55The road in was a bit rough but it was well worth the trip. Our dog got to be free off leash in the wonderful mountain woods. We got to enjoy the fresh mountain air without being crowded in a too full public park. It was much fun meeting the chickens, horses and piggy and the host was very friendly and kind. Sybl A.
Sybl A.
August 2020
The road in was a bit rough but it was well worth the trip. Our dog got to be free off leash in the wonderful mountain woods. We got to enjoy the fresh mountain air without being crowded in a too full public park. It was much fun meeting the chickens, horses and piggy and the host was very friendly and kind.
Nicki's Private Dog Park In Santa Cruz | Sniffspot
55Our dog loved this Sniffspot! Plenty of space to run around. A kiddie pool to cool down after running. Plenty of balls to chase. A mixture of sun and shade so should be good in all weather. A little poison oak to watch out for, but there's so much space it's not too hard to avoid. We'll definitely be back!Melissa D.
Melissa D.
November 2022
Our dog loved this Sniffspot! Plenty of space to run around. A kiddie pool to cool down after running. Plenty of balls to chase. A mixture of sun and shade so should be good in all weather. A little poison oak to watch out for, but there's so much space it's not too hard to avoid. We'll definitely be back!
Nicki's Private Dog Park In Santa Cruz | Sniffspot
55Ample parking and tons of room for the pups to run around. Fully fenced and secure to let your dogs off leash without a worry. Would definitely recommend! Ilene W.
Ilene W.
November 2022
Ample parking and tons of room for the pups to run around. Fully fenced and secure to let your dogs off leash without a worry. Would definitely recommend!
Nicki's Private Dog Park In Santa Cruz | Sniffspot
55Place was exactly as described. The tree in the front was beautiful and I managed to capture some great fall pictures of my dog. Thank you for sharing your space with us. Shruti G.
Shruti G.
November 2022
Place was exactly as described. The tree in the front was beautiful and I managed to capture some great fall pictures of my dog. Thank you for sharing your space with us.
Nicki's Private Dog Park In Santa Cruz | Sniffspot
55We had such a fun time at Nicki’s sniff spot, nicki was super easy to communicate with and Our dog had so much fun running around and sniffing. The yard is very large and has lots of good places to explore. Highly recommend! Krista W.
Krista W.
November 2022
We had such a fun time at Nicki’s sniff spot, nicki was super easy to communicate with and Our dog had so much fun running around and sniffing. The yard is very large and has lots of good places to explore. Highly recommend!
Nicki's Private Dog Park In Santa Cruz | Sniffspot
55Great spot with spacious space for dogs to explore! Both of our dogs had a blast there. The spot has a great mix of meadow, hill, tree, and our dogs kept exploring for the whole 1.5 hours. The spot is also in a quiet neighborhood so our dogs really enjoyed it with peace of mind (one of them is leash reactive to dogs).Xiaoliang P.
Xiaoliang P.
November 2022
Great spot with spacious space for dogs to explore! Both of our dogs had a blast there. The spot has a great mix of meadow, hill, tree, and our dogs kept exploring for the whole 1.5 hours. The spot is also in a quiet neighborhood so our dogs really enjoyed it with peace of mind (one of them is leash reactive to dogs).
Nicki's Private Dog Park In Santa Cruz | Sniffspot
55Nickis property was beautiful, and very secure fence. My Great Pyrenees is more of a sniffer so he loved just cruising the area. Lots of dog toys and pool for them too. We will definitely be back!! Rachel M.
Rachel M.
December 2022
Nickis property was beautiful, and very secure fence. My Great Pyrenees is more of a sniffer so he loved just cruising the area. Lots of dog toys and pool for them too. We will definitely be back!!
55Sniffspot and this location is a dream come true! I am so happy someone started this business. This spot is and secure and has a tons of interesting areas for pups to explore. My pups are highly prey driven and besides running abroad they chased birds and lizards out of bushes. Its a blessing to see them enjoy doing what they truly are bred to do. It is up a steep hill but worth it. The area is open and sunny. Elizabeth D.
Elizabeth D.
February 2020
Sniffspot and this location is a dream come true! I am so happy someone started this business. This spot is and secure and has a tons of interesting areas for pups to explore. My pups are highly prey driven and besides running abroad they chased birds and lizards out of bushes. Its a blessing to see them enjoy doing what they truly are bred to do. It is up a steep hill but worth it. The area is open and sunny.
55I was so happy to have found this location!! Carrie made scheduling so simple and the space was amazing! Tons of room for my pup to run free and be a dog! Totally fenced in, lots of grass for her to roll in and a good hill for her to get some exercise on. Can’t recommend this enough! It will be a weekly occurrence for us! Morganna H.
Morganna H.
March 2020
I was so happy to have found this location!! Carrie made scheduling so simple and the space was amazing! Tons of room for my pup to run free and be a dog! Totally fenced in, lots of grass for her to roll in and a good hill for her to get some exercise on. Can’t recommend this enough! It will be a weekly occurrence for us!
55Great place for our younger Golden Retriever to run and our older Golden to sniff around and be the explorer. We did discover a few ticks on them in the car on the way home which were easily plucked off when we pulled over to get them off (next time we'll bring a tick comb). The property is big and peaceful with lots of room to run. I would recommend it especially for dogs that would enjoy room to run for long distances (ours chases tennis balls). The road to get to the house is steep for about 1/4 mile (or less) but if you drive slowly and carefully, it's no problem. I really appreciated the quick response from the owner and the easy of the app which I had just discovered the same morning we booked.Claire L.
Claire L.
January 2020
Great place for our younger Golden Retriever to run and our older Golden to sniff around and be the explorer. We did discover a few ticks on them in the car on the way home which were easily plucked off when we pulled over to get them off (next time we'll bring a tick comb). The property is big and peaceful with lots of room to run. I would recommend it especially for dogs that would enjoy room to run for long distances (ours chases tennis balls). The road to get to the house is steep for about 1/4 mile (or less) but if you drive slowly and carefully, it's no problem. I really appreciated the quick response from the owner and the easy of the app which I had just discovered the same morning we booked.
55Our dogs had a great time at this Sniffspot! It's a really nice big yard so our older dog had lots to explore and our younger dog had plenty of room to chase the ball. The host had water out for them and even offered us poop bags which was very nice of her, and she was very friendly. She has chickens but put them inside before we arrived because I thought our dogs might chase them. Really nice big space for the doggos! My photo doesn't do justice to the size of the area.Melissa D.
Melissa D.
September 2019
Our dogs had a great time at this Sniffspot! It's a really nice big yard so our older dog had lots to explore and our younger dog had plenty of room to chase the ball. The host had water out for them and even offered us poop bags which was very nice of her, and she was very friendly. She has chickens but put them inside before we arrived because I thought our dogs might chase them. Really nice big space for the doggos! My photo doesn't do justice to the size of the area.
Jasmine's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Santa Cruz | Sniffspot
55This is a small but really well set up Sniffspot. There were all sorts of toys and fun things for the pups to get into. Jasmine had puzzles with treats, a peanut butter lick bar, balls, pull toys, and some other things to engage the pups. it is probably only about 50 feet by 15-20 feet wide so maybe best suited for smaller dogs OR dogs who need training places (which mine do.) I have two 2 year old very high energy working dog siblings (border collies) so we are working on the relaxation protocols as well as just generally having fun. Having a place away from home where I know they are safe is great. There was just enough distraction for them to be challenged but engaged in some of the training. As you can see from the pictures, they also had a bunch of fun with all the toys. The fence is secure and high. If your dog has food allergies you might want to check with Jasmine first about the treats....but mine were in heaven. Border Collies being what they are, the puzzles were undone in about 10 seconds........I could hear some dogs in the distance walking by (this is in the city of Santa Cruz) but it was the perfect amount of distraction for my training. I don't think it was within 50 feet at all (which is one of the questions) And, I didn't see any other dogs....Deirdre S.
Deirdre S.
April 2022
This is a small but really well set up Sniffspot. There were all sorts of toys and fun things for the pups to get into. Jasmine had puzzles with treats, a peanut butter lick bar, balls, pull toys, and some other things to engage the pups. it is probably only about 50 feet by 15-20 feet wide so maybe best suited for smaller dogs OR dogs who need training places (which mine do.) I have two 2 year old very high energy working dog siblings (border collies) so we are working on the relaxation protocols as well as just generally having fun. Having a place away from home where I know they are safe is great. There was just enough distraction for them to be challenged but engaged in some of the training. As you can see from the pictures, they also had a bunch of fun with all the toys. The fence is secure and high. If your dog has food allergies you might want to check with Jasmine first about the treats....but mine were in heaven. Border Collies being what they are, the puzzles were undone in about 10 seconds........I could hear some dogs in the distance walking by (this is in the city of Santa Cruz) but it was the perfect amount of distraction for my training. I don't think it was within 50 feet at all (which is one of the questions) And, I didn't see any other dogs....
How do Santa Cruz's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
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FAQ about our Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 39 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 8 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 Santa Cruz have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 39 fully fenced dog parks in or near Santa Cruz. Browse all fully enclosed options.
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