55It was our first time using sniff spot and my dog loved the yard! we live in an apartment building so he loved being able to have a place to play freely. Samantha F.
Samantha F.
September 2023
It was our first time using sniff spot and my dog loved the yard! we live in an apartment building so he loved being able to have a place to play freely.
55Lisa’s place brings our sweet pups so much excitement every time we visit. We got to hear our one dog’s begging voice for the first time in five years of knowing her, as it’s been a minute since we visited and we just couldn’t unlock the gate fast enough for her today. They have time of their lives, and Lisa is so accommodating. This is such a great spot!!! Nicholas B.
Nicholas B.
December 2023
Lisa’s place brings our sweet pups so much excitement every time we visit. We got to hear our one dog’s begging voice for the first time in five years of knowing her, as it’s been a minute since we visited and we just couldn’t unlock the gate fast enough for her today. They have time of their lives, and Lisa is so accommodating. This is such a great spot!!!
55Very nice, clean, safe space for my Miya’s first free run. She had so much fun. I felt proud to see her go! Hehe. Tall fence, so I could relax. She can be an escape artist sometimes. No gaps for that. Seating for pet parents to sit and read or whatever while doggie roams free. Extremely satisfied. We will be back. Thandi W.
Thandi W.
January 2024
Very nice, clean, safe space for my Miya’s first free run. She had so much fun. I felt proud to see her go! Hehe. Tall fence, so I could relax. She can be an escape artist sometimes. No gaps for that. Seating for pet parents to sit and read or whatever while doggie roams free. Extremely satisfied. We will be back.
55Olive had a blast at her first ever sniff spot! Very secure and private with lots of space to run back and forth, which she did plenty of. Sunny and open and secure. Looking forward to coming back :) MaryBeth B.
MaryBeth B.
February 2024
Olive had a blast at her first ever sniff spot! Very secure and private with lots of space to run back and forth, which she did plenty of. Sunny and open and secure. Looking forward to coming back :)
55super nice area with treats, balls, bags, and a water bowl with a faucet on the house to fill it endlessly! my dogs loved it so much! minimal dog noise outside so if you have a reactive dog i’d say you should be good (there was a stray cat a house over)! we are searching for a house with a fenced yard to to move into with our dogs, and this is a great substitute in the meantime:)kat s.
kat s.
February 2024
super nice area with treats, balls, bags, and a water bowl with a faucet on the house to fill it endlessly! my dogs loved it so much! minimal dog noise outside so if you have a reactive dog i’d say you should be good (there was a stray cat a house over)! we are searching for a house with a fenced yard to to move into with our dogs, and this is a great substitute in the meantime:)
55Amazing visit every time! They have the most secure fence - tall, no gaps. They have a spot for poop bags, a water bowl, and comfy chairs. The yard is big enough for any size dog to safely run around and still be under your supervision. Rachel T.
Rachel T.
February 2024
Amazing visit every time! They have the most secure fence - tall, no gaps. They have a spot for poop bags, a water bowl, and comfy chairs. The yard is big enough for any size dog to safely run around and still be under your supervision.
55Perfect backyard to play in. No barking dogs next door. CB had a great time running around. Owners were friendly and accommodating! We’ll be back :)Stephanie P.
Stephanie P.
February 2024
Perfect backyard to play in. No barking dogs next door. CB had a great time running around. Owners were friendly and accommodating! We’ll be back :)
55This spot was perfect for my dog to run around without seeing any neighbors or other dogs! She had some balls to play with in the yard and chairs out for people to relax on. The host also provided an Amazon Echo outside which was a fun addition! Definitely will be coming back. Jessica R.
Jessica R.
March 2024
This spot was perfect for my dog to run around without seeing any neighbors or other dogs! She had some balls to play with in the yard and chairs out for people to relax on. The host also provided an Amazon Echo outside which was a fun addition! Definitely will be coming back.
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55Lucy had a great time at this spot! I love the privacy fence. There were a couple of dogs on the other side of the fence that were running the fence and barking at Lucy. She handled it well, and I wasn’t concerned at all. If you have a dog that would not handle that well, just be mindful. The host left waste bags and water for Lucy which was really nice! There was plenty of room to run, and at full speed! Lucy is exhausted, which makes Mom happy! I highly recommend this spot! I look forward to our next visit.holly K.
holly K.
August 2022
Lucy had a great time at this spot! I love the privacy fence. There were a couple of dogs on the other side of the fence that were running the fence and barking at Lucy. She handled it well, and I wasn’t concerned at all. If you have a dog that would not handle that well, just be mindful. The host left waste bags and water for Lucy which was really nice! There was plenty of room to run, and at full speed! Lucy is exhausted, which makes Mom happy! I highly recommend this spot! I look forward to our next visit.
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55The place is great! It was very big and my dog loved running around in it! They left us a bowl of water, which was very sweet! It’s a great place to get some training done since it has very few distractions. Veronica H.
Veronica H.
September 2022
The place is great! It was very big and my dog loved running around in it! They left us a bowl of water, which was very sweet! It’s a great place to get some training done since it has very few distractions.
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55This is my second visit to this spot. Lucy, my GSD loves it here. I can tell she feels safe, and she just cuts loose and has a great time! I can’t say she does that with every Sniff we visit, which has nothing to do with the hosts, but Lucy is a very anxious dog by nature and new places causes her anxiety. Lucy really does feel safe and she can run and play without always paying attention to her surroundings. I love that so much. The hosts make it easy for me to want to return many more times. I left my ball there last time and the host remembered that it was Lucy’s ball and brought it to me before we even got into the back yard. There was water and poop bags as well. I’ve been to a lot of different Sniff Spots, this one is special and I would recommend it 100% holly K.
holly K.
September 2022
This is my second visit to this spot. Lucy, my GSD loves it here. I can tell she feels safe, and she just cuts loose and has a great time! I can’t say she does that with every Sniff we visit, which has nothing to do with the hosts, but Lucy is a very anxious dog by nature and new places causes her anxiety. Lucy really does feel safe and she can run and play without always paying attention to her surroundings. I love that so much. The hosts make it easy for me to want to return many more times. I left my ball there last time and the host remembered that it was Lucy’s ball and brought it to me before we even got into the back yard. There was water and poop bags as well. I’ve been to a lot of different Sniff Spots, this one is special and I would recommend it 100%
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55Lucy is really enjoying herself here! This is the first time that we stayed the full hour and she gave me a hard time putting on her harness. She didn’t want to leave! Always a great experience!holly K.
holly K.
October 2022
Lucy is really enjoying herself here! This is the first time that we stayed the full hour and she gave me a hard time putting on her harness. She didn’t want to leave! Always a great experience!
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55Huge back yard with lots of space to run! My dog is reactive so he wasn’t a huge fan of all the dogs on the opposite side of the fences, but overall a great spot!Antoinette C.
Antoinette C.
October 2022
Huge back yard with lots of space to run! My dog is reactive so he wasn’t a huge fan of all the dogs on the opposite side of the fences, but overall a great spot!
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55Another great time at this Sniff Spot! This is Lucy’s favorite, and soon as we pull into the development, she knows where we are going and starts getting really excited! When we open the gate she starts running because she knows it’s play time and I’m going to be throwing the balls across the yard. It makes me so happy that she doesn’t try to get out of the gate to get to my car. She actually doesn’t want to leave!!holly K.
holly K.
November 2022
Another great time at this Sniff Spot! This is Lucy’s favorite, and soon as we pull into the development, she knows where we are going and starts getting really excited! When we open the gate she starts running because she knows it’s play time and I’m going to be throwing the balls across the yard. It makes me so happy that she doesn’t try to get out of the gate to get to my car. She actually doesn’t want to leave!!
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55I just love this spot. It is Lucy’s favorite, but it is also mine. The best host, kind and considerate. Always a great experience. If you are looking for a fun place to play with your pup, you should try this Sniff Spot!holly K.
holly K.
December 2022
I just love this spot. It is Lucy’s favorite, but it is also mine. The best host, kind and considerate. Always a great experience. If you are looking for a fun place to play with your pup, you should try this Sniff Spot!
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55This was my pup’s first sniffspot visit and he loved the space. He was able to run full speed off leash for the first time so it was a great moment for him! He loved how much snow there was for him to play in too. Currently he’s passed out from all the playtime he got here. Highly recommend this spot to anyone who needs to give their pup some space to play, run freely, and work on recall.Bree Q.
Bree Q.
December 2022
This was my pup’s first sniffspot visit and he loved the space. He was able to run full speed off leash for the first time so it was a great moment for him! He loved how much snow there was for him to play in too. Currently he’s passed out from all the playtime he got here. Highly recommend this spot to anyone who needs to give their pup some space to play, run freely, and work on recall.
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55Yard was huge! Very spacious, we had booked it for a playdate and first time meeting between my dog and a friend's dog. Plenty of space for them to each be comfortable and do their own thing. My only suggestion would be a sign or something on the gate to indicate it's the right yard. I had double checked the address and knew I was in the right spot, but this was my first time using SniffSpot and I felt a little creepy just going into someone else's yard. Well worth it and a great experience for the dogs Alicia L.
Alicia L.
January 2023
Yard was huge! Very spacious, we had booked it for a playdate and first time meeting between my dog and a friend's dog. Plenty of space for them to each be comfortable and do their own thing. My only suggestion would be a sign or something on the gate to indicate it's the right yard. I had double checked the address and knew I was in the right spot, but this was my first time using SniffSpot and I felt a little creepy just going into someone else's yard. Well worth it and a great experience for the dogs
How do Columbus's private small 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 Columbus small dog parks
Are small 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 are 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 park users so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.
How can I find small dog parks in Columbus?
There are 65 small dog parks in the Columbus area. The most popular small dog park is . You can browse all of our small dog parks here.
How do I know if a small dog park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your furry friends. If your dog doesn't respond to owner commands, you can visit one of our enclosed dog park areas. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our small dog park sites where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can see any park amenities provided, including a park bench, water for dogs or water features such as kiddie pool or water hose. If your dog loves water, you can go to a park with water features, but if they don't love water, you can avoid them. We also recommend reading reviews to check for park maintenance issues and reaching out to the host with any questions. And lastly, of course, check park hours. Many of our parks are open from dawn until dusk.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that owners sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. We also require that pet owners follow safety protocols around water features.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
How much do Sniffspot small dog parks cost?
Small dog parks in the Columbus area range from $8.0 and $8.0. The least expensive small dog park is Kitty's Unleashed Dog Yard. The most expensive small dog park is Kitty's Unleashed Dog Yard. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
Can I have an event or party at a small dog park?
If you are planning an amazing small dog park party, each Sniffspot park has their own rules regarding special events. Many parks allow doggie birthday parties, training, water parties and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party. Make sure the park has amenities you need for your party, such as a park with lots of picnic tables with park benches.
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