55Can not say enough good things about this spot! The host is amazing. Super welcoming, had an array of toys, kiddie pool, and even put out water for me! Quiet neighborhood but next door neighbor does have a pup, it’s a pretty private fence so my boy did great even with hearing the pup on the other side. I will most definitely be back! Thank you for this spot for my pup!!Kaylynn H.
Kaylynn H.
August 2022
Can not say enough good things about this spot! The host is amazing. Super welcoming, had an array of toys, kiddie pool, and even put out water for me! Quiet neighborhood but next door neighbor does have a pup, it’s a pretty private fence so my boy did great even with hearing the pup on the other side. I will most definitely be back! Thank you for this spot for my pup!!
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55As a local dog trainer I used Alyssa’s Sniff Spot as a play date location, and we had a wonderful time! Alyssa was so communicative, welcoming, generous, and kind. The spot had toys, a fun hose and kiddie pool, and plenty of room to play. The deck with baby gate was an added bonus, helping us to introduce the dogs easily. We can’t wait to return!Gabrielle J.
Gabrielle J.
September 2022
As a local dog trainer I used Alyssa’s Sniff Spot as a play date location, and we had a wonderful time! Alyssa was so communicative, welcoming, generous, and kind. The spot had toys, a fun hose and kiddie pool, and plenty of room to play. The deck with baby gate was an added bonus, helping us to introduce the dogs easily. We can’t wait to return!
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55This was a great place for my girl to spend her birthday. Alyssa was an awesome host and very thoughtful, there were water bottles, puppy bathing supplies readily available, toys, a can of "off" for humans but we didn't need it during our visit and plenty of yard room for our 1 year old to exercise her legs!!! The host is responsive and I'll definitely be using this sniffspot in the future. Natalie G.
Natalie G.
September 2022
This was a great place for my girl to spend her birthday. Alyssa was an awesome host and very thoughtful, there were water bottles, puppy bathing supplies readily available, toys, a can of "off" for humans but we didn't need it during our visit and plenty of yard room for our 1 year old to exercise her legs!!! The host is responsive and I'll definitely be using this sniffspot in the future.
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55Best SniffSpot so far!! The toys, the poo bags , the fresh water for both fur baby and hooman?! Hoorah, that was sweet!! We will return for sure!Z. I.
Z. I.
September 2022
Best SniffSpot so far!! The toys, the poo bags , the fresh water for both fur baby and hooman?! Hoorah, that was sweet!! We will return for sure!
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55Great spot! Lots of room for pups to get a good run in. Hosts provided water and toys for the pup. Very quiet neighborhood as well! Will definitely be back. Kaylynn H.
Kaylynn H.
September 2022
Great spot! Lots of room for pups to get a good run in. Hosts provided water and toys for the pup. Very quiet neighborhood as well! Will definitely be back.
Hailey's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Richmond | Sniffspot
55Hailey was a great host! Friendly and easy to communicate with! Yard is well shaded, and the bug spray was appreciated given the extra bugs after the rain! My girls had fun; great yard for running around and ball chasing. Kelsey S.
Kelsey S.
September 2023
Hailey was a great host! Friendly and easy to communicate with! Yard is well shaded, and the bug spray was appreciated given the extra bugs after the rain! My girls had fun; great yard for running around and ball chasing.
Hailey's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Richmond | Sniffspot
55Close to forest hill drive and the city, the fence was very secure! Would love more available toys for pups to play with - but other than that, good spot for dogs to get some fresh air. Kaylynn H.
Kaylynn H.
September 2023
Close to forest hill drive and the city, the fence was very secure! Would love more available toys for pups to play with - but other than that, good spot for dogs to get some fresh air.
Hailey's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Richmond | Sniffspot
55We had a lovely time! The yard is a great size for our crew to run around with their friends, and the water dish, bug spray, and poop bags were so appreciated!Gabrielle J.
Gabrielle J.
September 2023
We had a lovely time! The yard is a great size for our crew to run around with their friends, and the water dish, bug spray, and poop bags were so appreciated!
Hailey's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Richmond | Sniffspot
55The dogs had great time. It was great to see them run and play. We’re looking forward to doing it again. Thanks for leaving the water out for them. Pat B.
Pat B.
October 2023
The dogs had great time. It was great to see them run and play. We’re looking forward to doing it again. Thanks for leaving the water out for them.
Fully fenced Half Acre play area for your pup! | Sniffspot
55We had a great time! The yard is clean and the patio is nice to hang out on while the dogs play. There is also a pool to keep the pups cool in the summer😎Emily P.
Emily P.
June 2022
We had a great time! The yard is clean and the patio is nice to hang out on while the dogs play. There is also a pool to keep the pups cool in the summer😎
Fully fenced Half Acre play area for your pup! | Sniffspot
55Had a great time and although the pups didn’t use the pool the absolutely loved the yard and it was a convenient thing while I am recovering from an injury Kathleen W.
Kathleen W.
June 2022
Had a great time and although the pups didn’t use the pool the absolutely loved the yard and it was a convenient thing while I am recovering from an injury
Fully fenced Half Acre play area for your pup! | Sniffspot
55This was our first time using a Sniffspot so we didn’t know what to expect. This Sniffspot was the perfect location, in a nice neighborhood, quiet, clean, fully fenced in, and they also provided a pool, water, bowls, and a trash to dispose the pup duties. They have a nice big tree with plenty of shade and spot to sit down if you need. Will be using this spot again in the future! Thank you for providing a safe spot for our pups to have fun! ☺️Cassandra R.
Cassandra R.
July 2022
This was our first time using a Sniffspot so we didn’t know what to expect. This Sniffspot was the perfect location, in a nice neighborhood, quiet, clean, fully fenced in, and they also provided a pool, water, bowls, and a trash to dispose the pup duties. They have a nice big tree with plenty of shade and spot to sit down if you need. Will be using this spot again in the future! Thank you for providing a safe spot for our pups to have fun! ☺️
Fully fenced Half Acre play area for your pup! | Sniffspot
55Beautiful back yard with quite a few balls for fetch and nice long stretch of grass to run on. Note that this yard is surrounded by dogs--mostly quiet & unseen but still occasionally visible/barking. If you have a fearful doggo, keep this in mind. The barking wasn't loud but it did startle my dog, who is afraid of other dogs. Also had to be careful and shield my dog from the neighbor's fence as we entered the gated backyard. A beautiful white doggo was curiously looking at us through the slots on the neighbor's side. Though quiet and harmless, my dog would have been very scared to see a silent visitor spying close to us. Zarah Q.
Zarah Q.
April 2022
Beautiful back yard with quite a few balls for fetch and nice long stretch of grass to run on. Note that this yard is surrounded by dogs--mostly quiet & unseen but still occasionally visible/barking. If you have a fearful doggo, keep this in mind. The barking wasn't loud but it did startle my dog, who is afraid of other dogs. Also had to be careful and shield my dog from the neighbor's fence as we entered the gated backyard. A beautiful white doggo was curiously looking at us through the slots on the neighbor's side. Though quiet and harmless, my dog would have been very scared to see a silent visitor spying close to us.
Fully fenced Half Acre play area for your pup! | Sniffspot
55So much fun- didn't miss an inch sniffing. Clean yard, a few toys that were fun, and lots of running around. The generator kicked in which spooked her but she acclimated quickly, a dog next door barked but quickly went back inside. Moonie looked in every window on side porch, I guess she thought she should be invited in😂. It was perfect for us, so nice just to relax and have fun. We'll be back. Thanks!Deborah S.
Deborah S.
April 2022
So much fun- didn't miss an inch sniffing. Clean yard, a few toys that were fun, and lots of running around. The generator kicked in which spooked her but she acclimated quickly, a dog next door barked but quickly went back inside. Moonie looked in every window on side porch, I guess she thought she should be invited in😂. It was perfect for us, so nice just to relax and have fun. We'll be back. Thanks!
How do Charles City'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 Charles City 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 Charles City 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 138 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 22 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 Charles City have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 138 fully fenced dog parks in or near Charles City. Browse all fully enclosed options.
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