55My foster dog Luigi had a great time! Nice little spot with trees for him to run arouns and plenty of pinecones - his favorite! Secure yard.
Shea was super sweet to work with too; we'll for sure be back! Lindsey J.
Lindsey J.
June 2023
My foster dog Luigi had a great time! Nice little spot with trees for him to run arouns and plenty of pinecones - his favorite! Secure yard.
Shea was super sweet to work with too; we'll for sure be back!
Neal's 0.75 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Sandston | Sniffspot
55Absolutely amazing spot with wonderful hosts. They had water for my pup as well as a kiddie pool that we could fill with water for some playtime! My pup loved both. Would definitely recommend to anyone and will definitely be back with my pup!Kaylynn H.
Kaylynn H.
August 2022
Absolutely amazing spot with wonderful hosts. They had water for my pup as well as a kiddie pool that we could fill with water for some playtime! My pup loved both. Would definitely recommend to anyone and will definitely be back with my pup!
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55Staxx and I had a great time here! Alyssa was gracious enough to let us push our time back because of a summer storm! We will certainly be back! Jess G.
Jess G.
July 2023
Staxx and I had a great time here! Alyssa was gracious enough to let us push our time back because of a summer storm! We will certainly be back!
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55Lovely large yard with trees
Alyssa left the pool, water and balls for our pup to play with
Was so fun for our pup and me - will definitely visit again
Loraine C.
Loraine C.
July 2023
Lovely large yard with trees
Alyssa left the pool, water and balls for our pup to play with
Was so fun for our pup and me - will definitely visit again
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55A wonderful location with everything that you could ever need from poop bags to bug spray! Great toys and add-on options. We would highly recommend adding on the pool option for your visit. It was a huge hit with our pup! Plenty of space for dogs to run and play fetch. Great shade coverage and chairs to sit if needed. The host was also so sweet and clearly goes above and beyond! We can’t wait to visit again. Brian T.
Brian T.
August 2023
A wonderful location with everything that you could ever need from poop bags to bug spray! Great toys and add-on options. We would highly recommend adding on the pool option for your visit. It was a huge hit with our pup! Plenty of space for dogs to run and play fetch. Great shade coverage and chairs to sit if needed. The host was also so sweet and clearly goes above and beyond! We can’t wait to visit again.
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55great spot! the host was helpful and friendly! they left out cups and some water for the people and lots of water out for the pups! the toy bin was stocked with lots of stuff. I paid the extra $2 for the splash pad and it was so worth it! thanks for a great spot! Annika F.
Annika F.
September 2023
great spot! the host was helpful and friendly! they left out cups and some water for the people and lots of water out for the pups! the toy bin was stocked with lots of stuff. I paid the extra $2 for the splash pad and it was so worth it! thanks for a great spot!
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55If I could give Alyssa‘s place 10 stars I would! Such a beautiful well-kept yard with everything a dog could want! She has a baby pool, multiple sprinklers, toys, and bubbles! She left me an ice cold bottle of water which was such a wonderful surprise. There was also bug spray which was helpful. I will be back many many times!Hannah F.
Hannah F.
August 2022
If I could give Alyssa‘s place 10 stars I would! Such a beautiful well-kept yard with everything a dog could want! She has a baby pool, multiple sprinklers, toys, and bubbles! She left me an ice cold bottle of water which was such a wonderful surprise. There was also bug spray which was helpful. I will be back many many times!
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55Opal had so much fun running around Alyssa's backyard! Plenty of space for her to stretch her legs, and Alyssa provides all the toys and amenities a dog could want.Rachel F.
Rachel F.
February 2023
Opal had so much fun running around Alyssa's backyard! Plenty of space for her to stretch her legs, and Alyssa provides all the toys and amenities a dog could want.
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55Nice sized yard with lots of shade and amenities! Plenty of green grass to roll around in or to chase a toy. The dogs next door were present, but they weren't obnoxious or relentless the way some neighborhood dogs are. My dog sniffed through the fence a bit and then wandered off. It's a very nice neighborhood with large, mature trees.Alan S.
Alan S.
May 2024
Nice sized yard with lots of shade and amenities! Plenty of green grass to roll around in or to chase a toy. The dogs next door were present, but they weren't obnoxious or relentless the way some neighborhood dogs are. My dog sniffed through the fence a bit and then wandered off. It's a very nice neighborhood with large, mature trees.
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55The yard was the perfect amount of sun and shade with lots of grass. One of my dogs is reactive and I've been working with him on it. One of the neighbors dog came out and said hello through the gate. At first my dog had his normal aggressive greeting. However, the fence was the perfect barrier to work with him on. By the end of our time, he was chasing the other dog with happy body language as they ran back and forth on their respective sides of the fence. Will definitely be back.Matthew W.
Matthew W.
May 2024
The yard was the perfect amount of sun and shade with lots of grass. One of my dogs is reactive and I've been working with him on it. One of the neighbors dog came out and said hello through the gate. At first my dog had his normal aggressive greeting. However, the fence was the perfect barrier to work with him on. By the end of our time, he was chasing the other dog with happy body language as they ran back and forth on their respective sides of the fence. Will definitely be back.
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55What an awesome spot for my fluffer to sniff! So many new sights and smells for him to explore! It’s spacious for those who want to play fetch or bring multiple dogs, but cozy enough to just sit and relax with my pup in the sunshine (or shade😉). There’s lots of toys to choose from, and treats for my dog (I so appreciated that because I ran out), even extra pop bags for “just in case”. Alyssa provided a fresh, clean, cold bowl of water; and bottles of water for me! Beautiful, comfy deck with chairs and a couch; and Adirondack chairs by the fire pit. Her lawn clean is well maintained; my dog enjoyed lying in the cool grass to relax. What a great location, quiet neighborhood, and fully fenced. I felt my dog was completely safe to be himself. Bear & I will most definitely be back! Jan C.
Jan C.
May 2024
What an awesome spot for my fluffer to sniff! So many new sights and smells for him to explore! It’s spacious for those who want to play fetch or bring multiple dogs, but cozy enough to just sit and relax with my pup in the sunshine (or shade😉). There’s lots of toys to choose from, and treats for my dog (I so appreciated that because I ran out), even extra pop bags for “just in case”. Alyssa provided a fresh, clean, cold bowl of water; and bottles of water for me! Beautiful, comfy deck with chairs and a couch; and Adirondack chairs by the fire pit. Her lawn clean is well maintained; my dog enjoyed lying in the cool grass to relax. What a great location, quiet neighborhood, and fully fenced. I felt my dog was completely safe to be himself. Bear & I will most definitely be back!
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55Alyssa’s yard was an urban oasis. There is a nice green lawn, but also has trees and other areas that our two pups loved sniffing around. The dogs also loved the splash pad for cooling off in. We found plenty of dog toys stored in a container for our use, along with the essentials (water and waste bags). We will definitely book again, it was a lovely experience! tamara b.
tamara b.
May 2024
Alyssa’s yard was an urban oasis. There is a nice green lawn, but also has trees and other areas that our two pups loved sniffing around. The dogs also loved the splash pad for cooling off in. We found plenty of dog toys stored in a container for our use, along with the essentials (water and waste bags). We will definitely book again, it was a lovely experience!
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55Will definitely be coming back! Fully enclosed fencing with plenty of space for your pup to run and play. The neighbors do have dogs that might be out in their own yard, but they’re super friendly & will do nothing but help your pup get a little extra energy out. Would recommend this spot all day long! Me & my girl loved it! Ashley T.
Ashley T.
June 2024
Will definitely be coming back! Fully enclosed fencing with plenty of space for your pup to run and play. The neighbors do have dogs that might be out in their own yard, but they’re super friendly & will do nothing but help your pup get a little extra energy out. Would recommend this spot all day long! Me & my girl loved it!
Alyssa's Fully Fenced Play Area for City Dogs | Sniffspot
55I would give Alyssa's Sniff Spot 10 stars if I could! It was perfect for my active, learning-to-be-less-reactive rescue dog. There is plenty of grass where I live and she has a 40 foot lead, but there's nothing like a safe, off-leash experience for an active doggo! The yard has lots of tree shade, areas without shade, a glider bench with Mom (me) looooved, and so many different kinds of areas to sniff! It's so great that most of the fence doesn't allow the guest dog to see into the neighbor's yard. The neighbor's 2 dogs were out (they seemed to be a chocolate and golden lab, and they peered interestedly through teeny gaps between fence boards but never barked once, even when I said hi to them a few times (they seemed very sweet). This was great for my girlie, b/c I was able to work with her on relaxing in the presence of those dogs even though she is working on her territorial reactivity.
Alyssa has thought of everything - when we entered, there was a picnic table with a lovely cloth, fresh ice water in a bottle with a glass stopper, glasses, and a candle - plus a clean, folded towel in case your doggo wanted to have some hose fun. Talk about welcoming! And of course there was a HUGE bowl of fresh water for the doggos.
I also really appreciate Alyssa's prompt and friendly communication. I didn't decide to look for a Sniff Spot until last evening, and she responded to a question I had even last night!
My happy doggo is currently sacked out after a super-fun morning - the true sign of a successful sniffariEllen L.
Ellen L.
July 2024
I would give Alyssa's Sniff Spot 10 stars if I could! It was perfect for my active, learning-to-be-less-reactive rescue dog. There is plenty of grass where I live and she has a 40 foot lead, but there's nothing like a safe, off-leash experience for an active doggo! The yard has lots of tree shade, areas without shade, a glider bench with Mom (me) looooved, and so many different kinds of areas to sniff! It's so great that most of the fence doesn't allow the guest dog to see into the neighbor's yard. The neighbor's 2 dogs were out (they seemed to be a chocolate and golden lab, and they peered interestedly through teeny gaps between fence boards but never barked once, even when I said hi to them a few times (they seemed very sweet). This was great for my girlie, b/c I was able to work with her on relaxing in the presence of those dogs even though she is working on her territorial reactivity.
Alyssa has thought of everything - when we entered, there was a picnic table with a lovely cloth, fresh ice water in a bottle with a glass stopper, glasses, and a candle - plus a clean, folded towel in case your doggo wanted to have some hose fun. Talk about welcoming! And of course there was a HUGE bowl of fresh water for the doggos.
I also really appreciate Alyssa's prompt and friendly communication. I didn't decide to look for a Sniff Spot until last evening, and she responded to a question I had even last night!
My happy doggo is currently sacked out after a super-fun morning - the true sign of a successful sniffari
How do Sandston'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 our Sandston 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Sandston 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 218 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 20 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 218 fully fenced dog parks in or near Sandston. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Sandston?
The Sandston area has 218 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 Prince Family 2 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Milford,VA.
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