55i absolutely loved bringing my 2 foster puppies here! they had SO much fun! i live in the city with no yard so having access to a place like this is crucial for my fosters! great accommodations and SO STINKING CUTEPreeti J.
Preeti J.
February 2023
i absolutely loved bringing my 2 foster puppies here! they had SO much fun! i live in the city with no yard so having access to a place like this is crucial for my fosters! great accommodations and SO STINKING CUTE
55The barking lot is such a GREAT space to have a dog pawty! Alena did more than enough for setting up the pawty and making it super special for us. The snacks, decorations and custom favors for our pups were amazing! Since I live in an apartment, I didn’t have space to have a get together with all the dogs in my pups family. Alena’s yard was so spacious, clean and a safe place for the dogs to have a great time. Def recommend throwing a pawty here or just having the space to let your dogs run free! We will definitely be back! Toni D.
Toni D.
August 2022
The barking lot is such a GREAT space to have a dog pawty! Alena did more than enough for setting up the pawty and making it super special for us. The snacks, decorations and custom favors for our pups were amazing! Since I live in an apartment, I didn’t have space to have a get together with all the dogs in my pups family. Alena’s yard was so spacious, clean and a safe place for the dogs to have a great time. Def recommend throwing a pawty here or just having the space to let your dogs run free! We will definitely be back!
55This place is incredible!! I 100% recommend this place and we’ll definitely be back. Alena was incredible and she put SO much details and thought and care into this backyard. It wasn’t just a treat for my dog but for me too!! We both had so much fun and enjoyed a lot. It was so easy and simple and Alena was so good with communication. The fence was also so sturdy and tall. I worry about this type of stuff since my dog is a rescue and gets very nervous so I don’t want him to get scared and run away. The fence was amazing. There is no way any dog is getting out of there and it had very cute string lights all around with even speakers that you can connect your music and wifi available!! Overall 10/10. I loved it so much!! Thank youu Alena!!Veronica A.
Veronica A.
September 2022
This place is incredible!! I 100% recommend this place and we’ll definitely be back. Alena was incredible and she put SO much details and thought and care into this backyard. It wasn’t just a treat for my dog but for me too!! We both had so much fun and enjoyed a lot. It was so easy and simple and Alena was so good with communication. The fence was also so sturdy and tall. I worry about this type of stuff since my dog is a rescue and gets very nervous so I don’t want him to get scared and run away. The fence was amazing. There is no way any dog is getting out of there and it had very cute string lights all around with even speakers that you can connect your music and wifi available!! Overall 10/10. I loved it so much!! Thank youu Alena!!
55Our visit was amazing! We have a dog that doesn’t get along with other dogs or strangers and she had a blast. Will be coming back regularly (already have another booking next weekend). It was so amazing to see our rescue really run around and learn how to play. Naomi L.
Naomi L.
May 2022
Our visit was amazing! We have a dog that doesn’t get along with other dogs or strangers and she had a blast. Will be coming back regularly (already have another booking next weekend). It was so amazing to see our rescue really run around and learn how to play.
55Wow! Don't hesitate to book here. Beautiful yard. The pool was perfect for my puppy and his friends. Perfect size for 3 dogs to run and chase balls. She provided everything we needed. Even things we wouldn't have thought of. We did this to celebrate my dogs Gotcha Day with his 2 best buds who moved to NC and came back to visit. The owner went the extra mile every step of the way down to the details of having party hats for the dogs that said "welcome home" for the 2 dogs who were back to visit and 1 "im home" for our dog who still lives here. My family was blown away! She had celebratory cookies for each dog. It was a killer hot day. 95 degrees. She had cold water in a cooler bag for us and snacks. We also could hook up to the Bluetooth speaker to listen to music. We will be reserving this space for any and all future doggy play dates. Beats standing around in the hot sun at a dog park by far!Jess T.
Jess T.
May 2022
Wow! Don't hesitate to book here. Beautiful yard. The pool was perfect for my puppy and his friends. Perfect size for 3 dogs to run and chase balls. She provided everything we needed. Even things we wouldn't have thought of. We did this to celebrate my dogs Gotcha Day with his 2 best buds who moved to NC and came back to visit. The owner went the extra mile every step of the way down to the details of having party hats for the dogs that said "welcome home" for the 2 dogs who were back to visit and 1 "im home" for our dog who still lives here. My family was blown away! She had celebratory cookies for each dog. It was a killer hot day. 95 degrees. She had cold water in a cooler bag for us and snacks. We also could hook up to the Bluetooth speaker to listen to music. We will be reserving this space for any and all future doggy play dates. Beats standing around in the hot sun at a dog park by far!
55Every trip to the Barking Lot is a fun day! Even on hot days, there are wonderful perks for pups- plenty of water available, lots of space for laying in the shade, and a pool for the pups. You cannot go wrong at The Barking Lot!Sharon M.
Sharon M.
May 2022
Every trip to the Barking Lot is a fun day! Even on hot days, there are wonderful perks for pups- plenty of water available, lots of space for laying in the shade, and a pool for the pups. You cannot go wrong at The Barking Lot!
55Great spot! So many activities for the dogs (kiddie pool, bubbles, tennis balls). Good size yard for dogs to run in and plenty of seating for humans. Alena had great communication about where to park and how to enter. One of my dogs is stranger reactive. There are neighbors close by but my dog couldn’t see them through the fence which was great. Katie P.
Katie P.
June 2022
Great spot! So many activities for the dogs (kiddie pool, bubbles, tennis balls). Good size yard for dogs to run in and plenty of seating for humans. Alena had great communication about where to park and how to enter. One of my dogs is stranger reactive. There are neighbors close by but my dog couldn’t see them through the fence which was great.
55This sniff spot was great! We had an amazing experience. It was my dog’s birthday, and Alena was kind enough to set up decorations, birthday hats, bandanas etc. My dog loved splashing around in the kiddie pool as well as all the tennis balls! The directions were very easy to follow to get to the backyard and everything was fully fenced so I did not have to worry about other dogs, cars, etc. I really appreciated the water bottles and snacks for humans and all the treats for the pups. Definitely will be back to visit again. Thank you Alena!Sai K.
Sai K.
June 2022
This sniff spot was great! We had an amazing experience. It was my dog’s birthday, and Alena was kind enough to set up decorations, birthday hats, bandanas etc. My dog loved splashing around in the kiddie pool as well as all the tennis balls! The directions were very easy to follow to get to the backyard and everything was fully fenced so I did not have to worry about other dogs, cars, etc. I really appreciated the water bottles and snacks for humans and all the treats for the pups. Definitely will be back to visit again. Thank you Alena!
55Fantastic spot for a reactive dog. My dog absolutely loved it. The fencing is great and has few spots that a dog can see out at. While we were there, we did not see any dogs/people, and he had a great time running around the yard. There were plenty of snacks and drinks for humans too! We will definitely be back. Emily W.
Emily W.
June 2022
Fantastic spot for a reactive dog. My dog absolutely loved it. The fencing is great and has few spots that a dog can see out at. While we were there, we did not see any dogs/people, and he had a great time running around the yard. There were plenty of snacks and drinks for humans too! We will definitely be back.
55WOW !!! this sniffspot is AMAZING ! The host is wonderful & put so much thought into everything to accommodate their guests. Thank you for allowing us to use your yard! Leslie P.
Leslie P.
June 2022
WOW !!! this sniffspot is AMAZING ! The host is wonderful & put so much thought into everything to accommodate their guests. Thank you for allowing us to use your yard!
55Wonderful host with lots of fun stuff for the pups! Thank you for the snacks as well! Skye loved running around the fenced-in yard! We will be back!Kat K.
Kat K.
June 2022
Wonderful host with lots of fun stuff for the pups! Thank you for the snacks as well! Skye loved running around the fenced-in yard! We will be back!
55This sniffspot was perfect for our doggos! The yard was big, the amenities were so cute, and everything was very clean! We will definitely be coming back. Shannon P.
Shannon P.
June 2022
This sniffspot was perfect for our doggos! The yard was big, the amenities were so cute, and everything was very clean! We will definitely be coming back.
55Been here multiple times. Every time is amazing. I 100% recommend and will be back. So many options for dogs to play with (plus snacks and water for people), access to wifi, Bluetooth, and more. So amazing.Naomi L.
Naomi L.
June 2022
Been here multiple times. Every time is amazing. I 100% recommend and will be back. So many options for dogs to play with (plus snacks and water for people), access to wifi, Bluetooth, and more. So amazing.
55So awesome. Our dog Rue loved every minute of our visit. So happy to have a nearby yard for her to safely exercise. We will absolutely be back soon!!Megan M.
Megan M.
July 2022
So awesome. Our dog Rue loved every minute of our visit. So happy to have a nearby yard for her to safely exercise. We will absolutely be back soon!!
55This is a great spot. It is very clean (and I am a clean freak when it comes to where my dog plays). The host goes above and beyond by providing bottles of cold water, human snacks and dog treats as well as bug spray, purell, sanitizing wipes, etc. There are also a bunch of tennis balls and bubbles. I also liked that there was a nice shaded area to sit. This was my first time using Sniff Spot; my 14 month old mini golden doodle is dog and people friendly and plays with dogs all the time but I wanted to try something different with her. Michele F.
Michele F.
July 2022
This is a great spot. It is very clean (and I am a clean freak when it comes to where my dog plays). The host goes above and beyond by providing bottles of cold water, human snacks and dog treats as well as bug spray, purell, sanitizing wipes, etc. There are also a bunch of tennis balls and bubbles. I also liked that there was a nice shaded area to sit. This was my first time using Sniff Spot; my 14 month old mini golden doodle is dog and people friendly and plays with dogs all the time but I wanted to try something different with her.
55Such a perfect backyard for pups to run around in with no concern of leaving the fenced in area. Owner went above and beyond with treats, wifi, speaker and human snacks/water. Will be back! Sammi A.
Sammi A.
July 2022
Such a perfect backyard for pups to run around in with no concern of leaving the fenced in area. Owner went above and beyond with treats, wifi, speaker and human snacks/water. Will be back!
55One of Dary's favorite activities is trying to escape from fenced in areas, but this yard is very well fenced & he couldn't find any ways out😂 There appear to be a few gaps underneath certain spots of the wooden fence but there is actually chicken wire covering those spots, so it was solid. It was really nice to be able to sit in lawn chairs & chill while Dary ran around & sniffed every square inch of the yard. The provided bug spray was also a huge plus! Alena has created a lovely little spot.Carissa W.
Carissa W.
July 2022
One of Dary's favorite activities is trying to escape from fenced in areas, but this yard is very well fenced & he couldn't find any ways out😂 There appear to be a few gaps underneath certain spots of the wooden fence but there is actually chicken wire covering those spots, so it was solid. It was really nice to be able to sit in lawn chairs & chill while Dary ran around & sniffed every square inch of the yard. The provided bug spray was also a huge plus! Alena has created a lovely little spot.
55This was my first time using Sniffspot and I was blown away at how nice Alena’s space was. Super tall and secure fence. Lots of goodies for people and pets. And plenty of grass for the pups to run and play. We will be back! Katie K.
Katie K.
July 2022
This was my first time using Sniffspot and I was blown away at how nice Alena’s space was. Super tall and secure fence. Lots of goodies for people and pets. And plenty of grass for the pups to run and play. We will be back!
55Annika had a blast exploring this sizable backyard. A good amount of space with a secure fence. Alena was very accommodating and specifically made efforts to ensure that a reactive dog like Annika will be comfortable and enjoy the space.Andrew G.
Andrew G.
August 2022
Annika had a blast exploring this sizable backyard. A good amount of space with a secure fence. Alena was very accommodating and specifically made efforts to ensure that a reactive dog like Annika will be comfortable and enjoy the space.
55Beautiful backyard! My dog and I had the best time. She was running and sniffing and splashing in the kiddie pool almost nonstop. Super secure fence. We will be back :)Bethany S.
Bethany S.
August 2022
Beautiful backyard! My dog and I had the best time. She was running and sniffing and splashing in the kiddie pool almost nonstop. Super secure fence. We will be back :)
How do Norristown'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
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FAQ about our Norristown 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 Norristown 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 618 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 57 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.
Sniffspot has 618 fully fenced dog parks in or near Norristown. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Norristown?
The Norristown area has 618 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 Jon's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Norristown.
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