What people say about dog parks around Charlottesville, Virginia
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Michele is delightful to talk to and the place is amazing. Very beautiful and lots of room for our dog to roam and sniff. Highly recommended. Robert J.
Robert J.
July 2025
Michele is delightful to talk to and the place is amazing. Very beautiful and lots of room for our dog to roam and sniff. Highly recommended.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55My dog is a true escape artist and we have visited this pasture several times and he has yet to escape! Beautiful pasture with great fencing and plenty of space to run and sniff Devrie R.
Devrie R.
July 2025
My dog is a true escape artist and we have visited this pasture several times and he has yet to escape! Beautiful pasture with great fencing and plenty of space to run and sniff
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55The most beautiful oasis of a Sniffspot! The dogs love it, and I love the gorgeous flowers. Huge and securely fenced with shaded areas to escape the sun.Amber K.
Amber K.
July 2025
The most beautiful oasis of a Sniffspot! The dogs love it, and I love the gorgeous flowers. Huge and securely fenced with shaded areas to escape the sun.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Great spot! Amazing to have such large fenced fields for pups to romp. Perfect for using a chuck-it :) We walked the perimeter of our pasture and it was just over half a mile! Had a great time and will definitely be back. E A.
E A.
July 2025
Great spot! Amazing to have such large fenced fields for pups to romp. Perfect for using a chuck-it :) We walked the perimeter of our pasture and it was just over half a mile! Had a great time and will definitely be back.
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55I thought the spot was easy to find and had a decent amount of shade for a mid-day visit! Remy had a wonderful time exploring all the space (and there was lots of it)!Hannah D.
Hannah D.
July 2025
I thought the spot was easy to find and had a decent amount of shade for a mid-day visit! Remy had a wonderful time exploring all the space (and there was lots of it)!
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Thank you so much for a wonderful 2 hour roam and meetup! This is a beautiful and well kept property.Jannelle M.
Jannelle M.
June 2025
Thank you so much for a wonderful 2 hour roam and meetup! This is a beautiful and well kept property.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Great spot!! Fully fenced, hills and trees to run nd hide around. Will definitely make this a regular spot when we move to the area! Kaelynn M.
Kaelynn M.
June 2025
Great spot!! Fully fenced, hills and trees to run nd hide around. Will definitely make this a regular spot when we move to the area!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Our 2 Australia Shepherds had a blast! They were actually worn out for once after playing. The pasture was beautiful, the farm is gorgeous, a little slice of heaven. So very peaceful. The Guardian dogs are nice, just keep driving, they'll show you the way. They never bothered our pups at all. Michelle came to say hello. She is so very kind. I feel relaxed after our visit. Great for pups and us! Dee R.
Dee R.
June 2025
Our 2 Australia Shepherds had a blast! They were actually worn out for once after playing. The pasture was beautiful, the farm is gorgeous, a little slice of heaven. So very peaceful. The Guardian dogs are nice, just keep driving, they'll show you the way. They never bothered our pups at all. Michelle came to say hello. She is so very kind. I feel relaxed after our visit. Great for pups and us!
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Well kept, lots of space. Trees for shade are amazing, especially while it’s so hot. Super secure - didn’t worry about my big dog jumping over the fence or my little dog weaseling out. Mallorie R.
Mallorie R.
June 2025
Well kept, lots of space. Trees for shade are amazing, especially while it’s so hot. Super secure - didn’t worry about my big dog jumping over the fence or my little dog weaseling out.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55This was my first time using Sniffspot and it was wonderful. Michele was helpful and communicative and the farm is absolutely beautiful. I'm not happy unless my dog is happy and this was any dogs dream. Large pasture with mix of open field and woods gave us a lot of area to explore. I will do this again in a heartbeat the next time we are in town. More than worth the cost. The grounds are amazing and even just the drive through to get to the right pasture was fun.Christl F.
Christl F.
June 2025
This was my first time using Sniffspot and it was wonderful. Michele was helpful and communicative and the farm is absolutely beautiful. I'm not happy unless my dog is happy and this was any dogs dream. Large pasture with mix of open field and woods gave us a lot of area to explore. I will do this again in a heartbeat the next time we are in town. More than worth the cost. The grounds are amazing and even just the drive through to get to the right pasture was fun.
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Well maintained and beautiful space, front section was flat which was perfect for my weenie on wheels, and the back area is a little more hilly but huge which was great for my other boy. Super great find!Hailey A.
Hailey A.
June 2025
Well maintained and beautiful space, front section was flat which was perfect for my weenie on wheels, and the back area is a little more hilly but huge which was great for my other boy. Super great find!
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55As always, we had a wonderful time at Michele’s farm! The amenities were pristine, and the dogs loved every moment of their visit. This was my first time sharing Michele’s Sniffspot with some of my closest friends and fellow dog moms, and they were truly impressed. I can't wait to come back. We love you, Michele!
-Bear and Victoria ❤️Victoria L.
Victoria L.
June 2025
As always, we had a wonderful time at Michele’s farm! The amenities were pristine, and the dogs loved every moment of their visit. This was my first time sharing Michele’s Sniffspot with some of my closest friends and fellow dog moms, and they were truly impressed. I can't wait to come back. We love you, Michele!
-Bear and Victoria ❤️
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Great (BIG!) enclosed space for dogs to be active (and relax). Ours loves the shade offered by some of the trees on Kaitlyn's property. The water spout in back is great too.Adam T.
Adam T.
June 2025
Great (BIG!) enclosed space for dogs to be active (and relax). Ours loves the shade offered by some of the trees on Kaitlyn's property. The water spout in back is great too.
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Amazing Sniffspot. We are always happy to visit this huge spot. Fully secure fencing so we can sit in the shade and let the dogs rip around at top speed. Gorgeous and relaxing.Amber K.
Amber K.
June 2025
Amazing Sniffspot. We are always happy to visit this huge spot. Fully secure fencing so we can sit in the shade and let the dogs rip around at top speed. Gorgeous and relaxing.
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Michele’s pasture was fantastic. Our 4yr old Golden Retriever has had some trouble with other dogs in the past so finding a fenced, multi acre setting was perfect. He loved every second of it. The automatic waterer was so helpful and discovering the wooded section of “Pool” pasture was great. We will be back often!Monroe A.
Monroe A.
June 2025
Michele’s pasture was fantastic. Our 4yr old Golden Retriever has had some trouble with other dogs in the past so finding a fenced, multi acre setting was perfect. He loved every second of it. The automatic waterer was so helpful and discovering the wooded section of “Pool” pasture was great. We will be back often!
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Always amazing to bring the dogs to this perfect paradise. Great fencing, great yard. So much room for the huskies to run. Looking forward to our next visit Amber K.
Amber K.
May 2025
Always amazing to bring the dogs to this perfect paradise. Great fencing, great yard. So much room for the huskies to run. Looking forward to our next visit
Michele's Private Dog Park In Charlottesville- There are 17 farm fields within the farm so you must call us before visit for your assigned vacant pasture. | Sniffspot
55Fabulous spot! Peaceful! Secure fence. Host checked in and was available if needed. We enjoyed our visit and are grateful for this spot. My dog was able to decompress. Good mix of pasture and woods as well as a great view. Elizabeth M.
Elizabeth M.
May 2025
Fabulous spot! Peaceful! Secure fence. Host checked in and was available if needed. We enjoyed our visit and are grateful for this spot. My dog was able to decompress. Good mix of pasture and woods as well as a great view.
How do Charlottesville'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 Charlottesville 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. 16% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Charlottesville 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 53 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 194 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 Charlottesville have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 53 fully fenced dog parks in or near Charlottesville. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Charlottesville?
The Charlottesville area has 16 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 25 Acres Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Keswick.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Charlottesville?
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