55Great place for dogs that want to run or just sniff. Beautiful peaceful spot. Securely fenced. Bring folding chairs and a water bowl. Your dogs will love this place.Amber K.
Amber K.
September 2025
Great place for dogs that want to run or just sniff. Beautiful peaceful spot. Securely fenced. Bring folding chairs and a water bowl. Your dogs will love this place.
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
55Had a lovely visit today! We were in Lakeland, which has lots of nice shade in the evening. Bruno had a blast as always!! We did find a few small ticks on him this time, so be sure to check your dog afterwards. Thanks Michele!Taylor M.
Taylor M.
September 2025
Had a lovely visit today! We were in Lakeland, which has lots of nice shade in the evening. Bruno had a blast as always!! We did find a few small ticks on him this time, so be sure to check your dog afterwards. Thanks Michele!
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 girls love Michele‘s farm! It’s literally heaven on earth for dogs! Go and visit, it’s so peaceful and quiet that you will never want to leave! Courtney P.
Courtney P.
September 2025
Our girls love Michele‘s farm! It’s literally heaven on earth for dogs! Go and visit, it’s so peaceful and quiet that you will never want to leave! 
Bree's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville is | Sniffspot
55Easy access, easy parking, beautiful place. My three dogs sniffed and ran and ate bully sticks in the shade and “talked to” the donkeys and cows. We had a great time. Will return. Barbara H.
Barbara H.
September 2025
Easy access, easy parking, beautiful place. My three dogs sniffed and ran and ate bully sticks in the shade and “talked to” the donkeys and cows. We had a great time. Will return.
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
55It’s been awhile since we got to Juno’s. My girls got very excited when we turned down the road to this Sniffspot. They remembered it well and couldn’t wait to hit the trail. We had a great hike! The trail was clear and well blazed.
For anyone considering this spot, it’s a beautiful location. The trail is manageable for this arthritic 63 year old, though I do carry a hiking stick. There’s plenty of open areas for play but keep in mind this is a natural, wooded setting so bug spray is highly recommended. That being said, my girls and I will definitely visit again.Sharen M.
Sharen M.
September 2025
It’s been awhile since we got to Juno’s. My girls got very excited when we turned down the road to this Sniffspot. They remembered it well and couldn’t wait to hit the trail. We had a great hike! The trail was clear and well blazed.
For anyone considering this spot, it’s a beautiful location. The trail is manageable for this arthritic 63 year old, though I do carry a hiking stick. There’s plenty of open areas for play but keep in mind this is a natural, wooded setting so bug spray is highly recommended. That being said, my girls and I will definitely visit again.
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Marco had a great time running around. It was his first time running loose in a big area, so he was a bit shy at first, but then he ran, smelled, and ended up exhausted. We are definitely going back!Ruth A.
Ruth A.
September 2025
Marco had a great time running around. It was his first time running loose in a big area, so he was a bit shy at first, but then he ran, smelled, and ended up exhausted. We are definitely going back!
Bree's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville is | Sniffspot
55We had a blast — my dog was roaming the entire yard and i bet he would want to stay for the rest of the day if i didn’t call him to leave on time lol.Toni T.
Toni T.
August 2025
We had a blast — my dog was roaming the entire yard and i bet he would want to stay for the rest of the day if i didn’t call him to leave on time lol.
Bree's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville is | Sniffspot
55Bree was so kind! She immediately messaged us and gave detailed instructions on where to park and how to get into the yard. There were shady spots and a ball for throwing. My dog loved the cows next door!Marie-Claire M.
Marie-Claire M.
August 2025
Bree was so kind! She immediately messaged us and gave detailed instructions on where to park and how to get into the yard. There were shady spots and a ball for throwing. My dog loved the cows next door!
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55First time using SniffSpot and was not disappointed, everything was exactly as I expected and had a good time running two doggos around. Thank you!Brian H.
Brian H.
August 2025
First time using SniffSpot and was not disappointed, everything was exactly as I expected and had a good time running two doggos around. Thank you!
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
55We had a wonderful time at the farm! It was a beautiful evening to be outside, hardly any bugs. Ran into Michele and she was very kind. Bruno had a blast romping around the field! We will definitely return!Taylor M.
Taylor M.
August 2025
We had a wonderful time at the farm! It was a beautiful evening to be outside, hardly any bugs. Ran into Michele and she was very kind. Bruno had a blast romping around the field! We will definitely return!
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 place for my dog. Lots of space and activities for my dog.
The host was very receptive and communicated quickly and clearly.
Make sure you book at least 1 day in advance to get the best lot. Angel C.
Angel C.
August 2025
Great place for my dog. Lots of space and activities for my dog.
The host was very receptive and communicated quickly and clearly.
Make sure you book at least 1 day in advance to get the best lot.
Bree's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville is | Sniffspot
55A great new place! A big open area for running and playing and some shady spots to cool off a bit. Rosie had a great time running and sniffing. The fence is good and sturdy. Definitely worth a return visit Sharen M.
Sharen M.
August 2025
A great new place! A big open area for running and playing and some shady spots to cool off a bit. Rosie had a great time running and sniffing. The fence is good and sturdy. Definitely worth a return 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
55Midas was having so much fun that he was running blind! So much green space to let your dog rip! We will definitely be back with friends. Thank you! Amanda M.
Amanda M.
August 2025
Midas was having so much fun that he was running blind! So much green space to let your dog rip! We will definitely be back with friends. Thank you!
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55Perfect! Having an apartment and no yard to run my pup is so hard. Harry is a rescue in training and is working on dog reactivity. This was a perfect place for him to get out his zoomies while having a calm environment to work on his training. Thanks so much.Caroline S.
Caroline S.
August 2025
Perfect! Having an apartment and no yard to run my pup is so hard. Harry is a rescue in training and is working on dog reactivity. This was a perfect place for him to get out his zoomies while having a calm environment to work on his training. Thanks so much.
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
55Both my dogs had a wonderful time! The space was clean, freshly cut grass, fully secure fence and the host was very helpful with anything we needed. Directions, parking, and access to the area were simple! We will definitely be back! Madison M.
Madison M.
August 2025
Both my dogs had a wonderful time! The space was clean, freshly cut grass, fully secure fence and the host was very helpful with anything we needed. Directions, parking, and access to the area were simple! We will definitely be back!
Kaitlyn's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlottesville | Sniffspot
55First Sniff Spot experience and certainly not the last! This place was great. Lots of nice grass and shady spots. It’s off the beaten path so there weren’t any triggers for my reactive dog (no other dogs or humans spotted the entire hour). The hose had a leak and the water was still pretty warm even after running it for a minute or so, but I’ll just bring a bottle of cool water for my dog next time. Not a big deal at all. Thank you!Emily L.
Emily L.
August 2025
First Sniff Spot experience and certainly not the last! This place was great. Lots of nice grass and shady spots. It’s off the beaten path so there weren’t any triggers for my reactive dog (no other dogs or humans spotted the entire hour). The hose had a leak and the water was still pretty warm even after running it for a minute or so, but I’ll just bring a bottle of cool water for my dog next time. Not a big deal at all. Thank you!
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. 14% 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 52 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 196 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.
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