55This is the most beautiful 1.5 acre fully fenced area. Gorgeous manicured huge grass area with trees surrounding for plenty of shade on warm days. I have been looking for a secure large area to practice recall and this place is just perfect. My dog loved all the areas for sniffing and huge grass field for playing frisbee. There was a lovely welcome sign and sign for water bowl. Cannot speak highly enough about this beautiful placeChristina T.
Christina T.
April 2023
This is the most beautiful 1.5 acre fully fenced area. Gorgeous manicured huge grass area with trees surrounding for plenty of shade on warm days. I have been looking for a secure large area to practice recall and this place is just perfect. My dog loved all the areas for sniffing and huge grass field for playing frisbee. There was a lovely welcome sign and sign for water bowl. Cannot speak highly enough about this beautiful place
55OMG what a beautiful backyard!!! So big, clean & private!! We unfortunately picked the hottest day to come, my girls are old & gay so they had a hard time with the heat but there was plenty of shade & a nice puppy pool for them to lay in!!! We had a great time & will definitely be back many more times! Angela B.
Angela B.
April 2023
OMG what a beautiful backyard!!! So big, clean & private!! We unfortunately picked the hottest day to come, my girls are old & gay so they had a hard time with the heat but there was plenty of shade & a nice puppy pool for them to lay in!!! We had a great time & will definitely be back many more times!
55Wonderful SniffSpot and yard! The host was very kind and thorough in her instructions and messages. Our Luna loved running to her heart’s content! The lawn area is very large. I used a Chuck it ball thrower and never worried about throwing it too far. I would / will definitely come back! Becca T.
Becca T.
April 2023
Wonderful SniffSpot and yard! The host was very kind and thorough in her instructions and messages. Our Luna loved running to her heart’s content! The lawn area is very large. I used a Chuck it ball thrower and never worried about throwing it too far. I would / will definitely come back!
55This place is absolutely perfect! Safe and really beautiful. Val really thinks of everything you need. What a gift for again antisocial dogs like mine. 🙏🏼❤️🥰Faith N.
Faith N.
April 2023
This place is absolutely perfect! Safe and really beautiful. Val really thinks of everything you need. What a gift for again antisocial dogs like mine. 🙏🏼❤️🥰
55Val was very responsive and gave clear directions. Her yard/property is amazing and the dogs had so much fun! Fully fenced and totally secure. Big lawn area and some dirt/wood chip areas for them to roam as well. Water bowls provided along with toys etc. if you want them, but we brought our own toys. We did not see or hear any dogs. We will definitely be back. Thanks Val! Ilene W.
Ilene W.
May 2023
Val was very responsive and gave clear directions. Her yard/property is amazing and the dogs had so much fun! Fully fenced and totally secure. Big lawn area and some dirt/wood chip areas for them to roam as well. Water bowls provided along with toys etc. if you want them, but we brought our own toys. We did not see or hear any dogs. We will definitely be back. Thanks Val!
55Val's spot was beautiful! Our dog loved the open grass and the kiddie pool. The balls available was a nice touch as well. Would definitely come again!Quinn C.
Quinn C.
May 2023
Val's spot was beautiful! Our dog loved the open grass and the kiddie pool. The balls available was a nice touch as well. Would definitely come again!
55The Pawsome dog park is AWESOME! My dog Koda had a fantastic time. He ran flat out all over the lawn and loved exploring all the different areas of the enormous yard. He is home now and exhausted :). We will be back often; don't miss this place, it is truly the best for energetic dogs! Thank you so much, Val, for offering your stunning yard for dogs to play and run off-leash.Laurie T.
Laurie T.
May 2023
The Pawsome dog park is AWESOME! My dog Koda had a fantastic time. He ran flat out all over the lawn and loved exploring all the different areas of the enormous yard. He is home now and exhausted :). We will be back often; don't miss this place, it is truly the best for energetic dogs! Thank you so much, Val, for offering your stunning yard for dogs to play and run off-leash.
55Magically secure space with lots of oppz for the furrenz to enjoy alone time sniffing behind and around the varieties of treeets. Not to mention a great way for the eternal micelium grateful exchange. For sure plan to grab a pie, ravs, or fresh veggies.
Thank you once again to sniffspot supporters. Elizabeth D.
Elizabeth D.
May 2023
Magically secure space with lots of oppz for the furrenz to enjoy alone time sniffing behind and around the varieties of treeets. Not to mention a great way for the eternal micelium grateful exchange. For sure plan to grab a pie, ravs, or fresh veggies.
Thank you once again to sniffspot supporters.
55The property is gorgeous and a really large space. Plenty of room for the dogs to roam. Definitely worth the price! The dogs had a great time! Will be coming backJordan J.
Jordan J.
May 2023
The property is gorgeous and a really large space. Plenty of room for the dogs to roam. Definitely worth the price! The dogs had a great time! Will be coming back
55From the beautiful, soft green grass to trees and grasses to explore, this spot had something for every pup to enjoy. Truly an amazing place.
10/10: would sniff again :)David S.
David S.
May 2023
From the beautiful, soft green grass to trees and grasses to explore, this spot had something for every pup to enjoy. Truly an amazing place.
10/10: would sniff again :)
55We were celebrating 2 of our dogs birthday and they had so much fun. Lots of room for them to run and explore. Val is so accommodating and definitely makes you feel welcome! Alejandra G.
Alejandra G.
May 2023
We were celebrating 2 of our dogs birthday and they had so much fun. Lots of room for them to run and explore. Val is so accommodating and definitely makes you feel welcome!
55Great sniffspot! My dogs had such a great time and were so tired after our visit. There was a little kiddie pool, my dog loved to cool his paws off! Awesome host who made our visit very welcoming with a cute welcome note and fresh drinking water for the pups! Kristina G.
Kristina G.
May 2023
Great sniffspot! My dogs had such a great time and were so tired after our visit. There was a little kiddie pool, my dog loved to cool his paws off! Awesome host who made our visit very welcoming with a cute welcome note and fresh drinking water for the pups!
55Very quiet, and beautiful place for visitors and their dogs! Spacious space for dogs to run and toys for dogs to chase. Well-maintained yard with beautiful flowers, we enjoyed this place too! Definitely would like to visit again!Xiaoliang P.
Xiaoliang P.
May 2023
Very quiet, and beautiful place for visitors and their dogs! Spacious space for dogs to run and toys for dogs to chase. Well-maintained yard with beautiful flowers, we enjoyed this place too! Definitely would like to visit again!
55This sniffspot was amazing!! My dogs LOVED sniffing all the smells and playing in the grass. Will absolutely come back again!
Val is very nice and responsive! Thankful she shares her yard with our pups!Hope S.
Hope S.
May 2023
This sniffspot was amazing!! My dogs LOVED sniffing all the smells and playing in the grass. Will absolutely come back again!
Val is very nice and responsive! Thankful she shares her yard with our pups!
55Val was a great host!! There was plenty of water available in water bowls and in two kiddie pools for the dogs to play in. The grass was perfectly manicured and green. There are plenty of areas for the dogs to explore and walk around in the yard. It’s a perfect spot for our larger/dog reactive fur babies to get out some energy off leash! There was even a sweet welcome drawing and some treats and toys available! Thank you for having us!!Megan R.
Megan R.
May 2023
Val was a great host!! There was plenty of water available in water bowls and in two kiddie pools for the dogs to play in. The grass was perfectly manicured and green. There are plenty of areas for the dogs to explore and walk around in the yard. It’s a perfect spot for our larger/dog reactive fur babies to get out some energy off leash! There was even a sweet welcome drawing and some treats and toys available! Thank you for having us!!
55We chose this spot because it was so beautiful it would be a treat for us as well as our dog. It did not disappoint. Val thought of everything we could possibly want or need for our dog. And our dog had room to really run for the first time since we rescued her almost 3 months ago. We all loved it. Janet K.
Janet K.
May 2023
We chose this spot because it was so beautiful it would be a treat for us as well as our dog. It did not disappoint. Val thought of everything we could possibly want or need for our dog. And our dog had room to really run for the first time since we rescued her almost 3 months ago. We all loved it.
55Beautiful place with lots of room for dogs to run around. We brought our own agility equipment, and there was lots of space for it. Host had water and toys out for the dogs and gave clear instructions for finding the place. Would definitely come again!Isabelle T.
Isabelle T.
May 2023
Beautiful place with lots of room for dogs to run around. We brought our own agility equipment, and there was lots of space for it. Host had water and toys out for the dogs and gave clear instructions for finding the place. Would definitely come again!
55This spot is a gorgeous, secret oasis! So thankful Val and her family are sharing this beautiful paradise with us and our dogs. I hope they never move!
Plus the amenities they provide like dog treats, toys, 2 kiddie pools, poop bags, hand sanitizer and more is beyond generous! We will definitely be coming back!Desiree T.
Desiree T.
May 2023
This spot is a gorgeous, secret oasis! So thankful Val and her family are sharing this beautiful paradise with us and our dogs. I hope they never move!
Plus the amenities they provide like dog treats, toys, 2 kiddie pools, poop bags, hand sanitizer and more is beyond generous! We will definitely be coming back!
55A gorgeous, HUGE, flat grassy area for my dog to stretch her legs and a large stretch of tanbark nestled around shrubbery for her to sniff to her hearts content. Val even had dog treats, sunscreen and hand wipes ready for use! 10/10! We will certainly be returning! Nicole H.
Nicole H.
May 2023
A gorgeous, HUGE, flat grassy area for my dog to stretch her legs and a large stretch of tanbark nestled around shrubbery for her to sniff to her hearts content. Val even had dog treats, sunscreen and hand wipes ready for use! 10/10! We will certainly be returning!
How do Carmel Valley'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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Get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits! Learn more!
FAQ about our Carmel Valley 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 Carmel Valley 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 15 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 2 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 Carmel Valley have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 15 fully fenced dog parks in or near Carmel Valley. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where in Carmel Valley can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Carmel Valley area. The highest rated option is The Pawsome Dog Park.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Carmel Valley?
There are 6 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Carmel Valley where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Hillside meadow.
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