55My dog Poe had SO MUCH FUN. He was literally zooming the entire hour and a half that we were there. He is completely obsessed with the pond and had so much fun retrieving toys from the pond! Cassidy G.
Cassidy G.
August 2025
My dog Poe had SO MUCH FUN. He was literally zooming the entire hour and a half that we were there. He is completely obsessed with the pond and had so much fun retrieving toys from the pond!
55Beautiful property, my dog had a blast cooling off in the lake & exploring the area. We appreciated the chairs in the shade & the water bowl. Had a great time!Carmen B.
Carmen B.
August 2025
Beautiful property, my dog had a blast cooling off in the lake & exploring the area. We appreciated the chairs in the shade & the water bowl. Had a great time!
55Dogs had a great time! Lots of swimming, sniffing and running. Nice seating area to rest while the dogs played, will definitely be coming back! Kaitlin M.
Kaitlin M.
August 2025
Dogs had a great time! Lots of swimming, sniffing and running. Nice seating area to rest while the dogs played, will definitely be coming back!
55Amazing spot! Host was very responsive and worked with us on timing as we are traveling cross country. Lots of mowed trails to walk but our favorite is the pond that we were welcome to swim in with our dogs ! Great opportunity to build confidence in some of our younger dogs. 20 stars out of 10 🐩❤️Meagan T.
Meagan T.
August 2025
Amazing spot! Host was very responsive and worked with us on timing as we are traveling cross country. Lots of mowed trails to walk but our favorite is the pond that we were welcome to swim in with our dogs ! Great opportunity to build confidence in some of our younger dogs. 20 stars out of 10 🐩❤️
55This place is absolutely amazing! Very well maintained trails and the pond for them to cool down in was awesome! We will definitely be back! Taylor H.
Taylor H.
August 2025
This place is absolutely amazing! Very well maintained trails and the pond for them to cool down in was awesome! We will definitely be back!
55What an amazing spot! We decided to go early in the morning and we and our puppy had an amazing time! Beautiful, peaceful setting we can’t wait to come back!Jennifer W.
Jennifer W.
July 2025
What an amazing spot! We decided to go early in the morning and we and our puppy had an amazing time! Beautiful, peaceful setting we can’t wait to come back!
55First time trying sniffspot and not sure we could have picked a better spot! Great setup with shaded seating under a tree. Soya had a great time exploring and in the water. Jessica P.
Jessica P.
July 2025
First time trying sniffspot and not sure we could have picked a better spot! Great setup with shaded seating under a tree. Soya had a great time exploring and in the water.
55This may become our new weekend tradition! This is Luna’s 2nd time ever at the lake, and I believe she has turned into a water dog like her big sister. Well worth the 40 minute drive!!Leslie B.
Leslie B.
July 2025
This may become our new weekend tradition! This is Luna’s 2nd time ever at the lake, and I believe she has turned into a water dog like her big sister. Well worth the 40 minute drive!!
55My dogs loved swimming around in the pond - and taking a bit of a walk along the cut trails before we hopped back in the car to dry off a little. Great spot with lots of room! Clair L.
Clair L.
July 2025
My dogs loved swimming around in the pond - and taking a bit of a walk along the cut trails before we hopped back in the car to dry off a little. Great spot with lots of room!
55This is definitely our favorite Sniffspot! Kaia loves to swim and spent all her time in the lake; this was Luna’s first time being introduced to the water, and she had a blast. We will definitely be back a whole lot this summer! Leslie B.
Leslie B.
July 2025
This is definitely our favorite Sniffspot! Kaia loves to swim and spent all her time in the lake; this was Luna’s first time being introduced to the water, and she had a blast. We will definitely be back a whole lot this summer!
55This is my new top favorite Sniffspot!! My water loving dogs and I had so much fun swimming and exploring for an hour. The property was totally private and beautiful. They were toast afterwards. Can’t wait to go back! Meagan C.
Meagan C.
July 2025
This is my new top favorite Sniffspot!! My water loving dogs and I had so much fun swimming and exploring for an hour. The property was totally private and beautiful. They were toast afterwards. Can’t wait to go back!
55What a lovely spot! Easy to access with great instructions. The dogs loved swimming and running around! Perfect place to stop on our trip, thank you! April P.
April P.
July 2025
What a lovely spot! Easy to access with great instructions. The dogs loved swimming and running around! Perfect place to stop on our trip, thank you!
55Very nice private pond set way off the road. Lots of trails around the pond and in the woods. Dogs had a ton of fun in the water and sniffing around. Will definitely be back!Tia L.
Tia L.
June 2025
Very nice private pond set way off the road. Lots of trails around the pond and in the woods. Dogs had a ton of fun in the water and sniffing around. Will definitely be back!
55This is my far my favorite sniff spot! It's such a nice walk around the lake, and having the picnic tables to sit at when you return while your pups exploring around looking for critters is nice. I haven't ventured much into the woods yet, but I look forward to investigating them on return trips. Renee T.
Renee T.
June 2025
This is my far my favorite sniff spot! It's such a nice walk around the lake, and having the picnic tables to sit at when you return while your pups exploring around looking for critters is nice. I haven't ventured much into the woods yet, but I look forward to investigating them on return trips.
55This property is amazing! I can't recommend it enough, the lake, the fields, the path, the woods, what more could you ask for? My dogs had the best time and have been zonked out all evening after their adventure, sleepy pups are a rare sight in my home. Amanda was such a gracious host, quick response time to my messages and offered to let me stay past my hour when I let her know I got there later than my start time, I didn't ask for it she just offered! I can't wait to go back and explore more, and neither can Komomo & Montego 🐾🐾Renee T.
Renee T.
April 2025
This property is amazing! I can't recommend it enough, the lake, the fields, the path, the woods, what more could you ask for? My dogs had the best time and have been zonked out all evening after their adventure, sleepy pups are a rare sight in my home. Amanda was such a gracious host, quick response time to my messages and offered to let me stay past my hour when I let her know I got there later than my start time, I didn't ask for it she just offered! I can't wait to go back and explore more, and neither can Komomo & Montego 🐾🐾
55We had a lot of fun exploring the property and my dog loved playing in the mud puddles! Very nice we’ll be back! Cassidy G.
Cassidy G.
April 2025
We had a lot of fun exploring the property and my dog loved playing in the mud puddles! Very nice we’ll be back!
How do Sterling'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 Sterling 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. 13% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Sterling 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 256 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 478 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 256 fully fenced dog parks in or near Sterling. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Sterling?
The Sterling area has 11 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 McCoy Farm's 90 Acre Private Dog Park.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Sterling?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Sterling?
There are 63 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Sterling where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is McCoy Farm's 90 Acre Private Dog Park.
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