55This was a great location for water play. The creek/river runs through the property and our dog loved running through it and jumping over it. Great place on a hot day. Nice spot for humans to sit at a table with an umbrella. It was a nice spot for my mom to be able to join us as it's mostly flat with a spot to sit. The owner is very nice. He opened the gate for us to his property when we arrived. We didnt see a sniffspot sign so we weren't sure we had the right place at first. There is a garbage can for waste which is always a plus! It was fun to see our dog grinning as it is rare to find a sniffspot with water like this to play in. I highly recommend. If you, as the human, are looking for a hike, this does not have trails but plenty of room to run around with your dog.Wendy F.
Wendy F.
July 2024
This was a great location for water play. The creek/river runs through the property and our dog loved running through it and jumping over it. Great place on a hot day. Nice spot for humans to sit at a table with an umbrella. It was a nice spot for my mom to be able to join us as it's mostly flat with a spot to sit. The owner is very nice. He opened the gate for us to his property when we arrived. We didnt see a sniffspot sign so we weren't sure we had the right place at first. There is a garbage can for waste which is always a plus! It was fun to see our dog grinning as it is rare to find a sniffspot with water like this to play in. I highly recommend. If you, as the human, are looking for a hike, this does not have trails but plenty of room to run around with your dog.
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55We had the best time. Our favorite Sniff Spot. The fences are short for our big GSDs but the great thing is there isn’t anything to see over the fence so even my girl who can jump 6 feet was happy to stay inside. We stayed away from the horse area but the chicken surprised one of my dogs and I had to use an emergency recall. We hope we didn’t scare them.
A glorious Sniff Spot, perfect in every way. Putting this on the rotation. Cynthia S.
Cynthia S.
July 2024
We had the best time. Our favorite Sniff Spot. The fences are short for our big GSDs but the great thing is there isn’t anything to see over the fence so even my girl who can jump 6 feet was happy to stay inside. We stayed away from the horse area but the chicken surprised one of my dogs and I had to use an emergency recall. We hope we didn’t scare them.
A glorious Sniff Spot, perfect in every way. Putting this on the rotation.
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55The yard is beautiful! My dog enjoyed running and jumping in and out of the creek. I felt that she was very secure. The owner had out water for her and some bottles for humans too! We will be back! Caroline B.
Caroline B.
July 2024
The yard is beautiful! My dog enjoyed running and jumping in and out of the creek. I felt that she was very secure. The owner had out water for her and some bottles for humans too! We will be back!
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55Fantastic experience.
Todd greeted us upon entering and was very friendly/welcoming. The park has lots of fun places for the dogs to zoom around and sniff, clean and well manicured area.
As others mentioned, there was a picnic table, water for humans and dogs and binoculars for bird watching!
Creek was clean and refreshing for my Weim and kiddo to play in.
We are looking forward to coming back again soon! I felt very secure here with my kiddo and dog.
Thank you, Todd!! Misha P.
Misha P.
July 2024
Fantastic experience.
Todd greeted us upon entering and was very friendly/welcoming. The park has lots of fun places for the dogs to zoom around and sniff, clean and well manicured area.
As others mentioned, there was a picnic table, water for humans and dogs and binoculars for bird watching!
Creek was clean and refreshing for my Weim and kiddo to play in.
We are looking forward to coming back again soon! I felt very secure here with my kiddo and dog.
Thank you, Todd!!
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55My dog LOVED the stream, there were still some spots deep enough to swim. She didn’t notice the horses until we were up a bit on the hill and we could see them over the fence/reeds. She barked a little as she’s never seen horses before but it was easy enough to call her away from them and keep her occupied with the water feature. The shaded areas with seating and water for dogs and humans were lovely. Cool spot!Elizabeth N.
Elizabeth N.
August 2024
My dog LOVED the stream, there were still some spots deep enough to swim. She didn’t notice the horses until we were up a bit on the hill and we could see them over the fence/reeds. She barked a little as she’s never seen horses before but it was easy enough to call her away from them and keep her occupied with the water feature. The shaded areas with seating and water for dogs and humans were lovely. Cool spot!
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55Wonderful spot! My dog loved it! So many fun smells and adventures places to see! We enjoyed watching the life in the creek. Very peaceful. Great host too!Meitra W.
Meitra W.
August 2024
Wonderful spot! My dog loved it! So many fun smells and adventures places to see! We enjoyed watching the life in the creek. Very peaceful. Great host too!
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55An enchanted park! Host has thought of everything. Has shade, seating, and water. Property is beautiful, and so serene. Horses are visible, but at a distant behind tall reeds. Gently flowing creek present. Very quiet. Host was very kind, helped us with the gate. Highly recommend this spot. Sadaf H.
Sadaf H.
August 2024
An enchanted park! Host has thought of everything. Has shade, seating, and water. Property is beautiful, and so serene. Horses are visible, but at a distant behind tall reeds. Gently flowing creek present. Very quiet. Host was very kind, helped us with the gate. Highly recommend this spot.
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55Great spot to let your dog run off leash. My dog had a great time in the creek and getting his laps in. Todd is very hospitable and a nice guy! The fresh eggs are an added bonus!Stacey S.
Stacey S.
August 2024
Great spot to let your dog run off leash. My dog had a great time in the creek and getting his laps in. Todd is very hospitable and a nice guy! The fresh eggs are an added bonus!
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55The sniffspot I use to take my pup to is no longer open this new spot popped up and I gave it a try today. I really loved it. My pup loved the water. I liked the table and chairs to sit at. There was dog and people water even binoculars to bird watch. I will be back. We all really liked it a great spotGrace L.
Grace L.
August 2024
The sniffspot I use to take my pup to is no longer open this new spot popped up and I gave it a try today. I really loved it. My pup loved the water. I liked the table and chairs to sit at. There was dog and people water even binoculars to bird watch. I will be back. We all really liked it a great spot
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55Our dogs absolutely loved this spot. My dog doesn’t usually wade by himself into water but he loved the creek. The doggos had a great sniff time and playtime. The host Todd was amazing and offered us extended time. I suggest booking this spot for longer duration say 1.5-2 hours to enjoy it to the fullest especially if traveling from Seattle. Priya A.
Priya A.
August 2024
Our dogs absolutely loved this spot. My dog doesn’t usually wade by himself into water but he loved the creek. The doggos had a great sniff time and playtime. The host Todd was amazing and offered us extended time. I suggest booking this spot for longer duration say 1.5-2 hours to enjoy it to the fullest especially if traveling from Seattle.
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55Great open area with plenty of exploration for a dog! Anything we could need like water, ball, poop bags etc were all there! Even had a bird watching kit which was a cool touch! Keegan P.
Keegan P.
August 2024
Great open area with plenty of exploration for a dog! Anything we could need like water, ball, poop bags etc were all there! Even had a bird watching kit which was a cool touch!
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55Definitely a new favorite spot. The creek is great, though our dogs didn’t take huge advantage of it but it didn’t look too deep to me so pretty safe generally. The space was really nice with the layout of it definitely being big enough to get up to speed but also various bushy areas and the creek for the dogs to play chase games around. The lounging area for people is a great touch with chairs, a table, binoculars etc. also a dog water bowl and water available and garbage for poop and an assortment of dog toys which was great because I forgot mine. We could see the horses but I don’t think the dogs did. We could hear neighboring dogs barking and children playing but never saw any dogs or kids and the noise was faint, clearly in the distance. Perfect spot to relax and let the dogs play without having to pay too close attention to the pupsBrittany T.
Brittany T.
August 2024
Definitely a new favorite spot. The creek is great, though our dogs didn’t take huge advantage of it but it didn’t look too deep to me so pretty safe generally. The space was really nice with the layout of it definitely being big enough to get up to speed but also various bushy areas and the creek for the dogs to play chase games around. The lounging area for people is a great touch with chairs, a table, binoculars etc. also a dog water bowl and water available and garbage for poop and an assortment of dog toys which was great because I forgot mine. We could see the horses but I don’t think the dogs did. We could hear neighboring dogs barking and children playing but never saw any dogs or kids and the noise was faint, clearly in the distance. Perfect spot to relax and let the dogs play without having to pay too close attention to the pups
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55We recently visited this place and scheduled for a dog playdate, and it was fantastic! The natural beauty of the area, with its lush trees and a small river, made for a perfect setting. The host also provided water for both dogs and people, which was a thoughtful touch. Highly recommend this sniffspot for a great play experience in a beautiful environment!Katherine M.
Katherine M.
August 2024
We recently visited this place and scheduled for a dog playdate, and it was fantastic! The natural beauty of the area, with its lush trees and a small river, made for a perfect setting. The host also provided water for both dogs and people, which was a thoughtful touch. Highly recommend this sniffspot for a great play experience in a beautiful environment!
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55A great, secluded, fenced spot for pups to run around. I brought my two dogs, and they had a blast ! The creek was a nice addition for them to play fetch and swim in :) directions were easy to follow and clear parking instructions! I would come back in the future. Michelle R.
Michelle R.
August 2024
A great, secluded, fenced spot for pups to run around. I brought my two dogs, and they had a blast ! The creek was a nice addition for them to play fetch and swim in :) directions were easy to follow and clear parking instructions! I would come back in the future.
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55What a cool Sniffspot with large MOWED area and plenty of places to run and play hide and seek then cool off in the little creek. Perfect! Everything was well marked and the host thought of everything. We will be back! Rachelle L.
Rachelle L.
August 2024
What a cool Sniffspot with large MOWED area and plenty of places to run and play hide and seek then cool off in the little creek. Perfect! Everything was well marked and the host thought of everything. We will be back!
Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs | Sniffspot
55This spot is far but beautiful! So much to do. Lots of spots to sniff, good hiding spots for nose work, open space for fetch and the creek for water play. We will definitely be back! Lisa M.
Lisa M.
August 2024
This spot is far but beautiful! So much to do. Lots of spots to sniff, good hiding spots for nose work, open space for fetch and the creek for water play. We will definitely be back!
How do Poulsbo's private dog beaches 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 Poulsbo dog beaches
Are dog beaches 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 safe place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.
How can I find dog beaches near me?
There are 3 dog beaches in the Poulsbo area. The most popular dog beach is Pig Beach (near Port Ludlow). You can browse all of our dog beaches here.
How do I know if a dog beach 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 dog beach 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?
No. We only allow one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the area during visits. So when you book a Sniffspot park you have the entire place to yourself and your dog-owning friends if you invite them. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings so you will not run into other park patrons when coming or leaving.
How much do Sniffspot dog beaches cost?
Dog beaches in the Poulsbo area range from $5.0 and $5.0. The least expensive dog beach is Heron's Creek in Maltby. The most expensive dog beach is Heron's Creek in Maltby. Each host sets their own price, so you can check the price on the specific Sniffspot dog park listing.
Can I have an event or party at a dog beach?
If you are planning an amazing dog beach 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.