Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Kensington, MD

I recently booked an hour at Paws by Paws through Sniffspot, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience! The booking process was quick and easy, and the price was very reasonable for the quality of the facility. The location itself was easy to find, with convenient parking right out front, which made the trip stress-free from the start. When I arrived, the front desk staff was kind, welcoming, and extremely helpful. I had forgotten to bring toys for my dog, but they kindly offered to let us use some of their balls, which was such a thoughtful gesture and really made the visit even more enjoyable. The play space is excellent—spacious, clean, and very well-maintained. The entire ground is covered in turf, which kept everything tidy and comfortable for my dog to run around safely. I also appreciated that there was ample seating around the area, making it a perfect spot to bring along a family member or two to relax while the dogs play. Everything was clearly labeled and organized, and there were even water bottles available for the dogs, which shows how much attention they put into making sure both pets and owners are comfortable. While booking, I had mentioned that I might be interested in training or help with some behavior challenges my dog has been having. The receptionist was not only kind but also very knowledgeable—she shared helpful information and explained exactly how I could reach out to their trainers to set up a session. I really appreciated the time she took to guide me through my options. Overall, my dog had an amazing time, and I left feeling impressed with both the facility and the staff. I highly recommend Paws By Paws to anyone looking for a safe, clean, and friendly environment for their dog to play or to explore training options. We’ll definitely be coming back! 🐾

Great spot with diverse surfaces. Good for toy and ball- throwing, sitting or lying in the shade, running around! Thank you for letting us visit!

This is an excellent Sniffspot! Lots of different areas and surfaces including grass and gravel, trees and bushes, for multisensory exploring. My mini Aussie shepherd and I had fun!

Wonderful host and property. I have 2 large dogs and they had plenty of room. The host left out water bowls and toys as well. Super easy access to the proprty.

Entering was super simple, loved that there was a clear parking space. And the yard was as clean as expected; Winnie had a great time! Was mildly concerned about the gate/if my girl could engage in a fence feud if a dog came by - but none did!

Great spot as always! Glad to have the turf option after a rainy day, and was happy to see they added the tarp for additional shade!

This is our favorite sniff spot in the area. A nice big spot. Always a good visit and Debra is so nice - she even usually leaves fresh water out for us with ice on hot days.

My dogs are small (11 and 15 pounds) and found so much to do here. We practiced commands, scents, and completed new obstacle/agility training. They had a BLAST! We definitely will come back again.

Wonderful spot! The host was very considerate and left out plenty of ice and water when we visited on a hot day! We all had a great time

Great spot to let your buddy get the zoomies out. There's not a lot of distractions so it makes training sessions much more rewarding.

Our dogs loved exploring Debra’s yard! Lots of sniffing, a little running (very hot out), and lying in the shade! Have been twice so far!

My doggo really enjoyed her time here. Lots of safe space to explore and plenty of shade for me.

This was an amazing spot for my doggies. They loved it so much and the space is just enough and a prime location! Thank you for a great time.

Paw by Paw’s sniff spot is in a central, very convenient location. It is a great outdoor space with two sets of gates for security. The fence is high and private and the turf is soft and not too hot. Our dogs lived the kitty pool.

Very friendly accommodating owner David. Shady on this hot summer am, good amount of space, sprinkler system and option of small dog pool was great!

Great SniffSpot. Lots of nice areas for sniffing, playing, and resting in the shade. Clean and safe (I.e., no hazards for curious dogs). Good location, easy access.

Our dog had a great time playing with his tennis ball! Ran hard and then came home and fell asleep 😉

My dog loves all the smells at this place. There were, however, a lot of dogs out in the parking lot when we came by.

Roscoe had an absolutely wonderful time sniffing all the smells, and the person who met me was really nice and helpful.

The place is huge, and Debra was super helpful. She even left toys and water for our furry friend!