55My new puppy and I loved THE BARKYARD – Stephanie's Private Dog Yard with Pool, Shade & Play! It had everything we could need to have a good time. We definitely recommend it and will go again.Ruth H.
Ruth H.
August 2025
My new puppy and I loved THE BARKYARD – Stephanie's Private Dog Yard with Pool, Shade & Play! It had everything we could need to have a good time. We definitely recommend it and will go again.
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55Another fun, fun day at our favorite place! 😍 Stephanie’s yard continues to be a clean, fun, and safe space for my boy to enjoy himself to his heart’s content!Caroline M.
Caroline M.
August 2025
Another fun, fun day at our favorite place! 😍 Stephanie’s yard continues to be a clean, fun, and safe space for my boy to enjoy himself to his heart’s content!
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55We love this spot! The hosts really go above and beyond to create a comfortable and safe space. There are lots of things to play with and different spots to sniff around. My pup comes home for a nice long nap after 😄Bekah C.
Bekah C.
August 2025
We love this spot! The hosts really go above and beyond to create a comfortable and safe space. There are lots of things to play with and different spots to sniff around. My pup comes home for a nice long nap after 😄
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55Stephanie is seriously the best host!! This was our third time visiting her plag yard and our pups had the best time! We celebrated our dog's birthday and Stephanie was so accommodating in making everything perfect! We're talking chalkboard with beautiful penmanship, balloons, happy birthday banner, bandanas, birthday hats, treats, literal PAWfection!! Our pups had the absolute bestest time and this is an experience we will never forget! Thank you soooo much, we are so grateful to have found you!! Marina G.
Marina G.
August 2025
Stephanie is seriously the best host!! This was our third time visiting her plag yard and our pups had the best time! We celebrated our dog's birthday and Stephanie was so accommodating in making everything perfect! We're talking chalkboard with beautiful penmanship, balloons, happy birthday banner, bandanas, birthday hats, treats, literal PAWfection!! Our pups had the absolute bestest time and this is an experience we will never forget! Thank you soooo much, we are so grateful to have found you!!
🐾 THE BARKYARD – Stephanie's Private Dog Yard with Pool, Shade & Play | Sniffspot
55Awesome spot, especially for the summer. There were so many toys- for pool and outside of pool- and good name brand treats (Full Moon is my favorite). The yard is a cool spot in general. My GSD is high maintenance so I had to play with her the whole time. However, if there were other people/dogs it would have been a nice place to hang out. The plunge pool was so worth it since my girl is obsessed with water. Shire sheds a lot- black and fluffy- so I had to make sure the filter was clean and kept skimming the pool which was totally fine. There is a skimmer and vacuum provided. There is grass for running and playing fetch. I saw kiddie pools and sprinkler but we just used the plunge. Highly recommend- will definitely go back!Belinda C.
Belinda C.
August 2025
Awesome spot, especially for the summer. There were so many toys- for pool and outside of pool- and good name brand treats (Full Moon is my favorite). The yard is a cool spot in general. My GSD is high maintenance so I had to play with her the whole time. However, if there were other people/dogs it would have been a nice place to hang out. The plunge pool was so worth it since my girl is obsessed with water. Shire sheds a lot- black and fluffy- so I had to make sure the filter was clean and kept skimming the pool which was totally fine. There is a skimmer and vacuum provided. There is grass for running and playing fetch. I saw kiddie pools and sprinkler but we just used the plunge. Highly recommend- will definitely go back!
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55This host put so much thought into this spot! Really made it a place for dogs to enjoy. Yard has plenty of sun and shade! Great experience! 🐾 we will definitely be back. Antoinette W.
Antoinette W.
August 2025
This host put so much thought into this spot! Really made it a place for dogs to enjoy. Yard has plenty of sun and shade! Great experience! 🐾 we will definitely be back.
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55This is a fantastic place to bring your dog! Huge backyard, lots of sun and shade. The pool is a perfect size to dip in and cool off. The cabana is lovely, comfy chairs too. Great snacks for the dogs. Very clean and well maintained. Many thoughtful touches for guests and dogs to make you feel comfortable right away. I would definitely come back again. Adrienne S.
Adrienne S.
July 2025
This is a fantastic place to bring your dog! Huge backyard, lots of sun and shade. The pool is a perfect size to dip in and cool off. The cabana is lovely, comfy chairs too. Great snacks for the dogs. Very clean and well maintained. Many thoughtful touches for guests and dogs to make you feel comfortable right away. I would definitely come back again.
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55This backyard is incredible and Stephanie has really made it a place that is enjoyable for pups and their humans!! We will definitely be back!!Kristen M.
Kristen M.
July 2025
This backyard is incredible and Stephanie has really made it a place that is enjoyable for pups and their humans!! We will definitely be back!!
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55I can’t say enough good things about this dog-friendly backyard! It’s a total game-changer for my reactive dog. The space is thoughtfully designed with plenty of room to roam without feeling overstimulated. Tons of toys are available to keep my pup engaged, and the layout makes it easy for him to relax and feel safe.
There are also lots of comfortable seating areas, so I can hang out and enjoy the space too. It’s clear that a lot of care and intention went into creating an environment that works for both dogs and humans. The easy access in and out is a huge bonus—stress-free from start to finish.
Honestly, this is the only place I’ll be visiting from now on. It’s rare to find a backyard setup that truly supports reactive dogs, and this one absolutely nails it. Highly recommend!kai e.
kai e.
July 2025
I can’t say enough good things about this dog-friendly backyard! It’s a total game-changer for my reactive dog. The space is thoughtfully designed with plenty of room to roam without feeling overstimulated. Tons of toys are available to keep my pup engaged, and the layout makes it easy for him to relax and feel safe.
There are also lots of comfortable seating areas, so I can hang out and enjoy the space too. It’s clear that a lot of care and intention went into creating an environment that works for both dogs and humans. The easy access in and out is a huge bonus—stress-free from start to finish.
Honestly, this is the only place I’ll be visiting from now on. It’s rare to find a backyard setup that truly supports reactive dogs, and this one absolutely nails it. Highly recommend!
🐾 THE BARKYARD – Stephanie's Private Dog Yard with Pool, Shade & Play | Sniffspot
55This was our first visit and it was WONDERFUL! It was so clean, organized, and very comfortable and inviting. The ambiance was lovely and cozy and there were plenty of fun toys and snacks. The host was very easy to communicate with and was very warm. Thank you!Juli S.
Juli S.
July 2025
This was our first visit and it was WONDERFUL! It was so clean, organized, and very comfortable and inviting. The ambiance was lovely and cozy and there were plenty of fun toys and snacks. The host was very easy to communicate with and was very warm. Thank you!
🐾 THE BARKYARD – Stephanie's Private Dog Yard with Pool, Shade & Play | Sniffspot
55The Barkyard is awesome! We celebrated our dog’s first birthday there with 9 other dogs and some friends. Large fenced area with, great pool, shaded area, and many toys. We had a blast!Raquel T.
Raquel T.
July 2025
The Barkyard is awesome! We celebrated our dog’s first birthday there with 9 other dogs and some friends. Large fenced area with, great pool, shaded area, and many toys. We had a blast!
🐾 THE BARKYARD – Stephanie's Private Dog Yard with Pool, Shade & Play | Sniffspot
55This place was awesome! As dog parents of a reactive dog, the barkyard allowed our dog to run around and decompress away from our busy city life. There were no gaps in the fence making us feel safe that our dog couldn’t get out. We are excited to play her again!Jenna F.
Jenna F.
July 2025
This place was awesome! As dog parents of a reactive dog, the barkyard allowed our dog to run around and decompress away from our busy city life. There were no gaps in the fence making us feel safe that our dog couldn’t get out. We are excited to play her again!
🐾 THE BARKYARD – Stephanie's Private Dog Yard with Pool, Shade & Play | Sniffspot
55This is such an amazing spot!! So much room for the pups to run around and perfect amount of shade and sunshine! I booked my second d boat before my first one was even over. The set up with all the treats and water were so cute! I was incredibly impressed! Madison N.
Madison N.
July 2025
This is such an amazing spot!! So much room for the pups to run around and perfect amount of shade and sunshine! I booked my second d boat before my first one was even over. The set up with all the treats and water were so cute! I was incredibly impressed!
🐾 THE BARKYARD – Stephanie's Private Dog Yard with Pool, Shade & Play | Sniffspot
55AMAZING sniffspot with a host that goes above and beyond. Perfect for my dog reactive pup to enjoy some off leash time, and stay cool in this hot weather. Also super fun amenities for the humans! Mabel Grace M.
Mabel Grace M.
July 2025
AMAZING sniffspot with a host that goes above and beyond. Perfect for my dog reactive pup to enjoy some off leash time, and stay cool in this hot weather. Also super fun amenities for the humans!
How do Stoneham'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 Stoneham 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. 4% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Stoneham 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 378 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 640 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.
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