55Wow this spot was amazing, where to start? It’s huge - says five acres but felt bigger. There are three fenced fields. The fields are all fenced with cattle fence so a dog could get through the fence if they wanted to but it provides a good guideline. We didn’t hear or see any dogs or other animals or people. Didn’t see or hear any chickens. The fields are hay fields that are currently cut short so they were great for Toshii to sniff around and hunt for mice. Soba was able to sniff and play fetch. I would recommend wearing boots and long pants if the grass is growing. I assume the host will regrow the grass so you may want to check with them on the length for the future. We will definitely visit this spot again when we are in the area!David A.
David A.
September 2020
Wow this spot was amazing, where to start? It’s huge - says five acres but felt bigger. There are three fenced fields. The fields are all fenced with cattle fence so a dog could get through the fence if they wanted to but it provides a good guideline. We didn’t hear or see any dogs or other animals or people. Didn’t see or hear any chickens. The fields are hay fields that are currently cut short so they were great for Toshii to sniff around and hunt for mice. Soba was able to sniff and play fetch. I would recommend wearing boots and long pants if the grass is growing. I assume the host will regrow the grass so you may want to check with them on the length for the future. We will definitely visit this spot again when we are in the area!
55This was our second visit and we had a blast! The water was freshly refilled before our visit and my dogs spent more time exploring different corners. My younger dog loved staring through the fence at the horse.Lesley B.
Lesley B.
March 2023
This was our second visit and we had a blast! The water was freshly refilled before our visit and my dogs spent more time exploring different corners. My younger dog loved staring through the fence at the horse.
55This is a must visit sniffspot! The instructions and signage made the sniffspot easy to find. The portable restroom was a bonus. The host Melissa is responsive. We added on photos to our Sniffspot! Doc had a great time with all the toys available, sticks, sand for digging and a covered area with hay. The fenced area is secure, clean, lots of fresh water, towels and a garbage can. The resident animals on the other side of the fence did not flinch when Doc barked. This was such a good experience and we will be back!Sara P.
Sara P.
April 2023
This is a must visit sniffspot! The instructions and signage made the sniffspot easy to find. The portable restroom was a bonus. The host Melissa is responsive. We added on photos to our Sniffspot! Doc had a great time with all the toys available, sticks, sand for digging and a covered area with hay. The fenced area is secure, clean, lots of fresh water, towels and a garbage can. The resident animals on the other side of the fence did not flinch when Doc barked. This was such a good experience and we will be back!
55Fantastic location! Plenty of seating - there was a picnic table to sit at, and a covered area with hay bales. They have dog poop bags, water bowls, towels and toys available on the grounds. Overall we were very impressed with the amenities. Our dogs had a blast running the property and were also very interested in the live stock. Goats, sheep, and a horse were in a fenced area next to the dog area and other livestock could be heard. The area is right of the highway so there is some noise from traffic but it’s not too significant. We did pass the entrance our first time driving by, The entrance is a dirt road right off the highway, and the blue sign is a very small post with the address, the signs for “sniff spot” are also small and close to the ground. Just something to keep in mind when looking for the location. Otoniel G.
Otoniel G.
April 2023
Fantastic location! Plenty of seating - there was a picnic table to sit at, and a covered area with hay bales. They have dog poop bags, water bowls, towels and toys available on the grounds. Overall we were very impressed with the amenities. Our dogs had a blast running the property and were also very interested in the live stock. Goats, sheep, and a horse were in a fenced area next to the dog area and other livestock could be heard. The area is right of the highway so there is some noise from traffic but it’s not too significant. We did pass the entrance our first time driving by, The entrance is a dirt road right off the highway, and the blue sign is a very small post with the address, the signs for “sniff spot” are also small and close to the ground. Just something to keep in mind when looking for the location.
55It was SO MUCH FUN for the pups! We took our Mini Aussies and they had a blast. So much room to run and the farm animals were an added experience.
Water, bags, towels, and toys were provided and readily available. Such an easy and simple but SAFE entrance to the gorgeous property. 5/5 will be back again!Robert A.
Robert A.
April 2023
It was SO MUCH FUN for the pups! We took our Mini Aussies and they had a blast. So much room to run and the farm animals were an added experience.
Water, bags, towels, and toys were provided and readily available. Such an easy and simple but SAFE entrance to the gorgeous property. 5/5 will be back again!
55What a fabulous spot!!! Our dogs had the absolute BEST time sniffing and playing to their hearts’ content. Orca enjoyed digging in the sand pile, and Raven enjoyed the pig toy (a bit too much—she almost stole it!) They even got to see the goats, sheep, and Chloe (horse) through the fence, which was just SO exciting. Melissa has thought of everything, including a toy box, fresh water, a picnic table, and porta potty for the humans. The area is large and secure. Parking is easy and signage clear. We will be back!Laura F.
Laura F.
April 2023
What a fabulous spot!!! Our dogs had the absolute BEST time sniffing and playing to their hearts’ content. Orca enjoyed digging in the sand pile, and Raven enjoyed the pig toy (a bit too much—she almost stole it!) They even got to see the goats, sheep, and Chloe (horse) through the fence, which was just SO exciting. Melissa has thought of everything, including a toy box, fresh water, a picnic table, and porta potty for the humans. The area is large and secure. Parking is easy and signage clear. We will be back!
55Very clean. Really easy to get into. Wonderful location. Plenty of run room for the pups! Water and toys were provided! We are so excited to come back again. Kinzie had such a fun time and it was a lot of fun for us as well!Angie P.
Angie P.
April 2023
Very clean. Really easy to get into. Wonderful location. Plenty of run room for the pups! Water and toys were provided! We are so excited to come back again. Kinzie had such a fun time and it was a lot of fun for us as well!
55This was my first time using Sniff spots and my doggos loved it! Will be back for sure. Directions to location are spot on and the space is easy to access and the dogs had so much fun. Jennifer R.
Jennifer R.
April 2023
This was my first time using Sniff spots and my doggos loved it! Will be back for sure. Directions to location are spot on and the space is easy to access and the dogs had so much fun.
55Dexter's Bark Park is a clean, safe, fresh, sniff friendly environment for all dogs to come to visit to run, play, sniff, dig, or be a velcro dog like Mama was. She did run around but mainly she stayed next to me or Melissa the entire time. She had a blast though and was all tuckered out on the way home. I highly recommend Dexter's Bark Park to all. Amanda L.
Amanda L.
April 2023
Dexter's Bark Park is a clean, safe, fresh, sniff friendly environment for all dogs to come to visit to run, play, sniff, dig, or be a velcro dog like Mama was. She did run around but mainly she stayed next to me or Melissa the entire time. She had a blast though and was all tuckered out on the way home. I highly recommend Dexter's Bark Park to all.
55Absolutely perfect Sniff Spot!! Amazing area!! - benches - toys - water bowls - trash can - bathroom…words can’t describe!! Will come here often!!Mike W.
Mike W.
April 2023
Absolutely perfect Sniff Spot!! Amazing area!! - benches - toys - water bowls - trash can - bathroom…words can’t describe!! Will come here often!!
55Awesome place! My dogs had the best time, they don't do well in crowded dog parks so this was a great experience. Very clean, fresh water, towels, toys. Definitely coming back. Elizabeth M.
Elizabeth M.
April 2023
Awesome place! My dogs had the best time, they don't do well in crowded dog parks so this was a great experience. Very clean, fresh water, towels, toys. Definitely coming back.
55River had an amazing time! The area is well fenced and very secure. My girl tried to pull the fence separating her from her friend, Jessica the pig, and it did not budge lol. There are sand pits for digging, lots of toys to play with, and an acre of land to sniff and run. We will definitely be back 😀 Jodi J.
Jodi J.
April 2023
River had an amazing time! The area is well fenced and very secure. My girl tried to pull the fence separating her from her friend, Jessica the pig, and it did not budge lol. There are sand pits for digging, lots of toys to play with, and an acre of land to sniff and run. We will definitely be back 😀
55We had the best time! I brought 2/3 of my dogs and they had so much fun running around and living their best life! Bonus for the farm animals trotting on the other side of the fence, my toddler loved waving at them all. The space is so clean and easy to navigate. It felt very safe containment wise 10/10 will be back with our other big guy! Samantha J.
Samantha J.
April 2023
We had the best time! I brought 2/3 of my dogs and they had so much fun running around and living their best life! Bonus for the farm animals trotting on the other side of the fence, my toddler loved waving at them all. The space is so clean and easy to navigate. It felt very safe containment wise 10/10 will be back with our other big guy!
55Auriaya and I had a lot of fun. She hasn't been out much and to a dog park at all. So this was very new for her and she seemed to really like it. There were a lot of options for toys to play with. We will definitely be back again. Melisa R.
Melisa R.
April 2023
Auriaya and I had a lot of fun. She hasn't been out much and to a dog park at all. So this was very new for her and she seemed to really like it. There were a lot of options for toys to play with. We will definitely be back again.
55Love this Sniffspot! The space is large, very clean and well stocked for toys and water and for clean up. A nice bonus to have a picnic table and a shelter. And while my pup has a decent space to run in at home having this space with farm animals near by and lots of new smells was so fun for her. We added the photo extra with Melissa! Thanks Misspits for the fun! We will be back. Kelly W.
Kelly W.
April 2023
Love this Sniffspot! The space is large, very clean and well stocked for toys and water and for clean up. A nice bonus to have a picnic table and a shelter. And while my pup has a decent space to run in at home having this space with farm animals near by and lots of new smells was so fun for her. We added the photo extra with Melissa! Thanks Misspits for the fun! We will be back.
55I feel like we are Sniffspot experts. Sniffspots are our date nights, our getting out activity. We have gone all over western Washington experiencing them and this is by far, the most thoughtfully appointed spot we have EVER been to. It is clean, safe, there’s poo bags, a garbage, toys, drinking water, shelter, a port a potty, sandpit, hay, plenty of smells and sights for the busy bodies and minds of dogs!
My dogs LOVED watching the goats, sheep and horse and so did we. It was a perfect enhancement! This was also an amazing spot for pictures!
The love for dogs and their welfare is very obviously at the forefront here and we had a great time! The skies even cleared up and we had sun for our visit!!!Carrie R.
Carrie R.
April 2023
I feel like we are Sniffspot experts. Sniffspots are our date nights, our getting out activity. We have gone all over western Washington experiencing them and this is by far, the most thoughtfully appointed spot we have EVER been to. It is clean, safe, there’s poo bags, a garbage, toys, drinking water, shelter, a port a potty, sandpit, hay, plenty of smells and sights for the busy bodies and minds of dogs!
My dogs LOVED watching the goats, sheep and horse and so did we. It was a perfect enhancement! This was also an amazing spot for pictures!
The love for dogs and their welfare is very obviously at the forefront here and we had a great time! The skies even cleared up and we had sun for our visit!!!
55Awesome large park, securely fenced, spotless clean with lots of toys, fresh water, picnic bench and even a covered little barn area if people want to stay out of the rain. View of happy sanctuary farm animals as a bonus. Easy to access right of Highway 12. We will be regulars!Sabine G.
Sabine G.
April 2023
Awesome large park, securely fenced, spotless clean with lots of toys, fresh water, picnic bench and even a covered little barn area if people want to stay out of the rain. View of happy sanctuary farm animals as a bonus. Easy to access right of Highway 12. We will be regulars!
55My dogs have the best time when we visit. It's so nice to have somewhere safe they can run, play, and explore. It's great for us because I don't have to pack in supplies - anything they could need is there already from toys to poop bags. It's the best!!Lesley B.
Lesley B.
April 2023
My dogs have the best time when we visit. It's so nice to have somewhere safe they can run, play, and explore. It's great for us because I don't have to pack in supplies - anything they could need is there already from toys to poop bags. It's the best!!
55Exceeded my expectations! Fully fenced, very secure and clean! There are so many fun, sensory things for the pups to play with, mine especially LOVED the big sand pile! Would recommend to anyone and will be back soon!Rachel R.
Rachel R.
April 2023
Exceeded my expectations! Fully fenced, very secure and clean! There are so many fun, sensory things for the pups to play with, mine especially LOVED the big sand pile! Would recommend to anyone and will be back soon!
How do Rochester'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
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
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FAQ about our Rochester 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 Rochester 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 104 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 16 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 104 fully fenced dog parks in or near Rochester. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Rochester?
The Rochester area has 11 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 Emily's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Shelton.
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