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Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Charlottesville, VA

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Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

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Charlottesville

Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Charlottesville, VA

Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

119 spots found

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Why rent a private dog park in Charlottesville, Virginia?

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total dog parks

dog water parks

fully fenced dog parks

dog hiking trails

dog fields

small dog parks

Features	Sniffspot	Public park
Designed for private play
Rentable by the hour
Off leash options
Very large and/or fully fenced options
Pricing	$5 - $15 per dog per hour	Free

What types of private dog parks are available?

Sniffspot has different types of private dog parks to allow any dog to find their ideal spot!

Dog water parks

Many hosts have added water features like pools and/or are nearby lakes or rivers.

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Dog hiking trails

Some of our best spots have hiking trails in wonderful natural settings.

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Indoor dog parks

A good alternative to do activities with your dogs on a rainy day and unpleasant weather in general.

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Fully fenced dog parks

Very popular choice, perfect to contain your dogs if they are escape artists or if they are not good at recall.

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Dog beaches

Some spots are conveniently located by the sea or have sand and other beach features.

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Dog agility parks

Some hosts have implemented full agility courses to train your dogs in a private environment.

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Dog fields

Many of the listed spots are large pastures, fields and have farm animals that can be sighted.

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Small dog parks

Dog parks that specifically work for the needs of dogs that are smaller in size.

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Dog swimming pools

Many spots feature private swimming pools, perfect for dogs to enjoy and play.

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What people say about dog parks around Charlottesville, Virginia

Rachel L.

March 2023

Great sized yard with very safe fencing. Plus a lot of shade for humans and dogs! We loved our time playing!!

Lori D.

May 2023

What a perfect place to enjoy a beautiful evening with my dogs. Fenced in, no outside the fence distractions, lots of places for the dogs to explore and enough room to get a good run in. My pooches are so content after this adventure. Thank you, Loren.

Julia D.

May 2023

My dog and I have been coming to this property for a couple months now and my dog loves it!! He gets super excited in the car when he realizes we are driving here. It’s perfect for any kind of dog!

Morgan G.

July 2023

Easy to find, beautiful, secure, plenty of shade, great space for pup to run and sniff! Loren even left out a bowl of fresh water for us. There’s a picnic table under a big shade tree for humans. 10/10 recommend, and we will be coming back very soon.

Kayla O.

July 2023

Loren’s Sniffspot was the perfect place for my two girls to get a little energy out. The yard is beautiful, safe and well maintained. The fence was also perfect for my small dog and medium dog. We will definitely be back.

Shannon F.

September 2023

Loren’s place was just like advertised. Such a spacious and well kept yard. Plenty of grass and shade. A few tress and bushes that my pups liked to explore. I wish we could have stayed longer but my greyhounds were being too lazy to run free and play. They wanted in the house and on the couch. 🤣 I would love to go back when the weather is cooler. Loren was quick to respond to my messages and very friendly. I highly recommend!!

Molly B.

October 2023

Great space. Rained out second hour but I could sit under the porch and keep dry as the dogs played. They were very kind and left soggy bags and place to throw away the trash. I brought my own dog toys but they also left some for the dogs to use.

Katia F.

October 2023

Great backyard! The dogs had a blast and ran to their hearts' content. Lauren was very accommodating and let me add their best friend (another dog) last minute. We will be back.

Angela P.

March 2024

Piper and I enjoyed our time in your back yard! Thank you so much for sharing it on Sniffspot. I am in town for work and have Piper with me, so we both enjoyed some time to run and play.

Katia F.

April 2024

Wonderful as usual! The dogs had a blast and so many zoomies! It is a great yard and she is a fantastic host. Great for the pups and their humans!

Jen X.

February 2023

This is great! Poop bags, fresh drinking water - and lots of space to run around in. It was very clean & a great location/parking available.

Brittany M.

March 2023

The host met us upon arrival. The space was as advertised. Lots of places for our dog to sniff around. There were poop bags, a small garbage can, water for pup, and the host provided some water, mosquito spray and hand sanitizer for the humans. I think both my dog and toddler had a great time at this sniff spot!

Brooke L.

March 2023

Super fun spot, lots of room for my dog to run around! (Even though he mostly wanted to smell everything)

Marlene H.

March 2023

My niece’s dogs and my dog had a great time! It was a clean space and the host provided clean water for the dogs and bug spray, hand sanitizer, and water for the humans :) I will definitely be booking again.

Amanda L.

April 2023

My dog had a great time! Felt like being really out in nature even though it's right here in town!

Kim S.

August 2023

Great, private place. Very secure and plenty of space for our pup to run around in. Provided water and toys. Lots of shade.

Julia D.

October 2023

My dog had a great time running around and playing fetch! The yard/surrounding area was nice and quiet for my dog to play outside without any stress. We will be back!

Dana V.

February 2024

Perfect! Loved the trees in the yard - they made fetch more interesting for my dog and I. Didn’t see any other animals or people. Could briefly hear another dog barking far in the distance but it only lasted a few minutes. My dog is reactive to both people and other dogs and this felt like a very safe space for him to play in!

Danielle M.

March 2024

Great Spot. Dog loved the variety to explore. Host made a special trip (after asking to make sure it was okay) to bring water and toys. Will definitely come again!

Jen X.

August 2024

It was clean (no dog poop all over), and there are a bunch of toys available to dogs. I always love taking Raven here! She loves to zoom around and sniff everything.

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 our 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. 96% 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 41 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 13 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 41 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 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 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..

Where in Charlottesville can I find a pool for dog swimming?

Sniffspot has swimming options in the Charlottesville area. The highest rated option is Private 5 Acre Country Wooded Land.

Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Charlottesville?

There are 28 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Charlottesville where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville.

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Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Charlottesville, VA

Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Charlottesville, VA

Sniffspot's private dog parks are the best way to exercise your dog. We have the best variety and the best priced dog parks anywhere!

Why rent a private dog park in Charlottesville, Virginia?

What types of private dog parks are available?

What people say about dog parks around Charlottesville, Virginia

How do Charlottesville's private dog parks work?

Private rentals by the hour

Trust and safety first

Designed for private play

Reactive dogs welcome

Become a Sniffpass holder!

FAQ about our Charlottesville dog parks

Download Sniffspot iOS and Android Apps

Download the Sniffspot app

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