55We had a lovely visit to this Sniffspot and plan to make it part of our regular routine. Access is through a gate which you close behind you and then drive a short ways to park next to a very large fenced field. The entire property is fenced and has multiple separate fields and a path that circles a citrus orchard.
My dog had the greatest time running and sniffing and then running some more.Vickie C.
Vickie C.
November 2023
We had a lovely visit to this Sniffspot and plan to make it part of our regular routine. Access is through a gate which you close behind you and then drive a short ways to park next to a very large fenced field. The entire property is fenced and has multiple separate fields and a path that circles a citrus orchard.
My dog had the greatest time running and sniffing and then running some more.
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55This is hands down the BEST sniffspot I have visited. The lovely couple is extremely attentive to any questions or concerns you may have. (They are having issues with the app so I would connect with them a day or two before planning to visit to avoid any technical issues). Rest assured that everything is 100% fenced in. I am probably the most paranoid Dog mom and I kid you not, I walked every inch of this property to ensure my dog wouldn’t escape. The owners are so sweet. They even had a little treat bag ready for Levi once we arrived. They Kept my mind at ease, and even introduced one of their dogs to mine and it was a wonderful experience to finally see my dog not be reactive towards another and just enjoy himself. We walked around the property off leash. Levi was able to experience Pony’s, chickens, and a beautiful walk. There are toys provided, buckets with water, shade and poop bags. I will definitely be back. Thank you guys for such a beautiful experience. Diana P.
Diana P.
November 2023
This is hands down the BEST sniffspot I have visited. The lovely couple is extremely attentive to any questions or concerns you may have. (They are having issues with the app so I would connect with them a day or two before planning to visit to avoid any technical issues). Rest assured that everything is 100% fenced in. I am probably the most paranoid Dog mom and I kid you not, I walked every inch of this property to ensure my dog wouldn’t escape. The owners are so sweet. They even had a little treat bag ready for Levi once we arrived. They Kept my mind at ease, and even introduced one of their dogs to mine and it was a wonderful experience to finally see my dog not be reactive towards another and just enjoy himself. We walked around the property off leash. Levi was able to experience Pony’s, chickens, and a beautiful walk. There are toys provided, buckets with water, shade and poop bags. I will definitely be back. Thank you guys for such a beautiful experience.
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Really awesome spot! Totally fenced in field for those pups who need that. The owners were super sweet as well and had treats for the dogs upon arrival which was so awesome. Caren even brought down a toy box for them! They even offered for us to walk the property as well outside of the field. Really awesome people with a great property Alyssa S.
Alyssa S.
November 2023
Really awesome spot! Totally fenced in field for those pups who need that. The owners were super sweet as well and had treats for the dogs upon arrival which was so awesome. Caren even brought down a toy box for them! They even offered for us to walk the property as well outside of the field. Really awesome people with a great property
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Wonderful experience. Hosts are lovely and welcoming. There is a shaded seating area with balls, toys, poop bags, hand sanitizer. Fully fenced, grass is cut short which we really appreciated. Clean water for the dogs, easy access from the road. It was great for our dogs, one who needs a lot of space to run, chase balls and frisbee, and the other who likes to leisurely sniff around perimeters. Liz R.
Liz R.
November 2023
Wonderful experience. Hosts are lovely and welcoming. There is a shaded seating area with balls, toys, poop bags, hand sanitizer. Fully fenced, grass is cut short which we really appreciated. Clean water for the dogs, easy access from the road. It was great for our dogs, one who needs a lot of space to run, chase balls and frisbee, and the other who likes to leisurely sniff around perimeters.
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Absolutely Amazing property. So wide for the Dogs to run and get tired, clean and free of crazy weeds. My German shepherd and Golden retriever love it so much.
Caren was so nice and hospitable thank you again 🙏
We definitely recommend this spot for your dogs 🐕Michael L.
Michael L.
November 2023
Absolutely Amazing property. So wide for the Dogs to run and get tired, clean and free of crazy weeds. My German shepherd and Golden retriever love it so much.
Caren was so nice and hospitable thank you again 🙏
We definitely recommend this spot for your dogs 🐕
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55What an amazing place for my big dogs to be able to explore and never have to worry about them taking off!! The entire property is well secured and gated. Caren was so kind to take me and my dogs on a walk around the property and my boys LOVED exploring off leash!!! I thought my one mischievous dog would be naughty but he did so well cause everything is secure. He found himself in the miniature horse stables with them and just thought they weee bigger dogs. But the horses were so patient there was no issue. And my dogs didn’t react to them. Because the horses were so patient and accustomed to dogs. As for the actual sniffspot, my dogs loved running and chasing balls (even though they were pretty tired after the walk). I saw the previous reviews and made sure to reach out to Caren a few hours before the appt time and getting to the place was a breeze. One of the best sniffspots we’ve been to and we’ve been to them in over 3 states!! Susan A.
Susan A.
November 2023
What an amazing place for my big dogs to be able to explore and never have to worry about them taking off!! The entire property is well secured and gated. Caren was so kind to take me and my dogs on a walk around the property and my boys LOVED exploring off leash!!! I thought my one mischievous dog would be naughty but he did so well cause everything is secure. He found himself in the miniature horse stables with them and just thought they weee bigger dogs. But the horses were so patient there was no issue. And my dogs didn’t react to them. Because the horses were so patient and accustomed to dogs. As for the actual sniffspot, my dogs loved running and chasing balls (even though they were pretty tired after the walk). I saw the previous reviews and made sure to reach out to Caren a few hours before the appt time and getting to the place was a breeze. One of the best sniffspots we’ve been to and we’ve been to them in over 3 states!!
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55This place is a dream come true! The owners are so kind! I'm truly impressed with everything. It's clean and safe, there is shade, toys, poop bags, sunscreen, and several huge buckets of water. This was our second visit, and each time the owner gave us a bag of freeze dried treats to take home! She said it was a New Zealand lamb. The dogs had a blast. The first time we visited, they invited us as their guests. They showed us around the property, and let the dogs run all over sniffing and exploring. Today we were allowed to explore on our own. We had such a great time. We will definitely be back! Adelina C.
Adelina C.
November 2023
This place is a dream come true! The owners are so kind! I'm truly impressed with everything. It's clean and safe, there is shade, toys, poop bags, sunscreen, and several huge buckets of water. This was our second visit, and each time the owner gave us a bag of freeze dried treats to take home! She said it was a New Zealand lamb. The dogs had a blast. The first time we visited, they invited us as their guests. They showed us around the property, and let the dogs run all over sniffing and exploring. Today we were allowed to explore on our own. We had such a great time. We will definitely be back!
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55My dogs and I had such a great time at this spot today. There is so much room its a large open space so I could always keep an eye on both of my dogs while they explored. There are plenty of toys and balls for play , Luka loved the soccer ball. Very special hosts ,they are very hospitable and friendly we took a walk around the property my dogs loved it. We definitely look forward to coming back to this spot. Jessica K.
Jessica K.
November 2023
My dogs and I had such a great time at this spot today. There is so much room its a large open space so I could always keep an eye on both of my dogs while they explored. There are plenty of toys and balls for play , Luka loved the soccer ball. Very special hosts ,they are very hospitable and friendly we took a walk around the property my dogs loved it. We definitely look forward to coming back to this spot.
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Our pup absolutely loved his visit! It was the perfect open space for him to run and explore and it’s exactly what we were looking for. The host Caren was kind and welcoming and took us on a tour of the property where our pup saw goats and miniature horses and chased a couple squirrels. There was also fresh water and lots of toys available. We will definitely be coming back soon! Thank you, Caren!! ❤️🐾Rachelle & Jeff B.
Rachelle & Jeff B.
November 2023
Our pup absolutely loved his visit! It was the perfect open space for him to run and explore and it’s exactly what we were looking for. The host Caren was kind and welcoming and took us on a tour of the property where our pup saw goats and miniature horses and chased a couple squirrels. There was also fresh water and lots of toys available. We will definitely be coming back soon! Thank you, Caren!! ❤️🐾
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Carren and her husband Drasko were amazing hosts. The property is beautiful and spacious with substantial fencing all around. Despite my dog's reactivity, Drasko suggested he bring his dogs out to see how she would play and they had an amazing time chasing each other and walking the perimeter! I am planning a return trip soon! Tyler P.
Tyler P.
November 2023
Carren and her husband Drasko were amazing hosts. The property is beautiful and spacious with substantial fencing all around. Despite my dog's reactivity, Drasko suggested he bring his dogs out to see how she would play and they had an amazing time chasing each other and walking the perimeter! I am planning a return trip soon!
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55We had an excellent visit to Palmhill!  We were delayed on the way up due to road closure and Caren was nice enough to work with us on our delayed arrival. We enjoyed a big open field and then got a tour around the property off leash. Everything is fenced and he felt very safe. Dogs and humans had a blast! We will definitely visit again!Stephanie W.
Stephanie W.
November 2023
We had an excellent visit to Palmhill!  We were delayed on the way up due to road closure and Caren was nice enough to work with us on our delayed arrival. We enjoyed a big open field and then got a tour around the property off leash. Everything is fenced and he felt very safe. Dogs and humans had a blast! We will definitely visit again!
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55This place is doggy heaven! So much space for my little Malinois to run and play. She got a bit worked up over some squirrels but the owners were so kind and understanding of her triggers and gave her the best possible time of freedom out in the open spaces. Can’t thank them enough for their kindness and love they showed my little tripawd. Will be back soon! Parkavi T.
Parkavi T.
November 2023
This place is doggy heaven! So much space for my little Malinois to run and play. She got a bit worked up over some squirrels but the owners were so kind and understanding of her triggers and gave her the best possible time of freedom out in the open spaces. Can’t thank them enough for their kindness and love they showed my little tripawd. Will be back soon!
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55My dogs had the BEST time running around the field. Plenty of room, lots to smell. We love this Sniffspot. There’s shade, lots of fresh water, toys and other amenities like sunscreen and bug spray. The space is very secure. Vickie C.
Vickie C.
December 2023
My dogs had the BEST time running around the field. Plenty of room, lots to smell. We love this Sniffspot. There’s shade, lots of fresh water, toys and other amenities like sunscreen and bug spray. The space is very secure.
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55This place is amazing! I believe Diego had the best day of his life here. Trees, lush grass, squirrels chirping, and so much room to roam and run. Caren is a fantastic hostess. Ample water buckets throughout the property. A large bucket of toys and balls plus seating in the 3 acre section. Caren took us on a walk along the paved driveway that goes along the perimeter of the property. Since the entire property is fully secure, Diego was off leash the entire time. Every dog deserves this experience. We will definitely be back, and bring my neighbors dog too.Pat H.
Pat H.
December 2023
This place is amazing! I believe Diego had the best day of his life here. Trees, lush grass, squirrels chirping, and so much room to roam and run. Caren is a fantastic hostess. Ample water buckets throughout the property. A large bucket of toys and balls plus seating in the 3 acre section. Caren took us on a walk along the paved driveway that goes along the perimeter of the property. Since the entire property is fully secure, Diego was off leash the entire time. Every dog deserves this experience. We will definitely be back, and bring my neighbors dog too.
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Our first time using Sniffspot and such a wonderful experience with Caren!
Driving up, it was already such a beautiful view and property. She greeted us at the gate and gave our pup some treats, so sweet of her!
She then guided us to the gated area for dogs which was huge! And amazingly maintained. You can tell she takes care of the property and wants you to have a wonderful experience. There are toys provided as well as poopy bags, hand sanitizers and chairs. We even got to walk with her around a loop of the property.
Our pup had a blast! And we will definitely be booking with her again. Thank you for a great experience Caren!
Katrina J.
Katrina J.
December 2023
Our first time using Sniffspot and such a wonderful experience with Caren!
Driving up, it was already such a beautiful view and property. She greeted us at the gate and gave our pup some treats, so sweet of her!
She then guided us to the gated area for dogs which was huge! And amazingly maintained. You can tell she takes care of the property and wants you to have a wonderful experience. There are toys provided as well as poopy bags, hand sanitizers and chairs. We even got to walk with her around a loop of the property.
Our pup had a blast! And we will definitely be booking with her again. Thank you for a great experience Caren!
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
551st visit was Amazing!!! My dog had a great time, still asleep 3 hrs later lol. Host are amazingly nice, accommodating, lots of stuff for the dog & I. I didn’t have to bring anything host had everything including clean water. Can’t wait to go back. Yard fully fenced, very open & clean space, super easy to access. Heidi W.
Heidi W.
December 2023
1st visit was Amazing!!! My dog had a great time, still asleep 3 hrs later lol. Host are amazingly nice, accommodating, lots of stuff for the dog & I. I didn’t have to bring anything host had everything including clean water. Can’t wait to go back. Yard fully fenced, very open & clean space, super easy to access.
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55This is what sniffspot dreams are made of. There is a GIANT enclosed field with toys and supplies and several large buckets of water as well as a shelter from the sun and several chairs to sit. It's perfect. That alone would make this place a five star venue but it got even better because after awhile, Caren came and checked on us and offered a walk around the property. She's so gracious and generous with her time and her land. I was literally so happy for my dogs who ran from from place to place with absolute glee. We traveled nearly an hour from San Diego proper to get here. Definitely worth the trip. We stayed for 1.5 hours which was plenty of time. A must visit.Kelly W.
Kelly W.
December 2023
This is what sniffspot dreams are made of. There is a GIANT enclosed field with toys and supplies and several large buckets of water as well as a shelter from the sun and several chairs to sit. It's perfect. That alone would make this place a five star venue but it got even better because after awhile, Caren came and checked on us and offered a walk around the property. She's so gracious and generous with her time and her land. I was literally so happy for my dogs who ran from from place to place with absolute glee. We traveled nearly an hour from San Diego proper to get here. Definitely worth the trip. We stayed for 1.5 hours which was plenty of time. A must visit.
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55It was excellent. Gigi had an amazing time, running, playing. It was exactly what we were looking for ! The place was huge ! Caren and her husband took such a good care of us. So nice ! Toys, balls everything is here for you. It’s really clean. Even if I live in LA and it is not that close, we definitely come back and I strongly recommend.Christele J.
Christele J.
December 2023
It was excellent. Gigi had an amazing time, running, playing. It was exactly what we were looking for ! The place was huge ! Caren and her husband took such a good care of us. So nice ! Toys, balls everything is here for you. It’s really clean. Even if I live in LA and it is not that close, we definitely come back and I strongly recommend.
How do Julian's private small 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 our Julian small dog parks
Are small 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 are 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 park users so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.
How can I find small dog parks in Julian?
There are 107 small dog parks in the Julian area. The most popular small dog park is . You can browse all of our small dog parks here.
How do I know if a small dog park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your furry friends. If your dog doesn't respond to owner commands, you can visit one of our enclosed dog park areas. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our small dog park sites where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can see any park amenities provided, including a park bench, water for dogs or water features such as kiddie pool or water hose. If your dog loves water, you can go to a park with water features, but if they don't love water, you can avoid them. We also recommend reading reviews to check for park maintenance issues and reaching out to the host with any questions. And lastly, of course, check park hours. Many of our parks are open from dawn until dusk.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that owners sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. We also require that pet owners follow safety protocols around water features.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot 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.
If you are planning an amazing small dog park party, each Sniffspot park has their own rules regarding special events. Many parks allow doggie birthday parties, training, water parties and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party. Make sure the park has amenities you need for your party, such as a park with lots of picnic tables with park benches.
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