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Downback Private Dog Park

Bethlehem, Connecticut
Fully Fenced
1 acre
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Downback Private Dog Park

Bethlehem, Connecticut
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Hosted by Kaitlyn S.
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Fully Fenced
1 acre
Downback Private Dog Park - Bethlehem, Connecticut
Downback Private Dog Park - Bethlehem, Connecticut
Downback Private Dog Park - Bethlehem, Connecticut

Fencing

This spot is fully fenced

Info provided by host

Fencing height

5 feet (at lowest point)

Fencing type

Chain link - non-privacy

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

fully fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

5 feet

Fencing type(s): Chain link - non-privacy

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps


Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsSometimes

Other dogs

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

We are owner/operators of Muddy Paws at Blue Ribbon, formally known as Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels and love our furry friends just as much as you. We will be courteous of your time and keep any boarding/day care pups as well as the residence pups away and out of site.

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsSometimes

Other domestic animals

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

We are owner/operators of Muddy Paws at Blue Ribbon, formally known as Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels and love our furry friends just as much as you. We will respect your time and keep our furry family members away from the park during your visits.

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleSometimes

Other people

HOST REPORTS

Sometimes

This is based at Muddy Paws at Blue Ribbon, formally known as Blue Ribbon Boarding Kennels with staff and residents potentially visible/audible.

Designed for private play

Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.


Amenities

Parkour obstacles

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog toys

Woods

Trash can


Pricing
20 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Member get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

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Location

Bethlehem, Connecticut

Description

Formally known as "Vickys Downback Private Park" is under new ownership. Same great Downback Private Park you love and trust here for your furry friends to roam and have as much fun as possible. Come one, come all and toss a ball!

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
24 hours
Max dogs per booking
20
Is the host present?
I prefer to meet my guests on their first visits
Additional rules

In addition to proof of Rabies and Distemper, we do also require Bordetella and proof of a negative fecal in the past year.


Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

Meet your host

Kaitlyn S.

Joined in May 2026


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