55Truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this SniffSpot and Hal & Colleen. They truly care about our puppers and our experience at their property. My kiddos LOVE this place, we come up from Tacoma and they know when they are getting close and start vocalizing for Mommy to "drive faster and get there already!" Visiting this place is a slice of heaven for all of us💜Lyn P.
Lyn P.
May 2022
Truly cannot say enough wonderful things about this SniffSpot and Hal & Colleen. They truly care about our puppers and our experience at their property. My kiddos LOVE this place, we come up from Tacoma and they know when they are getting close and start vocalizing for Mommy to "drive faster and get there already!" Visiting this place is a slice of heaven for all of us💜
55My first time using a Sniffspot, the hosts were amazing and welcoming. They had a gazebo and places to sit, plus the yard was super spacious and clean. Will definitely be coming again! Isabella B.
Isabella B.
May 2022
My first time using a Sniffspot, the hosts were amazing and welcoming. They had a gazebo and places to sit, plus the yard was super spacious and clean. Will definitely be coming again!
55We always have a great time when we visit here. Today was more special because I got to visit with Colleen & Hal.
My dog is hilarious. He’ll put up with me and Colleen, and the moment he sees Hal, we are chop liver. 😂 My boy loves Hal and it seems he enjoys playing with him more than me or Colleen. It’s actually beautiful to see. When Hal’s not out there with us, he sticks by Colleen. It’s hilarious and sweet.
Of course we will be visiting again soon.Carrie F.
Carrie F.
May 2022
We always have a great time when we visit here. Today was more special because I got to visit with Colleen & Hal.
My dog is hilarious. He’ll put up with me and Colleen, and the moment he sees Hal, we are chop liver. 😂 My boy loves Hal and it seems he enjoys playing with him more than me or Colleen. It’s actually beautiful to see. When Hal’s not out there with us, he sticks by Colleen. It’s hilarious and sweet.
Of course we will be visiting again soon.
55As always Max and Goose had a blast! Thanks for all of the human additions too! Loved the swing bench and Gazebo for some shade while the dogs ran around :) Amanda O.
Amanda O.
May 2022
As always Max and Goose had a blast! Thanks for all of the human additions too! Loved the swing bench and Gazebo for some shade while the dogs ran around :)
55Definitely recommend to bring your dogs here! They were very welcoming. A very clean and nice yard for the dogs to run, super spacious! Our fur babies were exhausted at the end. We can’t wait to come back! Melissa G.
Melissa G.
May 2022
Definitely recommend to bring your dogs here! They were very welcoming. A very clean and nice yard for the dogs to run, super spacious! Our fur babies were exhausted at the end. We can’t wait to come back!
55Very large & beautiful yard. It was raining a bit but the gazebo gave good coverage. Lots of toys to play with & my pup loved smelling everything. Will definitely be back!Ashley S.
Ashley S.
April 2022
Very large & beautiful yard. It was raining a bit but the gazebo gave good coverage. Lots of toys to play with & my pup loved smelling everything. Will definitely be back!
55Love this sniff spot, very large area. The parking spot is easy, u shaped. Just pull in and your facing exit to the road. Parking entrance gate is close by. This spot has places to sit, undercover area for those rainy days. Water bowls and a hose to water your thirsty dogs. My dogs love to run and play. Fence is secure, extra reinforcements are more recent. Great spot no mud. We love coming hereEllen R.
Ellen R.
April 2022
Love this sniff spot, very large area. The parking spot is easy, u shaped. Just pull in and your facing exit to the road. Parking entrance gate is close by. This spot has places to sit, undercover area for those rainy days. Water bowls and a hose to water your thirsty dogs. My dogs love to run and play. Fence is secure, extra reinforcements are more recent. Great spot no mud. We love coming here
55We had a wonderful time! The yard was clean, there was shade and seating for the humans and fresh water and lots of toys for the dogs. Great spot! We'll definitely be back again! Robin W.
Robin W.
April 2022
We had a wonderful time! The yard was clean, there was shade and seating for the humans and fresh water and lots of toys for the dogs. Great spot! We'll definitely be back again!
55I'd been meaning to visit this spot for months now but it's always booked out....and with good reason! The hosts were very kind and helpful with helping me on my first visit. The space was wonderful with big trees, a tall fence and no dogs visible. My trio had a blast! I will have to book in advance now :) Jessi C.
Jessi C.
May 2022
I'd been meaning to visit this spot for months now but it's always booked out....and with good reason! The hosts were very kind and helpful with helping me on my first visit. The space was wonderful with big trees, a tall fence and no dogs visible. My trio had a blast! I will have to book in advance now :)
55This was an awesome spot for our reactive pup! We were greeted by the owner upon arrival, very nice guy! Instructions were clear, and their new gazebo saved us from the rain! Completely fenced, and felt really safe having our dog off leash (which is rare). Tons of space for chuck it fetch, and a tug of rope tree. Never ending fun! This place was definitely worth the drive, and we will be visiting again soon! Gabbie W.
Gabbie W.
May 2022
This was an awesome spot for our reactive pup! We were greeted by the owner upon arrival, very nice guy! Instructions were clear, and their new gazebo saved us from the rain! Completely fenced, and felt really safe having our dog off leash (which is rare). Tons of space for chuck it fetch, and a tug of rope tree. Never ending fun! This place was definitely worth the drive, and we will be visiting again soon!
55Our dogs had the best time and Hal and Coleen were so friendly and they are so thoughtful for your trip! Our dogs tend to be a little crazy when first meeting people but they were very kind and understanding and our dogs loved them! (: 10/10 recommend! Mollie W.
Mollie W.
May 2022
Our dogs had the best time and Hal and Coleen were so friendly and they are so thoughtful for your trip! Our dogs tend to be a little crazy when first meeting people but they were very kind and understanding and our dogs loved them! (: 10/10 recommend!
55Very friendly hosts! Water, toys, trashcan for poop bags provided. Large clean space, noth that I was worried my girl would get tangled up in. They've also added a shelter for rainy days!Brynn O.
Brynn O.
May 2022
Very friendly hosts! Water, toys, trashcan for poop bags provided. Large clean space, noth that I was worried my girl would get tangled up in. They've also added a shelter for rainy days!
55Beautiful well kept yard with lots of space to run and toys to use, even if my dog wasn't interested in playing with them. Multiple water bowls and doggy bags available. Very nice people tooDakota W.
Dakota W.
May 2022
Beautiful well kept yard with lots of space to run and toys to use, even if my dog wasn't interested in playing with them. Multiple water bowls and doggy bags available. Very nice people too
55This a great space. Large, safe, and easy to find. The host generously had toys and a water bowl ready to go. Our two dogs had a blast. Mitch T.
Mitch T.
May 2022
This a great space. Large, safe, and easy to find. The host generously had toys and a water bowl ready to go. Our two dogs had a blast.
How do University Place'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 University Place 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 University Place?
There are 181 small dog parks in the University Place 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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