55This is the best sniff spot we have found yet! Pictures don’t do it justice. My pups loved getting to swim (one of them for the first time!! - it was perfect practice spot to build his confidence). We added the pedal boat and floating dock to our visit, and we really enjoyed using both! The trails were awesome. The weather was perfect. Sounds of nature were relaxing. Would love to come back again :) Cass X.
Cass X.
May 2025
This is the best sniff spot we have found yet! Pictures don’t do it justice. My pups loved getting to swim (one of them for the first time!! - it was perfect practice spot to build his confidence). We added the pedal boat and floating dock to our visit, and we really enjoyed using both! The trails were awesome. The weather was perfect. Sounds of nature were relaxing. Would love to come back again :)
The Perfect Getaway for you and your Furbaby! | Sniffspot
55Our first SniffSpot and we had a blast! Our pups loved jumping in the water and running everywhere! Owner was very polite and accommodating! 10/10Heather M.
Heather M.
May 2025
Our first SniffSpot and we had a blast! Our pups loved jumping in the water and running everywhere! Owner was very polite and accommodating! 10/10
55It was so fun to spend time in your yard again! Your yard is so open and it is fun to watch my pups zooming around. Your yard is also a great place for dogs and humans to enjoy the sunshine while sitting under beautiful shade trees. Thank you for offering your yard, toys, etc for your guests to enjoy. Hope to come again soon! Joy M.
Joy M.
May 2025
It was so fun to spend time in your yard again! Your yard is so open and it is fun to watch my pups zooming around. Your yard is also a great place for dogs and humans to enjoy the sunshine while sitting under beautiful shade trees. Thank you for offering your yard, toys, etc for your guests to enjoy. Hope to come again soon!
Jessica's 1 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Mechanicsville | Sniffspot
55A very pretty and large yard with lots of trees and different areas to explore. It's not fenced and the property lines are not entirely obvious so it would not be a good choice for dogs who like to wander or don't have good recall. Homer loved it though-- plenty of room for zooming and sniffs.Amy B.
Amy B.
February 2025
A very pretty and large yard with lots of trees and different areas to explore. It's not fenced and the property lines are not entirely obvious so it would not be a good choice for dogs who like to wander or don't have good recall. Homer loved it though-- plenty of room for zooming and sniffs.
The Perfect Getaway for you and your Furbaby! | Sniffspot
55Excellent Sniffspot with an excellent host! Lamar was communicative and super accommodating. I lost cellphone service on the drive there, and got a little lost which resulted in arriving to the Sniffspot late. Lamar was so kind and offered to let us stay past our scheduled time. Lamar also left the floating dock out for us, which was great because my dogs have never been on a floating dock before and seemed to enjoy hoping on it. Will definitely be returning for future visits!Marin B.
Marin B.
September 2024
Excellent Sniffspot with an excellent host! Lamar was communicative and super accommodating. I lost cellphone service on the drive there, and got a little lost which resulted in arriving to the Sniffspot late. Lamar was so kind and offered to let us stay past our scheduled time. Lamar also left the floating dock out for us, which was great because my dogs have never been on a floating dock before and seemed to enjoy hoping on it. Will definitely be returning for future visits!
The Perfect Getaway for you and your Furbaby! | Sniffspot
55We had a fantastic time. We walked the trails, and the girls swam. I asked for a floating dock with the anticipation of swimming with my dogs, but the water was a bit too chilly for me. And it was a gorgeous 1 1/2 hours there. We will definitely be back!Heather R.
Heather R.
August 2024
We had a fantastic time. We walked the trails, and the girls swam. I asked for a floating dock with the anticipation of swimming with my dogs, but the water was a bit too chilly for me. And it was a gorgeous 1 1/2 hours there. We will definitely be back!
The Perfect Getaway for you and your Furbaby! | Sniffspot
55LOVED this spot! Definitely our favorite sniffspot so far. It’s very quiet; didn’t see/ hear any other dogs or people. Our dog really enjoyed swimming in the pond. There’s a nice dock to sit on and Lamar had chairs, bug spray, and a hose which was greatly appreciated!! The host was so kind and communicative and even let my boyfriend fish in the pond and had boats to use! We can’t wait to come back!Brittany N.
Brittany N.
August 2024
LOVED this spot! Definitely our favorite sniffspot so far. It’s very quiet; didn’t see/ hear any other dogs or people. Our dog really enjoyed swimming in the pond. There’s a nice dock to sit on and Lamar had chairs, bug spray, and a hose which was greatly appreciated!! The host was so kind and communicative and even let my boyfriend fish in the pond and had boats to use! We can’t wait to come back!
The Perfect Getaway for you and your Furbaby! | Sniffspot
55This was our first visit and it did not disappoint! Beautiful, peaceful spot. It is very private and we didn’t see or hear any other people. We heard what sounded like several hunting dogs and chickens in the distance, but we didn’t see them. The host is friendly and messaged me ahead of time to let me know about parking, etc. The spot is clearly labeled and there are water toys and a trash can near the entrance. I highly recommend adding the floating dock if your dogs can already swim (it’s easy to fall off & hard to get back on). The dogs had to much fun bouncing around on it and jumping back and forth between the stationary & floating docks. Also lots to sniff and room to explore. Kim L.
Kim L.
July 2024
This was our first visit and it did not disappoint! Beautiful, peaceful spot. It is very private and we didn’t see or hear any other people. We heard what sounded like several hunting dogs and chickens in the distance, but we didn’t see them. The host is friendly and messaged me ahead of time to let me know about parking, etc. The spot is clearly labeled and there are water toys and a trash can near the entrance. I highly recommend adding the floating dock if your dogs can already swim (it’s easy to fall off & hard to get back on). The dogs had to much fun bouncing around on it and jumping back and forth between the stationary & floating docks. Also lots to sniff and room to explore.
The Perfect Getaway for you and your Furbaby! | Sniffspot
55This was our first Sniffspot and our pups LOVED it! Both dogs are still getting comfortable with swimming but had a blast playing in the shallows and running around in the woods. We’ll definitely be back.Margaret W.
Margaret W.
June 2024
This was our first Sniffspot and our pups LOVED it! Both dogs are still getting comfortable with swimming but had a blast playing in the shallows and running around in the woods. We’ll definitely be back.
Matt & Ashley's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs In Mechanicsville | Sniffspot
55We just did our first visit to this spot and it was lovely! We have an escape artist in the form of a min pin/beagle mix, but the fence was secure and plenty tall for him and our other dog too. The yard was the perfect size for our two dogs. They enjoyed sniffing and rolling around. I would come back for sure!Ashley G.
Ashley G.
June 2024
We just did our first visit to this spot and it was lovely! We have an escape artist in the form of a min pin/beagle mix, but the fence was secure and plenty tall for him and our other dog too. The yard was the perfect size for our two dogs. They enjoyed sniffing and rolling around. I would come back for sure!
Matt & Ashley's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs In Mechanicsville | Sniffspot
55Our first time using Sniffspot and so thankful to be able to visit this backyard and let our two dogs run around in a secure, safe spot. Such a clean environment with plenty of available space. The fence was secure and the water, treats and toy provided for our pups to use was very very much appreciated. Highly recommend this spot and we will be back! Courtney B.
Courtney B.
February 2024
Our first time using Sniffspot and so thankful to be able to visit this backyard and let our two dogs run around in a secure, safe spot. Such a clean environment with plenty of available space. The fence was secure and the water, treats and toy provided for our pups to use was very very much appreciated. Highly recommend this spot and we will be back!
Matt & Ashley's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs In Mechanicsville | Sniffspot
55The yard was super easy to access, securely fenced and very clean. My dogs enjoyed running and playing. The owners left fresh water and some toys and treats, which was a nice touch. We will be back. Brenda G.
Brenda G.
February 2024
The yard was super easy to access, securely fenced and very clean. My dogs enjoyed running and playing. The owners left fresh water and some toys and treats, which was a nice touch. We will be back.
Matt & Ashley's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs In Mechanicsville | Sniffspot
55So sweet to leave treats, water, pet wipes, hand sanitizer, and a ball to play with. The yard is much bigger than I anticipated, my 58 lb mixed pup could easily get up a full head of steam. Very clean, perfect instructions, perfect fence. Well worth the relatively short drive from Richmond.Deborah S.
Deborah S.
February 2024
So sweet to leave treats, water, pet wipes, hand sanitizer, and a ball to play with. The yard is much bigger than I anticipated, my 58 lb mixed pup could easily get up a full head of steam. Very clean, perfect instructions, perfect fence. Well worth the relatively short drive from Richmond.
Matt & Ashley's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs In Mechanicsville | Sniffspot
55Wow - an amazing spot. I’ve taken my pup here a couple of times and he has loved every minute of it. The host ensures that all are well taken care of leaving many places to sit, bug spray, poop bags, hand sanitizer, and more for the humans. For the pups, there are many enriching activities and the yard is spacious enough to really get some good running in. All this and at an affordable price? We are so grateful for this spot!Kaylynn H.
Kaylynn H.
October 2023
Wow - an amazing spot. I’ve taken my pup here a couple of times and he has loved every minute of it. The host ensures that all are well taken care of leaving many places to sit, bug spray, poop bags, hand sanitizer, and more for the humans. For the pups, there are many enriching activities and the yard is spacious enough to really get some good running in. All this and at an affordable price? We are so grateful for this spot!
55What a lovely spot! Our host was so kind and accommodating. There were toys galore, including a pool and a tree tug-toy. The pups appreciated the fresh water bowls, and we humans appreciated the poop bags, bug spray, and chairs. The yard was spacious and super fun for the dogs to explore. Gabrielle J.
Gabrielle J.
October 2023
What a lovely spot! Our host was so kind and accommodating. There were toys galore, including a pool and a tree tug-toy. The pups appreciated the fresh water bowls, and we humans appreciated the poop bags, bug spray, and chairs. The yard was spacious and super fun for the dogs to explore.
Matt & Ashley's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs In Mechanicsville | Sniffspot
55We have visited this spot a boat load of times (it’s the only one we visit). The hosts are always super nice and understanding of any requests we have. If you have a highly reactive dog they do have neighbors with reactive dogs that bark/stick their noses under the fence line. I would be mindful of that. The fence is solid though along with a super clean spot. Briana W.
Briana W.
September 2023
We have visited this spot a boat load of times (it’s the only one we visit). The hosts are always super nice and understanding of any requests we have. If you have a highly reactive dog they do have neighbors with reactive dogs that bark/stick their noses under the fence line. I would be mindful of that. The fence is solid though along with a super clean spot.
The Perfect Getaway for you and your Furbaby! | Sniffspot
55This really was the perfect little getaway for us and our water dogs! Booked the space for 3 hours so we could take out the boat, relax, and have a little picnic. Will definitely be back!Amy W.
Amy W.
September 2023
This really was the perfect little getaway for us and our water dogs! Booked the space for 3 hours so we could take out the boat, relax, and have a little picnic. Will definitely be back!
The Perfect Getaway for you and your Furbaby! | Sniffspot
55What a beautiful spot! I can only imagine the gorgeous fall view so must come back. Mikey and his foster sister pups had a great time running around the spacious yard and tentatively trying swimming. Think they will be pros by next visit! Thank you, Lamar!Sharon G.
Sharon G.
September 2023
What a beautiful spot! I can only imagine the gorgeous fall view so must come back. Mikey and his foster sister pups had a great time running around the spacious yard and tentatively trying swimming. Think they will be pros by next visit! Thank you, Lamar!
How do Mechanicsville'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 Mechanicsville 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. 15% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Mechanicsville 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 193 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 325 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 Mechanicsville?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Mechanicsville is Colonial Beach Dog Park. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Mechanicsville have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 193 fully fenced dog parks in or near Mechanicsville. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Mechanicsville?
The Mechanicsville area has 16 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 Toshiko's Big-guy Dog Park In Glen Allen at the Dude Ranch.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Mechanicsville?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Mechanicsville. The most popular agility option is A Fully Fenced Oasis in Richmond.
Where in Mechanicsville can I find a pool for dog swimming?
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