55Another fabulous time at Palmhill!! The weather was perfect now that twos have cooled down. Many thanks, Caren for the hospitality. We look forward to coming again soon. 🐕🦺🐶🐕🦺💖Georgia H.
Georgia H.
September 2024
Another fabulous time at Palmhill!! The weather was perfect now that twos have cooled down. Many thanks, Caren for the hospitality. We look forward to coming again soon. 🐕🦺🐶🐕🦺💖
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55Caren's place is absolutely wonderful. The dog my friend adopted is dog-reactive so Sniffspots are a saving grace. Caren's place was big, clean, and had so many fun toys and balls/chuck its! My friend's dog had an absolute blast. Highly recommend!Amanda L.
Amanda L.
September 2024
Caren's place is absolutely wonderful. The dog my friend adopted is dog-reactive so Sniffspots are a saving grace. Caren's place was big, clean, and had so many fun toys and balls/chuck its! My friend's dog had an absolute blast. Highly recommend!
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Always great to come here and let the dogs really stretch their legs. Caren always has plenty of fresh water for them to drink, and I love being able to drive right onto the field and let them out. Vickie C.
Vickie C.
September 2024
Always great to come here and let the dogs really stretch their legs. Caren always has plenty of fresh water for them to drink, and I love being able to drive right onto the field and let them out.
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55We’ve been to this spot many times and Caren always goes above and beyond. She thoroughly cleans the water buckets for the pups and provides more than enough. There’s also so many toys and smells for the dogs to enjoy. And there’s a ton of shade and chairs for the humans. Would highly recommend this sniffspot to anyone, we’ve been to a lot of them and this one is by far the best! Chloe S.
Chloe S.
September 2024
We’ve been to this spot many times and Caren always goes above and beyond. She thoroughly cleans the water buckets for the pups and provides more than enough. There’s also so many toys and smells for the dogs to enjoy. And there’s a ton of shade and chairs for the humans. Would highly recommend this sniffspot to anyone, we’ve been to a lot of them and this one is by far the best!
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55Caren was so sweet and generous!! It was our first time going anywhere on sniffspot, and I’m so glad we chose Caren’s! Our dogs got to run and play, and had access to lots of clean water!! We have never got to see them run in a huge field and they absolutely loved it, and it wore them out!! Definitely would go again!! Storm B.
Storm B.
September 2024
Caren was so sweet and generous!! It was our first time going anywhere on sniffspot, and I’m so glad we chose Caren’s! Our dogs got to run and play, and had access to lots of clean water!! We have never got to see them run in a huge field and they absolutely loved it, and it wore them out!! Definitely would go again!!
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55Great spot and we had a really good 1st visit. Felt very secure and the host was wonderful. Easy access and parking was simple to access as well. Lots of toys to use and the host hand plenty of extras. Clean and we loved the shaded pergola area with lots of seating. Will definitely book again. Crystal A.
Crystal A.
September 2024
Great spot and we had a really good 1st visit. Felt very secure and the host was wonderful. Easy access and parking was simple to access as well. Lots of toys to use and the host hand plenty of extras. Clean and we loved the shaded pergola area with lots of seating. Will definitely book again.
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55Wow! Incredible host and property. Tyson my Malinois felt right at home right away! Can’t say I have ever seen him so “in his element”. It brought tears to my eyes to see him thriving off leash. I cannot wait to come back early morning or late afternoon. He loved it even with the heat but yes, definitely be mindful of heat exhaustion as it does get much hotter out here than the coast. Can’t say enough GOOD! Fence condition was perfect, so many toys, and fresh cold water, even a bonus dunking tank for really hot days. Already excited for our next visit! Gracie M.
Gracie M.
September 2024
Wow! Incredible host and property. Tyson my Malinois felt right at home right away! Can’t say I have ever seen him so “in his element”. It brought tears to my eyes to see him thriving off leash. I cannot wait to come back early morning or late afternoon. He loved it even with the heat but yes, definitely be mindful of heat exhaustion as it does get much hotter out here than the coast. Can’t say enough GOOD! Fence condition was perfect, so many toys, and fresh cold water, even a bonus dunking tank for really hot days. Already excited for our next visit!
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Always great to be here at this spot! Always clean and secure for our pets… Caren is always making sure all of her guests are having the best experience there, so thank you for that!!! Weather is changing so we’ll start to book a little earlier, but she already put a big lamp to be able to enjoy a little bit of the night skies while playing with our flurry family members 🐕 ❤️✨🌙Yesenia M.
Yesenia M.
September 2024
Always great to be here at this spot! Always clean and secure for our pets… Caren is always making sure all of her guests are having the best experience there, so thank you for that!!! Weather is changing so we’ll start to book a little earlier, but she already put a big lamp to be able to enjoy a little bit of the night skies while playing with our flurry family members 🐕 ❤️✨🌙
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55I became unexpectedly unwell and could not make our playdate. The host Caren was extremely understanding and gracious. We will be making another reservation, which we will be able to honor soon.Kim P.
Kim P.
September 2024
I became unexpectedly unwell and could not make our playdate. The host Caren was extremely understanding and gracious. We will be making another reservation, which we will be able to honor soon.
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55Caren is the best Sniffspot Host. She truly cares about you enjoying your time there with your fur baby. Thanks for hosting this beautiful spot ! Diana P.
Diana P.
October 2024
Caren is the best Sniffspot Host. She truly cares about you enjoying your time there with your fur baby. Thanks for hosting this beautiful spot !
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Amazing time as always here at Palmhill's. This is one of Pepper's favorite places to play and run around, always clean, always secure, and top 1 for amazing views! 🫶🐕🧡Yesenia M.
Yesenia M.
October 2024
Amazing time as always here at Palmhill's. This is one of Pepper's favorite places to play and run around, always clean, always secure, and top 1 for amazing views! 🫶🐕🧡
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Caren is so sweet. Very accommodating and kind. My fur babies loved it here and enjoyed it. There were plenty of toys , doggy bags to pick up their poop, fresh filtered water, lots of space for them to run. Definitely going to keep coming back. Norma T.
Norma T.
October 2024
Caren is so sweet. Very accommodating and kind. My fur babies loved it here and enjoyed it. There were plenty of toys , doggy bags to pick up their poop, fresh filtered water, lots of space for them to run. Definitely going to keep coming back.
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Our pups had a fabulous time running around the huge three acre property. There was more than enough water available for them, and the shelter provided a nice respite from the sun. There were also so many toys for our dogs to choose from, which they loved!Cassandra O.
Cassandra O.
October 2024
Our pups had a fabulous time running around the huge three acre property. There was more than enough water available for them, and the shelter provided a nice respite from the sun. There were also so many toys for our dogs to choose from, which they loved!
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Not only one of the best spots Pepper ever found, but hosts always caring about our dogs and all the guest’s needs! Always happy to be here, long road trip every week just to watch how our boy 🐕 enjoys playing here!!!Yesenia M.
Yesenia M.
October 2024
Not only one of the best spots Pepper ever found, but hosts always caring about our dogs and all the guest’s needs! Always happy to be here, long road trip every week just to watch how our boy 🐕 enjoys playing here!!!
Palmhill's Private Dog Park In Valley Center | Sniffspot
55Such a nice spacious area! Caren was so friendly & informative. coming & going was easy, it was so clean & well kept. my pups had such a good time! i will be backstevannee v.
stevannee v.
October 2024
Such a nice spacious area! Caren was so friendly & informative. coming & going was easy, it was so clean & well kept. my pups had such a good time! i will be back
How do Valley Center'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 Valley Center 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 Valley Center?
There are 131 small dog parks in the Valley Center 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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