55Best SniffSpot so far!! The toys, the poo bags , the fresh water for both fur baby and hooman?! Hoorah, that was sweet!! We will return for sure!Z. I.
Z. I.
September 2022
Best SniffSpot so far!! The toys, the poo bags , the fresh water for both fur baby and hooman?! Hoorah, that was sweet!! We will return for sure!
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55Another wonderful play date for my clients. We love this spot so much, and the host is always incredibly communicative and accommodating. Can’t wait to return! Gabrielle J.
Gabrielle J.
October 2022
Another wonderful play date for my clients. We love this spot so much, and the host is always incredibly communicative and accommodating. Can’t wait to return!
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55Our guys had a great time at Alyssa’s. The yard was secure and clean. She had a nice selection of toys and a few places for us to sit, which was great for our kids, who came along. She also had bottled water for us and a bowl of fresh water ready for the dogs. Our guys are really energetic and her yard was perfect for their high energy. We were able to back in to the side gate, which helped us get them in and out more easily on leash. And, Alyssa was great at communicating before, during, and after our visit. Add all this to the super convenient location and we will definitely book again!Kaitlin C.
Kaitlin C.
October 2022
Our guys had a great time at Alyssa’s. The yard was secure and clean. She had a nice selection of toys and a few places for us to sit, which was great for our kids, who came along. She also had bottled water for us and a bowl of fresh water ready for the dogs. Our guys are really energetic and her yard was perfect for their high energy. We were able to back in to the side gate, which helped us get them in and out more easily on leash. And, Alyssa was great at communicating before, during, and after our visit. Add all this to the super convenient location and we will definitely book again!
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55We had such a great visit and will totally come back. The yard is so spacious & lovely. It was perfect for Zemo to get his zoomies out and really nice for us to get out of the city.
Alyssa had toys & a kiddie pool outside for our dog so we could give him a bath. She even left out waters for the humans (so thoughtful!). Chelsea A.
Chelsea A.
October 2022
We had such a great visit and will totally come back. The yard is so spacious & lovely. It was perfect for Zemo to get his zoomies out and really nice for us to get out of the city.
Alyssa had toys & a kiddie pool outside for our dog so we could give him a bath. She even left out waters for the humans (so thoughtful!).
Hailey's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Richmond | Sniffspot
55Close to forest hill drive and the city, the fence was very secure! Would love more available toys for pups to play with - but other than that, good spot for dogs to get some fresh air. Kaylynn H.
Kaylynn H.
September 2023
Close to forest hill drive and the city, the fence was very secure! Would love more available toys for pups to play with - but other than that, good spot for dogs to get some fresh air.
Hailey's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Richmond | Sniffspot
55We had a lovely time! The yard is a great size for our crew to run around with their friends, and the water dish, bug spray, and poop bags were so appreciated!Gabrielle J.
Gabrielle J.
September 2023
We had a lovely time! The yard is a great size for our crew to run around with their friends, and the water dish, bug spray, and poop bags were so appreciated!
Hailey's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Richmond | Sniffspot
55The dogs had great time. It was great to see them run and play. We’re looking forward to doing it again. Thanks for leaving the water out for them. Pat B.
Pat B.
October 2023
The dogs had great time. It was great to see them run and play. We’re looking forward to doing it again. Thanks for leaving the water out for them.
Hailey's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Richmond | Sniffspot
55Big fenced in yard that provided plenty of space for my city dog to run and Sniff. Mike is still super leash reactive so walks in my neighborhood can be challenging. This a such a welcome solution while we continue to work with his issues. Sharon G.
Sharon G.
October 2023
Big fenced in yard that provided plenty of space for my city dog to run and Sniff. Mike is still super leash reactive so walks in my neighborhood can be challenging. This a such a welcome solution while we continue to work with his issues.
Hailey's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Richmond | Sniffspot
55This is really a nice size yard with very secure fencing and plenty of room for running, fetching, and sniffing! Some initial barking from neighboring dogs, but ended quickly. My pups loved running and sniffing and were very tired when we left. Bug spray and poop bags were out and appreciated. Joy M.
Joy M.
October 2023
This is really a nice size yard with very secure fencing and plenty of room for running, fetching, and sniffing! Some initial barking from neighboring dogs, but ended quickly. My pups loved running and sniffing and were very tired when we left. Bug spray and poop bags were out and appreciated.
Hailey's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Richmond | Sniffspot
55First sniff spot experience and it was perfect! The yard was secure and private. There was tons of room for my two dogs to run and zoom! We will be coming back again! Alyssa B.
Alyssa B.
October 2023
First sniff spot experience and it was perfect! The yard was secure and private. There was tons of room for my two dogs to run and zoom! We will be coming back again!
Fully fenced Half Acre play area for your pup! | Sniffspot
55This was our first time using a Sniffspot so we didn’t know what to expect. This Sniffspot was the perfect location, in a nice neighborhood, quiet, clean, fully fenced in, and they also provided a pool, water, bowls, and a trash to dispose the pup duties. They have a nice big tree with plenty of shade and spot to sit down if you need. Will be using this spot again in the future! Thank you for providing a safe spot for our pups to have fun! ☺️Cassandra R.
Cassandra R.
July 2022
This was our first time using a Sniffspot so we didn’t know what to expect. This Sniffspot was the perfect location, in a nice neighborhood, quiet, clean, fully fenced in, and they also provided a pool, water, bowls, and a trash to dispose the pup duties. They have a nice big tree with plenty of shade and spot to sit down if you need. Will be using this spot again in the future! Thank you for providing a safe spot for our pups to have fun! ☺️
Fully fenced Half Acre play area for your pup! | Sniffspot
55Great spot! Toys, kiddy pool, water, lots of different levels to explore. Quiet. My dogs loved it!
There’s a nice dog at the neighbor’s; it gave us a peek and a sniff through the fence then went about its day. Also, if you’re short, you may need to pull a chair over to let yourself back out of the gate. 😂Jen O.
Jen O.
July 2022
Great spot! Toys, kiddy pool, water, lots of different levels to explore. Quiet. My dogs loved it!
There’s a nice dog at the neighbor’s; it gave us a peek and a sniff through the fence then went about its day. Also, if you’re short, you may need to pull a chair over to let yourself back out of the gate. 😂
Fully fenced Half Acre play area for your pup! | Sniffspot
55Lovely backyard and thank you for having toys to play with as well! My dog enjoyed playing fetch and I enjoyed having a place for him to run and play and get some much needed exercise and energy out! Great experience thank you so much!Brianna S.
Brianna S.
July 2022
Lovely backyard and thank you for having toys to play with as well! My dog enjoyed playing fetch and I enjoyed having a place for him to run and play and get some much needed exercise and energy out! Great experience thank you so much!
Fully fenced Half Acre play area for your pup! | Sniffspot
55Great spot! Perfect size and plenty of space to sit, lots of shade under the tree, fresh water and toys available too. Will definitely be back!Jess R.
Jess R.
July 2022
Great spot! Perfect size and plenty of space to sit, lots of shade under the tree, fresh water and toys available too. Will definitely be back!
Fully fenced Half Acre play area for your pup! | Sniffspot
55Hero and his best bud Jack had so much fun sniffing and playing and exploring. We were grateful for the shady areas on a hot, sunny day. We will definitely be back! Meg H.
Meg H.
April 2022
Hero and his best bud Jack had so much fun sniffing and playing and exploring. We were grateful for the shady areas on a hot, sunny day. We will definitely be back!
Fully fenced Half Acre play area for your pup! | Sniffspot
55Cameron’s home was the perfect space for our greyhound play date! Large, fully fenced yard with covered seating available at the umbrellad table, with room to play fetch & catch me if you can. The boys loved it!Barbi L.
Barbi L.
April 2022
Cameron’s home was the perfect space for our greyhound play date! Large, fully fenced yard with covered seating available at the umbrellad table, with room to play fetch & catch me if you can. The boys loved it!
How do Charles City'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 Charles City 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 Charles City 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 147 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.
What is the best dog beach near Charles City?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Charles City is SNIFFSPOT At Blanchard Farms. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Charles City have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 147 fully fenced dog parks in or near Charles City. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Charles City?