she made it so smooth to use! The space was huge and very clean. The fencing was also done well and there were no visible gaps. Would definitely bring my dog back!
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55Amazing as always! Fence secure, lots of space for my pups to run, love that they provide seating , water bowls with water and poop bags and other items !! Juliana M.
Juliana M.
September 2024
Amazing as always! Fence secure, lots of space for my pups to run, love that they provide seating , water bowls with water and poop bags and other items !!
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55Another fabulous time at Palmhill!! The weather was perfect now that twos have cooled down. Many thanks, Caren for the hospitality. We look forward to coming again soon. 🐕🦺🐶🐕🦺💖Georgia H.
Georgia H.
September 2024
Another fabulous time at Palmhill!! The weather was perfect now that twos have cooled down. Many thanks, Caren for the hospitality. We look forward to coming again soon. 🐕🦺🐶🐕🦺💖
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55Caren's place is absolutely wonderful. The dog my friend adopted is dog-reactive so Sniffspots are a saving grace. Caren's place was big, clean, and had so many fun toys and balls/chuck its! My friend's dog had an absolute blast. Highly recommend!Amanda L.
Amanda L.
September 2024
Caren's place is absolutely wonderful. The dog my friend adopted is dog-reactive so Sniffspots are a saving grace. Caren's place was big, clean, and had so many fun toys and balls/chuck its! My friend's dog had an absolute blast. Highly recommend!
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55Always great to come here and let the dogs really stretch their legs. Caren always has plenty of fresh water for them to drink, and I love being able to drive right onto the field and let them out. Vickie C.
Vickie C.
September 2024
Always great to come here and let the dogs really stretch their legs. Caren always has plenty of fresh water for them to drink, and I love being able to drive right onto the field and let them out.
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55We’ve been to this spot many times and Caren always goes above and beyond. She thoroughly cleans the water buckets for the pups and provides more than enough. There’s also so many toys and smells for the dogs to enjoy. And there’s a ton of shade and chairs for the humans. Would highly recommend this sniffspot to anyone, we’ve been to a lot of them and this one is by far the best! Chloe S.
Chloe S.
September 2024
We’ve been to this spot many times and Caren always goes above and beyond. She thoroughly cleans the water buckets for the pups and provides more than enough. There’s also so many toys and smells for the dogs to enjoy. And there’s a ton of shade and chairs for the humans. Would highly recommend this sniffspot to anyone, we’ve been to a lot of them and this one is by far the best!
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Caren was so sweet and generous!! It was our first time going anywhere on sniffspot, and I’m so glad we chose Caren’s! Our dogs got to run and play, and had access to lots of clean water!! We have never got to see them run in a huge field and they absolutely loved it, and it wore them out!! Definitely would go again!! Storm B.
Storm B.
September 2024
Caren was so sweet and generous!! It was our first time going anywhere on sniffspot, and I’m so glad we chose Caren’s! Our dogs got to run and play, and had access to lots of clean water!! We have never got to see them run in a huge field and they absolutely loved it, and it wore them out!! Definitely would go again!!
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Great spot and we had a really good 1st visit. Felt very secure and the host was wonderful. Easy access and parking was simple to access as well. Lots of toys to use and the host hand plenty of extras. Clean and we loved the shaded pergola area with lots of seating. Will definitely book again. Crystal A.
Crystal A.
September 2024
Great spot and we had a really good 1st visit. Felt very secure and the host was wonderful. Easy access and parking was simple to access as well. Lots of toys to use and the host hand plenty of extras. Clean and we loved the shaded pergola area with lots of seating. Will definitely book again.
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Wow! Incredible host and property. Tyson my Malinois felt right at home right away! Can’t say I have ever seen him so “in his element”. It brought tears to my eyes to see him thriving off leash. I cannot wait to come back early morning or late afternoon. He loved it even with the heat but yes, definitely be mindful of heat exhaustion as it does get much hotter out here than the coast. Can’t say enough GOOD! Fence condition was perfect, so many toys, and fresh cold water, even a bonus dunking tank for really hot days. Already excited for our next visit! Gracie M.
Gracie M.
September 2024
Wow! Incredible host and property. Tyson my Malinois felt right at home right away! Can’t say I have ever seen him so “in his element”. It brought tears to my eyes to see him thriving off leash. I cannot wait to come back early morning or late afternoon. He loved it even with the heat but yes, definitely be mindful of heat exhaustion as it does get much hotter out here than the coast. Can’t say enough GOOD! Fence condition was perfect, so many toys, and fresh cold water, even a bonus dunking tank for really hot days. Already excited for our next visit!
How do Valley Center's private small 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 Valley Center small dog parks
Are small 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 are 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 park users so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.
How can I find small dog parks in Valley Center?
There are 131 small dog parks in the Valley Center area. The most popular small dog park is . You can browse all of our small dog parks here.
How do I know if a small dog park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your furry friends. If your dog doesn't respond to owner commands, you can visit one of our enclosed dog park areas. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our small dog park sites where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can see any park amenities provided, including a park bench, water for dogs or water features such as kiddie pool or water hose. If your dog loves water, you can go to a park with water features, but if they don't love water, you can avoid them. We also recommend reading reviews to check for park maintenance issues and reaching out to the host with any questions. And lastly, of course, check park hours. Many of our parks are open from dawn until dusk.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that owners sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. We also require that pet owners follow safety protocols around water features.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
If you are planning an amazing small dog park party, each Sniffspot park has their own rules regarding special events. Many parks allow doggie birthday parties, training, water parties and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party. Make sure the park has amenities you need for your party, such as a park with lots of picnic tables with park benches.
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