Rent the best private dog parks hosted by locals in Nelson, British Columbia

What a gem! Beautiful large area with grass and trees for the pups to explore. We will definitely be back!

Denise was a joy to meet! She is a dog trainer ... so she's very knowledgeable about dogs and their behavior. The spot is clean and beautiful ... a big play area with trees around so there's plenty of shade for resting between all the ball and frisbee chasing. My pup had a fantastic time :)

We absolutely love everything about this spot! The space to play, hikes, and absolute peaceful scenery. We came when this spot first opened and it was great then. Grace has definitely added some awesome improvements as well to the area. Firstly, the sniffspot sign made it easy to find her place. Secondly, the parking area was clearly marked! We came on a muddier day earlier this summer and we’re able to enjoy the space fully though the two hours seemed to go by slowly, this time they passed so quickly! Thirdly, she added some benches which made it so nice to have a seat. My only thing would be remember to bring some bug spray as the mosquitoes were showing themselves this time!

This is one of our new favorite spots. There are so many beautiful trails, a creek, and smells the dogs were busy the entire hour and we wish we had more time to enjoy the peaceful forest. Great hills for fetch to wear them out and then they cooled off wading through the creek. Happy tongues out the whole time. We will be coming back. The area is well fenced. We felt completely safe and secure, but it’s a forest so good recall is nice. There are goats and a horse, but they are enclosed and aren’t visible from the area at the creek where you can unleash. 

Oh my, what a wonderful spot! The instructions to get to the spot and where to park were perfect. The host was there to meet us when we pulled up, welcomed us and showed us where to go. She even had written a welcome note for the fence. The spot itself was amazing! Hills, flat areas, trees and forests as well as some sunny mini meadows. A stream for the dogs to splash in at the end of our time. Lots of places to sit while the dogs ran around and played. It had "all the stuff" for a total package experience!

Between chasing sticks, running through meadows, and playing in the creek, this place makes Dog super happy. And when he's happy, his human is happy too!

Great spot for a relaxing hike through forest with beautiful nurse logs and a creek. My dog and I love it. 

Great family fun!  So grateful to have a safe environment to let our young boys stretch their legs and just have fun.  The creek was the best finish to our mini hike; We will come back.

Take the dog/kids, pack a lunch, and enjoy your own private wooded glade. This is a great place - meadow, creek, woods, benches in shade or sun, she-shed and matching he-shed, friendly goats in their pasture, picnic tables, GREAT host. We were there on a hot day and the forest made the temperature perfect. Wear sturdy shoes for the trails. This place is a gem. Fully meshed fencing all around the 9 acres so your dog can't wander off readily. Thank you Grace!

Henry R. Dog, Sunshine, and Lily (the dogs) had such a wonderful time frolicking in the creek and running around the woods. The humans had a great time, too. Our hostess, Grace, welcomed us in person and also with a sweet sign. The horse and goats (fenced in away from the Sniffspot) were adorable. What a lovely place to spend a couple of hours with family and woofs! We only booked an hour, but the next time we will bring a picnic lunch and stay for two. Definately worth a bit of a drive to get there.

What a great spot to explore! I am always a little nervous trying new spots due to my dog's reactivity to people and dogs. This spot was as advertised - fully enclosed and not another dog or person in sight (although we could hear people in the distance). Grace, the host, was fantastic and greeted us at the start while giving our dog the space he needs to be comfortable.

Another great time with the pups. It was hot that day but with all the trees we stayed nice and cool. Perfect day! If you are worried about how your dog will react to the goats, please dont worry. They are far enough away behind a fence. My dog's didn't even notice them. I've already reserved a third visit.   Thanks again Grace for sharing this gem! 

This is arguably the best Sniffspot we’ve been to yet! Beautiful property with well maintained trails that loop around and let you feel like you could get lost but with the safety of knowing you won’t. Property line is very visible via fencing and we loved switching between swimming in the creek to running through tall grass to exploring through the overgrowth. Grace was an amazing host, we will definitely be back! 

We had a great time in the mini forest. Our two dogs loved running around and even went in the water. Tons of space and was some good exercise for the dogs and us! Lots of benches and tables so we might bring a picnic next time. Grace was very nice and welcomed us as soon as we drive up. There was even a welcome sign for us! Looking forward to coming back. Thanks!

We loved this sniff spot! Lots of trails to go on, and the dogs loved the creek to cool off and chase frogs. One of our dogs is pretty reactive but we had no issues, as the area is secure and private. Grace came out to meet us and was welcoming and helped guide us to where to go. It’s a beautiful piece of property and was very relaxing. Some areas are more wooded and there are some open grassy fields too. 

WOW! This spot is absolutely beautiful for humans, and a DOGGY DREAM ADVENTURE COME TRUE. It far exceeded any expectation I had, and is WELL WORTH THE DRIVE. There is a creek, meadows and a forest with sniffs and nature sounds forever. My terrier never ceased exploring at full tilt, while my Shih Tzu and I were very pleased with the benches conveniently placed along the way. I had toys with me, but they never left the bag. Both pups were passed out on the drive home. Miraculous, as my terrier has NEVER slept in the car regardless of how many hours the trip! This truly is a mini mountain so I would recommend some study shoes and water for humans as well as pups. It took us an hour to explore just the perimeter, so book for at least two hours to really experience this amazing property. There are many lovely places for a picnic. The property is fenced, but a good recall would be good as you can easily lose sight of your pups in the forest. You briefly pass a horse and goats while leashed on the way in, but no other animals or humans once over the bridge, so I would recommend for reactive dogs.

Second time here, even better than the first if possible. This forest is magical. I felt at peace and centered and my dogs had the time of their life sniffing and exploring. It is beautiful and the hosts are great!

We went with a group of dogs, kids, and adults and we all left wet and happy (the kids and dogs more so then the adults)! We loved exploring and playing and ended our time with everyone getting in the creek. Thank goodness we brought towels! Thank you for hosting such a fun spot. We’ll have tired dogs tonight!

Wow, this place really is a treat for dogs (and humans). Grace is such a gracious and welcoming host. The Sniff Spot area is well suited for exploring and enjoying nature without the worry of encountering others or your dogs getting lost while off leash. The property is very well maintained with wooded trails. As others suggest, good footwear is recommended. My dogs had so much fun running up the hills and adventuring on this property. There are picnic tables and an outhouse which makes it especially appealing if you are driving a distance to get there and want to be able to enjoy the property for a few hours. Definitely recommend more than one hour to truly explore and enjoy the visit. We can't wait to return!

This was our first Sniffspot that we visited and we were amazed how beautiful it was. It was nice to let our dogs off leash and explore without worry. The scenery was so nice and peaceful and very clean. Our dogs were in heave, they couldnt believe it either :) To top it off the creek was a hit! I cant like this spot enough. We are looking forward to coming back. Thank you Grace for sharing this gem with us we really appreciate it. See you soon, Rachel