55Such a peaceful place with well maintained trails and thoughtful art and messages throughout. Most trails are carpeted with moss but some bits might get mushy in the rain so wear weather appropriate footwear. The shady forest is perfect for escaping summer heat. Our dog had a blast!Crystal H.
Crystal H.
August 2024
Such a peaceful place with well maintained trails and thoughtful art and messages throughout. Most trails are carpeted with moss but some bits might get mushy in the rain so wear weather appropriate footwear. The shady forest is perfect for escaping summer heat. Our dog had a blast!
55Don’s Woods is my favorite Sniff Spot. Today we were greeted by the 2 friendly horses and 4 sweet donkeys at the fence. The woods are always so beautiful, the paths groomed and there’s always some new little trinket to admire. My dogs l o v e it there too. They can chase each other and run to their hearts content. Kristin s.
Kristin s.
August 2024
Don’s Woods is my favorite Sniff Spot. Today we were greeted by the 2 friendly horses and 4 sweet donkeys at the fence. The woods are always so beautiful, the paths groomed and there’s always some new little trinket to admire. My dogs l o v e it there too. They can chase each other and run to their hearts content.
55We had a wonderful time zooming around on the trails and off the trails looking for the chittering squirrels. Nothing else I could have needed just a wonderful place.Tina P.
Tina P.
September 2024
We had a wonderful time zooming around on the trails and off the trails looking for the chittering squirrels. Nothing else I could have needed just a wonderful place.
55This was an awesome place for our senior rescue dog with anxiety. First time we had her off leash since we got her two years ago. She had a blast! Love the characters and cool finds in the woods.
We will be back! Sabrina W.
Sabrina W.
September 2024
This was an awesome place for our senior rescue dog with anxiety. First time we had her off leash since we got her two years ago. She had a blast! Love the characters and cool finds in the woods.
We will be back!
55Such a beautiful space! I enjoyed finding all of the hidden gnomes and other creatures and artwork that were thoughtfully placed around the trails. My dog had a blast! I ended up keeping him on a 30 ft lead just to be extra cautious, as there were farm animals present and he is quite the escape artist.
Once we approached the parking area, we were greeted by a couple donkeys! There is fencing separating the donkeys from the parking area, but if you have a highly reactive dog I would recommend keeping them on leash until you get farther back along the trails.
The trails are well maintained, easy to navigate, and all loop around back to the parking area.
Again, we had so much fun and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a calm walk in the woods :)Alison E.
Alison E.
October 2024
Such a beautiful space! I enjoyed finding all of the hidden gnomes and other creatures and artwork that were thoughtfully placed around the trails. My dog had a blast! I ended up keeping him on a 30 ft lead just to be extra cautious, as there were farm animals present and he is quite the escape artist.
Once we approached the parking area, we were greeted by a couple donkeys! There is fencing separating the donkeys from the parking area, but if you have a highly reactive dog I would recommend keeping them on leash until you get farther back along the trails.
The trails are well maintained, easy to navigate, and all loop around back to the parking area.
Again, we had so much fun and would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a calm walk in the woods :)
55Always a great time for our senior pup who has anxiety and aggression issues.
It is so wonderful to see her run and frolicking through the mini forest of gnomes! Thank you for sharing this space!Sabrina W.
Sabrina W.
November 2024
Always a great time for our senior pup who has anxiety and aggression issues.
It is so wonderful to see her run and frolicking through the mini forest of gnomes! Thank you for sharing this space!
55We had a wonderful time as always racing on the trails and looking for gnomes. We found a couple of new ones since our last visit. As always well maintained and enough fencing where needed.Tina P.
Tina P.
November 2024
We had a wonderful time as always racing on the trails and looking for gnomes. We found a couple of new ones since our last visit. As always well maintained and enough fencing where needed.
55Really nice spot. Highly recommend boots or waders as there are some really muddy patches. Dogs had a ball and we really enjoyed the art hunt for the humans.Erica B.
Erica B.
December 2024
Really nice spot. Highly recommend boots or waders as there are some really muddy patches. Dogs had a ball and we really enjoyed the art hunt for the humans.
55Loose dog wandered into the spot during our visit today. It seemed friendly and fortunately my dogs are also amiable and have excellent recall so we avoided a bad interaction but just as a heads up!
I’ve never had that happen before and the space is lovely, though muddy for the winter. Still 10/10, and I’ll be back. Tekoah L.
Tekoah L.
December 2024
Loose dog wandered into the spot during our visit today. It seemed friendly and fortunately my dogs are also amiable and have excellent recall so we avoided a bad interaction but just as a heads up!
I’ve never had that happen before and the space is lovely, though muddy for the winter. Still 10/10, and I’ll be back.
55We had another great visit to Don's woods! The trees protected us from the rain, and my dog had a great time running around all of the trails, chasing balls, and playing hide and seek. As others have noted, there are a few muddy spots and puddles on the trails right now, but they're nothing that boots can't handle, and the majority of the trails are in excellent condition. We love this Sniffspot--it's quiet and well fenced, and we don't worry about our reactive dog escaping or running into anything that will set him off. Sara E.
Sara E.
January 2025
We had another great visit to Don's woods! The trees protected us from the rain, and my dog had a great time running around all of the trails, chasing balls, and playing hide and seek. As others have noted, there are a few muddy spots and puddles on the trails right now, but they're nothing that boots can't handle, and the majority of the trails are in excellent condition. We love this Sniffspot--it's quiet and well fenced, and we don't worry about our reactive dog escaping or running into anything that will set him off.
55Had a perfect day today at this spot!! Such a amazing spot. So perfect and peaceful!! Such a beautiful wonderland. We spent two hours there today and still were finding new cool places on the way out. Brittani B.
Brittani B.
January 2025
Had a perfect day today at this spot!! Such a amazing spot. So perfect and peaceful!! Such a beautiful wonderland. We spent two hours there today and still were finding new cool places on the way out.
55Host was wonderful - sent clear instructions ahead of time on how to access the correct area. They left out water and towels for our girl incase her paws got muddy. They also had poop bags and a garbage section and left out fresh tennis balls for us which went above and beyond. Highly recommend this Sniffspot!
We have a reactive dog so we were a bit worried about the neighbor dog mentioned in the description, but that dog stopped barking after five minutes of our arrival and there was zero visibility to the other dog with the fence privacy. It was great for her to practice avoiding barking dogs.
There was also a lot of space for her to stretch her legs and get some nice sprints in.Kiersten S.
Kiersten S.
March 2022
Host was wonderful - sent clear instructions ahead of time on how to access the correct area. They left out water and towels for our girl incase her paws got muddy. They also had poop bags and a garbage section and left out fresh tennis balls for us which went above and beyond. Highly recommend this Sniffspot!
We have a reactive dog so we were a bit worried about the neighbor dog mentioned in the description, but that dog stopped barking after five minutes of our arrival and there was zero visibility to the other dog with the fence privacy. It was great for her to practice avoiding barking dogs.
There was also a lot of space for her to stretch her legs and get some nice sprints in.
55This spot was exactly as described, and our pups had a great time. Lots of open space for the dogs to run, plus a few interesting foliage areas for them to take their time sniffing. Jamie F.
Jamie F.
March 2022
This spot was exactly as described, and our pups had a great time. Lots of open space for the dogs to run, plus a few interesting foliage areas for them to take their time sniffing.
55Perfect place to let the dogs run while still in an enclosed area. There were neighboring dogs along the opposite side of the fencing that would occasionally bark at our dogs. Madison C.
Madison C.
February 2022
Perfect place to let the dogs run while still in an enclosed area. There were neighboring dogs along the opposite side of the fencing that would occasionally bark at our dogs.
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Private rentals by the hour
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FAQ about our Arlington 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 Arlington 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 224 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 31 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 224 fully fenced dog parks in or near Arlington. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Arlington?
The Arlington area has 16 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 Pacific Forest Lands Forest Walk.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Arlington?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Arlington. The most popular agility option is Hike up the mini forest.
Where in Arlington can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Arlington area. The highest rated option is .
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Arlington?
There are 90 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Arlington where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Hike up the mini forest.