55Awesome spot! We have 3 dogs who absolutely loved running around. Melissa does provide dog toys so if your like us and forget there’s plenty! So luckily are dogs got to have so much fun playing fetch. I did have to change times twice in which Melissa was so understanding of that and even offered a solution. She’s an amazing host to say the least! The area was clean and quiet and away from any people or dogs. Only good things to say about this place and will definitely have to come again!Danielle T.
Danielle T.
September 2023
Awesome spot! We have 3 dogs who absolutely loved running around. Melissa does provide dog toys so if your like us and forget there’s plenty! So luckily are dogs got to have so much fun playing fetch. I did have to change times twice in which Melissa was so understanding of that and even offered a solution. She’s an amazing host to say the least! The area was clean and quiet and away from any people or dogs. Only good things to say about this place and will definitely have to come again!
55nice to be able to go up into the hills for some mountain without having to navigate everyone hiking with our german shepherd who is loud and the aussie that is reactive at times. pups were tired! Sierra a.
Sierra a.
July 2023
nice to be able to go up into the hills for some mountain without having to navigate everyone hiking with our german shepherd who is loud and the aussie that is reactive at times. pups were tired!
55Great property! Agility course was awesome and walking around in the wooded area was just as good! Will totally be booking this place again. Was just as good for the humans as it was for the pups!Molly P.
Molly P.
July 2023
Great property! Agility course was awesome and walking around in the wooded area was just as good! Will totally be booking this place again. Was just as good for the humans as it was for the pups!
55After hiking with our reactive foster dog on leash for two months, our hearts were aching to let him explore off leash with our other pups. We stumbled upon this oasis after following SniffSpot on Instagram when they first started and ugh, what a beautiful thing!
Melissa's spot is gorgeous, remote and feels like you're exploring virgin pine forests. The fence was about 5' tall and secure around the entire perimeter. No other pets or critters around! My dogs are not agility inclined but had fun running up and down some of the equipment to the wooded area. There's a dirt road to the property that should be accessible to all cars, my CX-5 had no problem. Highly recommend; we will continue driving one hour each way to get our sweet foster Rio some off leash mountain time! Katie G.
Katie G.
July 2023
After hiking with our reactive foster dog on leash for two months, our hearts were aching to let him explore off leash with our other pups. We stumbled upon this oasis after following SniffSpot on Instagram when they first started and ugh, what a beautiful thing!
Melissa's spot is gorgeous, remote and feels like you're exploring virgin pine forests. The fence was about 5' tall and secure around the entire perimeter. No other pets or critters around! My dogs are not agility inclined but had fun running up and down some of the equipment to the wooded area. There's a dirt road to the property that should be accessible to all cars, my CX-5 had no problem. Highly recommend; we will continue driving one hour each way to get our sweet foster Rio some off leash mountain time!
55Melissa was incredibly accommodating. We are driving on a cross country road trip, and she blocked off the entire evening so that we would be able to visit her spot. Unfortunately, I didn’t take time zones into account and so we weren’t able to go. But Melissa was so responsive and understanding- we will definitely be stopping here whenever we are traveling back!Sara L.
Sara L.
July 2023
Melissa was incredibly accommodating. We are driving on a cross country road trip, and she blocked off the entire evening so that we would be able to visit her spot. Unfortunately, I didn’t take time zones into account and so we weren’t able to go. But Melissa was so responsive and understanding- we will definitely be stopping here whenever we are traveling back!
55Very kind and accommodating host, I actually got there an hour before our start time (totally overestimated travel time) but she kindly let us hang out and even allowed us to enter a little early. Unfortunately it started pouring right when we started but she graciously is allowing us to reschedule.
It’s a beautiful drive out there and from what I saw a ton of stuff to help tire out your pup. Looking forward to coming back when the weather is nicer for us!
Just a note that it is a rocky one way road from the main road to get to the property. Make sure your car has enough power to get back into the main road cause that final short turn back onto the main road is short and a little steep. Angela T.
Angela T.
July 2023
Very kind and accommodating host, I actually got there an hour before our start time (totally overestimated travel time) but she kindly let us hang out and even allowed us to enter a little early. Unfortunately it started pouring right when we started but she graciously is allowing us to reschedule.
It’s a beautiful drive out there and from what I saw a ton of stuff to help tire out your pup. Looking forward to coming back when the weather is nicer for us!
Just a note that it is a rocky one way road from the main road to get to the property. Make sure your car has enough power to get back into the main road cause that final short turn back onto the main road is short and a little steep.
55Wow! This was so much fun! My dog loved exploring, sniffing, and playing. It was such an enriching experience for him. Our host was extremely communicative and helpful. I know we will be back! Jessi C.
Jessi C.
August 2023
Wow! This was so much fun! My dog loved exploring, sniffing, and playing. It was such an enriching experience for him. Our host was extremely communicative and helpful. I know we will be back!
55I took my dog and her three best friends here for her birthday and they had the best time! They loved running around in the woods and did better on the agility equipment than we expected. It was worth the drive and we will definitely be back! Erin D.
Erin D.
August 2023
I took my dog and her three best friends here for her birthday and they had the best time! They loved running around in the woods and did better on the agility equipment than we expected. It was worth the drive and we will definitely be back!
55Melissa was so kind and accommodating! Her property is absolutely perfect! Our dog had the best time there! We will definitely be going back!Julianne F.
Julianne F.
August 2023
Melissa was so kind and accommodating! Her property is absolutely perfect! Our dog had the best time there! We will definitely be going back!
55We had a lovely visit up here! The place was easy to find and exactly as pictured! The pups frolicked in the forest, tested out their agility skills and were able to take a much needed break in the shade before doing it all over again!Erin S.
Erin S.
August 2023
We had a lovely visit up here! The place was easy to find and exactly as pictured! The pups frolicked in the forest, tested out their agility skills and were able to take a much needed break in the shade before doing it all over again!
55What a great spot to let your dog have some fun! The owners put a lot of attention and detail into the space, which made it comfortable for both our dog and us. Definitely recommend bringing your dog here, our pup had a blast!Natalie N.
Natalie N.
August 2023
What a great spot to let your dog have some fun! The owners put a lot of attention and detail into the space, which made it comfortable for both our dog and us. Definitely recommend bringing your dog here, our pup had a blast!
55This place is the BEST. Forest hikes, plenty of water and toys, bathroom for the humans was a huge plus. We had the best time using the agility course too! We will 100% be back - this was a dream — all dogs and humans had so much fun! Kelley K.
Kelley K.
August 2023
This place is the BEST. Forest hikes, plenty of water and toys, bathroom for the humans was a huge plus. We had the best time using the agility course too! We will 100% be back - this was a dream — all dogs and humans had so much fun!
55Wonderful area for pups to explore! Melissa was very communicative and let us stay late when I wasn’t able to make it to my reservation on time because of a delay at work. My pups enjoyed the space to explore!Kate T.
Kate T.
August 2023
Wonderful area for pups to explore! Melissa was very communicative and let us stay late when I wasn’t able to make it to my reservation on time because of a delay at work. My pups enjoyed the space to explore!
55Another awesome visit to the mountains. I forgot to mention the hummingbirds in my last review! I sat and watched them chase eachother around the yard while HipHop chased bunnies and squirrels. JoAnn T.
JoAnn T.
July 2023
Another awesome visit to the mountains. I forgot to mention the hummingbirds in my last review! I sat and watched them chase eachother around the yard while HipHop chased bunnies and squirrels.
55I couldn't believe how perfect this is, and how accommodating the host is. I'm at a loss for words to describe it. Amenities are simply perfect for dogs and humans alike. Serene, tranquil nature to escape. It's clean, safe, with amenities like bathroom, and sink to clean up afterwards. Agility equipment are in great shape. There's even a pergola and chairs for respite. We couldn't believe how much fun we had, and lost track of time.Na L.
Na L.
July 2023
I couldn't believe how perfect this is, and how accommodating the host is. I'm at a loss for words to describe it. Amenities are simply perfect for dogs and humans alike. Serene, tranquil nature to escape. It's clean, safe, with amenities like bathroom, and sink to clean up afterwards. Agility equipment are in great shape. There's even a pergola and chairs for respite. We couldn't believe how much fun we had, and lost track of time.
55Absolutely UNREAL! I would give 100 stars if I could. The spot was stunning and the host was so kind. Our husky had the time of her life. It was like her own private hike without the unpredictable off-leash dogs. ALSO! There are so many hummingbirds 🤩 So soooo worth the drive 😁 Brenna H.
Brenna H.
July 2023
Absolutely UNREAL! I would give 100 stars if I could. The spot was stunning and the host was so kind. Our husky had the time of her life. It was like her own private hike without the unpredictable off-leash dogs. ALSO! There are so many hummingbirds 🤩 So soooo worth the drive 😁
55Melissa’s place was amazing! It exceeded our expectations. Our dogs were so pumped when they arrived. It was like Disney land for our pups. Definitely recommend!! We have a very reactive pup and it was great to see him run around, and not have to worry about him! Meghan C.
Meghan C.
July 2023
Melissa’s place was amazing! It exceeded our expectations. Our dogs were so pumped when they arrived. It was like Disney land for our pups. Definitely recommend!! We have a very reactive pup and it was great to see him run around, and not have to worry about him!
55Great spot! 🫶🏼 we all loved it! It was so nice to have so much space and no other dogs or people to worry about. So glad the host is sharing this space with us all!Amanda C.
Amanda C.
July 2023
Great spot! 🫶🏼 we all loved it! It was so nice to have so much space and no other dogs or people to worry about. So glad the host is sharing this space with us all!
How do Empire'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
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FAQ about our Empire 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 Empire 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 159 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 20 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 Empire have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 159 fully fenced dog parks in or near Empire. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Empire?
The Empire area has 2 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is 4th Mesa 7 acre Private Dog Park In Bailey.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Empire?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Empire. The most popular agility option is Jackie's Private Dog Park In Boulder.
Where in Empire can I find a pool for dog swimming?