55This space was so nice! There was so much for my dog to smell, and lots of shade from the trees. There is a covered picnic table for the humans and water trough for the pups to cool off in. Property is kept clean and there were multiple areas that are mowed down for easy walking and exploring. Dylan B.
Dylan B.
May 2025
This space was so nice! There was so much for my dog to smell, and lots of shade from the trees. There is a covered picnic table for the humans and water trough for the pups to cool off in. Property is kept clean and there were multiple areas that are mowed down for easy walking and exploring.
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55This is our second visit to this lovely SniffSpot. Absolutely wonderful and peaceful! Nice trails with trees for shade. Quiet, private, and serene, and so convenient from San Antonio. Sheryl G.
Sheryl G.
May 2025
This is our second visit to this lovely SniffSpot. Absolutely wonderful and peaceful! Nice trails with trees for shade. Quiet, private, and serene, and so convenient from San Antonio.
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55We absolutely loved it! Very conveniently located on Bandera Road, with a gate and padlock, so the area is perfectly secure. Very peaceful with nice trails through the trees for dogs and humans to enjoy! The area is the perfect size for the dogs to run and explore with a nice picnic table in the shade for humans so the pups are never too far away. All the dog toys, water bowl, and dog pool were a nice touch. Highly recommend!!Sheryl G.
Sheryl G.
May 2025
We absolutely loved it! Very conveniently located on Bandera Road, with a gate and padlock, so the area is perfectly secure. Very peaceful with nice trails through the trees for dogs and humans to enjoy! The area is the perfect size for the dogs to run and explore with a nice picnic table in the shade for humans so the pups are never too far away. All the dog toys, water bowl, and dog pool were a nice touch. Highly recommend!!
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55Such a wonderful spot!!! Our dogs went crazy!!!! I do wish the provided bug spray wasn’t empty but we managed just fine 😊 we will definitely be back many many more times!!! Kaela M.
Kaela M.
April 2025
Such a wonderful spot!!! Our dogs went crazy!!!! I do wish the provided bug spray wasn’t empty but we managed just fine 😊 we will definitely be back many many more times!!!
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55Great spot to get alllll the sniffs out. Walked the trails, played and took a rest break under the pavilion. Well fenced in, plenty to explore but not overwhelming. Definitely a repeat visit!Sandra M.
Sandra M.
April 2025
Great spot to get alllll the sniffs out. Walked the trails, played and took a rest break under the pavilion. Well fenced in, plenty to explore but not overwhelming. Definitely a repeat visit!
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55My first Sniffspot and it was amazing! Super clean, so many fun things for the doggies! I think my pup had the best time of his life!! Thank you so much Darby B.
Darby B.
March 2025
My first Sniffspot and it was amazing! Super clean, so many fun things for the doggies! I think my pup had the best time of his life!! Thank you so much
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55Our first time using sniff spot and was such a great experience! So many toys and things for you and your babies to play with! Had an absolute blast! Great spot would recommend 1000000/10Hannah G.
Hannah G.
February 2025
Our first time using sniff spot and was such a great experience! So many toys and things for you and your babies to play with! Had an absolute blast! Great spot would recommend 1000000/10
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55My 2 seniors loved this place so much. They passed a few weeks after our last visit here, 6 days apart. One of them had heart disease and the other couldn’t live without her best friend of 10 years and passed from a broken heart. They were reactive pups and got to enjoy their last care and judge free moments at their favorite place one last time. We decided to honor them by coming back with the remaining 2 of our pack. It brought us so much joy coming back and reminiscing on the times when we were all here as a family. Thank you for providing a safe space. To all those wondering about booking, please do. One of the best locations and my dogs have the best time here. You will build memories to last a lifetime. And maybe one day this place will provide you with comfort of your old pal who has passed as you bring in a new fur family member to enjoy this place as well. If I could rate a million stars I would. Marisol R.
Marisol R.
February 2025
My 2 seniors loved this place so much. They passed a few weeks after our last visit here, 6 days apart. One of them had heart disease and the other couldn’t live without her best friend of 10 years and passed from a broken heart. They were reactive pups and got to enjoy their last care and judge free moments at their favorite place one last time. We decided to honor them by coming back with the remaining 2 of our pack. It brought us so much joy coming back and reminiscing on the times when we were all here as a family. Thank you for providing a safe space. To all those wondering about booking, please do. One of the best locations and my dogs have the best time here. You will build memories to last a lifetime. And maybe one day this place will provide you with comfort of your old pal who has passed as you bring in a new fur family member to enjoy this place as well. If I could rate a million stars I would.
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55Extremely nice place well kept up safe and the owners are very helpful and kind. It's nice to have a place where the dogs can simply run and play without having to worry about other dogs or people not controlling their animals. Highly recommend this to anybody who wants a very nice place to take their pets to that is safe cleanwith owners who are very easy to work with.Christopher H.
Christopher H.
January 2025
Extremely nice place well kept up safe and the owners are very helpful and kind. It's nice to have a place where the dogs can simply run and play without having to worry about other dogs or people not controlling their animals. Highly recommend this to anybody who wants a very nice place to take their pets to that is safe cleanwith owners who are very easy to work with.
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55We had a great time! The host even opened up the afternoon so we could book when there wasn’t availability due to an event at the residence. There were a handful of small cacti (we saw 3) that might be a concern if your dogs don’t know to steer clear of them but other than that it was great! We even used some of the provided toys and our pups really enjoyed themselves. Allaina E.
Allaina E.
November 2024
We had a great time! The host even opened up the afternoon so we could book when there wasn’t availability due to an event at the residence. There were a handful of small cacti (we saw 3) that might be a concern if your dogs don’t know to steer clear of them but other than that it was great! We even used some of the provided toys and our pups really enjoyed themselves.
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55Host is very accommodating and we love having a place to take my reactive dog to free roam. Today we were able to take Halloween photos of our dogs. Alex C.
Alex C.
October 2024
Host is very accommodating and we love having a place to take my reactive dog to free roam. Today we were able to take Halloween photos of our dogs.
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55We love this private oasis and we especially love that’s undeveloped land. It’s the perfect place for city pups to experience the hill country.Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth R.
August 2024
We love this private oasis and we especially love that’s undeveloped land. It’s the perfect place for city pups to experience the hill country.
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55This was such a great experience, and we will definitely be coming back. The area had plenty of places for my dogs to explore and even included small trails and a stick library! We were impressed with attention to detail, including a list of dog-friendly restaurants near by (we followed the BBQ recommendation and it was great). The area was quiet and my girls slept the whole way home.Ash A.
Ash A.
August 2024
This was such a great experience, and we will definitely be coming back. The area had plenty of places for my dogs to explore and even included small trails and a stick library! We were impressed with attention to detail, including a list of dog-friendly restaurants near by (we followed the BBQ recommendation and it was great). The area was quiet and my girls slept the whole way home.
Schott Ranch 2.5 Acre Private Dog Park In Helotes | Sniffspot
55This place is fantastic for playtime with your dog. Water, toys, and a great area to explore for your dog!AJ H.
AJ H.
July 2024
This place is fantastic for playtime with your dog. Water, toys, and a great area to explore for your dog!
How do Helotes'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 Helotes 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 Helotes 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 207 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 273 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 Helotes have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 207 fully fenced dog parks in or near Helotes. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Helotes?
The Helotes area has 6 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 BIG open space next to the lake..
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Helotes?
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