55Nice yard with lots of things to sniff! My dogs had a great time checking everything out. Very secure fencing with no other distractions in sight. It was our first time there so I wasn’t sure which side gate to enter. I checked both gates, and the one on the left as you’re facing the house had the sniff spot sign. However, the gate on the right was partially open. I’m thankful I noticed that because one of my dogs is a runner! Rachel was helpful in getting the gate closed because it was kinda stuck open. Good reminder to always check out the spots first, even if you’ve been there before. Overall a great experience and we will visit again! Clean water and poop bags supplied too!Debbie P.
Debbie P.
October 2023
Nice yard with lots of things to sniff! My dogs had a great time checking everything out. Very secure fencing with no other distractions in sight. It was our first time there so I wasn’t sure which side gate to enter. I checked both gates, and the one on the left as you’re facing the house had the sniff spot sign. However, the gate on the right was partially open. I’m thankful I noticed that because one of my dogs is a runner! Rachel was helpful in getting the gate closed because it was kinda stuck open. Good reminder to always check out the spots first, even if you’ve been there before. Overall a great experience and we will visit again! Clean water and poop bags supplied too!
55This is the perfect location to get my pups out to stretch their legs and enjoy the outdoors! The yard is huge and nicely landscaped. There was water, poop bags for the dogs and everything was fenced in and secure. I was able to bring my laptop and get work done at the same time. Highly recommend! We will be back soon! Thank you for hosting us!Brianna E.
Brianna E.
October 2023
This is the perfect location to get my pups out to stretch their legs and enjoy the outdoors! The yard is huge and nicely landscaped. There was water, poop bags for the dogs and everything was fenced in and secure. I was able to bring my laptop and get work done at the same time. Highly recommend! We will be back soon! Thank you for hosting us!
55We had a great time at Rachael’s. Our dogs loved running around the backyard and enjoyed the toys and water. We will definitely book again, if you’re looking for a great private dog park in Irvine look no further!Fabio Z.
Fabio Z.
October 2023
We had a great time at Rachael’s. Our dogs loved running around the backyard and enjoyed the toys and water. We will definitely book again, if you’re looking for a great private dog park in Irvine look no further!
55My dogs had fun sniffing and exploring this backyard! There was nice seating for me to read a book while the dogs ran around and played fetch. There was also alot of tall trees in the backyard so my dogs often fixated on whatever critters were in the trees and tried to hunt them. I will say though that when we went there was a lot of noisy construction going on nearby and my reactive dog was barking at their noises and also some noises/activity in the house. All in all it was a fun visit for them and Rachel was very responsive and accommodating when I was running late, so thank you Rachel!Christine F.
Christine F.
October 2023
My dogs had fun sniffing and exploring this backyard! There was nice seating for me to read a book while the dogs ran around and played fetch. There was also alot of tall trees in the backyard so my dogs often fixated on whatever critters were in the trees and tried to hunt them. I will say though that when we went there was a lot of noisy construction going on nearby and my reactive dog was barking at their noises and also some noises/activity in the house. All in all it was a fun visit for them and Rachel was very responsive and accommodating when I was running late, so thank you Rachel!
55This was our first ever sniffspot experience and we had a great time! Rachel gave us clear directions and was very responsive. We appreciated that she had water, poop bags, and toys available for our dogs to enjoy. The yard was fully fenced and safe for the dogs to roam freely. We also loved that tall trees provided great privacy and plenty of shade. Our dogs definitely had fun exploring and will be back for another play session soon! Thank you! Erica L.
Erica L.
October 2023
This was our first ever sniffspot experience and we had a great time! Rachel gave us clear directions and was very responsive. We appreciated that she had water, poop bags, and toys available for our dogs to enjoy. The yard was fully fenced and safe for the dogs to roam freely. We also loved that tall trees provided great privacy and plenty of shade. Our dogs definitely had fun exploring and will be back for another play session soon! Thank you!
55Beautiful tall trees provided a nice canopy of shade for our early afternoon visit. This yard is a Perfect little enclave tucked away in a safe neighborhood. Harlee E.
Harlee E.
November 2023
Beautiful tall trees provided a nice canopy of shade for our early afternoon visit. This yard is a Perfect little enclave tucked away in a safe neighborhood.
55This spot was very easy to get and locateHost provided doggy bags and a water bowl upon arrival. My dog had so much fun playing fetch in the backyard. I will definitely be booking Rachel‘s place again. Thanks!Vanessa B.
Vanessa B.
April 2024
This spot was very easy to get and locateHost provided doggy bags and a water bowl upon arrival. My dog had so much fun playing fetch in the backyard. I will definitely be booking Rachel‘s place again. Thanks!
55We had so much fun here! The entrance was easy to find and the instructions for everything were clear. The yard was clean and there were lots of toys available! There were treats, doggy bags, and hand wipes, which was a very nice touch! My dog loved running and rolling in the grass.Adriana D.
Adriana D.
September 2023
We had so much fun here! The entrance was easy to find and the instructions for everything were clear. The yard was clean and there were lots of toys available! There were treats, doggy bags, and hand wipes, which was a very nice touch! My dog loved running and rolling in the grass.
55Lovely yard and plenty of space for my husky to run around. They provided dog toys and water for my fluffy boy. They also had 2 nice sitting areas for my friend and I to enjoy. Alyssa V.
Alyssa V.
September 2023
Lovely yard and plenty of space for my husky to run around. They provided dog toys and water for my fluffy boy. They also had 2 nice sitting areas for my friend and I to enjoy.
55Such a perfect spot! We had a litter reunion party to celebrate their 2nd birthdays. The yard was clean, water was full, lots of toys, and a great area for the humans to hang out. Awesome communication from the hosts and they even put up a happy birthday banner! I highly recommend the Ward Bungalow! Jennifer C.
Jennifer C.
October 2023
Such a perfect spot! We had a litter reunion party to celebrate their 2nd birthdays. The yard was clean, water was full, lots of toys, and a great area for the humans to hang out. Awesome communication from the hosts and they even put up a happy birthday banner! I highly recommend the Ward Bungalow!
55We came here to celebrate Athena's 1st Birthday today. We are all grateful for the chance to do this as Furball is about to turn 16 and for us to be here still today in such a beautiful Sniff Spot nearby where we live in our apartment complex was just Amazing to have had today to celebrate their Lives and for them to both have some Fun running around together playing enjoying themselves in this Sniffspot with Joy. 🐾🐶🐕🌻🕊️💚🎶Annie K.
Annie K.
October 2023
We came here to celebrate Athena's 1st Birthday today. We are all grateful for the chance to do this as Furball is about to turn 16 and for us to be here still today in such a beautiful Sniff Spot nearby where we live in our apartment complex was just Amazing to have had today to celebrate their Lives and for them to both have some Fun running around together playing enjoying themselves in this Sniffspot with Joy. 🐾🐶🐕🌻🕊️💚🎶
How do Irvine'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 Irvine 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 Irvine 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 318 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 53 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 Irvine have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 318 fully fenced dog parks in or near Irvine. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Irvine?
The Irvine area has 7 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 CHOICE AVOCADOS - DOGGY DAY ADVENTURES.
There are 33 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Irvine where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Sara's Private Dog Park In Santa Ana.