55I hosted Lola's 3rd Labrador Birthday Party on 3/16/24. We had 9 pups in total. It was SO much fun seeing all the pups together. 6 of Lola's pup family were there along with her two BFF's. Kristie accommodated parking for all cars and said pup and human food were allowed. There is plenty of shade for the adults. All the labs are ball-obsessed, it was such a joy to see the whole family chasing the balls. This was an amazing day. I will plan more "family and friends" playdates. Amanda B.
Amanda B.
March 2024
I hosted Lola's 3rd Labrador Birthday Party on 3/16/24. We had 9 pups in total. It was SO much fun seeing all the pups together. 6 of Lola's pup family were there along with her two BFF's. Kristie accommodated parking for all cars and said pup and human food were allowed. There is plenty of shade for the adults. All the labs are ball-obsessed, it was such a joy to see the whole family chasing the balls. This was an amazing day. I will plan more "family and friends" playdates.
55This was my first time using Sniffspot so I don’t have any comparisons to make. Upon arrival, things are clearly marked for where to park and the entrance to the huge pasture. I thought my 5 mo old pup would go crazy and run off leash in this wide open space, but she spent the first 15 minutes with her nose to the ground sniff sniff sniff sniffing. After that she was content to trot around a bit but stayed fairly close to me. She would chase her ball but not bring it back, which surprised me. There were a number of ground squirrel burrows where other dogs had been digging, but my dog left those alone.
The host’s communication was helpful and responsive.
I’d love to come again and bring a dog-playmate so they might romp together, blow off some steam, and make full use of the huge and secure space.
The location is a 15 mile drive from downtown SJ, but a pleasant mourning trip via Almaden and McKean.
Betty M.
Betty M.
March 2024
This was my first time using Sniffspot so I don’t have any comparisons to make. Upon arrival, things are clearly marked for where to park and the entrance to the huge pasture. I thought my 5 mo old pup would go crazy and run off leash in this wide open space, but she spent the first 15 minutes with her nose to the ground sniff sniff sniff sniffing. After that she was content to trot around a bit but stayed fairly close to me. She would chase her ball but not bring it back, which surprised me. There were a number of ground squirrel burrows where other dogs had been digging, but my dog left those alone.
The host’s communication was helpful and responsive.
I’d love to come again and bring a dog-playmate so they might romp together, blow off some steam, and make full use of the huge and secure space.
The location is a 15 mile drive from downtown SJ, but a pleasant mourning trip via Almaden and McKean.
55Kristie's spot is fantastic! Firstly, she sent me a message with all of the information I needed to get into the spot, but everything was so well marked with signs it was very obvious where to go! She had big tubs of water and a hose available to refill them, poop bags, a pooper scooper, trash cans, 2 chairs...and most importantly a big open area to run! My two dogs had a great time sniffing and running around for an hour. Would definitely visit again!Laura C.
Laura C.
March 2024
Kristie's spot is fantastic! Firstly, she sent me a message with all of the information I needed to get into the spot, but everything was so well marked with signs it was very obvious where to go! She had big tubs of water and a hose available to refill them, poop bags, a pooper scooper, trash cans, 2 chairs...and most importantly a big open area to run! My two dogs had a great time sniffing and running around for an hour. Would definitely visit again!
55What a gorgeous Sniffspot. It’s a sloping hillside. Fully fenced. Chain-linked all the way around. Clearly marked sniffspot sign and parking. It has water and chairs and poop bags. Kristie is very kind and there is you need her. Melanie L.
Melanie L.
March 2024
What a gorgeous Sniffspot. It’s a sloping hillside. Fully fenced. Chain-linked all the way around. Clearly marked sniffspot sign and parking. It has water and chairs and poop bags. Kristie is very kind and there is you need her.
55As always, we had a great time. The pups loved being in a big open space, so they could run. Thank you for the water, chairs and garbage cans. We will be back! Karen Y.
Karen Y.
March 2024
As always, we had a great time. The pups loved being in a big open space, so they could run. Thank you for the water, chairs and garbage cans. We will be back!
55We have a golden retriever and an Australian cattle dog mix foster through our rescue who love the outdoors and rain. We went as the rain was coming down and they both loved it. Something new for them both to experience I’m sure and they had a blast. Space was perfect for them to run around with no limitations. We will be coming again. Heather S.
Heather S.
March 2024
We have a golden retriever and an Australian cattle dog mix foster through our rescue who love the outdoors and rain. We went as the rain was coming down and they both loved it. Something new for them both to experience I’m sure and they had a blast. Space was perfect for them to run around with no limitations. We will be coming again.
55Such a wonderful serene spot! Plenty of space to let your pup run far and wide. Plenty of water in the big red buckets and lots of poop pick up tools at your disposal. Going to make this our regular weekly park run. Carsyn T.
Carsyn T.
April 2024
Such a wonderful serene spot! Plenty of space to let your pup run far and wide. Plenty of water in the big red buckets and lots of poop pick up tools at your disposal. Going to make this our regular weekly park run.
55This was such a great open space! Shade and sun, lots of room to run and chase balls, good clean water for the dogs, easy to find. The host was wonderful! :-)Leanna A.
Leanna A.
April 2024
This was such a great open space! Shade and sun, lots of room to run and chase balls, good clean water for the dogs, easy to find. The host was wonderful! :-)
55This was our first Sniffspot experience, and it definitely exceeded our expectations! Easy to follow directions, plenty of water and poop bags. We thought that an hour wouldn’t be enough, but with the large space and beautiful hill, our 2 large boys were wiped in half the time. Even when they were done running, they enjoyed sniffing around and enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature that we don’t get in Santa Clara. Worth the drive and will certainly be back! Casey M.
Casey M.
April 2024
This was our first Sniffspot experience, and it definitely exceeded our expectations! Easy to follow directions, plenty of water and poop bags. We thought that an hour wouldn’t be enough, but with the large space and beautiful hill, our 2 large boys were wiped in half the time. Even when they were done running, they enjoyed sniffing around and enjoying the peaceful sounds of nature that we don’t get in Santa Clara. Worth the drive and will certainly be back!
55Tonight was our first night visiting Hillside Meadow. Dexter loved it!!! Kristie gave great directions and the area was perfect for our large dog! Thank you! We will be back soon!!! Deborah M.
Deborah M.
April 2024
Tonight was our first night visiting Hillside Meadow. Dexter loved it!!! Kristie gave great directions and the area was perfect for our large dog! Thank you! We will be back soon!!!
55We had a Blast at Hillside Meadow!! We'll Be Back on Our Next Roadtrip!! There were dogs visible, and very close to the fencing, which is chain link, on two sides of the property. It didn't become an issue for Us, but it could be for more reactive dogs. Becky D.
Becky D.
April 2024
We had a Blast at Hillside Meadow!! We'll Be Back on Our Next Roadtrip!! There were dogs visible, and very close to the fencing, which is chain link, on two sides of the property. It didn't become an issue for Us, but it could be for more reactive dogs.
55This is a great space for high energy dogs! Our 1 year old German Shepherd Claire got plenty of energy out in an hour of going up and down the hillside and slept on the car ride home. Kristie the host messaged us before hand and was very helpful and friendly. We will be back!Cameron T.
Cameron T.
April 2024
This is a great space for high energy dogs! Our 1 year old German Shepherd Claire got plenty of energy out in an hour of going up and down the hillside and slept on the car ride home. Kristie the host messaged us before hand and was very helpful and friendly. We will be back!
55We had the best time! My dog is super energetic and we have a small backyard so this was sooo perfect! No complaints at all and definitely will be booking here in the future! Kelly S.
Kelly S.
April 2024
We had the best time! My dog is super energetic and we have a small backyard so this was sooo perfect! No complaints at all and definitely will be booking here in the future!
How do San Juan Bautista'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 San Juan Bautista 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the San Juan Bautista 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 36 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 8 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 San Juan Bautista have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 36 fully fenced dog parks in or near San Juan Bautista. Browse all fully enclosed options.
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