55Had a great time visiting Roberts large fenced in yard. Robert had kindly left ample water, poop bags and a trash can for us. The yard is very large and a wonderful place for the dogs to run. There were 3 very large dogs in a fenced in yard two yards away that were excited to see us. If you have a reactive dog this may be a little stressful for them but they were far enough away to maybe also use it as a training opportunity. A gray cat came to visit us then quickly left!Ruth H.
Ruth H.
June 2023
Had a great time visiting Roberts large fenced in yard. Robert had kindly left ample water, poop bags and a trash can for us. The yard is very large and a wonderful place for the dogs to run. There were 3 very large dogs in a fenced in yard two yards away that were excited to see us. If you have a reactive dog this may be a little stressful for them but they were far enough away to maybe also use it as a training opportunity. A gray cat came to visit us then quickly left!
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55My pup had a blast sniffing around here! She was able to see a couple of dogs from the very back of the yard, but nothing that was a problem for her as the dogs were pretty uninterested. If your dog is highly reactive, that might cause a problem for them. The place was clean and well secured. There was a small spot where the gate was more picket style instead of chainlink and a small dog could probably escape if they wanted to. Any medium or large dog would be well contained. They supplied poop bags, a trash can, and two toys (a tennis ball and a Kong). There was plenty of space and lots to sniff. If your dog preferred running over sniffing I think they would still enjoy this spot as it is quite long. Haleigh B.
Haleigh B.
September 2023
My pup had a blast sniffing around here! She was able to see a couple of dogs from the very back of the yard, but nothing that was a problem for her as the dogs were pretty uninterested. If your dog is highly reactive, that might cause a problem for them. The place was clean and well secured. There was a small spot where the gate was more picket style instead of chainlink and a small dog could probably escape if they wanted to. Any medium or large dog would be well contained. They supplied poop bags, a trash can, and two toys (a tennis ball and a Kong). There was plenty of space and lots to sniff. If your dog preferred running over sniffing I think they would still enjoy this spot as it is quite long.
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55Awesome space to run! Perfect for zoomies! My dogs and I had a great time! Robert left a bucket of water and a tennis ball and kong toy, which was so nice because I forgot our ball!! Thank you for sharing your spot !!Natalie G.
Natalie G.
November 2023
Awesome space to run! Perfect for zoomies! My dogs and I had a great time! Robert left a bucket of water and a tennis ball and kong toy, which was so nice because I forgot our ball!! Thank you for sharing your spot !!
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55Large clear backyard with a tree for summer. All questions I asked the host were answered quickly and clearly. My dog and I had a good time. I really liked the fact that it's close by my home so very covenant for usDiane P.
Diane P.
February 2024
Large clear backyard with a tree for summer. All questions I asked the host were answered quickly and clearly. My dog and I had a good time. I really liked the fact that it's close by my home so very covenant for us
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55Great spot, bigger than I thought it would be. Plenty of spots to run around. There was a cat inside the back enclosed patio that my not cat friendly dogs were distracted by. I felt bad for the poor kitty. Ashley W.
Ashley W.
February 2024
Great spot, bigger than I thought it would be. Plenty of spots to run around. There was a cat inside the back enclosed patio that my not cat friendly dogs were distracted by. I felt bad for the poor kitty.
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55Great place to bring your fur baby. Large area for running around & throwing balls or Frisbee. Clean yard. Has poop can, bring bags to clean up behind your baby. Beautiful bench to sit on when you get tired. 😊
I loved my time there & my fur baby enjoyed herself. I will return. I highly recommend this spot.De C.
De C.
March 2024
Great place to bring your fur baby. Large area for running around & throwing balls or Frisbee. Clean yard. Has poop can, bring bags to clean up behind your baby. Beautiful bench to sit on when you get tired. 😊
I loved my time there & my fur baby enjoyed herself. I will return. I highly recommend this spot.
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55Loved the big yard, owner provided waste bags, waste bin, a bench to place items or sit. The yard was clean, instructions were clear on how to enter. Will come again. Brandonn G.
Brandonn G.
April 2024
Loved the big yard, owner provided waste bags, waste bin, a bench to place items or sit. The yard was clean, instructions were clear on how to enter. Will come again.
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55Easily accessible with shaded areas and a bench to sit. We even saw deer! Lots of space to run no matter what size dog you have. My dogs loved it!Tamrah B.
Tamrah B.
April 2024
Easily accessible with shaded areas and a bench to sit. We even saw deer! Lots of space to run no matter what size dog you have. My dogs loved it!
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55What a great place to visit with my dog. This place has a huge, fully fenced in back yard for my pup to run all over. There was water put out and a nice bench for me to sit on while my dog played. By the gate was a trash can which also has waste bags for your dogs which I haven’t seen at other spots. I had my own so I didn’t need them but it’s definitely a nice thing to have in case you forget or if your dog goes multiple times and you didn’t bring enough. Definitely a great place and I will return. Robert G.
Robert G.
April 2024
What a great place to visit with my dog. This place has a huge, fully fenced in back yard for my pup to run all over. There was water put out and a nice bench for me to sit on while my dog played. By the gate was a trash can which also has waste bags for your dogs which I haven’t seen at other spots. I had my own so I didn’t need them but it’s definitely a nice thing to have in case you forget or if your dog goes multiple times and you didn’t bring enough. Definitely a great place and I will return.
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55This place was great!! Lots of room for my pups to run!! And he set out a huge bucket of water for them to drink out of too!! Very cool!! Definitely gonna be back!!!Bob S.
Bob S.
June 2024
This place was great!! Lots of room for my pups to run!! And he set out a huge bucket of water for them to drink out of too!! Very cool!! Definitely gonna be back!!!
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55Fantastic open space was exactly what my dogs needed after being crated at a dog event. Room to stretch their legsRhoda E.
Rhoda E.
August 2024
Fantastic open space was exactly what my dogs needed after being crated at a dog event. Room to stretch their legs
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FAQ about our New Haven 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. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the New Haven 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 79 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 7 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.
Sniffspot has 79 fully fenced dog parks in or near New Haven. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near New Haven?
The New Haven area has 79 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 Robert's Private Dog Park In New Haven.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in New Haven?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near New Haven. The most popular agility option is Robert's Private Dog Park In New Haven.
Where in New Haven can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near New Haven?
There are 79 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near New Haven where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Robert's Private Dog Park In New Haven.