55Wonderful spot! A lovely wooded area with a little stream and lots of room to run around - the doggos had a blast. :) No fencing, as it says in the description, but if your dog is call-trained you'll be fine. We would love to come again! Jessica L.
Jessica L.
January 2021
Wonderful spot! A lovely wooded area with a little stream and lots of room to run around - the doggos had a blast. :) No fencing, as it says in the description, but if your dog is call-trained you'll be fine. We would love to come again!
55We love having this backyard as a close by option for us to let our pup run around in! The backyard is as advertised in a quiet and safe neighborhood with balls, toys, and water available. We also appreciated the bug spray they keep on the porch since we’ve come twice now on weekends following a very rainy week. Ava is a responsive host.
Just a heads up - There is a crawl space under the back porch. Our pup started to get in under there the second time we went wanting to eat and pick up the stuff she found in there. Keeping her on a retractable leash helped with this and was not a big deal.
Kirsten C.
Kirsten C.
September 2021
We love having this backyard as a close by option for us to let our pup run around in! The backyard is as advertised in a quiet and safe neighborhood with balls, toys, and water available. We also appreciated the bug spray they keep on the porch since we’ve come twice now on weekends following a very rainy week. Ava is a responsive host.
Just a heads up - There is a crawl space under the back porch. Our pup started to get in under there the second time we went wanting to eat and pick up the stuff she found in there. Keeping her on a retractable leash helped with this and was not a big deal.
55Easy to find. Yard is private and decent size, big enough for my 2 boxers to chase balls. Poop bags, a chuck-it and ample tennis balls was perfect. Only request, hose would not work, tried for some water, perhaps next time?Cindy R.
Cindy R.
November 2021
Easy to find. Yard is private and decent size, big enough for my 2 boxers to chase balls. Poop bags, a chuck-it and ample tennis balls was perfect. Only request, hose would not work, tried for some water, perhaps next time?
55Nice flat spot good for running and chasing. Note that the reminder email does not include the instruction to use the right gate. So follow the photo on the posting. Lisa F.
Lisa F.
December 2021
Nice flat spot good for running and chasing. Note that the reminder email does not include the instruction to use the right gate. So follow the photo on the posting.
55Amazing backyard with lots of space! Definitely quiet like the listing says! The fence was a great height to keep our dog focused in the yard. There are other dogs in the Neighborhood that you could hear, but we did not see ANY dogs from the yard!
Under the porch was not blocked off, so just be aware if your dog likes to explore. This was absolutely not an issue for us, but a good thing to be aware of if your dog is more adventurous :)
We really loved that you were able to park right in front of the house! We will definitely be frequent users of this spot! 11/10 would recommend! Lindsay C.
Lindsay C.
March 2022
Amazing backyard with lots of space! Definitely quiet like the listing says! The fence was a great height to keep our dog focused in the yard. There are other dogs in the Neighborhood that you could hear, but we did not see ANY dogs from the yard!
Under the porch was not blocked off, so just be aware if your dog likes to explore. This was absolutely not an issue for us, but a good thing to be aware of if your dog is more adventurous :)
We really loved that you were able to park right in front of the house! We will definitely be frequent users of this spot! 11/10 would recommend!
55Our dog had a great time! We would consider trying to bring a second dog next time because there’s plenty of room to run and play. I did find a couple of rogue droppings, but that’s to be expected.Christopher M.
Christopher M.
March 2022
Our dog had a great time! We would consider trying to bring a second dog next time because there’s plenty of room to run and play. I did find a couple of rogue droppings, but that’s to be expected.
55What a great yard! The lock on the fence is a little tricky, but I figured it out. My pup loves balls and there were balls galore. He ran zoomies, jumped and played and had the best time. Thank you for allowing us to play in your yard. We’ll be back. ☺️Lissa P.
Lissa P.
May 2022
What a great yard! The lock on the fence is a little tricky, but I figured it out. My pup loves balls and there were balls galore. He ran zoomies, jumped and played and had the best time. Thank you for allowing us to play in your yard. We’ll be back. ☺️
55Yard was the perfect size for my dogs to run, sniff, and play and still be in my sight. My shepard mix ran and played with the toys provided, while my basset mix sniffed, checked the fence, and chewed grass. Quiet neighborhood and easily accessed location. We will be back! Stacey O.
Stacey O.
May 2022
Yard was the perfect size for my dogs to run, sniff, and play and still be in my sight. My shepard mix ran and played with the toys provided, while my basset mix sniffed, checked the fence, and chewed grass. Quiet neighborhood and easily accessed location. We will be back!
55Ava’s yard was just perfect!! Quiet, and lots of tennis balls. My dog didn’t last the entire time cause she is a bit out of practice but she absolutely loved it!! Thank you so much Ava!Elizabeth T.
Elizabeth T.
June 2022
Ava’s yard was just perfect!! Quiet, and lots of tennis balls. My dog didn’t last the entire time cause she is a bit out of practice but she absolutely loved it!! Thank you so much Ava!
55Easy parking and access, lot of tennis balls already there! It was very shaded in the morning, which was great in this heat. They also provided bug spray which we didn't see until toward the end, so look for it when you get there! All in all, a great space!!Julia B.
Julia B.
July 2022
Easy parking and access, lot of tennis balls already there! It was very shaded in the morning, which was great in this heat. They also provided bug spray which we didn't see until toward the end, so look for it when you get there! All in all, a great space!!
55This was our first time using Sniffspot and will definitely use again. Ava’s backyard is secure and spacious enough for our two pups! There are plenty of balls to play with. There was easy communication with the owner which is a plus! YeYe T.
YeYe T.
August 2022
This was our first time using Sniffspot and will definitely use again. Ava’s backyard is secure and spacious enough for our two pups! There are plenty of balls to play with. There was easy communication with the owner which is a plus!
55Gigi loved the amount of shade this spot had. She played a lot even on a hot afternoon, there was a bowl of water there and I did see a hose as well. Like other reviewers have mentioned, there were a ton of tennis balls in the back yard to play with. I did want to mention as someone else said something about bug spray, I didn’t really see any and I was too shy to go up on to their deck and look for some but bring your own if you don’t want to be fighting gnats the whole time! Also the door to the backyard is a bit iffy, it’s to be pushed in and doesn’t open that easily so it did make me a bit nervous pushing it in as I didn’t want to be too rough! Overall though we had a great time, the backyard was so clean too! Sanam K.
Sanam K.
August 2022
Gigi loved the amount of shade this spot had. She played a lot even on a hot afternoon, there was a bowl of water there and I did see a hose as well. Like other reviewers have mentioned, there were a ton of tennis balls in the back yard to play with. I did want to mention as someone else said something about bug spray, I didn’t really see any and I was too shy to go up on to their deck and look for some but bring your own if you don’t want to be fighting gnats the whole time! Also the door to the backyard is a bit iffy, it’s to be pushed in and doesn’t open that easily so it did make me a bit nervous pushing it in as I didn’t want to be too rough! Overall though we had a great time, the backyard was so clean too!
55I gave this 5 stars because for my dog, this was truly a 5 star experience. The yard was a great size to play soccer with my shepherd. No poops around and a pretty clean area overall. I do have to mention the gate, which flat out did not work. The latch was missing and it was extremely difficult to open/close, I actually hurt my finger trying to close it. My dog is in no way an escape artist and knows to stay with me, so it wasn’t an exact issue for us/him. It’s a great space, but the gate is something to be aware of.Cecelia Y.
Cecelia Y.
August 2022
I gave this 5 stars because for my dog, this was truly a 5 star experience. The yard was a great size to play soccer with my shepherd. No poops around and a pretty clean area overall. I do have to mention the gate, which flat out did not work. The latch was missing and it was extremely difficult to open/close, I actually hurt my finger trying to close it. My dog is in no way an escape artist and knows to stay with me, so it wasn’t an exact issue for us/him. It’s a great space, but the gate is something to be aware of.
55Nice size and convenient location. My dog kept running up the deck to check things out since there was a small white dog indoors so I did keep chasing him off of that. But the deck was very nice, there was a ball thrower gadget which was nice. The only thing I didnt see was a doggy disposal. Sophia S.
Sophia S.
August 2022
Nice size and convenient location. My dog kept running up the deck to check things out since there was a small white dog indoors so I did keep chasing him off of that. But the deck was very nice, there was a ball thrower gadget which was nice. The only thing I didnt see was a doggy disposal.
55We had a great time playing fetch! The yard is spacious and there is plenty of parking. We also liked that there were plenty of tennis balls and a hose to use for water. Unfortunately, he only lasted about 30min but we will use this yard again in the future!Breanna F.
Breanna F.
August 2022
We had a great time playing fetch! The yard is spacious and there is plenty of parking. We also liked that there were plenty of tennis balls and a hose to use for water. Unfortunately, he only lasted about 30min but we will use this yard again in the future!
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FAQ about our Fairfax Station 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 Fairfax Station 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 270 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 55 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 Fairfax Station have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 270 fully fenced dog parks in or near Fairfax Station. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Fairfax Station?
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Fairfax Station?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Fairfax Station. The most popular agility option is Large enclosed backyard in Falls Church.
Where in Fairfax Station can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Fairfax Station area. The highest rated option is Sam's Farm.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Fairfax Station?
There are 70 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Fairfax Station where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Susan's Private Dog Park In Centreville.