55What a wonderful experience! My dog loved playing ball in the yard and cooling off in the pool. The owner is so friendly and accommodating. Very clean, safe and spacious! We will be back!!Brianne C.
Brianne C.
November 2023
What a wonderful experience! My dog loved playing ball in the yard and cooling off in the pool. The owner is so friendly and accommodating. Very clean, safe and spacious! We will be back!!
Kathryn's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55What a fantastic yard for our fur babies to play in! The yard was secure, private, and well kept. Fresh water, a bowl, and a ball was provided which was amazing. Our olde english bulldog loved the ball so much, we now have to track one down. Thanks Kathryn for making your space available for reactive dogs like ours! Madison D.
Madison D.
January 2024
What a fantastic yard for our fur babies to play in! The yard was secure, private, and well kept. Fresh water, a bowl, and a ball was provided which was amazing. Our olde english bulldog loved the ball so much, we now have to track one down. Thanks Kathryn for making your space available for reactive dogs like ours!
Kathryn's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55This was a great place for our senior dog to play and get some fresh air! Easy to find, clean, and even had fresh water and extra supplies if needed. Nicole M.
Nicole M.
February 2024
This was a great place for our senior dog to play and get some fresh air! Easy to find, clean, and even had fresh water and extra supplies if needed.
Kathryn's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55Brought my 1-year-old GSD here for the first time this morning - she had a blast! The yard was spacious, clean and the host was nice enough to provide fresh water, poop bags and hand sanitizer. I’m very particular about where I bring my dog and I was very happy. We will definitely be back! Cara G.
Cara G.
March 2024
Brought my 1-year-old GSD here for the first time this morning - she had a blast! The yard was spacious, clean and the host was nice enough to provide fresh water, poop bags and hand sanitizer. I’m very particular about where I bring my dog and I was very happy. We will definitely be back!
Kathryn's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55Nice big yard, fully fenced. Went in the morning so it was still cool out and the grass was dewy which helped my dog stay cool. Owner was very responsive and has a hose you can use!Sarah J.
Sarah J.
July 2024
Nice big yard, fully fenced. Went in the morning so it was still cool out and the grass was dewy which helped my dog stay cool. Owner was very responsive and has a hose you can use!
Kathryn's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55What a great backyard! We had an awesome time and even increased our stay since no one was booked directly after us.
We encountered minimal bugs unlike some yards we have visited in the past.
We will definitely be going back.
Sarah L.
Sarah L.
August 2024
What a great backyard! We had an awesome time and even increased our stay since no one was booked directly after us.
We encountered minimal bugs unlike some yards we have visited in the past.
We will definitely be going back.
Kathryn's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55My pups had the best time! Easy to find, easy access, and plenty of space for them to run. Enjoyed the chairs in the shade on the patio and bug spray (they so kindly provided) since I went later in the evening. We will be back!Heather H.
Heather H.
October 2024
My pups had the best time! Easy to find, easy access, and plenty of space for them to run. Enjoyed the chairs in the shade on the patio and bug spray (they so kindly provided) since I went later in the evening. We will be back!
Kathryn's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Raleigh | Sniffspot
55Beautiful peaceful, shaded yard. We played lots of fetch and my pup loved exploring the smells and running around in the grass. Robert is an excellent host! Kyli R.
Kyli R.
November 2024
Beautiful peaceful, shaded yard. We played lots of fetch and my pup loved exploring the smells and running around in the grass. Robert is an excellent host!
55Chance had a lot of fun. The yard was large enough for him to run at full speed and had great spots to explore. Chance says the sticks were plentiful and sturdy haha. Derek’s yard is one of the largest and closest sniff spots to downtown Raleigh which is great if you can’t drive very far. We will be back!Mariam B.
Mariam B.
January 2023
Chance had a lot of fun. The yard was large enough for him to run at full speed and had great spots to explore. Chance says the sticks were plentiful and sturdy haha. Derek’s yard is one of the largest and closest sniff spots to downtown Raleigh which is great if you can’t drive very far. We will be back!
Private + fully-fenced half acre yard by the woods, with free WiFi lounge area! | Sniffspot
55I’ve tried almost every sniffspot in the area, and this is by far the best for reactive dogs. Super quiet, secure fencing, great hosts that clearly went out of their way to put out toys, water, even a cute welcome sign. Of course, you do need to make sure that your dog will stay away from the pool, but we had no problem with that. We will be regulars here for sure!Hannah T.
Hannah T.
March 2022
I’ve tried almost every sniffspot in the area, and this is by far the best for reactive dogs. Super quiet, secure fencing, great hosts that clearly went out of their way to put out toys, water, even a cute welcome sign. Of course, you do need to make sure that your dog will stay away from the pool, but we had no problem with that. We will be regulars here for sure!
Private + fully-fenced half acre yard by the woods, with free WiFi lounge area! | Sniffspot
55This is by far my favorite sniffspot for my reactive dog. The yard is fully fenced with no visibility. There is plenty of shade to cool off in, and the host even left out a chilled bottle of water for me! They wrote our names on a cute sign to welcome us back for another visit, and they have a basket of toys for your dog to choose from. Highly recommend! Kassidy V.
Kassidy V.
June 2022
This is by far my favorite sniffspot for my reactive dog. The yard is fully fenced with no visibility. There is plenty of shade to cool off in, and the host even left out a chilled bottle of water for me! They wrote our names on a cute sign to welcome us back for another visit, and they have a basket of toys for your dog to choose from. Highly recommend!
Private + fully-fenced half acre yard by the woods, with free WiFi lounge area! | Sniffspot
55So wonderful! Every detail anticipated - gates were latched, everything was clearly marked, yard was mowed and clean. Such a peaceful and pretty area! Our pups loved it and we will be back soon. 💜Suzy W.
Suzy W.
June 2022
So wonderful! Every detail anticipated - gates were latched, everything was clearly marked, yard was mowed and clean. Such a peaceful and pretty area! Our pups loved it and we will be back soon. 💜
Private + fully-fenced half acre yard by the woods, with free WiFi lounge area! | Sniffspot
55Beautiful yard, house, and neighborhood! The yard was very clean and the fence & gates were secure. Very quiet atmosphere and was great for my reactive dog to be able to run around freely and decompress! We will be back :)Cheyenne B.
Cheyenne B.
June 2022
Beautiful yard, house, and neighborhood! The yard was very clean and the fence & gates were secure. Very quiet atmosphere and was great for my reactive dog to be able to run around freely and decompress! We will be back :)
Private + fully-fenced half acre yard by the woods, with free WiFi lounge area! | Sniffspot
55This was my first time using sniffspot and it won't be my last. Scott’s yard is beautiful! He even wrote a really cute welcome sign for us next to a basket of toys for the dogs! My dogs absolutely loved all the space and ran in circles the entire hour. I was running late, so he even let me stay past my time since no one was coming after us. 10/10! :)Tracy C.
Tracy C.
July 2022
This was my first time using sniffspot and it won't be my last. Scott’s yard is beautiful! He even wrote a really cute welcome sign for us next to a basket of toys for the dogs! My dogs absolutely loved all the space and ran in circles the entire hour. I was running late, so he even let me stay past my time since no one was coming after us. 10/10! :)
How do Benson'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 Benson 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 Benson 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 306 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 26 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.
Sniffspot has 306 fully fenced dog parks in or near Benson. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Benson?
The Benson area has 306 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 Ed's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Benson.