55Amazing Sniffspot! Plenty of room for run and play. Fantastic water feature. Very thoughtful host left ice water out for the pups! We will absolutely be back with a longer reservation in the future! Ben C.
Ben C.
August 2025
Amazing Sniffspot! Plenty of room for run and play. Fantastic water feature. Very thoughtful host left ice water out for the pups! We will absolutely be back with a longer reservation in the future!
55My pup had the best time ever :) We are new to sniff spot and this is like the 4th one we have been to and it was the best one. They are very sweet hosts. Left water out for us. Very clean. Poop bags left out. We will definitely be coming back. Will book for a longer time because the time went by too fast!! Nina B.
Nina B.
August 2025
My pup had the best time ever :) We are new to sniff spot and this is like the 4th one we have been to and it was the best one. They are very sweet hosts. Left water out for us. Very clean. Poop bags left out. We will definitely be coming back. Will book for a longer time because the time went by too fast!!
55Our second visit to this spot did not disappoint! The yard was very well maintained and clean. You can tell the hosts care a lot about their guests enjoying their visit! My dog loves to swim and dive off the dock. He's an aspiring dock diving dog 😁 and this is a super spot where we can get some fun practice jumps in! What a great visit and we hope to come back again soon before summer is over 🙂Autumn C.
Autumn C.
August 2025
Our second visit to this spot did not disappoint! The yard was very well maintained and clean. You can tell the hosts care a lot about their guests enjoying their visit! My dog loves to swim and dive off the dock. He's an aspiring dock diving dog 😁 and this is a super spot where we can get some fun practice jumps in! What a great visit and we hope to come back again soon before summer is over 🙂
55We had a fantastic time here! 100% would come back again, it was incredibly well maintained, the pond was the perfect place for our Aussie to learn how to swim. They left out a bowl of ice which was really appreciated, and everything felt very clean.Michael S.
Michael S.
August 2025
We had a fantastic time here! 100% would come back again, it was incredibly well maintained, the pond was the perfect place for our Aussie to learn how to swim. They left out a bowl of ice which was really appreciated, and everything felt very clean.
55Such an amazing Sniffspot. My dogs love this visiting to swim and smell all the smells. Radar loved the ice that Linda left out in the bowl for them. Highly recommend!Shannon S.
Shannon S.
August 2025
Such an amazing Sniffspot. My dogs love this visiting to swim and smell all the smells. Radar loved the ice that Linda left out in the bowl for them. Highly recommend!
55This place is the perfect lil getaway for me and my pup. Beautiful swimming pond, I even went in myself. Host went above and beyond and was 100% available on request. Saw a few frogs and fishies too :) we will definitely be back. Thank you!!Brittany M.
Brittany M.
August 2025
This place is the perfect lil getaway for me and my pup. Beautiful swimming pond, I even went in myself. Host went above and beyond and was 100% available on request. Saw a few frogs and fishies too :) we will definitely be back. Thank you!!
55This sniff spot is really a gem. Immaculately kept very clean. Special touches make the experience even better. Bug spray, hand sanitizer and ice water for the dogs. This is one of my favorite places.Ginny L.
Ginny L.
August 2025
This sniff spot is really a gem. Immaculately kept very clean. Special touches make the experience even better. Bug spray, hand sanitizer and ice water for the dogs. This is one of my favorite places.
55Linda was a wonderful host! Bug spray, hand sanitizer, poop bags, seating, paddleboat and a float were all provided. My dog loved sniffing everything around your area. Big fenced area to play fetch or go for a swim. We had to leave abuptly, the host is quick to respond. Can’t wait to go back!Sandrea B.
Sandrea B.
August 2025
Linda was a wonderful host! Bug spray, hand sanitizer, poop bags, seating, paddleboat and a float were all provided. My dog loved sniffing everything around your area. Big fenced area to play fetch or go for a swim. We had to leave abuptly, the host is quick to respond. Can’t wait to go back!
55Another amazing day letting my dogs relax and enjoy the beach and yard! So clean too! We love it and we will be back- thanks for the hospitality Jordan W.
Jordan W.
August 2025
Another amazing day letting my dogs relax and enjoy the beach and yard! So clean too! We love it and we will be back- thanks for the hospitality
55We had a great time! The property is beautiful!! Lots of smells and the pond is clean. I have one dog that loves the water and one that prefers to sniff everything. They both got to enjoy what they love ❤️ Michelle Z.
Michelle Z.
August 2025
We had a great time! The property is beautiful!! Lots of smells and the pond is clean. I have one dog that loves the water and one that prefers to sniff everything. They both got to enjoy what they love ❤️
55This was my first sniff spot experience and definitely was not my last! I could not have loved this more. The landscaping and property was so beautiful and enjoyable for me and my girl. And the owners, I can tell, put a lot of intention and love behind renting their space out. Quick and kind communication as well! Ginger enjoyed this place so much and really loved the swimming! Will be back ASAP! ❤️Jacklyn S.
Jacklyn S.
August 2025
This was my first sniff spot experience and definitely was not my last! I could not have loved this more. The landscaping and property was so beautiful and enjoyable for me and my girl. And the owners, I can tell, put a lot of intention and love behind renting their space out. Quick and kind communication as well! Ginger enjoyed this place so much and really loved the swimming! Will be back ASAP! ❤️
55The spot was tidy and welcoming, we had a wonderful time in the pond and I love that Linda took the care to put out hand sanitizer and sunscreen and had a handy pooper scooper and bags available for dog waste. The beach area was so nice and offered comfortable chairs with shade available. The HUGE bonus was that she had a bowl of ice water out, our dog absolutely loved having a cool drink after his swim. Samantha F.
Samantha F.
August 2025
The spot was tidy and welcoming, we had a wonderful time in the pond and I love that Linda took the care to put out hand sanitizer and sunscreen and had a handy pooper scooper and bags available for dog waste. The beach area was so nice and offered comfortable chairs with shade available. The HUGE bonus was that she had a bowl of ice water out, our dog absolutely loved having a cool drink after his swim.
55Absolutely loved our time here and will be back next week! The pond is clean and beautiful, and Linda is super responsive to questions. I have a runner and escape artist and he was fully contained to the yard (and very distracted by the water anyways). Highly reccomend to anyone looking for an escape and fun time with their doggies! We even extended from 1 hour to 2 because they were having so much fun. Ashley S.
Ashley S.
August 2025
Absolutely loved our time here and will be back next week! The pond is clean and beautiful, and Linda is super responsive to questions. I have a runner and escape artist and he was fully contained to the yard (and very distracted by the water anyways). Highly reccomend to anyone looking for an escape and fun time with their doggies! We even extended from 1 hour to 2 because they were having so much fun.
55Great spot for swimming, exploring, and running around. There were no other people or animals visible. Everything was clean, there were toys left out and water for our girl. We really enjoyed our visit. Definitely will be coming back!Karen G.
Karen G.
August 2025
Great spot for swimming, exploring, and running around. There were no other people or animals visible. Everything was clean, there were toys left out and water for our girl. We really enjoyed our visit. Definitely will be coming back!
55Very private and perfect place to relax with your pets. Completely fenced & so nice to not have to worry about my reactive dog seeing anyone/anything. 10/10!! Will be back🩷Erica L.
Erica L.
July 2025
Very private and perfect place to relax with your pets. Completely fenced & so nice to not have to worry about my reactive dog seeing anyone/anything. 10/10!! Will be back🩷
55This Sniffspot was amazing! I brought my golden retriever and 4 Pomeranians, and we all had a good time. Being able to swim with them was so much fun. Host provided poop bags, fresh clean water for the dogs, bug spray too. Lots of dragonflies, but that was nice because they kept the flies away. I didn’t see any water toys out, so make sure it bring your own. Can’t want to come back. Natalie P.
Natalie P.
July 2025
This Sniffspot was amazing! I brought my golden retriever and 4 Pomeranians, and we all had a good time. Being able to swim with them was so much fun. Host provided poop bags, fresh clean water for the dogs, bug spray too. Lots of dragonflies, but that was nice because they kept the flies away. I didn’t see any water toys out, so make sure it bring your own. Can’t want to come back.
How do Columbus'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
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FAQ About Columbus 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 Columbus 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 329 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 485 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 Columbus?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Columbus is Runner's High. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Columbus have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 329 fully fenced dog parks in or near Columbus. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Columbus?
The Columbus area has 9 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 Diane's Private Dog Park In Grant Township.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Columbus?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Columbus?
There are 54 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Columbus where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Diane's Private Dog Park In Grant Township.
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