55I really appreciate you allowing us to throw our mess free ☺️ gender reveal in your yard. You were very much helpful introducing our dog to your tortoise and giving options if they didn’t get along. Monroe loved all the smells to smell & room to run! We appreciate you, thank you!!! IT’S A BOY! 🩵👶🏽 Jan 2024Charity S.
Charity S.
August 2023
I really appreciate you allowing us to throw our mess free ☺️ gender reveal in your yard. You were very much helpful introducing our dog to your tortoise and giving options if they didn’t get along. Monroe loved all the smells to smell & room to run! We appreciate you, thank you!!! IT’S A BOY! 🩵👶🏽 Jan 2024
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55fantastic spot with a fantastic host. our dogs loved their time there! clean, spacious, and tons of fun. thank you, kathy, for your wonderful hospitality. eamon m.
eamon m.
January 2022
fantastic spot with a fantastic host. our dogs loved their time there! clean, spacious, and tons of fun. thank you, kathy, for your wonderful hospitality.
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55My dogs loved this spot! They had so much room to run and the fencing was safe and secure. It was great to be able to let them run off some energy since the weather hasn't been nice enough get out for our usual hikes! Jolene W.
Jolene W.
February 2022
My dogs loved this spot! They had so much room to run and the fencing was safe and secure. It was great to be able to let them run off some energy since the weather hasn't been nice enough get out for our usual hikes!
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55We visited with our two young dogs who adored the beautiful, enclosed field space. We also spent some time at the pond and couldn’t get them out of the water. The property is quiet and clean and Kathy was a wonderful host. We can’t wait to visit again.Pam H.
Pam H.
July 2021
We visited with our two young dogs who adored the beautiful, enclosed field space. We also spent some time at the pond and couldn’t get them out of the water. The property is quiet and clean and Kathy was a wonderful host. We can’t wait to visit again.
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55Amazing location. We will definitely be back. As is, this spot is great- hearing the plans for improvement in the future- this is going to be the best sniff spot ever! Britni B.
Britni B.
October 2021
Amazing location. We will definitely be back. As is, this spot is great- hearing the plans for improvement in the future- this is going to be the best sniff spot ever!
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55The spot was super spacious, with a bench and a trash receptacle for poop bags. There was a great mix of short grass, longer grass, bramble, and trees. I would recommend wearing long pants if you want to walk through the longer grass areas. Our dog LOVED sniffing for bunnies in the bushes and bramble and prancing through the fields. Fence was very secure. We didn't see any other dogs or people, just birds, bunnies, and squirrels. Kathy was super accommodating and welcoming. Highly recommend! Michelle J.
Michelle J.
August 2021
The spot was super spacious, with a bench and a trash receptacle for poop bags. There was a great mix of short grass, longer grass, bramble, and trees. I would recommend wearing long pants if you want to walk through the longer grass areas. Our dog LOVED sniffing for bunnies in the bushes and bramble and prancing through the fields. Fence was very secure. We didn't see any other dogs or people, just birds, bunnies, and squirrels. Kathy was super accommodating and welcoming. Highly recommend!
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55This was our second visit here and it was beautiful. Our dogs love the water so they ran, swam and tired themselves out happily here.
This is a great spot!MaryEllen S.
MaryEllen S.
November 2021
This was our second visit here and it was beautiful. Our dogs love the water so they ran, swam and tired themselves out happily here.
This is a great spot!
Southern Lancaster County Canine Getaway "The Acres" | Sniffspot
55The Acres met and far exceeded my expectations! It was safe, clean, and full of amazing opportunities for my dogs to…well, do dog things like run, sniff, point, and flush! Highly recommend!! And Kathy is friendly and hospitable!!Emily C.
Emily C.
November 2021
The Acres met and far exceeded my expectations! It was safe, clean, and full of amazing opportunities for my dogs to…well, do dog things like run, sniff, point, and flush! Highly recommend!! And Kathy is friendly and hospitable!!
How do Columbia'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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 190 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 27 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.
Does Columbia have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 190 fully fenced dog parks in or near Columbia. Browse all fully enclosed options.