55What an amazing property ! Lily and Mirium were welcoming and very sweet. Interesting very large backyard on a hill. Several scenic steps to the bottom. My dog loves steps. Toys. Fresh water. Seating for the humans. Shade trees.
Cool urban oasis with personality. Wow we will return soon. James M.
James M.
October 2023
What an amazing property ! Lily and Mirium were welcoming and very sweet. Interesting very large backyard on a hill. Several scenic steps to the bottom. My dog loves steps. Toys. Fresh water. Seating for the humans. Shade trees.
Cool urban oasis with personality. Wow we will return soon.
55A cute place! Loved that there was much for my dogs to sniff. The host and I met for a brief moment but she was attentive and kind!
I will agree with some previous reviewers that:
- the staircase down is a bit dangerous so make sure your ankles are in good shape!
- there are foxtails around so make sure to check your dogs. I pulled some out of mine.
- wish there was a bit more grass but it was fine.
May book another stay when there’s more foliage and less foxtails.Elisa H.
Elisa H.
July 2023
A cute place! Loved that there was much for my dogs to sniff. The host and I met for a brief moment but she was attentive and kind!
I will agree with some previous reviewers that:
- the staircase down is a bit dangerous so make sure your ankles are in good shape!
- there are foxtails around so make sure to check your dogs. I pulled some out of mine.
- wish there was a bit more grass but it was fine.
May book another stay when there’s more foliage and less foxtails.
55What a wonderful, special spot! Oscar and I had the perfect afternoon exploring this gorgeous garden. All the little details were hit, including water bowls and a toy box. The owner also took the time to say hello. Highly recommend for pups that love to explore.Amy B.
Amy B.
May 2023
What a wonderful, special spot! Oscar and I had the perfect afternoon exploring this gorgeous garden. All the little details were hit, including water bowls and a toy box. The owner also took the time to say hello. Highly recommend for pups that love to explore.
55Lovely visit! The host was so welcoming and accommodating. The yard is GORGEOUS, and there are tons of places for dogs to sniff and humans to explore. My dog had an absolute blast as did I. Highly recommend! Amanda J.
Amanda J.
May 2023
Lovely visit! The host was so welcoming and accommodating. The yard is GORGEOUS, and there are tons of places for dogs to sniff and humans to explore. My dog had an absolute blast as did I. Highly recommend!
55The space was incredible and the host was the sweetest! My dog fell in love with the yard and was happily running around freely. Highly recommend! Anthony A.
Anthony A.
May 2023
The space was incredible and the host was the sweetest! My dog fell in love with the yard and was happily running around freely. Highly recommend!
55Large, beautiful area - it was perfect for our dog to sniff and explore. Host was very friendly and accommodating and provided plenty of water. Bring your dogs here. They'll love it!Kelly P.
Kelly P.
May 2023
Large, beautiful area - it was perfect for our dog to sniff and explore. Host was very friendly and accommodating and provided plenty of water. Bring your dogs here. They'll love it!
55Beautiful garden with lots of greenery and terrain for the dogs to explore. Really appreciated that there were water drinking areas spread throughout, and several places to sit. We enjoyed our time there and will be back! Stacey Y.
Stacey Y.
May 2023
Beautiful garden with lots of greenery and terrain for the dogs to explore. Really appreciated that there were water drinking areas spread throughout, and several places to sit. We enjoyed our time there and will be back!
55Kieran, a Berkeley Humane pup has not been adopted for some inexplicable reason and his foster went out of town. He (and we, but his opinion is the important one!) loves, loves, loves this place. Being a big boy, the varied terrain really gives him a good work out as you can see from these pics at the end of our visit. Highly recommend! Ellen J.
Ellen J.
May 2023
Kieran, a Berkeley Humane pup has not been adopted for some inexplicable reason and his foster went out of town. He (and we, but his opinion is the important one!) loves, loves, loves this place. Being a big boy, the varied terrain really gives him a good work out as you can see from these pics at the end of our visit. Highly recommend!
55Super thoughtful hosts, plenty of water and toys to use. My and my GSP pup Remi loved it to get some real off leash time before her recall is up to speed. Will definitely be back! Omar O.
Omar O.
May 2023
Super thoughtful hosts, plenty of water and toys to use. My and my GSP pup Remi loved it to get some real off leash time before her recall is up to speed. Will definitely be back!
55It was a beautiful place and my pup had lots of fun exploring. Parking is very limited, but thankfully the hosts had instructions on where to park. There were a few foxtails in one or two areas, however the backyard was well maintained. We hope to return soon! Karina E.
Karina E.
June 2023
It was a beautiful place and my pup had lots of fun exploring. Parking is very limited, but thankfully the hosts had instructions on where to park. There were a few foxtails in one or two areas, however the backyard was well maintained. We hope to return soon!
55We’ve been to a few sniff spots and this is our second time here and by far our favorite! There’s so many wonderful plants to sniff and my dogs just love it. Thank you 😊 Angela M.
Angela M.
June 2023
We’ve been to a few sniff spots and this is our second time here and by far our favorite! There’s so many wonderful plants to sniff and my dogs just love it. Thank you 😊
55My foster dog loooved this backyard! There were many toys and she really enjoyed sniffing all over the place. Thanks so much for an awesome time!Jaclyn P.
Jaclyn P.
June 2023
My foster dog loooved this backyard! There were many toys and she really enjoyed sniffing all over the place. Thanks so much for an awesome time!
55This was a great spot! The backyard was big with lots of plants and spots that my dog enjoyed sniffing. The owner was really nice and welcoming!Adriana D.
Adriana D.
June 2023
This was a great spot! The backyard was big with lots of plants and spots that my dog enjoyed sniffing. The owner was really nice and welcoming!
55We had a magical time! Our dogs romped and we had a lovely picnic, complete with hot chocolate from the hosts. A peaceful and beautiful spot just right for dogs who need a little outdoor fun. Emily G.
Emily G.
June 2023
We had a magical time! Our dogs romped and we had a lovely picnic, complete with hot chocolate from the hosts. A peaceful and beautiful spot just right for dogs who need a little outdoor fun.
55We had a lovely afternoon in the garden and our pup had a blast running around! It felt safe and secure as promised and we all had a great timeJames A.
James A.
April 2023
We had a lovely afternoon in the garden and our pup had a blast running around! It felt safe and secure as promised and we all had a great time
55Milo and I had a great time on Sunday. It was a beautiful location and he loved meandering around this gem of a backyard. Would definitely return!Rachel N.
Rachel N.
April 2023
Milo and I had a great time on Sunday. It was a beautiful location and he loved meandering around this gem of a backyard. Would definitely return!
55Very spacious and beautiful garden for the dogs to run around. The hosts were very accommodating with toys and water available.Dalena N.
Dalena N.
April 2023
Very spacious and beautiful garden for the dogs to run around. The hosts were very accommodating with toys and water available.
How do Castro Valley's private fully fenced 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
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FAQ about our Castro Valley fully fenced dog parks
Are fully fenced dog parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, inattentive owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. Human and animal safety is our #1 focus. Without a private option, many dog owners are relegated to using athletic fields or tennis courts for their dogs, which are not private or safe. 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. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. And with fully fenced Sniffspot parks, you can get the safety of a fenced-in space for dogs, while still having plenty of space to run.
How can I find fully fenced dog parks in Castro Valley?
There are 128 fully fenced dog parks in the Castro Valley area. The most popular fully fenced park is . You can browse all of our fully fenced dog parks here.
How do I know if a fully fenced dog park works for my dog?
Many people looking for fully fenced parks have dogs that are not good with voice control. Start by applying basic filters, such as fences height and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your dog. You can see attributes of fences such as height, gaps and fencing type to find the perfect fenced-in space for dogs. You can filter by size to make sure you have plenty of space, or a smaller space if you prefer a neighborhood park. You can browse on a map by park location to find one in your city or near your city. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our off-leash areas where there are no dogs audible or visible near the space. Make sure to review the amenities of the spot to check features you want for your activity, such as fresh water, trail features such as soft trails or walking trails, or even water fountains. If you prefer wood chips, many of our parks have wood chips or indoor space if you prefer a beautiful park building.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot fully fenced dog park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not permit use by pregnant dogs and we do not permit dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules, such as staying within the designated off-leash areas. Each park location also has their own set of rules that guests need to follow, such as limiting excessive barking.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot fully fenced dog park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
How much do Sniffspot fully fenced dog parks cost?