55Always a wonderful place to visit! Today was no different. The weather was perfect. The pond is just gorgeous and wonderful for the dogs to play in and around. We all had a fantastic time! Thanks so much for such a wonderful visit!Sheila D.
Sheila D.
May 2025
Always a wonderful place to visit! Today was no different. The weather was perfect. The pond is just gorgeous and wonderful for the dogs to play in and around. We all had a fantastic time! Thanks so much for such a wonderful visit!
55Extremely clean, well-maintained, and fun property. Russell loved the tree maze and the tunnels. We typically use The Pond, which is also great; however, wanted to change things up. We know that Russell will be safe off-leash as the entire property is fenced in well. We appreciate Kathy opening up her beautiful property so that dogs like Russell can experience running free. 💕Michelle W.
Michelle W.
April 2025
Extremely clean, well-maintained, and fun property. Russell loved the tree maze and the tunnels. We typically use The Pond, which is also great; however, wanted to change things up. We know that Russell will be safe off-leash as the entire property is fenced in well. We appreciate Kathy opening up her beautiful property so that dogs like Russell can experience running free. 💕
55With each visit our pups explore more. Our visits are a combination of play and laying in the grass. This is an absolute favorite. I wish we knew about this place sooner. Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.
April 2025
With each visit our pups explore more. Our visits are a combination of play and laying in the grass. This is an absolute favorite. I wish we knew about this place sooner.
55Don’t forget towels. Our pups had so much fun running through the field, then bounding through the creek and finally swimming in the pond. They were exhausted!Stephanie S.
Stephanie S.
April 2025
Don’t forget towels. Our pups had so much fun running through the field, then bounding through the creek and finally swimming in the pond. They were exhausted!
55Such a fantastic spot!! My dog had the best time. Definitely worth the drive from DC. Lots of places to run, sniff, and explore. It’s a beautiful place, and Kathy has added really thoughtful touches to make this Sniffspot basically perfect. Christine C.
Christine C.
April 2025
Such a fantastic spot!! My dog had the best time. Definitely worth the drive from DC. Lots of places to run, sniff, and explore. It’s a beautiful place, and Kathy has added really thoughtful touches to make this Sniffspot basically perfect.
55Absolutely lovely spot!
Everything was well-marked and well-kept.
Our dog had the best time playing in the pond and large meadow.
There are also little trails cut through some brushy areas to sniff and explore.
The hour went so quickly!
My kids enjoyed a bench swing and there was plenty of pretty areas to sit on benches and chairs throughout the property.
We will definitely be back and I think we’ll try the lure course next time, it looks like so much fun!Wendy S.
Wendy S.
April 2025
Absolutely lovely spot!
Everything was well-marked and well-kept.
Our dog had the best time playing in the pond and large meadow.
There are also little trails cut through some brushy areas to sniff and explore.
The hour went so quickly!
My kids enjoyed a bench swing and there was plenty of pretty areas to sit on benches and chairs throughout the property.
We will definitely be back and I think we’ll try the lure course next time, it looks like so much fun!
55We are frequent flyers here and absolutely love how secure the fencing is so we can relax and just focus on having fun together!!! The recently added bathrooms are a HUGE bonus! Katie S.
Katie S.
April 2025
We are frequent flyers here and absolutely love how secure the fencing is so we can relax and just focus on having fun together!!! The recently added bathrooms are a HUGE bonus!
55This was our first time visiting The Pond, and can’t say enough about our experience!
Kathy is a fabulous host, communicative and flexible. We had issues with the timing due to some bad weather, and she worked through it with us quite easily. She also met us and guided us upon our arrival since we were first timers.
The spot is fabulous. 100% secure, clean, and well kept. If is extremely well marked (probably the best I’ve seen thus far). She has thought of everything to make the visit easy and enjoyable for her guests.
Cleo and I will definitely be back!!Patti K.
Patti K.
April 2025
This was our first time visiting The Pond, and can’t say enough about our experience!
Kathy is a fabulous host, communicative and flexible. We had issues with the timing due to some bad weather, and she worked through it with us quite easily. She also met us and guided us upon our arrival since we were first timers.
The spot is fabulous. 100% secure, clean, and well kept. If is extremely well marked (probably the best I’ve seen thus far). She has thought of everything to make the visit easy and enjoyable for her guests.
Cleo and I will definitely be back!!
55We've been coming to this spot for few years but this time we tried lure course. That was a huge hit! Pups were really flying while chasing the flag. Highly recommended to everyone!Donata P.
Donata P.
March 2025
We've been coming to this spot for few years but this time we tried lure course. That was a huge hit! Pups were really flying while chasing the flag. Highly recommended to everyone!
55My dog and I loved The Acres! Plenty of room for him to run and play. The spot was so easy to find, well kept and even had toys to play with. Kathy is also a great host and was incredibly accommodating when my dog was getting a little too hot! We can’t wait to go backJulie M.
Julie M.
March 2025
My dog and I loved The Acres! Plenty of room for him to run and play. The spot was so easy to find, well kept and even had toys to play with. Kathy is also a great host and was incredibly accommodating when my dog was getting a little too hot! We can’t wait to go back
55My dog and I love this Spot! It’s more spacious than we can even dream of in our city home, and everything is so thoughtful and well-maintained. We love the tunnels, catwalk, shrubbery, and giant stump for climbing. I also very much appreciate the addition of an immaculate portolet for the human contingent. :) 100% recommend!Teri R.
Teri R.
April 2025
My dog and I love this Spot! It’s more spacious than we can even dream of in our city home, and everything is so thoughtful and well-maintained. We love the tunnels, catwalk, shrubbery, and giant stump for climbing. I also very much appreciate the addition of an immaculate portolet for the human contingent. :) 100% recommend!
55This was our third time to Kathy’s place. Our dogs always have such a ball. Plenty of space to romp and play and swim, and even a great place to practice good recall. Couldn’t recommend it more! Christina F.
Christina F.
March 2025
This was our third time to Kathy’s place. Our dogs always have such a ball. Plenty of space to romp and play and swim, and even a great place to practice good recall. Couldn’t recommend it more!
55Kathy welcomes you and shows you how to work the gates. This was my very first SS experience and it was a hit. My dogs had a blast, and the site is very well-maintained. Even a very clean porta-potty.. A trail, open fields and some naturalized areas my dogs had fun exploring. And of course the pond is beautiful! There is actually a second SS at this same location.Martha B.
Martha B.
March 2025
Kathy welcomes you and shows you how to work the gates. This was my very first SS experience and it was a hit. My dogs had a blast, and the site is very well-maintained. Even a very clean porta-potty.. A trail, open fields and some naturalized areas my dogs had fun exploring. And of course the pond is beautiful! There is actually a second SS at this same location.
55Best Sniffspot out there! Kathy offers an incredible fenced in area with lots of adventures and sniffs for your pups. Our 3 pups had the chance to run around 10 acres of land exploring tunnels, bridges, tree stairs, and much more. Kathy has also met us at the front to welcome us and went out of her way to ensure we had a great time. I would highly recommend to anyone!steve y.
steve y.
March 2025
Best Sniffspot out there! Kathy offers an incredible fenced in area with lots of adventures and sniffs for your pups. Our 3 pups had the chance to run around 10 acres of land exploring tunnels, bridges, tree stairs, and much more. Kathy has also met us at the front to welcome us and went out of her way to ensure we had a great time. I would highly recommend to anyone!
55Incredible spot with so much space and things to sniff. There are some fun obstacles and features (bridge, tunnels, trees, etc.) that were nice added enrichment as we played around. The spot is very secure and safe, everything was clean and Kathy was so kind. Definitely check this spot out!Katherine B.
Katherine B.
March 2025
Incredible spot with so much space and things to sniff. There are some fun obstacles and features (bridge, tunnels, trees, etc.) that were nice added enrichment as we played around. The spot is very secure and safe, everything was clean and Kathy was so kind. Definitely check this spot out!
55Great spot!! Very clean property, plenty of room for dogs to play and run, easy to find, very nice host, and there are even port-a-potties!!! Will definitely be back!! Amelia T.
Amelia T.
March 2025
Great spot!! Very clean property, plenty of room for dogs to play and run, easy to find, very nice host, and there are even port-a-potties!!! Will definitely be back!!
How do Holtwood'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 Holtwood 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. 6% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Holtwood 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 440 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 759 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 440 fully fenced dog parks in or near Holtwood. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Holtwood?
The Holtwood area has 32 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 SLCCG "The Acres".
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Holtwood?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Holtwood. The most popular agility option is SLCCG "The Acres".
Where in Holtwood can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the Holtwood area. The highest rated option is South York Dog Spot.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Holtwood?
There are 135 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Holtwood where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is SLCCG "The Acres".
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