55I was greeted by the male owner. He was very nice and informative about the property. It was very hot that morning and they offered free cold drinks. He also had bug spray available for me and my dogs which is 100% necessary to enjoy the trails. The trails are very nice. We will definitely be back in the fall Heather R.
Heather R.
August 2022
I was greeted by the male owner. He was very nice and informative about the property. It was very hot that morning and they offered free cold drinks. He also had bug spray available for me and my dogs which is 100% necessary to enjoy the trails. The trails are very nice. We will definitely be back in the fall
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55This has quickly become our favorite “go to” spot!! Easy to get in & out of with tired, happy pups & the hosts go above & beyond with their thoughtful gestures! Sierra G.
Sierra G.
September 2023
This has quickly become our favorite “go to” spot!! Easy to get in & out of with tired, happy pups & the hosts go above & beyond with their thoughtful gestures!
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55Great place to bring your dogs to let them run loose. Gates are absolutely secure and yard completely enclosed. It was nice to let them play without worry of escape or other dogs and people coming at them. Dog amenities were spot on with plenty of toys and fresh water. Well kept yard, very clean. We will absolutely be returning.Marlene L.
Marlene L.
September 2023
Great place to bring your dogs to let them run loose. Gates are absolutely secure and yard completely enclosed. It was nice to let them play without worry of escape or other dogs and people coming at them. Dog amenities were spot on with plenty of toys and fresh water. Well kept yard, very clean. We will absolutely be returning.
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55This was the perfect spot for my dog to run! The yard is really long and there are no gaps in the fence. There was a neighbor’s dog on the other side of the fence, but no gaps for them to see each other. That did make my dog go crazy running up and down though as he is super reactive. We will be back!Heather B.
Heather B.
September 2023
This was the perfect spot for my dog to run! The yard is really long and there are no gaps in the fence. There was a neighbor’s dog on the other side of the fence, but no gaps for them to see each other. That did make my dog go crazy running up and down though as he is super reactive. We will be back!
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55Loved this spot! So nice and clean, very spacious. Lots of toys and overall just a great experience for our little 4 month old GSD. Definitely recommend. My sweet girl had such a great time and now she’s taking a nice long nap lol. Thank you!!Hannah R.
Hannah R.
September 2023
Loved this spot! So nice and clean, very spacious. Lots of toys and overall just a great experience for our little 4 month old GSD. Definitely recommend. My sweet girl had such a great time and now she’s taking a nice long nap lol. Thank you!!
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55Thanks so much for giving the dogs a safe spot to run around and enjoy themselves! We haven’t seen them smile so big in forever! The spot is fantastic, well enclosed, large, clean and the toys/ water bowl and poop bags/bin were an awesome addition as well. Angie P.
Angie P.
October 2023
Thanks so much for giving the dogs a safe spot to run around and enjoy themselves! We haven’t seen them smile so big in forever! The spot is fantastic, well enclosed, large, clean and the toys/ water bowl and poop bags/bin were an awesome addition as well.
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55Such a great space! Our dog is an apartment dog and he loved having TONS of space to run around and play ball. Very clean and easy to access!Erika H.
Erika H.
October 2023
Such a great space! Our dog is an apartment dog and he loved having TONS of space to run around and play ball. Very clean and easy to access!
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55The yard was awesome!! Our dog had a great time. She was able to run off some energy safely. The yard was completely fenced in so we felt safe to let her run loose. Very clean and well taken care of. If you are considering bringing your dog here we highly recommend it!Carly D.
Carly D.
October 2023
The yard was awesome!! Our dog had a great time. She was able to run off some energy safely. The yard was completely fenced in so we felt safe to let her run loose. Very clean and well taken care of. If you are considering bringing your dog here we highly recommend it!
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55This is my 2nd time booking this yard. My dogs love it! Everything is great and I have no complaints. I accidentally left my wallet on the porch and one of the homeowners ran out and gave it to me. Thanks again!Peyton B.
Peyton B.
July 2023
This is my 2nd time booking this yard. My dogs love it! Everything is great and I have no complaints. I accidentally left my wallet on the porch and one of the homeowners ran out and gave it to me. Thanks again!
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55Pennys place was the perfect hangout spot for us! They had everything we needed and more. This will definitely become a regular place to visit for us! Krysten W.
Krysten W.
July 2023
Pennys place was the perfect hangout spot for us! They had everything we needed and more. This will definitely become a regular place to visit for us!
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55Backyard is HUGE!!! It was sooo amazing to let my girl run free. She’s an apartment dog and we don’t do dog parks. It was the best to see her chasing balls off leash and still protected by a fence. I will definitely be back! Easy to access and they left out toys. So nice!!Maggie C.
Maggie C.
July 2023
Backyard is HUGE!!! It was sooo amazing to let my girl run free. She’s an apartment dog and we don’t do dog parks. It was the best to see her chasing balls off leash and still protected by a fence. I will definitely be back! Easy to access and they left out toys. So nice!!
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55This was the first time I ever used sniff spot and Penny’s was an amazing experience. The yard is huge and securely fenced with six foot fencing. Covered porch so that humans can sit and watch the pups play while staying out of the sun. There were toys and a bowl of water for the pups along with poop bags. So grateful to have been able to rent this space out and let my dogs run as a break from our very long road trip. Allie R.
Allie R.
July 2023
This was the first time I ever used sniff spot and Penny’s was an amazing experience. The yard is huge and securely fenced with six foot fencing. Covered porch so that humans can sit and watch the pups play while staying out of the sun. There were toys and a bowl of water for the pups along with poop bags. So grateful to have been able to rent this space out and let my dogs run as a break from our very long road trip.
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55Laurence and I have been visiting his favorite place for a few months now… and it has made a huge difference to his reactivity. Sniffspot has become officially part of my behavioral modification protocols and dog training. Sniffspot became one of the most valuable training tools! A way to successfully provide both mental stimulation and offer an energy outlet while you work on behavior and manners! (Certified animal behaviorist and k9 trainer)Kalliopi L.
Kalliopi L.
July 2023
Laurence and I have been visiting his favorite place for a few months now… and it has made a huge difference to his reactivity. Sniffspot has become officially part of my behavioral modification protocols and dog training. Sniffspot became one of the most valuable training tools! A way to successfully provide both mental stimulation and offer an energy outlet while you work on behavior and manners! (Certified animal behaviorist and k9 trainer)
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55This spot is the best in the area! Ollie loves all the toys, fresh water, and space to run. Can’t say enough good things about the yard (and the hosts)!Chelsea W.
Chelsea W.
July 2023
This spot is the best in the area! Ollie loves all the toys, fresh water, and space to run. Can’t say enough good things about the yard (and the hosts)!
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55Such a beautiful backyard! Lots of space to run and play. My boy is pretty lazy and doesn’t like to play with toys outside🙃 but he had a blast getting to smell all of the smells. Super hot day so he throughly enjoyed the kiddie pool! The host offered everything you can think of for my fur baby; waste bags, a trash can, toys of ALL kinds, a water bowl, and a kiddie pool. Very nice shaded area for me to sit as well. Beyond thankful to have found them. I have one tired pup. 😊Charli B.
Charli B.
July 2023
Such a beautiful backyard! Lots of space to run and play. My boy is pretty lazy and doesn’t like to play with toys outside🙃 but he had a blast getting to smell all of the smells. Super hot day so he throughly enjoyed the kiddie pool! The host offered everything you can think of for my fur baby; waste bags, a trash can, toys of ALL kinds, a water bowl, and a kiddie pool. Very nice shaded area for me to sit as well. Beyond thankful to have found them. I have one tired pup. 😊
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55My first time using the app and my dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for allowing us to use the yard and also for the included amenities. We’ll be back again! Peyton B.
Peyton B.
April 2023
My first time using the app and my dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for allowing us to use the yard and also for the included amenities. We’ll be back again!
How do Gloucester'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 our Gloucester 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Gloucester 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 165 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 15 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 Gloucester have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 165 fully fenced dog parks in or near Gloucester. Browse all fully enclosed options.