55Doug greeted us and directed us to the path and bush. The trial was easy to find and follow with benches and things along the way. Lots of space to run and explore. Some muddy and wet areas but that’s to be expected and another great experience for the dogs! We were able to use the hose back at the parking area before leaving.
Had a great morning and will be back again! Thanks Doug :)Caitlin K.
Caitlin K.
June 2025
Doug greeted us and directed us to the path and bush. The trial was easy to find and follow with benches and things along the way. Lots of space to run and explore. Some muddy and wet areas but that’s to be expected and another great experience for the dogs! We were able to use the hose back at the parking area before leaving.
Had a great morning and will be back again! Thanks Doug :)
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55We had a great visit with our doggo. She had a great time, and so did we. It's a beautiful place to be, and plenty of shady spots to get out of the sun. Doug was very welcoming,too. Thank you, Doug!Alex B.
Alex B.
June 2025
We had a great visit with our doggo. She had a great time, and so did we. It's a beautiful place to be, and plenty of shady spots to get out of the sun. Doug was very welcoming,too. Thank you, Doug!
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55Loved our visit! The dogs have so much to explore. Gorgeous morning - can see the farm fields and geese on the pond in back. The hose was welcome today to clean and to cool off! Thanks for having us!Kimma S.
Kimma S.
June 2025
Loved our visit! The dogs have so much to explore. Gorgeous morning - can see the farm fields and geese on the pond in back. The hose was welcome today to clean and to cool off! Thanks for having us!
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55Such a great place! Esper was able to run without fear of encountering other people or dogs or ending up on the road. Beautiful woods. Wonderful experience. Having a hose to hose her off was a great perk. We will be back! Susan T.
Susan T.
May 2025
Such a great place! Esper was able to run without fear of encountering other people or dogs or ending up on the road. Beautiful woods. Wonderful experience. Having a hose to hose her off was a great perk. We will be back!
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55What an amazing property! Absolutely loved hiking through with my boys. They loved the mud, pond and all the yummy forest smells. Completely passed out on the way back home. 10/10 experience. Very much appreciated the use of the hose at the end to get some of the mud off ❤️ will definitely be coming back. Thank you so much Doug! Chantel M.
Chantel M.
April 2025
What an amazing property! Absolutely loved hiking through with my boys. They loved the mud, pond and all the yummy forest smells. Completely passed out on the way back home. 10/10 experience. Very much appreciated the use of the hose at the end to get some of the mud off ❤️ will definitely be coming back. Thank you so much Doug!
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55The property is so nice, our dogs had a great time running around! Doug gave us a guide for the trails and there was a hose to clean the dogs off, which was very helpfulKatie V.
Katie V.
April 2025
The property is so nice, our dogs had a great time running around! Doug gave us a guide for the trails and there was a hose to clean the dogs off, which was very helpful
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55Best sniff spot yet! Lots of beautiful trails and gorgeous scenery. You can wander for a long time and not got bored or just hang out on the bench and enjoy the peaceful forest. We will definitely be back!! Caitlin B.
Caitlin B.
March 2025
Best sniff spot yet! Lots of beautiful trails and gorgeous scenery. You can wander for a long time and not got bored or just hang out on the bench and enjoy the peaceful forest. We will definitely be back!!
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55Great spot! My dogs had a blast - completely muddy and tuckered out after our walk. The owners are very thoughtful, greeting you upon arrival and providing instructions to navigate your way around. Make your way to the hill for pretty pond and field views. Wonderful visit. Kimma S.
Kimma S.
April 2025
Great spot! My dogs had a blast - completely muddy and tuckered out after our walk. The owners are very thoughtful, greeting you upon arrival and providing instructions to navigate your way around. Make your way to the hill for pretty pond and field views. Wonderful visit.
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55Such a lovely private space. Lots of opportunities to explore.
The end of the trail opens up to a large large pond. Springtime offered many additional “water features” which my doggo loved exploring. However, despite some recent rains I pair of waterproof boots and I was fine to keep up with my four-legged friend.
Property owners are very friendly and helpful. Was a pleasure to met them and share the frisbee at the end.
A gentle pace to the pond and back with some sniffafari time took about 45 mins. Tracy H.
Tracy H.
March 2025
Such a lovely private space. Lots of opportunities to explore.
The end of the trail opens up to a large large pond. Springtime offered many additional “water features” which my doggo loved exploring. However, despite some recent rains I pair of waterproof boots and I was fine to keep up with my four-legged friend.
Property owners are very friendly and helpful. Was a pleasure to met them and share the frisbee at the end.
A gentle pace to the pond and back with some sniffafari time took about 45 mins.
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55Great Sniffspot on such a beauty day!!!!! This was our first visit and we had an absolute blast! Beauty trail to follow, easy clear trail instructions given prior to our walk. We expected the dogs to get super muddy and they didn’t hold back, so much area to explore and on our way back we stopped to play some ball in the open field! We stopped for a bath on our way home and the boys are snoozin! Thank you so much for providing such a great spot!! Susie D.
Susie D.
March 2025
Great Sniffspot on such a beauty day!!!!! This was our first visit and we had an absolute blast! Beauty trail to follow, easy clear trail instructions given prior to our walk. We expected the dogs to get super muddy and they didn’t hold back, so much area to explore and on our way back we stopped to play some ball in the open field! We stopped for a bath on our way home and the boys are snoozin! Thank you so much for providing such a great spot!!
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55Otis had a great time! He loved exploring and running to his heart’s content! The day was beautiful and we all enjoyed the trails and wooded areas. We will definitely be back. Otis is currently snoozing away! 😴 🐶Dania F.
Dania F.
March 2025
Otis had a great time! He loved exploring and running to his heart’s content! The day was beautiful and we all enjoyed the trails and wooded areas. We will definitely be back. Otis is currently snoozing away! 😴 🐶
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55Doug met us when we got there and was very helpful with the navigation of the place! Dogs had a great time and so did I. Great spot, wonderful host. We will be returning for sure! Alexia L.
Alexia L.
February 2025
Doug met us when we got there and was very helpful with the navigation of the place! Dogs had a great time and so did I. Great spot, wonderful host. We will be returning for sure!
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55Doug’s property is absolutely beautiful! He is a gracious host who met us when we arrived and told us how to navigate his trails. We fully got our money’s worth and my dogs will now sleep for a week. Spotting a breathtaking doe was just icing on the cake. Thank you for sharing your property with us Doug, we will be back!Corry R.
Corry R.
February 2025
Doug’s property is absolutely beautiful! He is a gracious host who met us when we arrived and told us how to navigate his trails. We fully got our money’s worth and my dogs will now sleep for a week. Spotting a breathtaking doe was just icing on the cake. Thank you for sharing your property with us Doug, we will be back!
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FAQ About Melbourne 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. 10% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Melbourne 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 87 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 120 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 Melbourne have any fully fenced dog parks?
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