55My Aussy-lab and Shiba absolutely loved this yard! They’ve celebrated their pup birthdays a few times here and love roaming about on the fresh green grass. Such a lovely place, thank you for hosting!Janet T.
Janet T.
August 2025
My Aussy-lab and Shiba absolutely loved this yard! They’ve celebrated their pup birthdays a few times here and love roaming about on the fresh green grass. Such a lovely place, thank you for hosting!
55Val’s place was perfect for my dog!! He had plenty of room to run around and do all kinds of sniffing. He’s a bit mischievous but the space was fully fenced, so I didn’t have to worry about him wondering off. It was clean, easy to get to, and she was very communicative!! We will definitely be back ❤️Rocky Z.
Rocky Z.
August 2025
Val’s place was perfect for my dog!! He had plenty of room to run around and do all kinds of sniffing. He’s a bit mischievous but the space was fully fenced, so I didn’t have to worry about him wondering off. It was clean, easy to get to, and she was very communicative!! We will definitely be back ❤️
55My dogs had a great time. So much room for my two dogs. The only thing my dogs are very curious and ran over the pool cover once. But other than that, there is plenty of water and two kid pools. Lots of toys and poop bags. So much room my two energetic dogs to run and sniff. Easy to find the gate to enter the backyard. One of the best sniff spots. Mary W.
Mary W.
August 2025
My dogs had a great time. So much room for my two dogs. The only thing my dogs are very curious and ran over the pool cover once. But other than that, there is plenty of water and two kid pools. Lots of toys and poop bags. So much room my two energetic dogs to run and sniff. Easy to find the gate to enter the backyard. One of the best sniff spots.
55Val was super helpful and provided lots of information! Her backyard was massive and gorgeous with lots of space for the dogs to run around in. We are celebrating our dog’s 4th birthday and she even personalized the entryway with “Welcome” and “Happy B-Day 💕” in chalk. Such a wonderful and fun first time!! My dog is now happily tired and napping!Cristine M.
Cristine M.
August 2025
Val was super helpful and provided lots of information! Her backyard was massive and gorgeous with lots of space for the dogs to run around in. We are celebrating our dog’s 4th birthday and she even personalized the entryway with “Welcome” and “Happy B-Day 💕” in chalk. Such a wonderful and fun first time!! My dog is now happily tired and napping!
55Tommy enjoyed his visit at Pawsome dog park. The space was exactly as described. He enjoying sniffing around and playing with the toys Val provided.
Val was a very easy host to work with. We arrived a bit early for our visit and she was able to work with us. We will be back again! Ashley M.
Ashley M.
August 2025
Tommy enjoyed his visit at Pawsome dog park. The space was exactly as described. He enjoying sniffing around and playing with the toys Val provided.
Val was a very easy host to work with. We arrived a bit early for our visit and she was able to work with us. We will be back again!
55Amazing spot with areas for sniffing and lots of grass to run around on. Our dogs loved it. Didn’t see any other dogs or people and fencing was completely secure.Pippa B.
Pippa B.
August 2025
Amazing spot with areas for sniffing and lots of grass to run around on. Our dogs loved it. Didn’t see any other dogs or people and fencing was completely secure.
55My first Sniffspot experience and it was a great one! The space was clean, secure, and super dog-friendly. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a private, stress-free spot to let your dog roam. 🐾✨ thanks so much!Melanie S.
Melanie S.
August 2025
My first Sniffspot experience and it was a great one! The space was clean, secure, and super dog-friendly. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a private, stress-free spot to let your dog roam. 🐾✨ thanks so much!
55Michelle and Xan were so lovely and accommodating. They had so many toys and offered a kiddy pool. Our dog had soo much fun. We will definitely be back. Rebecca H.
Rebecca H.
August 2025
Michelle and Xan were so lovely and accommodating. They had so many toys and offered a kiddy pool. Our dog had soo much fun. We will definitely be back.
55The garden is HUGE. It has flowers, grass, swimming pool, water patch, mud, trees, etc. perfect place for dog to explore and sniff. I have 2 dogs: shiba inu and Golden Retriever. Both me and my dog have great time晓东 李.
晓东 李.
July 2025
The garden is HUGE. It has flowers, grass, swimming pool, water patch, mud, trees, etc. perfect place for dog to explore and sniff. I have 2 dogs: shiba inu and Golden Retriever. Both me and my dog have great time
55This was our first time trying the app. This was very easy to set up and everything we hoped it would be. Phoebe had a wonderful time and the bar is set high from here. Will definitely come back again Ramon M.
Ramon M.
July 2025
This was our first time trying the app. This was very easy to set up and everything we hoped it would be. Phoebe had a wonderful time and the bar is set high from here. Will definitely come back again
55Another lovely visit at this Sniffspot! It’s our favorite and our dogs love it here. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous and the spot is very peaceful. Thanks again to our host! Kelli G.
Kelli G.
July 2025
Another lovely visit at this Sniffspot! It’s our favorite and our dogs love it here. The gardens are absolutely gorgeous and the spot is very peaceful. Thanks again to our host!
55My dog loved it here! So much room for her to run around and smell and some shaded areas for her to cool down a bit before running around again!Niela S.
Niela S.
July 2025
My dog loved it here! So much room for her to run around and smell and some shaded areas for her to cool down a bit before running around again!
55Love this spot! My favorite so far with beautiful grounds, lots of shade, and plenty for our pup to sniff and explore. We will definitely be back! Thanks Val :)Annie A.
Annie A.
July 2025
Love this spot! My favorite so far with beautiful grounds, lots of shade, and plenty for our pup to sniff and explore. We will definitely be back! Thanks Val :)
55Our pups loved The Pawsome dog park. We stopped by here during our roadtrip from the Bay Area to Carmel. Val left out toys for the pups to use which our golden retriever loved. If we are ever in the area, we definitely would love to come back again. Thank you to Val for being such a great host and letting us use your beautiful yard. Wai K.
Wai K.
July 2025
Our pups loved The Pawsome dog park. We stopped by here during our roadtrip from the Bay Area to Carmel. Val left out toys for the pups to use which our golden retriever loved. If we are ever in the area, we definitely would love to come back again. Thank you to Val for being such a great host and letting us use your beautiful yard.
55South Valley’s 💎 The Pawsome Dog Park is more than just a “dog park” it’s Bradley’s opportunity to explore and experience what dogs long for! 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶Jack H.
Jack H.
July 2025
South Valley’s 💎 The Pawsome Dog Park is more than just a “dog park” it’s Bradley’s opportunity to explore and experience what dogs long for! 🐶🐶🐶🐶🐶
55Such a wonderful yard! We brought 3 large dogs and were panting after 15 minutes! They had a kiddie pool placed in the shade that refreshed the pups and they quickly went back to running wild. Great sniff spot!!!Ashley Q.
Ashley Q.
July 2025
Such a wonderful yard! We brought 3 large dogs and were panting after 15 minutes! They had a kiddie pool placed in the shade that refreshed the pups and they quickly went back to running wild. Great sniff spot!!!
55Beautiful property and very quiet! Our reactive pup really enjoyed the scenery and all the space! Looking forward to our next visit!Melissa F.
Melissa F.
July 2025
Beautiful property and very quiet! Our reactive pup really enjoyed the scenery and all the space! Looking forward to our next visit!
How do Gilroy'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 Gilroy 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. 3% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Gilroy 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 85 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 154 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 Gilroy?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Gilroy is Santa Maria Beach. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Gilroy have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 85 fully fenced dog parks in or near Gilroy. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Gilroy?
The Gilroy area has 2 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 Redwood Place Dog Park.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Gilroy?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Gilroy. The most popular agility option is Aromas Dog Park.
Where in Gilroy can I find a pool for dog swimming?
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