55Very nice yard off a cute alley. Good communication with the owners. Our dogs loved running around on the grass for an hour. There is parking for one car right at the gate to the yard. There is street parking on the side street if you have a second car. Julie K.
Julie K.
April 2025
Very nice yard off a cute alley. Good communication with the owners. Our dogs loved running around on the grass for an hour. There is parking for one car right at the gate to the yard. There is street parking on the side street if you have a second car.
55My GSD János had a wonderful time freed from the leash. Safe, spacious and off street parking. Highly recommend. We will be back for sure. Thank you so much to the folks offering their back yard. It’s truly appreciated. Audrey J.
Audrey J.
April 2025
My GSD János had a wonderful time freed from the leash. Safe, spacious and off street parking. Highly recommend. We will be back for sure. Thank you so much to the folks offering their back yard. It’s truly appreciated.
55This spot is so wonderful. There is a sign at the parking spot in the alley to confirm you are at the Sniffspot. Thank you so much to the owners for this beautiful spot.Gretchen S.
Gretchen S.
April 2025
This spot is so wonderful. There is a sign at the parking spot in the alley to confirm you are at the Sniffspot. Thank you so much to the owners for this beautiful spot.
55Charlie and Nico had a blast. Quiet spot in DC with lots of space to run around! Def will be back. Lots of toys and fresh water on site, as well :) Kate S.
Kate S.
March 2025
Charlie and Nico had a blast. Quiet spot in DC with lots of space to run around! Def will be back. Lots of toys and fresh water on site, as well :)
55This Sniffspot was awesome! Our dogs had so much fun running together in the backyard. Plenty of balls for fetch, other toys, and fresh water!Joelle C.
Joelle C.
March 2025
This Sniffspot was awesome! Our dogs had so much fun running together in the backyard. Plenty of balls for fetch, other toys, and fresh water!
55My dog and I had a lovely time in this very clean yard. It is massive and well stocked with toys. So nice to play fetch and chase in such a nice yard with no distractions. Plus there were lots of smells which my beagle mix loved! Jillian C.
Jillian C.
March 2025
My dog and I had a lovely time in this very clean yard. It is massive and well stocked with toys. So nice to play fetch and chase in such a nice yard with no distractions. Plus there were lots of smells which my beagle mix loved!
55We are repeating visitors because we always have a great time here. Lots of room for running, sniffing, and resting. Always clean and safe, and my dog finds their balls so much better than his own. Louise R.
Louise R.
February 2025
We are repeating visitors because we always have a great time here. Lots of room for running, sniffing, and resting. Always clean and safe, and my dog finds their balls so much better than his own.
55Very well kept sniff spot! We had the best time playing, plenty of clean water and pet care items, and a great space to run for larger dogs. Kayla R.
Kayla R.
January 2025
Very well kept sniff spot! We had the best time playing, plenty of clean water and pet care items, and a great space to run for larger dogs.
GeLynn's Private Dog Park In Washington | Sniffspot
55Gelynn’s spot was clean and quiet. As a DC resident it was nice not having to travel outside the city to travel to a space. This spot has a wooden privacy fence which is great for allowing you and your dog privacy. I have a German Shepherd and it was plenty of space for him to run and get some energy out. The host has great communication as well! Karmel R.
Karmel R.
January 2025
Gelynn’s spot was clean and quiet. As a DC resident it was nice not having to travel outside the city to travel to a space. This spot has a wooden privacy fence which is great for allowing you and your dog privacy. I have a German Shepherd and it was plenty of space for him to run and get some energy out. The host has great communication as well!
55We had a lovely time at this location. It is a beautiful yard with plenty of room for our dog to enjoy playing ball and running. The yard is even bigger than it appears in photos. There is plenty of parking, the instructions were clear, and there is seating available. We hope to be back soon. Thanks for sharing your yard!Kim L.
Kim L.
January 2025
We had a lovely time at this location. It is a beautiful yard with plenty of room for our dog to enjoy playing ball and running. The yard is even bigger than it appears in photos. There is plenty of parking, the instructions were clear, and there is seating available. We hope to be back soon. Thanks for sharing your yard!
55Great backyard to let the pup run off some energy. Adequately fenced and nice that it’s in a DC neighborhood. The host was very accommodating. Laura A.
Laura A.
January 2025
Great backyard to let the pup run off some energy. Adequately fenced and nice that it’s in a DC neighborhood. The host was very accommodating.
55Everything you need for a fun, safe, stress-free play session. Heather and Michael have covered all the bases. Excellent communication, too.Louise R.
Louise R.
December 2024
Everything you need for a fun, safe, stress-free play session. Heather and Michael have covered all the bases. Excellent communication, too.
55I am a volunteer for HRA and I rented this spot for a mini field trip w a shelter dog. Was very easy to find and not too far from the shelter. My doggy that day was Suge and he really enjoyed the free space and lounging in the grass and eating leaves. The fences worked great for us and they left us great details about how to find it and descriptions of the space. I enjoyed lounging in a chair while Suge chewed his ball. I would rent again! Such a chill day w my deserving shelter dog. Thanks again! Betsy F.
Betsy F.
November 2024
I am a volunteer for HRA and I rented this spot for a mini field trip w a shelter dog. Was very easy to find and not too far from the shelter. My doggy that day was Suge and he really enjoyed the free space and lounging in the grass and eating leaves. The fences worked great for us and they left us great details about how to find it and descriptions of the space. I enjoyed lounging in a chair while Suge chewed his ball. I would rent again! Such a chill day w my deserving shelter dog. Thanks again!
55Very responsive and friendly hosts. Dedicated parking in the back accessible through alley and a really lovely, large yard. Big enough to get big sprints! Also they have toys and sunscreen etc etc. will definitely come back if they’ll have us!Brian K.
Brian K.
October 2024
Very responsive and friendly hosts. Dedicated parking in the back accessible through alley and a really lovely, large yard. Big enough to get big sprints! Also they have toys and sunscreen etc etc. will definitely come back if they’ll have us!
55great yard for pups and their humans! Host has everything you might need on a little wheely cart on the patio (poop bags, toys, bug spray).Tara M.
Tara M.
September 2024
great yard for pups and their humans! Host has everything you might need on a little wheely cart on the patio (poop bags, toys, bug spray).
How do Washington'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
Designed for private play
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Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ About Washington 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. 3% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Washington 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 537 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 788 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 Washington?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Washington is Windmill Hill Park Off Leash Area. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Washington have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 537 fully fenced dog parks in or near Washington. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Washington?
The Washington area has 19 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 15+ acres - Creekside trails in Manassas.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Washington?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Washington?
There are 127 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Washington where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Maria's Private Dog Park In Rockville.
