55What an amazing spot. A huge well kept field, a forest with groomed trails. My dogs were in heaven. Water and waste bags were provided and you could easily spend a couple of hours exploring with your pups. Will be back! Thank you!Matthew M.
Matthew M.
April 2021
What an amazing spot. A huge well kept field, a forest with groomed trails. My dogs were in heaven. Water and waste bags were provided and you could easily spend a couple of hours exploring with your pups. Will be back! Thank you!
55A wonderful and peaceful spot, with lots of little nooks and crannies to explore. The fence was secure, and the place was quiet--it was perfect for my reactive dog. And, as others have posted, Grace is a kind and thoughtful host. Sara E.
Sara E.
March 2022
A wonderful and peaceful spot, with lots of little nooks and crannies to explore. The fence was secure, and the place was quiet--it was perfect for my reactive dog. And, as others have posted, Grace is a kind and thoughtful host.
55Grace was an exceptional host! She was was very warm and welcoming. Sophia had an absolute blast running around and taking in all of the smells. 10/10 would recommend! :) Can’t wait to come back. Julia C.
Julia C.
March 2022
Grace was an exceptional host! She was was very warm and welcoming. Sophia had an absolute blast running around and taking in all of the smells. 10/10 would recommend! :) Can’t wait to come back.
55Piper had an absolute blast! There’s so many areas to explore on this property and she was able to run to her hearts content. We will definitely be back!Sarah S.
Sarah S.
March 2022
Piper had an absolute blast! There’s so many areas to explore on this property and she was able to run to her hearts content. We will definitely be back!
55This place is absolutely magical. My doggo and I had such a good time. It was like a mini hike without the anxiety of seeing another dog (my dog is reactive). He played in the water and ran around the forest. The host was amazing. I wish we lived closer so we could visit this more often. The area is well kept. I was impressed with the finishing touches. Monica M.
Monica M.
March 2022
This place is absolutely magical. My doggo and I had such a good time. It was like a mini hike without the anxiety of seeing another dog (my dog is reactive). He played in the water and ran around the forest. The host was amazing. I wish we lived closer so we could visit this more often. The area is well kept. I was impressed with the finishing touches.
55Gorgeous property that is very well maintained. Lots of space for my two corgis to roam, sniff, decompress, and discover different smells. They especially enjoyed meeting the goats. Plenty of toys, water for pups, dog bowls, waste bags, hand sanitizer, and even treats provided at the end of our visit. Chris L.
Chris L.
March 2022
Gorgeous property that is very well maintained. Lots of space for my two corgis to roam, sniff, decompress, and discover different smells. They especially enjoyed meeting the goats. Plenty of toys, water for pups, dog bowls, waste bags, hand sanitizer, and even treats provided at the end of our visit.
55We love it! Everyone (people to chickens to goats) are so nice. They have a mini obstacle course so dogs can practice agility and a creek too! Minh P.
Minh P.
March 2022
We love it! Everyone (people to chickens to goats) are so nice. They have a mini obstacle course so dogs can practice agility and a creek too!
55My first outing to a SniffSpot with my 22 month old Doberman. What a fantastic place... great host who made us feel very welcome. Lots of area to run and explore. Which Skye did at 25.3 mph the whole time! Will be coming back and recommending to all my dog owning friends!! Thank you so much! Bob K.
Bob K.
February 2022
My first outing to a SniffSpot with my 22 month old Doberman. What a fantastic place... great host who made us feel very welcome. Lots of area to run and explore. Which Skye did at 25.3 mph the whole time! Will be coming back and recommending to all my dog owning friends!! Thank you so much!
55What a wonderful place to visit! I met a friend here and our 3 dogs had a blast. Our host was so sweet and I even came home w 6 fresh eggs. A perfect morning activity for us! Suzanne C.
Suzanne C.
February 2022
What a wonderful place to visit! I met a friend here and our 3 dogs had a blast. Our host was so sweet and I even came home w 6 fresh eggs. A perfect morning activity for us!
55The sweetest, kindest host! We loved exploring around, it was raining and it still was super enjoyable and fun. Our pup was absolutely thrilled to be running around through the mud. She also left us a cute little treat on a car! astrid c.
astrid c.
February 2022
The sweetest, kindest host! We loved exploring around, it was raining and it still was super enjoyable and fun. Our pup was absolutely thrilled to be running around through the mud. She also left us a cute little treat on a car!
55Incredible spot - beautiful, secure, and stimulating! I took a ball for fetch, but my pup was so entertained by the sights and smells of the forest that we didn't bother with the ball. My dog loves going on hikes and this was that vibe, but off-leash and I don't think I've ever seen him happier.Taylor M.
Taylor M.
February 2022
Incredible spot - beautiful, secure, and stimulating! I took a ball for fetch, but my pup was so entertained by the sights and smells of the forest that we didn't bother with the ball. My dog loves going on hikes and this was that vibe, but off-leash and I don't think I've ever seen him happier.
55This spot is lovely, and Grace is the sweetest host! Unfortunately the weather was not in our favor today, but we will definitely be back on a day when it's not raining/hailing. Grace has balls, water, and treats right outside the gate, and a little welcome sign for the guests (such a thoughtful touch!). The trails through the woods are great for exploring and romping through, and the digs loved scoping out farm animals they don't normally see. We can't wait to come back!Gwen W.
Gwen W.
February 2022
This spot is lovely, and Grace is the sweetest host! Unfortunately the weather was not in our favor today, but we will definitely be back on a day when it's not raining/hailing. Grace has balls, water, and treats right outside the gate, and a little welcome sign for the guests (such a thoughtful touch!). The trails through the woods are great for exploring and romping through, and the digs loved scoping out farm animals they don't normally see. We can't wait to come back!
55Grace made us feel so welcome! Hand sanitizer and doggie bags were available and a personalized little sign at the gate. She came out to give us directions and off we went! I think this was the happiest I have seen Luna, and she easily would have stayed longer. She had the time of her life. Luna was a bit interested passing the goats on the way in, but no big deal on the way out. The mini forest felt like a world a way and there was no shortage of interesting things to sniff. It was so beautiful and relaxing. Wear shoes with good grip if you go when it is wet as there are some steep parts, I had no trouble with my hiking shoes though. There was a little goodie bag with a milkbone and some sweets waiting for us at the gate on our way out. I wish we lived closer so we could come here all the time, but we will definitely be back!Lara M.
Lara M.
November 2021
Grace made us feel so welcome! Hand sanitizer and doggie bags were available and a personalized little sign at the gate. She came out to give us directions and off we went! I think this was the happiest I have seen Luna, and she easily would have stayed longer. She had the time of her life. Luna was a bit interested passing the goats on the way in, but no big deal on the way out. The mini forest felt like a world a way and there was no shortage of interesting things to sniff. It was so beautiful and relaxing. Wear shoes with good grip if you go when it is wet as there are some steep parts, I had no trouble with my hiking shoes though. There was a little goodie bag with a milkbone and some sweets waiting for us at the gate on our way out. I wish we lived closer so we could come here all the time, but we will definitely be back!
55Bosco and I really enjoyed hiking around the property. The directions got us here easily. There is a cool little creek running through and a handful of cute cabins for rent as well! The owner came out to meet us and was very sweet, they even left a little treat on the car for Bosco and I after our adventure. We will be heading back to camp someday!Ryn W.
Ryn W.
November 2021
Bosco and I really enjoyed hiking around the property. The directions got us here easily. There is a cool little creek running through and a handful of cute cabins for rent as well! The owner came out to meet us and was very sweet, they even left a little treat on the car for Bosco and I after our adventure. We will be heading back to camp someday!
55We had the best time!! The mini forest is magical and the dogs were so happy! Can’t wait to come in the spring with a picnic! Grace left goodies for dogs and humans that were much appreciated! Thank you for making us feel so welcome!Michelle C.
Michelle C.
November 2021
We had the best time!! The mini forest is magical and the dogs were so happy! Can’t wait to come in the spring with a picnic! Grace left goodies for dogs and humans that were much appreciated! Thank you for making us feel so welcome!
How do Richmond'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 Richmond 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 Richmond?
There are 46 small dog parks in the Richmond 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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