The Ponderosa 4 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park | Sniffspot
https://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/354759/113A0716-53EB-4D42-A567-D5CCC5DE0D96.jpghttps://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/354759/1000005280.jpghttps://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/354759/2BD443F8-9E41-4438-84A9-8038CCC919E7.jpghttps://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/354759/3922BEEA-29D4-4FB4-B7F8-7F78C33768FB.jpghttps://data.sniffspot.com/full-fit-in/768x512/Photos/Spots/354759/D02498D8-E1A9-4749-9063-803200CB6287.jpg-
invoice
CharlotteNorth Carolina28227US
5.0369
55Trixie brought her sister and both had a great time!
55My dogs loved it spacious, great toys had little trouble with water...
55This is our absolute favorite spot! We brought our greyhound friends...
55Beautiful and BIG! Not muddy at all
55We love this place!!! One of our favs! Always super clean and easy to...
55A wonderful place for them to really stretch out their legs! Very...
55We love the Ponderosa! Clean and open, but with secure fencing and...
55Incredible place for the pups to run and explore. Wendy & Craig were...
55Wonderful spot! Sweet owners.
55This was such an amazing spot to bring our foster dog. He had so much...
Sniffspotsupport@sniffspot.comUnited States
David AdamsFounder
  1. Home
  2. All dog parks
  3. North Carolina
  4. Charlotte
  5. The Ponderosa 4 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park

The Ponderosa 4 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park

Charlotte, North Carolina
Fully Fenced
4 acres
5.00369 Reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Host avatar
Hosted by Craig and Wendy S.

  1. Home
  2. All dog parks
  3. North Carolina
  4. Charlotte
  5. The Ponderosa 4 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park

The Ponderosa 4 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park

Charlotte, North Carolina
Host avatar
Hosted by Craig and Wendy S.
Sniffpass
5.00369 Reviews
Top spot
Sniffpass
Fully Fenced
4 acres
The Ponderosa 4 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park - Charlotte, North Carolina
The Ponderosa 4 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park - Charlotte, North Carolina
The Ponderosa 4 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park - Charlotte, North Carolina

Fencing

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

This spot is fully fenced

Info provided by host

Note from host

Fencing was originally used for goats, sheep and zebu cows, so it’s very secure and there are no gaps.

Fencing height

5 feet (at lowest point)

Fencing type

Cattle with wire mesh

Gaps or holes in fence

No gaps

Enclosure

fully fenced

Fencing height (at lowest point)

5 feet

100% of guests said fencing at this spot was secure enough to contain their dogs

Fencing type(s): Cattle with wire mesh

Gaps or holes in fence: No gaps

Fencing details: Fencing was originally used for goats, sheep and zebu cows, so it’s very secure and there are no gaps.


Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Distractions seen/heard from the spot

Other dogsNo

Other dogs

HOST REPORTS

No

Potential to hear barking of neighbors dogs but separated by woods, so very faint.

GUEST FEEDBACK

5% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other domestic animalsNo

Other domestic animals

HOST REPORTS

No

N/a

GUEST FEEDBACK

0% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Other peopleNo

Other people

HOST REPORTS

No

No neighbors nearby. We may be in the back yard or drive on the driveway. And, of course the occasional Amazon or Chewy delivery!

GUEST FEEDBACK

7% of guests saw/heard

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Private entryYes

Private entry

Yes (Always)

Park at 1st gate on the grass area and go into pasture where the big gate is. Use the black clip to open and secure the chain.

Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit.

Amenities

Agility equipment

Field

Dog drinking water

Chairs

Dog treats

Dog toys


Pricing
20 credits per dog per hour

50% off all dogs after the 1st dog

25% off hourly price for 30 min visit

Sniffpass holders get discounts on all bookings at all spots by buying monthly credits!
This spot offers additional discounts.

Learn more

Location

Charlotte, North Carolina

Description

**IMPORTANT NOTICE** We have made the difficult decision to sell The Ponderosa. We are currently under contract with an expected closing date of 2/12/26. We will continue offering Sniffspots until the change in ownership on 2/12/26. We will check the spot daily but not between every visit like we had in the past. We hope you will continue to keep this spot clean for the other guests. *************************** Wide open for dogs that need to run. Our guests have highlighted that they appreciate that they have easy visibility to keep eyes on their dog. The pasture was originally used for goats so there are lots of interesting smells. Picnic table and outdoor furniture for humans or dogs underneath shade trees. Climbing structure. Water with hose available. Trash and poop bags available. Entrance is 80 yards away from residence. Minutes from 485/Lawyers Rd - easy to find, easy to get to!

Cleanliness

100% of guests said this spot was as clean as expected during their visit.

Hazards

HOST NOTE

We use animal-safe fire ant repellant but those buggers can pop up anytime.

Host Rules

Minimum visit length
30 minutes
Required advanced notice for visits
1 hour
Max dogs per booking
10
Is the host present?
I generally do not meet my guests
Additional rules

There is parking right next to the entrance gate on the grass. If you choose to bring your child/children, please keep them with you while your dog enjoys free play! The toys and equipment are for the pups to enjoy.


Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

Booking Policies

Community safety rules
Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the spot.
Make sure the area is safe and secure before bringing your dog in.
Never enter a spot before your booking start time and never leave late.
Pick up after your dogs. Leave the spot as it was when you arrived.
Always review and abide by spot specific rules.
Unless otherwise stated, restrooms are not available on site.

In addition, please make sure to read Sniffspot's booking policies


Booking Policies
Only one booking is allowed at a time at any spot and there is an enforced 30 min buffer between all bookings to ensure dogs in separate bookings do not meet.
This spot is set for Booking, which means you will be instantly confirmed for any booking you request. You will receive the address and access instruction immediately following booking.
Visits can be moved or cancelled up to 2 hours before a visit.
Visits can be extended and dogs can be added throughout the visit.

Top spot!

This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests

5.00 (369 Reviews)

See all reviews
With comments first

All reviews

Meet your host

Craig and Wendy S.

Joined in April 2025

Although we both were raised in suburbia, when our kids went to college, we were lucky enough to find a wonderful 20-acre farm to start our next adventure! We are excited to share 4-acres of our farm with you and your dog/s! The fencing is 5-feet high all the way around the pasture.


Other spots nearby

Private dog park

Ginger's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Indian Trail

Fully Fenced
0.11 acres

Fully fenced in backyard that is well lit at night and plenty of space for zoomies! We have poop bags, water bowls, pet toys, muddy paw cleaners, dog towels and treats available!

7 credits dog / hour

Indian Trail, NC

Private dog park
5(15)

Lindsay's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Indian Trail

Fully Fenced
0.5 acres

Shaded, fully fenced half acre. Trampoline, gymnastics bar and playground available for use as well. Table and chairs. Hose is hooked up and available for use. Street is also quiet with minimal traffic, great for walks.

"The spot was exactly as advertised. Easy to find, easy to access, and..." more

6 credits dog / hour

Indian Trail, NC

Private dog park
5(1)

Sean & Ashley's Fully Fenced Yard For Pups In Indian Trail / Stallings

Fully Fenced
0.4 acres

The best part about the yard is location and open space for playing. Seated on a corner lot in a quaint, low-traffic neighborhood. Non-HOA, relaxed neighbors.

"The yard was nice and spacious, my dogs loved it! It was also very..." more

7 credits dog / hour

Matthews, NC

Private dog park

Lisa's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Stallings

Fully Fenced
0.2 acres

4 credits dog / hour

Stallings, NC

Private dog park

Angel's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Indian Trail

Fully Fenced
0.02 acres

4 credits dog / hour

Indian Trail, NC

Private dog park
5(139)

“Breath of Fresh Air” Jeane's 30 acre dog park

Unfenced
30 acres

30 acres with a large field to run , wooded trails, mowed paths, as well as a pond that your dog can walk around. Truly be part of nature. 

"Another great visit! " more

15 credits dog / hour

Indian Trail, NC

Private dog park
5(2)

Monica's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Charlotte

Fully Fenced
0.25 acres

"Amazing spot! My dog had lots of room to sniff and run. There’s clear..." more

5 credits dog / hour

Charlotte, NC

Private dog park
5(19)

The Weenie Wonderland

Fully Fenced
0.11 acres

We have an amazing large backyard with a large deck. The deck can be blocked off with dog gates so you can just enjoy the yard. We have a dachshund but he had an accident and is paralyzed now so we don’t spend as much time in the yard as we used to. Please pick up your dogs poop if they use the bathroom in the yard.

"We were looking for a spot for Hogan and a friends dog to meet and..." more

7 credits dog / hour

Charlotte, NC

Private dog park
5(1037)

Where Dogs can be Dogs

Fully Fenced
4 acres

Facebook video for property description! https://www.facebook.com/reel/857593750109937 This is a very quiet place on a country road where your dogs can be off leash and free to explore nature. The full four acres are surrounded by a 5 foot fence and there is a small creek running through the property. There is a wide spot in the creek that is easily the most popular spot for our canine visitors! In the summer, though, the creek dries up until the fall rains come. You can always message us to find out if there is water in the creek before your visit. There are larger fields and open areas for your dogs to practice their retrieving, and there are many paths in the woods for hiking. The beginning of each path is marked with quartz stones to show you the way. You will also find several benches scattered throughout the property so that you can take a load off while your dogs run and play. When it rains the property can be quite wet in some areas, so bring boots and a towel to clean off your muddy (but happy!) dog. There is a full competition size agility field within the four acres. The agility equipment is completely fenced in and will be accessible only to those who have had at least one formal beginner's agility class. This is to keep you and your dog safe and to prevent misuse of the equipment. Please message the host when you book the spot and before your first visit to discuss your agility experience if you are wanting to access the equipment. **I would really like for your first visit to be on a weekend or a Tuesday (my day off) so that I can meet with you to show you some details about the property and discuss parking. After the first visit, book whenever you want! If you absolutely cannot make it these days for your first visit, we can work something out. 🙂

"Always wonderful to come here!" more

20 credits dog / hour

Midland, NC

Private dog park
5(89)

Tina's Fully Fenced Field/Pond/Woods Mineral Springs/Waxhaw

Fully Fenced
5 acres

The one plus acre field is the area where the dogs would play/run, there are also woods they can go into, they also have access to a pond about 3/4 acre, but this would need to be discussed at first visit so you take a look and see if it is acceptable. The whole area is fenced. Five acres in total. We do have five dogs, but they would be in the house when you are visiting with your dogs, you may hear them bark, but would not see them, a separate entrance to the field is available. No traffic near by.

"We visited a Sniffspot in Waxhaw and had a great experience. The..." more

13 credits dog / hour

Waxhaw, NC

The Ponderosa 4 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park

20 credits per dog per hour
5.00
(369)
20 credits per dog per hour

Book this spot!

20 credits
per dog per hour

5.00
(369)

Top spot!

This spot consistently provides amazing experiences to guests


Other spots nearby

Private dog park

Ginger's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Indian Trail

Fully Fenced
0.11 acres

Fully fenced in backyard that is well lit at night and plenty of space for zoomies! We have poop bags, water bowls, pet toys, muddy paw cleaners, dog towels and treats available!

7 credits dog / hour

Indian Trail, NC

Private dog park
5(15)

Lindsay's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Indian Trail

Fully Fenced
0.5 acres

Shaded, fully fenced half acre. Trampoline, gymnastics bar and playground available for use as well. Table and chairs. Hose is hooked up and available for use. Street is also quiet with minimal traffic, great for walks.

"The spot was exactly as advertised. Easy to find, easy to access, and..." more

6 credits dog / hour

Indian Trail, NC

Private dog park
5(1)

Sean & Ashley's Fully Fenced Yard For Pups In Indian Trail / Stallings

Fully Fenced
0.4 acres

The best part about the yard is location and open space for playing. Seated on a corner lot in a quaint, low-traffic neighborhood. Non-HOA, relaxed neighbors.

"The yard was nice and spacious, my dogs loved it! It was also very..." more

7 credits dog / hour

Matthews, NC

Private dog park

Lisa's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Stallings

Fully Fenced
0.2 acres

4 credits dog / hour

Stallings, NC

Private dog park

Angel's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Indian Trail

Fully Fenced
0.02 acres

4 credits dog / hour

Indian Trail, NC

Private dog park
5(139)

“Breath of Fresh Air” Jeane's 30 acre dog park

Unfenced
30 acres

30 acres with a large field to run , wooded trails, mowed paths, as well as a pond that your dog can walk around. Truly be part of nature. 

"Another great visit! " more

15 credits dog / hour

Indian Trail, NC

Private dog park
5(2)

Monica's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Charlotte

Fully Fenced
0.25 acres

"Amazing spot! My dog had lots of room to sniff and run. There’s clear..." more

5 credits dog / hour

Charlotte, NC

Private dog park
5(19)

The Weenie Wonderland

Fully Fenced
0.11 acres

We have an amazing large backyard with a large deck. The deck can be blocked off with dog gates so you can just enjoy the yard. We have a dachshund but he had an accident and is paralyzed now so we don’t spend as much time in the yard as we used to. Please pick up your dogs poop if they use the bathroom in the yard.

"We were looking for a spot for Hogan and a friends dog to meet and..." more

7 credits dog / hour

Charlotte, NC

Private dog park
5(1037)

Where Dogs can be Dogs

Fully Fenced
4 acres

Facebook video for property description! https://www.facebook.com/reel/857593750109937 This is a very quiet place on a country road where your dogs can be off leash and free to explore nature. The full four acres are surrounded by a 5 foot fence and there is a small creek running through the property. There is a wide spot in the creek that is easily the most popular spot for our canine visitors! In the summer, though, the creek dries up until the fall rains come. You can always message us to find out if there is water in the creek before your visit. There are larger fields and open areas for your dogs to practice their retrieving, and there are many paths in the woods for hiking. The beginning of each path is marked with quartz stones to show you the way. You will also find several benches scattered throughout the property so that you can take a load off while your dogs run and play. When it rains the property can be quite wet in some areas, so bring boots and a towel to clean off your muddy (but happy!) dog. There is a full competition size agility field within the four acres. The agility equipment is completely fenced in and will be accessible only to those who have had at least one formal beginner's agility class. This is to keep you and your dog safe and to prevent misuse of the equipment. Please message the host when you book the spot and before your first visit to discuss your agility experience if you are wanting to access the equipment. **I would really like for your first visit to be on a weekend or a Tuesday (my day off) so that I can meet with you to show you some details about the property and discuss parking. After the first visit, book whenever you want! If you absolutely cannot make it these days for your first visit, we can work something out. 🙂

"Always wonderful to come here!" more

20 credits dog / hour

Midland, NC

Private dog park
5(89)

Tina's Fully Fenced Field/Pond/Woods Mineral Springs/Waxhaw

Fully Fenced
5 acres

The one plus acre field is the area where the dogs would play/run, there are also woods they can go into, they also have access to a pond about 3/4 acre, but this would need to be discussed at first visit so you take a look and see if it is acceptable. The whole area is fenced. Five acres in total. We do have five dogs, but they would be in the house when you are visiting with your dogs, you may hear them bark, but would not see them, a separate entrance to the field is available. No traffic near by.

"We visited a Sniffspot in Waxhaw and had a great experience. The..." more

13 credits dog / hour

Waxhaw, NC