55Y’all have to check this place out!! Absolutely our new favorite spot. When you arrive you can just follow along the cornfields and you will find countless places for your dog to run, sniff, and play! There’s a creek with some trails through the woods and a ton of space to run along the cornfield. Feels super private and quiet. Amazing place to let our reactive city pup run off leash but even if you’re not comfortable going off leash this place is still worth it as an on leash hike - great place for a long line!! We saw some deer so just be aware if your dog likes to chase wildlife. Emily M.
Emily M.
October 2022
Y’all have to check this place out!! Absolutely our new favorite spot. When you arrive you can just follow along the cornfields and you will find countless places for your dog to run, sniff, and play! There’s a creek with some trails through the woods and a ton of space to run along the cornfield. Feels super private and quiet. Amazing place to let our reactive city pup run off leash but even if you’re not comfortable going off leash this place is still worth it as an on leash hike - great place for a long line!! We saw some deer so just be aware if your dog likes to chase wildlife.
$Jean's 5 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Finksburg | Sniffspot
55Bring your hiking boots! Lots of great sniffing opportunities but it could get muddy on a rainy day. I didn’t notice any other animals around which was perfect for my reactive dog. He had a ballast zooming around the trails and through the woods. Kaya R.
Kaya R.
October 2022
Bring your hiking boots! Lots of great sniffing opportunities but it could get muddy on a rainy day. I didn’t notice any other animals around which was perfect for my reactive dog. He had a ballast zooming around the trails and through the woods.
$Little Monsters Playground located in SYKESVILLE, MD | Sniffspot
55My boy had a great time running and sniffing like crazy . There are places for people to sit as well as sunny and shady spots in the HUGE very secure yard. Additionally there were dog toys and poop bags available. Thank you Danielle !Jeff M.
Jeff M.
February 2023
My boy had a great time running and sniffing like crazy . There are places for people to sit as well as sunny and shady spots in the HUGE very secure yard. Additionally there were dog toys and poop bags available. Thank you Danielle !
55JJ's was the perfect spot for our fur babies! Convenient location. Clean and spacious! Water and toys available. Seating for adults. We will be visiting again soon! vernell j.
vernell j.
January 2023
JJ's was the perfect spot for our fur babies! Convenient location. Clean and spacious! Water and toys available. Seating for adults. We will be visiting again soon!
55Yard is Huge!! Clean and quiet space. The parking available in driveway directly next to yard opening is of the highest convenience. We will definitely be back. Big thanks to these host for providing this wonderful space near my house! Jarrell D.
Jarrell D.
January 2023
Yard is Huge!! Clean and quiet space. The parking available in driveway directly next to yard opening is of the highest convenience. We will definitely be back. Big thanks to these host for providing this wonderful space near my house!
55JJ’s play yard was AWESOME 👏🏼. My dogs loved running around. There was water, balls, thrower, bags and wipes. We will definitely be back!!!
Suzanne H.
Suzanne H.
January 2023
JJ’s play yard was AWESOME 👏🏼. My dogs loved running around. There was water, balls, thrower, bags and wipes. We will definitely be back!!!
55Awesome place, the dogs had an awesome time. Jj’s provided toys, water, treats and a lot of space. We will be returning real soon. With every dimeKaren R.
Karen R.
January 2023
Awesome place, the dogs had an awesome time. Jj’s provided toys, water, treats and a lot of space. We will be returning real soon. With every dime
55Great spot! It’s a large yard. The owners were thoughtful enough to provide a bowl of water, toys, and treats. The location was very convenient. Thank you owners for providing a local SniffSpot for the Columbia/Ellicott City area.Telicia L.
Telicia L.
January 2023
Great spot! It’s a large yard. The owners were thoughtful enough to provide a bowl of water, toys, and treats. The location was very convenient. Thank you owners for providing a local SniffSpot for the Columbia/Ellicott City area.
55We love coming to JJ’s play spot. It’s clean and plenty of room for the dog to play ball. The host leaves everything we might need- even hand warmers!!! We will be back : )Suzanne H.
Suzanne H.
January 2023
We love coming to JJ’s play spot. It’s clean and plenty of room for the dog to play ball. The host leaves everything we might need- even hand warmers!!! We will be back : )
55great yard, spacious and clean with all the listed amenities. parts of the yard are off-limits/fenced off with lower fences so you might need to watch a dog that jumps barriers. would highly recommend this spot!! Jamie W.
Jamie W.
January 2023
great yard, spacious and clean with all the listed amenities. parts of the yard are off-limits/fenced off with lower fences so you might need to watch a dog that jumps barriers. would highly recommend this spot!!
55We had a great time and so grateful to have a Sniff Spot in Ellicott City. Host was communicative and left some treats for the dogs, which was a nice touch. Thank you!Lorena H.
Lorena H.
January 2023
We had a great time and so grateful to have a Sniff Spot in Ellicott City. Host was communicative and left some treats for the dogs, which was a nice touch. Thank you!
55JJ’s Play Yard is a great spot!! My dog had the best time playing fetch and running around to his heart’s content.
Yurim is a great host, providing treats, agility equipment, and an array of toys for pups as well as waters and hand warmers for the humans!
Great spot. Would definitely come again! Merrijoy V.
Merrijoy V.
January 2023
JJ’s Play Yard is a great spot!! My dog had the best time playing fetch and running around to his heart’s content.
Yurim is a great host, providing treats, agility equipment, and an array of toys for pups as well as waters and hand warmers for the humans!
Great spot. Would definitely come again!
55Great yard, thanks for the treats and toys. We had a fun time.
The only downside was that it is close to route 40 and out dog, who's reactive to cars didn't like looking at the cars on the street. Once we got in the yard itself, we had a great time. Thank you for sharing your yard. Ashley S.
Ashley S.
January 2023
Great yard, thanks for the treats and toys. We had a fun time.
The only downside was that it is close to route 40 and out dog, who's reactive to cars didn't like looking at the cars on the street. Once we got in the yard itself, we had a great time. Thank you for sharing your yard.
55Perfect place to allow our fur baby to run around as our evening winds down. JJ’s provided us with bottled waters, fresh water for our pup, hand warmers, a variety of dog toys, and also dog treats that were specifically labeled for our pup. We live in a townhouse in Columbia, that have a patio that is approximately 10 feet by 10 feet. The dog parks have too many dogs playing at one time, so JJ’s yard is perfect for a quick run around in the yard before dinner. Tanita E.
Tanita E.
January 2023
Perfect place to allow our fur baby to run around as our evening winds down. JJ’s provided us with bottled waters, fresh water for our pup, hand warmers, a variety of dog toys, and also dog treats that were specifically labeled for our pup. We live in a townhouse in Columbia, that have a patio that is approximately 10 feet by 10 feet. The dog parks have too many dogs playing at one time, so JJ’s yard is perfect for a quick run around in the yard before dinner.
55Continues to be top spot to let my dog get some exercise and natural enrichment! Great covering and comfy chairs and supplies of clean bowls, toys and towels. Love the Halloween abs now fall decorations!Mary D.
Mary D.
November 2022
Continues to be top spot to let my dog get some exercise and natural enrichment! Great covering and comfy chairs and supplies of clean bowls, toys and towels. Love the Halloween abs now fall decorations!
55First experience using Sniffspot at Acres of Fun. Super easy to reserve, very clear information and great space and facilities. My dog was so happy running around, using the toys, and sniffing around. Highly recommend it and I will definitely be back! Linnette M.
Linnette M.
November 2022
First experience using Sniffspot at Acres of Fun. Super easy to reserve, very clear information and great space and facilities. My dog was so happy running around, using the toys, and sniffing around. Highly recommend it and I will definitely be back!
55We had a wonderful time at Acres of Fun! Our dog deals with reactivity and he was able to fully relax and play (we didn’t see/hear any people or dogs, just some fun hawk watching). The yard has great sniffs, plenty of different areas to explore, and was very well maintained. We’ll definitely be back!Kaeti H.
Kaeti H.
November 2022
We had a wonderful time at Acres of Fun! Our dog deals with reactivity and he was able to fully relax and play (we didn’t see/hear any people or dogs, just some fun hawk watching). The yard has great sniffs, plenty of different areas to explore, and was very well maintained. We’ll definitely be back!
How do Finksburg'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 Finksburg 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 Finksburg 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 265 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 48 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 Finksburg have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 265 fully fenced dog parks in or near Finksburg. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Finksburg?
There are 61 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Finksburg where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Jean's Private Dog Park In Finksburg.