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Ann D. L'Heureux Dog Park
Fully Fenced·0.3030303 Acres
2700 Carlsbad Village Dr, Carlsbad, CA
Park hours:
Open daily from 8 a.m. - sunset
Trail
Dog drinking water
Table
Chairs
Park rules:
The City of Carlsbad welcomes dogs at Ann D. L'Heureux Dog Park, Alga Norte Dog Park and Poinsettia Dog Park. Leashed dogs are also allowed on citywide trails. Dogs are not allowed in any other city park or on beaches within the city.
Plastic bag dispensers and receptacles for cleanup are available for your convenience at dog parks and along trails. Please be a good neighbor and clean up after your dog.
Dog Park at Alga Norte Community Park
32.0 Acres
6565 Alicante Rd, Carlsbad, CA
Park hours:
8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Agility equipment
Small dog friendly
Table
Chairs
Park rules:
Dog Park Rules
Applicable San Diego County Codes
SEC. 62.601.[a] & [b]. VACINATION REQUIRED. The owner
or custodian of a dog shall have the dog vaccinated
against rabies by a licensed veterinarian, with a rabies
vaccine approved by the California Department of Health
Services for use in dogs, within 30 days after the dog
becomes four months of age or within 30 days after
obtaining or bringing a dog four months of age or older
into the unincorporated area of the County. A dog owner
or custodian shall also have the dog receive subsequent
vaccinations at the intervals the California Department of
Health Services requires.
The owner or custodian shall retain the rabies certificate
for inspection and produce the certificate when
requested by:
(1) any person who enforces this chapter, (2) any person
bitten by the dog or (3) any law enforcement officer. No
person who possesses a rabies certificate shall refuse to
produce the certificate when it is requested pursuant to
this section.
SEC. 62.620.[a] & [e]. DOG LICENSE REQUIRED.
A dog owner or custodian, except a tourist or visitor who
stays less than 30 days in the unincorporated area of the
County, shall apply for and obtain from the Department a
dog license for the dog after the dog is four months old.
A dog owner or custodian shall securely affix the license
tag to the collar or harness of the dog for which the
license tag was issued and shall ensure that the dog wears
the license tag at all times, except when the dog is being
exhibited at a dog show.
SEC. 62.669.1.[a]. PUBLIC PROTECTION FROM DOGS.
A dog’s owner or custodian or other person having control
of a dog shall exercise ordinary care to prevent the dog,
while the dog is under the owner, custodian or other
person’s care, custody or control from:
(1) Attacking, biting or otherwise causing injury to
any person engaged in a lawful act.
(2) Interfering with a person or animal legally using
public or private property.
(3) Damaging personal property that is lawfully on
public property.
SEC. 62.669.5.[a]. GUARD DOGS, DANGEROUS DOGS OR
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ANIMALS. It shall be unlawful
for the owner, custodian or person having control of a
guard dog, dangerous dog, or potentially dangerous
animal to fail to exercise ordinary care over the animal
that results in the animal causing injury to a person
engaged in lawful activity, if the owner, custodian or
person having control of the animal knew or should have
known the animal had vicious or dangerous propensities
or that the animal was a guard dog, dangerous dog, or
potentially dangerous animal.
SEC. 62.670. CURBING A DOG. A person having control of a
dog shall curb the dog and immediately remove any feces
to a proper receptacle.
SEC. 62.671. FEMALE DOGS IN ESTRUS. The owner or
custodian of a female dog in estrus shall securely confine
the dog within an enclosure in a manner that will prevent
the attraction of male dogs to the location where the
female dog is located.
SEC. 62.672. DISTURBING THE PEACE. It is a public
offense for any person to own or harbor an animal in
such a manner that the peace and quiet of the public is
unreasonably disturbed.
Following these rules makes the park
safe and enjoyable for everyone.
Poinsettia Dog Park
Fully Fenced·0.6359045 Acres
6600 Hidden Valley Rd, Carlsbad, CA
Park hours:
Open daily from 8 a.m. - sunset
Agility equipment
Small dog friendly
Field
Trail
Dog drinking water
Table
Chairs
Indoor restroom available
Outhouse available
Why rent a private dog park in Carlsbad, California?
55Lots of agility activities. My young pups were a bit co fused by them but managed to figure a couple out. Not field like some have described, but ample room to chase down balls and sniff away. 10/10 recommend.Andrea S.
Andrea S.
June 2023
Lots of agility activities. My young pups were a bit co fused by them but managed to figure a couple out. Not field like some have described, but ample room to chase down balls and sniff away. 10/10 recommend.
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55Loved the agility equipment, the space was very quiet and so many dog smells for my pup to explore. The space is half turf and half mulch with a nice tree and extra covers around for shade. Easy access to water too. Thank you!Kim R.
Kim R.
June 2023
Loved the agility equipment, the space was very quiet and so many dog smells for my pup to explore. The space is half turf and half mulch with a nice tree and extra covers around for shade. Easy access to water too. Thank you!
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55Easy to find, clear directions. Away from the road so no drama getting to the entrance. Fencing is very secure and high, no sight of people or dogs.
Spot is perfectly clean, mostly astroturf with some wood chips in the back. Lots of agility equipment.
What made it for us, we rented the pool, which is the perfect size and easy in and out. Astroturf around the pool so doggie kept clean. Even a fridge stocked with drinks!
The pool is really the greatest part. My (bigger) dog would need a little more space to run, but she kept busy the whole time with lots of sniffing.
Thank you so much for sharing your space!
K G.
K G.
July 2023
Easy to find, clear directions. Away from the road so no drama getting to the entrance. Fencing is very secure and high, no sight of people or dogs.
Spot is perfectly clean, mostly astroturf with some wood chips in the back. Lots of agility equipment.
What made it for us, we rented the pool, which is the perfect size and easy in and out. Astroturf around the pool so doggie kept clean. Even a fridge stocked with drinks!
The pool is really the greatest part. My (bigger) dog would need a little more space to run, but she kept busy the whole time with lots of sniffing.
Thank you so much for sharing your space!
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55Luna really enjoyed all the different agility equipment! 30 minutes already had her super tired. The yard was super clean and comfortable and very shady!Diana V.
Diana V.
July 2023
Luna really enjoyed all the different agility equipment! 30 minutes already had her super tired. The yard was super clean and comfortable and very shady!
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55My dogs had a great time and they enjoyed the pool so much. Very clean and easily accessible. Loved the dog wash station. This spot was great! Alexandra L.
Alexandra L.
July 2023
My dogs had a great time and they enjoyed the pool so much. Very clean and easily accessible. Loved the dog wash station. This spot was great!
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55Our first time using Sniffspot and we loved it! The host was responsive and instructions were clear. The area is well kept and clean , large enough space for big dog and lots of fun toys! 🤗Ever S.
Ever S.
July 2023
Our first time using Sniffspot and we loved it! The host was responsive and instructions were clear. The area is well kept and clean , large enough space for big dog and lots of fun toys! 🤗
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55This was such a fun spot for my pup! There was plenty of space and it was very clean. He really loved all the fun obstacles and toys available. Sarah R.
Sarah R.
July 2023
This was such a fun spot for my pup! There was plenty of space and it was very clean. He really loved all the fun obstacles and toys available.
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55The area is very clean and private. The yard was the perfect size for my little guy. My 2 larger pups could use more space to run; however, they were still able to wrestle and chase each other a little. They all kept plenty busy sniffing every inch of the yard. We will definitely visit again! Kathy P.
Kathy P.
July 2023
The area is very clean and private. The yard was the perfect size for my little guy. My 2 larger pups could use more space to run; however, they were still able to wrestle and chase each other a little. They all kept plenty busy sniffing every inch of the yard. We will definitely visit again!
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55AMAZING and so worth it! Our dogs had a blast. The pool was so much fun for them and there is plenty of shade too in the main area. Will definitely come back again! Thank you so much sharing your wonderful space!Marysa L.
Marysa L.
July 2023
AMAZING and so worth it! Our dogs had a blast. The pool was so much fun for them and there is plenty of shade too in the main area. Will definitely come back again! Thank you so much sharing your wonderful space!
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55Wonderful spot! Our pups had a great time sniffing and trying the different obstacles provided. Everything was just as described and clean with water and trash accessible. The size was good for our small and medium sized dogs with turf on half and wood chips in the other half. The agility helped build our pups' confidence and provided mental stimulation which in turn tired them out quickly. Thank you for sharing your space!Lisbeth M.
Lisbeth M.
July 2023
Wonderful spot! Our pups had a great time sniffing and trying the different obstacles provided. Everything was just as described and clean with water and trash accessible. The size was good for our small and medium sized dogs with turf on half and wood chips in the other half. The agility helped build our pups' confidence and provided mental stimulation which in turn tired them out quickly. Thank you for sharing your space!
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55We had a great time! We booked the pool to let our dogs experience swimming for the first time. It tired them out quickly which left the rest of the time to explore the yards at their leisure. Main yard had plenty of shade to relax under. Heather was very communicative and answered all the questions we had. Looking forward to another visit! Hilarie A.
Hilarie A.
August 2023
We had a great time! We booked the pool to let our dogs experience swimming for the first time. It tired them out quickly which left the rest of the time to explore the yards at their leisure. Main yard had plenty of shade to relax under. Heather was very communicative and answered all the questions we had. Looking forward to another visit!
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55What a wonderful spot for my dog to swim! The pool was clean, totally private and it was quiet. At one point, a red shouldered hawk landed on the fence. Lovely time and we will definitely rebook. Aime W.
Aime W.
September 2023
What a wonderful spot for my dog to swim! The pool was clean, totally private and it was quiet. At one point, a red shouldered hawk landed on the fence. Lovely time and we will definitely rebook.
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55This was a great, safe play space for our three dogs. There was plenty of space and the dogs enjoyed playing with (and hiding under!) the agility toys.Hayley G.
Hayley G.
September 2023
This was a great, safe play space for our three dogs. There was plenty of space and the dogs enjoyed playing with (and hiding under!) the agility toys.
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55My two Samoyeds very much enjoyed their time! There was so much for them to sniff, so they spent a good amount of time just sniffing around. They were a tad too big for some of the obstacles, but one was loving the ramp. There were toys, water, and clean up stations available.
We will definitely come back! Georvi O.
Georvi O.
September 2023
My two Samoyeds very much enjoyed their time! There was so much for them to sniff, so they spent a good amount of time just sniffing around. They were a tad too big for some of the obstacles, but one was loving the ramp. There were toys, water, and clean up stations available.
We will definitely come back!
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55Amazing! Exactly as described. This was my first time using sniffspot. The area is very well kept and clean! It rained, but my dog was still able to wander around under the shaded places. There was water. There was plenty of room for my dog to simply wander and explore. I was even able to take her a bath at the end & dry her. Complete privacy which is needed for Daisy to feel safe in an area. Completely worth the time. Thank you for having us! Looking forward to the next time 😭☺️Dally M.
Dally M.
September 2023
Amazing! Exactly as described. This was my first time using sniffspot. The area is very well kept and clean! It rained, but my dog was still able to wander around under the shaded places. There was water. There was plenty of room for my dog to simply wander and explore. I was even able to take her a bath at the end & dry her. Complete privacy which is needed for Daisy to feel safe in an area. Completely worth the time. Thank you for having us! Looking forward to the next time 😭☺️
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55We LOVED Heather’s SniffSpot!
Before arriving Heather was very communicative and detailed in giving details and instruction on where to park. We submitted Bailey’s vaccination records, which were required prior to the visit. We very much appreciate Heather’s thoroughness and being responsible since this is also a doggie day care.
When we arrived, the play area and pool were super clean and laid out wonderfully. There was plenty of space for Bailey (85 lb Black Lab) to run around.
This was her first time getting into an above ground pool so it took some guidance and coaxing for her to get up the steps and in the water. She was so excited. She swam like a champ once in. She did have a struggle getting out as the steps were slippery but it was due to the fact that she wasn’t familiar with it.
Since we live close by we will return and hope to be able to allow Bailey to swim regularly since she is a water breed and loves being in the water. Going down to Del Mar dog beach can be a hassle at times so this is terrific for Bailey to have a spot close by.
Thank you so much for sharing your terrific space with us, Heather!!! 💖💖🐾🐾. We very much appreciate it. Mimi S.
Mimi S.
September 2023
We LOVED Heather’s SniffSpot!
Before arriving Heather was very communicative and detailed in giving details and instruction on where to park. We submitted Bailey’s vaccination records, which were required prior to the visit. We very much appreciate Heather’s thoroughness and being responsible since this is also a doggie day care.
When we arrived, the play area and pool were super clean and laid out wonderfully. There was plenty of space for Bailey (85 lb Black Lab) to run around.
This was her first time getting into an above ground pool so it took some guidance and coaxing for her to get up the steps and in the water. She was so excited. She swam like a champ once in. She did have a struggle getting out as the steps were slippery but it was due to the fact that she wasn’t familiar with it.
Since we live close by we will return and hope to be able to allow Bailey to swim regularly since she is a water breed and loves being in the water. Going down to Del Mar dog beach can be a hassle at times so this is terrific for Bailey to have a spot close by.
Thank you so much for sharing your terrific space with us, Heather!!! 💖💖🐾🐾. We very much appreciate it.
Heather's Private Dog Park In Carlsbad with Pool | Sniffspot
55The spot was absolutely fantastic. Clean, well taken care of, and a place exclusively to dogs (and their safety). One of my pups adored the pool and spent the entire time getting to swim around. We will definitely be coming back! Christopher J.
Christopher J.
October 2023
The spot was absolutely fantastic. Clean, well taken care of, and a place exclusively to dogs (and their safety). One of my pups adored the pool and spent the entire time getting to swim around. We will definitely be coming back!
Tammy's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Carlsbad | Sniffspot
55Thank you! My two dogs enjoyed exploring a new space. We don’t have grass so I think that felt good to them. This was new, after some exploring & chasing a ball, they settled downLinda M.
Linda M.
October 2022
Thank you! My two dogs enjoyed exploring a new space. We don’t have grass so I think that felt good to them. This was new, after some exploring & chasing a ball, they settled down
Tammy's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Carlsbad | Sniffspot
55Nice-sized, grassy yard, perfect for our 5-month old Lab to explore & play. It was her first experience on a lawn (we have a wood chip xeriscape). She took a long nap afterward :-) We’ll definitely be back!Susie A.
Susie A.
October 2022
Nice-sized, grassy yard, perfect for our 5-month old Lab to explore & play. It was her first experience on a lawn (we have a wood chip xeriscape). She took a long nap afterward :-) We’ll definitely be back!
How do Carlsbad'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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad 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 192 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 23 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 Carlsbad have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 192 fully fenced dog parks in or near Carlsbad. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Carlsbad?
The Carlsbad area has 11 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 9Acre 💯% Fenced Unleashed Doggy Ranch in Hemet.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Carlsbad?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Carlsbad. The most popular agility option is Cole Family Farms.
Where in Carlsbad can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Carlsbad area. The highest rated option is Cole Family Farms.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Carlsbad?
There are 43 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Carlsbad where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Cole Family Farms.
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