55Overall a great spot for dogs. Fences high enough where other dogs can’t be seen. Hose for if you need water, the host left out a water bowl and toys for my dogs. My girls found a mud puddle and had the time of their life running through it. We saw a small garter snake in the yard that my dogs were fascinated by. Only complaint, and it’s absolutely no fault to the host, is the neighbors intact male dog can charging at my dogs as I was loading them up at the end. My dogs are dog neutral and didn’t react, but just a heads up to have your head on a swivel loading and unloading. Nico M.
Nico M.
September 2025
Overall a great spot for dogs. Fences high enough where other dogs can’t be seen. Hose for if you need water, the host left out a water bowl and toys for my dogs. My girls found a mud puddle and had the time of their life running through it. We saw a small garter snake in the yard that my dogs were fascinated by. Only complaint, and it’s absolutely no fault to the host, is the neighbors intact male dog can charging at my dogs as I was loading them up at the end. My dogs are dog neutral and didn’t react, but just a heads up to have your head on a swivel loading and unloading.
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55Plenty of space, easy to get in/out of, lots of toys to play with, bowels, water hose and treats! If I had a more active dog she would’ve loved it, but once she sniffed the perimeter she was done!Jody W.
Jody W.
September 2025
Plenty of space, easy to get in/out of, lots of toys to play with, bowels, water hose and treats! If I had a more active dog she would’ve loved it, but once she sniffed the perimeter she was done!
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55Nice secure area. Plenty of toys treats and water. The shade trees were helpful with the sun. My dogs loved when we squirted the water hose to chase the water. I recommend this spot very much. Nancy W.
Nancy W.
September 2025
Nice secure area. Plenty of toys treats and water. The shade trees were helpful with the sun. My dogs loved when we squirted the water hose to chase the water. I recommend this spot very much.
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55This was our first Sniffspot adventure, and it did not disappoint! Not only was the space visually appealing, it was INCREDIBLY easy to access with direction, clean, and HUGE! WE WILL BE BACK! Dawn keeps her property at a quality level i feel others won't be able to compete with! Moose loved the agility obstacles, and Baby Girl had no problem finding a shady spot to enjoy her water 😉 Thank you Dawn for starting our Sniffspot journey off with a bang!Lauren P.
Lauren P.
September 2025
This was our first Sniffspot adventure, and it did not disappoint! Not only was the space visually appealing, it was INCREDIBLY easy to access with direction, clean, and HUGE! WE WILL BE BACK! Dawn keeps her property at a quality level i feel others won't be able to compete with! Moose loved the agility obstacles, and Baby Girl had no problem finding a shady spot to enjoy her water 😉 Thank you Dawn for starting our Sniffspot journey off with a bang!
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55Dawn has everything you would need for your dog to have a great time! Plenty of toys, comfortable chairs, for us humans, and even treats for the dogs! We will definitely be back! Kara B.
Kara B.
August 2025
Dawn has everything you would need for your dog to have a great time! Plenty of toys, comfortable chairs, for us humans, and even treats for the dogs! We will definitely be back!
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55Perfect spot for our crazy springer, and our other pup found some good spots to be lazy in. We had a little trouble with the lock but it just took a few minutes to get in. Plenty of toys and other fun things for the pups to play with. We’ll be back! Thank you for sharing your space :) Katie W.
Katie W.
August 2025
Perfect spot for our crazy springer, and our other pup found some good spots to be lazy in. We had a little trouble with the lock but it just took a few minutes to get in. Plenty of toys and other fun things for the pups to play with. We’ll be back! Thank you for sharing your space :)
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55Amazing place!! So much shade in the morning and very well maintained. My dog absolutely loved the tree rope pull! And there was an abundance of toys and treats. Would absolutely come back!Kathleen M.
Kathleen M.
August 2025
Amazing place!! So much shade in the morning and very well maintained. My dog absolutely loved the tree rope pull! And there was an abundance of toys and treats. Would absolutely come back!
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55This spot was incredibly spacious plenty of room to run! It was very secure. Unfortunately, with my hectic schedule, I arrive an hour earlier than my reservation so I had to leave.Marcie S.
Marcie S.
August 2025
This spot was incredibly spacious plenty of room to run! It was very secure. Unfortunately, with my hectic schedule, I arrive an hour earlier than my reservation so I had to leave.
Cyndee's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Summerville | Sniffspot
55We had a great experience. Quiet neighborhood, plenty of shade, the dogs had a lot of space to run and wander. Toys, water, and poop bags available which was awesome. Perfect fit for what we needed as we don't have a fence. Will definitely be backAdrianna C.
Adrianna C.
July 2025
We had a great experience. Quiet neighborhood, plenty of shade, the dogs had a lot of space to run and wander. Toys, water, and poop bags available which was awesome. Perfect fit for what we needed as we don't have a fence. Will definitely be back
Cyndee's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Summerville | Sniffspot
55Nice yard, fence is very private, could hear dogs barking, but couldn’t see any. Had a bucket of tennis balls, a poop scoop, and rubber discs to throw. Nico S.
Nico S.
June 2025
Nice yard, fence is very private, could hear dogs barking, but couldn’t see any. Had a bucket of tennis balls, a poop scoop, and rubber discs to throw.
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55Great place! Clean, had toys available and places for people to sit. My dogs really enjoyed it. It was very hot outside, but there was water bowls and a hose for easy fill. My dogs enjoyed the toys and all the sniffing. Would definitely recommend. We did have a little trouble with finding the place and with the gate code but we quickly figured it out. I really appreciated the opportunity to bring my dogs to a safe place to run and play. Kelly S.
Kelly S.
June 2025
Great place! Clean, had toys available and places for people to sit. My dogs really enjoyed it. It was very hot outside, but there was water bowls and a hose for easy fill. My dogs enjoyed the toys and all the sniffing. Would definitely recommend. We did have a little trouble with finding the place and with the gate code but we quickly figured it out. I really appreciated the opportunity to bring my dogs to a safe place to run and play.
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55Stella is a reactive dog towards other dogs. We are grateful for this particular SniffSpot while we are traveling. It was fully fenced in, plenty of shade, and had fun agility equipment that Stella thoroughly enjoyed practicing her skills! Mary H.
Mary H.
June 2025
Stella is a reactive dog towards other dogs. We are grateful for this particular SniffSpot while we are traveling. It was fully fenced in, plenty of shade, and had fun agility equipment that Stella thoroughly enjoyed practicing her skills!
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55This spot is awesome as usual. Dawn was in contact with me the morning of due to a prior recent rain and she wanted to let me know it might be soggy. I appreciated that but we went anyway and it wasn’t bad at all. My dog knows exactly where he is the minute we pull up. I would recommend this spot to anyone and will come back for sure.Tami A.
Tami A.
June 2025
This spot is awesome as usual. Dawn was in contact with me the morning of due to a prior recent rain and she wanted to let me know it might be soggy. I appreciated that but we went anyway and it wasn’t bad at all. My dog knows exactly where he is the minute we pull up. I would recommend this spot to anyone and will come back for sure.
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55Directions accurate. Description of area accurate. What we didn't expect was all the shade! We booked the 8:30- 9 :30 am block on a warm Sunday morning and it was shady and cool. An excellent feature!Susan C.
Susan C.
May 2025
Directions accurate. Description of area accurate. What we didn't expect was all the shade! We booked the 8:30- 9 :30 am block on a warm Sunday morning and it was shady and cool. An excellent feature!
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55Great space for playing and relaxing! My Ridgebacks enjoyed running and the agility toys. Dawn is a responsive host and makes sure you have what you need. Tracy M.
Tracy M.
May 2025
Great space for playing and relaxing! My Ridgebacks enjoyed running and the agility toys. Dawn is a responsive host and makes sure you have what you need.
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55Perfect spot for Ruby, plenty space to run around, and nice and shady for the hot summer. Instructions and directions were clear and the spot was easy to get to. 10/10! Lauren H.
Lauren H.
May 2025
Perfect spot for Ruby, plenty space to run around, and nice and shady for the hot summer. Instructions and directions were clear and the spot was easy to get to. 10/10!
Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville | Sniffspot
55Enjoy every visit to Dawn's, always exactly way described. My dog enjoys the space to explore and run. Good area to use for off leash obedience, rally skills, scent work.Melissa W.
Melissa W.
April 2025
Enjoy every visit to Dawn's, always exactly way described. My dog enjoys the space to explore and run. Good area to use for off leash obedience, rally skills, scent work.
How do Summerville'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 Summerville 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. 24% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Summerville 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 126 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 217 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 Summerville?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Summerville is Dog Park at Governors Park. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Summerville have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 126 fully fenced dog parks in or near Summerville. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Summerville?
The Summerville area has 3 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 🐾 Private Dog Park with Large Pond & Nature Trail.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Summerville?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Summerville. The most popular agility option is Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville.
Where in Summerville can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Summerville area. The highest rated option is James Island County Park.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Summerville?
There are 38 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Summerville where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Dawn's Private Dog Park In Summerville.
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