55Great day at Dave’s in Montclair!! The town itself is a gem and Dave’s is off-leash perfection. My girl gets so so excited when she knows where we are!! Tennis balls galore and shaded areas… plenty of ample space and Mimi had some “salad”, aka leaves while visiting too. Will def visit again & highly recommend!! Tiffany T.
Tiffany T.
September 2025
Great day at Dave’s in Montclair!! The town itself is a gem and Dave’s is off-leash perfection. My girl gets so so excited when she knows where we are!! Tennis balls galore and shaded areas… plenty of ample space and Mimi had some “salad”, aka leaves while visiting too. Will def visit again & highly recommend!!
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55Our puppy loves to run around and this was the perfect safe place for her to explore without us having to worry. Completely fenced in all the way to the ground, lots of toys available, and tons of space for her to run full speed! We’ll definitely be back!Ashley W.
Ashley W.
September 2025
Our puppy loves to run around and this was the perfect safe place for her to explore without us having to worry. Completely fenced in all the way to the ground, lots of toys available, and tons of space for her to run full speed! We’ll definitely be back!
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55Thank you for a wonderful time! Yard is beautiful and clean. The balls were a perfect touch! Our pup had the best time and enough space to run to her heart’s content. Thank you! Juliet I.
Juliet I.
September 2025
Thank you for a wonderful time! Yard is beautiful and clean. The balls were a perfect touch! Our pup had the best time and enough space to run to her heart’s content. Thank you!
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55Big beautiful shady yard with lots of room to run and explore and tons of toys! Plenty of comfy seating for himan guests too. The town is also super cute to explore after tiring out your pupK. Bevin A.
K. Bevin A.
September 2025
Big beautiful shady yard with lots of room to run and explore and tons of toys! Plenty of comfy seating for himan guests too. The town is also super cute to explore after tiring out your pup
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55Highly recommend! We loved throwing the ball and tiring our 4 month old puppy in Dave’s yard. We got to meet Dave, a gracious dog lover. Not only is the yard large and beautiful, the neighborhood is calm and lovely. It’s so close to fun restaurants if you want to make a whole day of it. Coming from a busy city, this type of access is such a treat for us. We will be back and are so thankful. Adriana D.
Adriana D.
August 2025
Highly recommend! We loved throwing the ball and tiring our 4 month old puppy in Dave’s yard. We got to meet Dave, a gracious dog lover. Not only is the yard large and beautiful, the neighborhood is calm and lovely. It’s so close to fun restaurants if you want to make a whole day of it. Coming from a busy city, this type of access is such a treat for us. We will be back and are so thankful.
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55A great Sniffspot!
Perfect size even for my big guy. Everything is totally fenced off, can’t see any other dogs, neighbors, etc. Quiet and clean!
My pup loved running around here and playing with the toys. Host was super friendly and understanding (even when my popped one of the toys). We will be returning!
Marley B.
Marley B.
August 2025
A great Sniffspot!
Perfect size even for my big guy. Everything is totally fenced off, can’t see any other dogs, neighbors, etc. Quiet and clean!
My pup loved running around here and playing with the toys. Host was super friendly and understanding (even when my popped one of the toys). We will be returning!
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55Both my dogs (and I!) absolutely loved this Sniffspot. Dave was incredibly welcoming, and the space itself was perfect—large, securely fenced, and thoughtfully set up. There’s just the right amount of shade, plus plenty of seating, toys, and hose access for water. Street parking was a breeze. We’ll definitely be back!Caitlin F.
Caitlin F.
August 2025
Both my dogs (and I!) absolutely loved this Sniffspot. Dave was incredibly welcoming, and the space itself was perfect—large, securely fenced, and thoughtfully set up. There’s just the right amount of shade, plus plenty of seating, toys, and hose access for water. Street parking was a breeze. We’ll definitely be back!
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55Just wanna let everybody know the place was awesome. It was nice and clean. Annette answered all my questions at all times of the day. A nice area in the back if you wanna lay get some sun, while your doggy has fun running around. Hector V.
Hector V.
August 2025
Just wanna let everybody know the place was awesome. It was nice and clean. Annette answered all my questions at all times of the day. A nice area in the back if you wanna lay get some sun, while your doggy has fun running around. 
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55The yard is large, beautiful, peaceful and the dogs had a great time! Lots of toys and space to play. I appreciated the cleanliness and safety of the space as well.Sarah M.
Sarah M.
August 2025
The yard is large, beautiful, peaceful and the dogs had a great time! Lots of toys and space to play. I appreciated the cleanliness and safety of the space as well.
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55Another wonderful day at Wayfinder’s!!! Our pups love running around here. It’s a perfect mix of shade and sun with tons of space to get out those zoomies. And Dave is such a lovely and welcoming host as always!! 😊Chelsi K.
Chelsi K.
August 2025
Another wonderful day at Wayfinder’s!!! Our pups love running around here. It’s a perfect mix of shade and sun with tons of space to get out those zoomies. And Dave is such a lovely and welcoming host as always!! 😊
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55This was such a great backyard. My two dogs had a great time chasing each other and exploring the space. Dave was a great host and we will definitely be back again!Michael E.
Michael E.
August 2025
This was such a great backyard. My two dogs had a great time chasing each other and exploring the space. Dave was a great host and we will definitely be back again!
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55Tall fence all around, secure.
Host (Dave), very friendly and accommodating.
Lots of toy balls!
Plenty of places to sit to catch a breath after running around.Marcos R.
Marcos R.
July 2025
Tall fence all around, secure.
Host (Dave), very friendly and accommodating.
Lots of toy balls!
Plenty of places to sit to catch a breath after running around.
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55We are so thankful for the host opening their backyard to us, multiple times now. Our dog has the time of their life here. Always safe, always fun!Dennis V.
Dennis V.
July 2025
We are so thankful for the host opening their backyard to us, multiple times now. Our dog has the time of their life here. Always safe, always fun!
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55Doggie Paradise.
We had a fantastic family outing. The space is welcoming, the grass is in excellent condition, and everything is clean—room to play with every kind of toy and work on obedience. Our puppy was off-leash for the first time, and they chased our kiddo, and they were both so gleeful. Our mini goldendoodle loved walking the perimeter of the fence (also in excellent condition). Parking was easy, and the space is large enough; one of us could take a break in different zones of the yard & the dog fun continued.
This rental sets the bar very high and will be in our rotation.
Elizabeth S.
Elizabeth S.
July 2025
Doggie Paradise.
We had a fantastic family outing. The space is welcoming, the grass is in excellent condition, and everything is clean—room to play with every kind of toy and work on obedience. Our puppy was off-leash for the first time, and they chased our kiddo, and they were both so gleeful. Our mini goldendoodle loved walking the perimeter of the fence (also in excellent condition). Parking was easy, and the space is large enough; one of us could take a break in different zones of the yard & the dog fun continued.
This rental sets the bar very high and will be in our rotation.
Wayfinder's Private Dog Park in Montclair | Sniffspot
55This was our first Sniffspot experience and we visited with our dog’s littermate. They both loved the size of the yard…perfect for sniffing around, running, and relaxing. The large trees provided enough shade and the seating for the people was comfortable with plenty of seats.Kaitlyn D.
Kaitlyn D.
June 2025
This was our first Sniffspot experience and we visited with our dog’s littermate. They both loved the size of the yard…perfect for sniffing around, running, and relaxing. The large trees provided enough shade and the seating for the people was comfortable with plenty of seats.
How do Montclair'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 Montclair 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. 12% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Montclair 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 855 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 1125 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 Montclair?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Montclair is Echo Lake Park. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Montclair have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 855 fully fenced dog parks in or near Montclair. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Montclair?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Montclair. The most popular agility option is A+K9 Dog Park 4 Rent In Little Falls Nj.
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