55We had such a good time swimming with our water puppy! The set up on the grass was nice too with lots of things to entertain our puppy. We are definitely going back and will be visiting often! Tuanei V.
Tuanei V.
May 2025
We had such a good time swimming with our water puppy! The set up on the grass was nice too with lots of things to entertain our puppy. We are definitely going back and will be visiting often!
"Bear Park Haven: Where Baylor Alumni Paws and Play!" | Sniffspot
55This spot was perfect for my water-loving guy! The yard was clean and safe, and the host was responsive. If you've got a pup who loves to swim, this spot is a gem!Sarah K.
Sarah K.
April 2025
This spot was perfect for my water-loving guy! The yard was clean and safe, and the host was responsive. If you've got a pup who loves to swim, this spot is a gem!
55This is a lovely spot with so much room to explore! I visited with my friend and her dog on a nice spring day. The pup sniffed to her heart's content and we enjoyed how serene and pretty the land is. The blue bonnets were in bloom and that made for an extra treat! I appreciate that the owner has sprinkled rest areas throughout and she gave us helpful directions/instructions. We spent an hour and it was up too quickly - we will definitely be returning again!Lisa C.
Lisa C.
April 2025
This is a lovely spot with so much room to explore! I visited with my friend and her dog on a nice spring day. The pup sniffed to her heart's content and we enjoyed how serene and pretty the land is. The blue bonnets were in bloom and that made for an extra treat! I appreciate that the owner has sprinkled rest areas throughout and she gave us helpful directions/instructions. We spent an hour and it was up too quickly - we will definitely be returning again!
"Bear Park Haven: Where Baylor Alumni Paws and Play!" | Sniffspot
55Had an amazing time! The yard was well maintained and super clean, the pool was beautiful and was well enjoyed by my pups. The host was super sweet and communicative!Madison M.
Madison M.
February 2025
Had an amazing time! The yard was well maintained and super clean, the pool was beautiful and was well enjoyed by my pups. The host was super sweet and communicative!
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55Sarah was very nice and accommodating. The sniff spot was roomy and had nice soft grass, but there was low visibility when the sun began to set. Best for daytime use. Caroline W.
Caroline W.
November 2024
Sarah was very nice and accommodating. The sniff spot was roomy and had nice soft grass, but there was low visibility when the sun began to set. Best for daytime use.
55Awesome place! Our pups had a wonderful time running off leash and splashing in the pond. It was great being able to park under a big shady tree next to a picnic table where we could cool off and grab something to drink mid-hike. You’ll enjoy this sniffspot!Janette H.
Janette H.
November 2024
Awesome place! Our pups had a wonderful time running off leash and splashing in the pond. It was great being able to park under a big shady tree next to a picnic table where we could cool off and grab something to drink mid-hike. You’ll enjoy this sniffspot!
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55It's such a relaxing place to take your doggy. Really nice because it's not to close to the street. Plenty of room to run free. The host is also really nice. I give it a 5 star plus plusJustin D.
Justin D.
October 2024
It's such a relaxing place to take your doggy. Really nice because it's not to close to the street. Plenty of room to run free. The host is also really nice. I give it a 5 star plus plus
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55Great area to have a meet & greet or just to have your puppers run around. The host was very gracious and provided chairs, a dog bowl with water abs bug spray. Also complimentary bags to through away trash.
Will definitely use this spot again when passing through.
All doggo’s and guests loved it!Veronica N.
Veronica N.
October 2024
Great area to have a meet & greet or just to have your puppers run around. The host was very gracious and provided chairs, a dog bowl with water abs bug spray. Also complimentary bags to through away trash.
Will definitely use this spot again when passing through.
All doggo’s and guests loved it!
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55My friends and I used this as a meeting point halfway between Dallas and San Antonio. Not knowing what to expect but hoping for the best. A place our dogs could hang out and play, while we would also be comfortable and could visit. The spot could not have been better. There was plenty of room for the dogs. Lots of trees to keep us cool in the 90 degree October heat. Great, off street parking. We will be back!Jennifer L.
Jennifer L.
October 2024
My friends and I used this as a meeting point halfway between Dallas and San Antonio. Not knowing what to expect but hoping for the best. A place our dogs could hang out and play, while we would also be comfortable and could visit. The spot could not have been better. There was plenty of room for the dogs. Lots of trees to keep us cool in the 90 degree October heat. Great, off street parking. We will be back!
55Regena the host was so nice and accommodating! Excellent and safe spot in the country for the dogs to roam! Lots of shaded areas near the tree line. Your fur babies will be really glad you booked here! We will be returning :)Jillian S.
Jillian S.
August 2024
Regena the host was so nice and accommodating! Excellent and safe spot in the country for the dogs to roam! Lots of shaded areas near the tree line. Your fur babies will be really glad you booked here! We will be returning :)
55Lovely sniffspot, would definitely come back! My dogs loved the large, fully fenced field. There is a nice amount of shade on the sides in the morning. The donkeys are very friendly. Roxane J.
Roxane J.
August 2024
Lovely sniffspot, would definitely come back! My dogs loved the large, fully fenced field. There is a nice amount of shade on the sides in the morning. The donkeys are very friendly.
"Bear Park Haven: Where Baylor Alumni Paws and Play!" | Sniffspot
55We had a great time! Our dog got the zoomies out and tried swimming for the first time! She wouldn’t go in by herself but we will be back to try again!Miranda F.
Miranda F.
August 2024
We had a great time! Our dog got the zoomies out and tried swimming for the first time! She wouldn’t go in by herself but we will be back to try again!
"Bear Park Haven: Where Baylor Alumni Paws and Play!" | Sniffspot
55It was so cute & fun out here! I loved it & will definitely be back. One of the dogs we brought with us was reactive towards the donkeys & once I communicated with the owner that we were gonna head out a little early due to that, he immediately put the donkeys in their stalls! I was more than willing to leave & he did not have to do that at all because I went to the spot assuming they were always out, this dog had just never been around donkeys before so we weren’t sure how he would act, but it is so kind that Nick did that & we appreciated it immensely. The only thing I would say is if you bring a small dog here, make sure you bring a water bowl that they can drink out of, because the only dog water source is very high. There also isn’t a whole lot of shade so make sure to wear some sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, etc. & make sure the humans attending have plenty of water! Overall, both humans & all 3 dogs, big & little, had a really fun time!🥰Abigail O.
Abigail O.
July 2024
It was so cute & fun out here! I loved it & will definitely be back. One of the dogs we brought with us was reactive towards the donkeys & once I communicated with the owner that we were gonna head out a little early due to that, he immediately put the donkeys in their stalls! I was more than willing to leave & he did not have to do that at all because I went to the spot assuming they were always out, this dog had just never been around donkeys before so we weren’t sure how he would act, but it is so kind that Nick did that & we appreciated it immensely. The only thing I would say is if you bring a small dog here, make sure you bring a water bowl that they can drink out of, because the only dog water source is very high. There also isn’t a whole lot of shade so make sure to wear some sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses, etc. & make sure the humans attending have plenty of water! Overall, both humans & all 3 dogs, big & little, had a really fun time!🥰
Private Shaded Lot in Beautiful Neighborhood | Sniffspot
55HUGE MASSIVE yard! Plenty of room to run and explore. There were some small spots that a really small dog might be able to squeeze through and some lower corners/sections of fence a truly adventurous dog might try to jump but my Bonny was content to play and explore inside the yard. It backs up to a wooded area so she really felt like she could explore the wildlife. And super shady! I was worried about the heat with my half-husky but it didn't bother us at all (and they left a huge water bowl for my baby). Def coming back!K. Bevin A.
K. Bevin A.
July 2024
HUGE MASSIVE yard! Plenty of room to run and explore. There were some small spots that a really small dog might be able to squeeze through and some lower corners/sections of fence a truly adventurous dog might try to jump but my Bonny was content to play and explore inside the yard. It backs up to a wooded area so she really felt like she could explore the wildlife. And super shady! I was worried about the heat with my half-husky but it didn't bother us at all (and they left a huge water bowl for my baby). Def coming back!
"Bear Park Haven: Where Baylor Alumni Paws and Play!" | Sniffspot
55Nice clean, plenty of toys and even extra bags to pick up after your pup. There was even extra life vest for my pups that were available . Nice and quiet neighborhood.Jane P.
Jane P.
July 2024
Nice clean, plenty of toys and even extra bags to pick up after your pup. There was even extra life vest for my pups that were available . Nice and quiet neighborhood.
"Bear Park Haven: Where Baylor Alumni Paws and Play!" | Sniffspot
55My dog and I had such a fun and relaxing time. It was so perfect for his first swim. Quiet, clean, and easy access too. Corina made everything so easy. The setting was so relaxing that I was able to focus 100% on my dog and the calm setting really helped him not freak out. Thank you so much and looking forward to coming back again. Eleonor O.
Eleonor O.
July 2024
My dog and I had such a fun and relaxing time. It was so perfect for his first swim. Quiet, clean, and easy access too. Corina made everything so easy. The setting was so relaxing that I was able to focus 100% on my dog and the calm setting really helped him not freak out. Thank you so much and looking forward to coming back again.
"Bear Park Haven: Where Baylor Alumni Paws and Play!" | Sniffspot
55Perfect spot for a pup play day. Everything was very clean and organized- pool was amazing. We will be back!!Katy H.
Katy H.
July 2024
Perfect spot for a pup play day. Everything was very clean and organized- pool was amazing. We will be back!!
How do Waco'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 Waco 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. 58% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Waco 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 79 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 125 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.
Does Waco have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 79 fully fenced dog parks in or near Waco. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Waco?
The Waco area has 3 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 Arthur Cemetery Fields.