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Rovers Retreat's 50 Acre Mostly Fenced Private Dog Park In Spring Hill

**WELCOME TO ROVERS RETREAT** Hi! My name is Lea, and my family and I have been fortunate to call this beautiful piece of land home for the past eight years. My grandmother gave the property to us before she passed away in 2020 at the age of 99, and this land has always been very special to our family. I grew up spending time here with my Memama, helping her milk the goats and riding my horse, Beauty. Today, my husband and I live here with our daughter and our three dogs. We are not farmers yet, but we love the peaceful, natural character of the land and all the memories tied to it. Before we built our home here, we used to bring our own dogs out to run, dig, explore, chase critters, and simply get all of their energy out. They absolutely loved it. Now we want to share that same experience with other dogs and their people. Rovers Retreat is approximately 50 acres of beautiful, private, raw Tennessee land where dogs can have the space to simply be dogs. **ABOUT THE PROPERTY** This is raw, natural land, not a manicured dog park. You will find large open fields, hills, native vegetation, and plenty of room to walk, explore, play ball or Frisbee, or simply relax with your dog. Please look at the property map included in our listing photos before your visit. It will help you understand the areas available for exploring and the few areas we ask guests to avoid. When you enter the property, we prefer that guests explore the fields on the right side of the driveway first. During parts of the summer, hay may be growing in some of the fields. We provide hay for cattle on a neighboring property, so when hay is growing, we will keep a mowed walking path through the field specifically for guests and their dogs. Please stay on the mowed path so the hay crop is protected. When hay is not growing, you are welcome to enjoy the open areas of the fields, including the center portions, for walking, hiking, playing Frisbee, throwing tennis balls, or simply letting your dog enjoy the space. We also have two picnic areas. One is located in the middle portion of the property and is a great place to sit down, enjoy a picnic lunch, throw a ball, or take a break with your dog. **PARKING & GUEST AMENITIES** When you enter the property, you will see the designated parking area on your left. Near the parking area, you will find a picnic table, doggy waste bags, trash cans, tennis balls in a metal container, bug spray, and a basic first-aid kit. Please return the tennis balls when you are finished. If you notice that we are getting low on doggy bags, bug spray, first-aid supplies, or any of the other guest items, we would greatly appreciate you letting us know so we can restock them for the next visitor. Please pick up all dog waste during your visit using the bags provided and dispose of all used doggy bags and other trash in the provided trash cans before leaving. **WATER STATION** Across the driveway from the parking area, you will find a water spigot and hose, along with water bowls and buckets for your dogs. You are welcome to give your dog fresh water there or fill your own dog water bottles before heading farther out onto the property. After your walk, you are also welcome to use the hose to rinse mud or dirt off your dog before leaving. Depending on the weather and how adventurous your dog is, they may get muddy, so we recommend bringing a towel with you. **FENCING & OFF-LEASH USE** The property is fenced, but much of the fencing is older agricultural fencing, and there may be gaps or areas where a small, determined, or escaping dog could potentially get through. We strongly recommend walking the property with your dog on leash first, especially if your dog is a runner, has unreliable recall, or is difficult to control. If your dog has excellent recall and stays close to you, you can decide when you are comfortable allowing them to explore off leash. **NATURAL TERRAIN** Please remember that this is raw countryside. You may encounter uneven ground, mud, tall grass, insects, poison ivy, stinging nettle, and other native vegetation. Please wear sturdy shoes that completely cover your feet and dress appropriately for walking through natural Tennessee countryside. **WOODS & WILDLIFE** Please stay out of the wooded areas and do not allow your dogs to enter them. Deer, wild turkeys, coyotes, groundhogs, and other wildlife live on and around the property, and we want to respect their habitat and avoid disturbing them. **POND AREA** Please stay out of the pond and keep your dogs away from it. A sign is posted near the pond stating: **“Enter the pond at your own risk. No diving or swimming.”** The pond is surrounded by vegetation and may not be easy to see from a distance. The water can become muddy and stagnant, so we do not want guests or dogs entering or drinking from it. We also have a family of groundhogs that lives near the pond, and we ask that their habitat not be disturbed. If your dog accidentally gets into the pond, you are welcome to use the hose at the water station to rinse them off before leaving. **OUR HOME** Please remain at least **100 yards away from our home**. We have our own dogs on the property. They are safely secured and fenced, but they may bark when they see or hear visitors. **TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT AREA** You may see our tractor and equipment near a green shed. Please remain at least **100 yards away from this area** and do not allow dogs or children to approach or climb on any equipment. **RED BARN & STORAGE AREA** On the left-side field, on the same side of the property where you park your vehicle, you may see a small red barn, rocks, stored materials, and other items on the far side of the field. Please stay well away from this entire area and do not allow dogs or children to approach it. **MOST OF ALL, ENJOY YOUR VISIT** Other than the restricted areas listed above, we want you to relax, explore, and enjoy yourselves. Walk the hills, explore the fields, throw a Frisbee, play ball, have a picnic, and let your dog sniff, run, and enjoy the outdoors. We feel incredibly fortunate to have this land, and we are happy to share a little piece of it with you and your dogs. **TENNESSEE AGRITOURISM WARNING NOTICE** **WARNING** Under Tennessee law, there is no liability for an injury to or death of a participant in an agritourism activity conducted at this agritourism location or by this agritourism professional if such injury or death results from the inherent risks of the agritourism activity. Inherent risks of agritourism activities include, among others, risks of injury inherent to land, equipment, and animals, as well as the potential for you to act in a negligent manner that may contribute to your injury or death. **You are assuming the risk of participating in this agritourism activity.** **Tenn. Code Ann. § 43-39-103**

Sage's 100 Acre Private Nature Retreat

Set on 100 private acres of rolling Tennessee farmland, Sage Estates offers open meadows and wooded trails for dogs to explore and owners to relax. It’s a peaceful, partially fenced space that’s both dog-friendly and nature-inspired—ideal for off-leash adventure.

Otis' Private Dog Park In Smyrna

A hidden gem in the midst of Smyrna! Nested within the city limits is 25 acres of beauty and splendor - creeks, woods, field, trails, and a crystal clear spring. One side of the property is bordered by rock springs and has some natural fencing consistent with a century old farm and homestead. Walk back in time and enjoy the boundless scenery. Please be aware of the water features as the spring is deep and moves swiftly through the property. An abundance of wildlife live on the farm so don’t be surprised by deer, hawks, skunks, rabbits, raccoons and such. With a farm also comes briars, thorns, uneven ground, fox holes, mole tunnels, and of course, ticks and mosquitoes. So come prepared!

Winland Farms

34 Secluded Acres, Waterfront Access, Hiking Trails, 1 mile Greenway

The Barn at Mahala Springs is an outdoor event space during certain times of the year, but we offer our property to our furry friends year round! Enjoy a magical oasis, of adventure, with your four-legged pup! Enjoy complete, private access to Mahala Springs and Farm, an outdoor event venue where we invite you and your pup to make unforgettable memories together as they swim in the creek, chase frogs in Cara’s Pond, explore the nature trails, or enjoy the 1-mile greenway! The greenway features breathtaking views of pastures and cliffs, as you meander through a cedar forest and along the crystal clear water of BeaverDam Creek!

Amanda's 7 Acre and a Trail to the Creek In White House

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140 acres at Plentiful Hill Farm, marked trails through woods and fields, creek

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2 mile wooded trail plus creek (unfenced)

Park in the gravel lot at the bottom of the drive. Walk up the driveway towards the house, then head down the stone steps and cross the creek via the bridge (dogs are welcome to run through the creek)…the 2 mile loop takes about 30-40 minutes at a leisurely pace. Dogs are allowed to be off leash - just make sure they have good recall as we do have deer and other wildlife in the heavily wooded property. The trail is maintained monthly. It is quite steep in places and can be wet after a rain so I would mark this as an intermediate level hike. There are no other dogs on property as this is an event center that can be rented by the day or for 3+ night stays.

Red River Private Dog Park In Clarksville

5 wooded acres with both a field and riverside trail to explore. Plenty of space to run and offers complete privacy. Right in the heart of Clarksville. Minutes from Wilma Rudolph Blvd, shopping, dining and entertainment. Easy access and plenty of parking.

John's 25 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Ashland City

Gay Acres

Welcome to Gay Acres, 10 acres of rolling private land in Whites Creek, just 15 minutes north of downtown Nashville. Wide open room for your dog to run, sniff, and just be a happy dog! The space is ideal for high-energy dogs who need room to burn off steam. You’ll have the acreage to yourselves for your booking. Fresh water is available on side of the house next to parking pad. Bowl, spigot, and hose are available. Plenty of wooded shade. Large multi-car parking pad. A few house rules: pick up after your pup, keep an eye on them near the road and property edges. Our neighbor does have chickens nearby. The Sniff Spot app has some issues with messaging, I’ll respond via text or email. My phone number will generate with welcome message. Bring bug spray, especially for ticks! Come make yourselves at home.🏡

WELCOME TO IVIE'S 15-ACRE PRIVATE DOG OASIS!

Looking for the ultimate private adventure for your pup? Escape the crowded city spots and give your dog room to truly run, explore, and sniff in peace. Located in quiet Charlotte, TN, our property offers 15 acres of pure freedom with ZERO neighborhood distractions or fence-line barking. Perfect for high-energy dogs, recall training, multi-dog playdates, or nervous/reactive pups who just need complete privacy.

Haley's 21 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Wartrace

Beautiful 27-acre property in rural Wartrace with plenty of room for dogs of any size or breed to come play, off or on leash. This is an awesome opportunity for you and your pet to go on the fun-filled, adventure-packed, private field trip you’ve been waiting for! We have a creek and pond on site for the water loving fur babies to use as they please! We ask that you use the second entrance that has a gravel driveway and parking area, rather than the entrance to the main house. There will be signage at the correct entrance. Keep in mind that we have a fence on all sides except along the road. However, our road isn’t very busy, and you will be far enough off the road enough that we do not foresee any problems, as long as your dog doesn’t have a tendency of heading for the hills as soon as they are off leash. Even then, I think there is enough room that any dog will be free to run and play without harm. We have two dogs of our own, so please let me know if you would like me to put them up during your visit. If not, my doggos are friendly and would love to play with your pet(s)! Most of the pets in the pictures provided are of dogs I have watched for friends and family in the past. Oh, and no need to bag poo. 😁

Jeanne's 5 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Adams

Paradise is waiting for you

We recently bought a lil piece of heaven, 10 acres of paradise. Half is wooded and half is open land. Open field available for your babies to run on and an open spot in the woods to explore. The property line between us and our neighbors is marked with metal stakes so we ask that you keep your fur babies on our side. But feel free to explore the field of tall grass with trails winding through. We have a dry pond to explore and lots of room to throw a ball. We love it here. Once your done, you both will need a nap. There’s a hose out front of the house you can use to fill up water for your baby, and chairs at the walnut tree to relax in if you need a break. Feel free to walk the trails which come out near the fence closest to house and opposite side in field. Make you and your babies at home and enjoy paradise as much as we all do! See you soon!

Duck River Private Dog Park In Shelbyville

Right on the banks of North America's most bio-diverse ecosystem the Duck river. Beautiful and relaxing place for your dog to run as free as they want. Beautiful and clear trails through the riparian forest and native bamboo.

Shericka's Private Dog Park In Bethpage

If you would like to go on a walk/hike in the forest with your fur baby we have the right adventure for you. Beautiful 15.5 acres with roads and trails full of trees, fresh air, spring flowing of water, caves, and enough space to leash or unleash your fur baby to run and have fun.

Country retreat

40 plus acres of fields and woods