55Amazing location! Our dog has had 2 leg surgeries and we have been looking for a way to get her to swim for exercise that doesn’t irritate her joints. This spot was beyond perfect! Will be back for sure!Morganna H.
Morganna H.
August 2022
Amazing location! Our dog has had 2 leg surgeries and we have been looking for a way to get her to swim for exercise that doesn’t irritate her joints. This spot was beyond perfect! Will be back for sure!
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55Great place. Perfect size pool for me and my dog. Had some nice amenities and having the doggie swim vest was huge! If your dog likes water take him here.John D.
John D.
August 2022
Great place. Perfect size pool for me and my dog. Had some nice amenities and having the doggie swim vest was huge! If your dog likes water take him here.
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55This was such a fun spot to book for an hour! Our host met us out front, showed us the pool, toys, and water available for us. It’s a nice quiet spot, we will definitely visit again. Kristi F.
Kristi F.
August 2022
This was such a fun spot to book for an hour! Our host met us out front, showed us the pool, toys, and water available for us. It’s a nice quiet spot, we will definitely visit again.
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55This is a terrific SniffSpot for your water dog! Owner is very courteous. Water to drink and pool toys available. Worth the money for my swimmer, who had a blast swimming for the entire hour! I will definitely be back.Mandy B.
Mandy B.
August 2022
This is a terrific SniffSpot for your water dog! Owner is very courteous. Water to drink and pool toys available. Worth the money for my swimmer, who had a blast swimming for the entire hour! I will definitely be back.
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55It was everything I was looking for for the dogs. My dogs are super socialized and get to do a lot of things but this was by far what we needed! Will be back again!!!!Jessica T.
Jessica T.
August 2022
It was everything I was looking for for the dogs. My dogs are super socialized and get to do a lot of things but this was by far what we needed! Will be back again!!!!
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55This is a great spot for dogs that love water! Also great if you wanted to introduce them to water! Very clean and well kept space and the host was kind to provide pool toys for the dogs too! Very easily accessible as well. Definitely recommend to anyone interested and will for sure be back! Diana C.
Diana C.
August 2022
This is a great spot for dogs that love water! Also great if you wanted to introduce them to water! Very clean and well kept space and the host was kind to provide pool toys for the dogs too! Very easily accessible as well. Definitely recommend to anyone interested and will for sure be back!
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55The host was very friendly and accommodating. The backyard was clean with a lot of toys and extras for the dogs to use. 100000% recommend this place, we will be back :)Cassandra T.
Cassandra T.
August 2022
The host was very friendly and accommodating. The backyard was clean with a lot of toys and extras for the dogs to use. 100000% recommend this place, we will be back :)
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55We had so much fun here with our dog Lucy! The toys and life vest available were so helpful. It was so peaceful and enjoyable, will definitely be booking again! Faith S.
Faith S.
September 2022
We had so much fun here with our dog Lucy! The toys and life vest available were so helpful. It was so peaceful and enjoyable, will definitely be booking again!
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55This place was great! The host was super welcoming and had water out for both us and the dogs. There was plenty of toys for the dogs to play with and they absolutely loved playing in the pool. I would definitely recommend this place! Soniet B.
Soniet B.
September 2022
This place was great! The host was super welcoming and had water out for both us and the dogs. There was plenty of toys for the dogs to play with and they absolutely loved playing in the pool. I would definitely recommend this place!
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55I highly recommend this place! We had so much fun here! It was our pup, Ruby’s first time at a pool. Loved that we were able to get in with her and help her build her confidence. The place was clean and had lots of toys! We will definitely be coming back 😊Laura C.
Laura C.
September 2022
I highly recommend this place! We had so much fun here! It was our pup, Ruby’s first time at a pool. Loved that we were able to get in with her and help her build her confidence. The place was clean and had lots of toys! We will definitely be coming back 😊
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55I have 2 spoos, one that likes to swim, one that doesn’t. The host has balls, water, etc. for convenience. My girl had a blast jumping in the water to get the ball, but my boy mostly ran around the yard. Pool was clean with steps to walk down, important for mr. scardy. I would definitely go again.Jane E.
Jane E.
September 2022
I have 2 spoos, one that likes to swim, one that doesn’t. The host has balls, water, etc. for convenience. My girl had a blast jumping in the water to get the ball, but my boy mostly ran around the yard. Pool was clean with steps to walk down, important for mr. scardy. I would definitely go again.
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55What a great time! I think I had more fun than my dog! Friendly host met me in front of his house and showed me the way to the pool. He had lots of amenities. I definitely appreciate the drinking water, toys, floaters, and even large dog life vest. The area and pool was clean. The pool was a cool temperature for a hot summer day. Only thing was lots of long dog hair, but that wasn’t an issue because we are swimming in a dog’s pool with our dog! Hope to come again! Vi M.
Vi M.
September 2022
What a great time! I think I had more fun than my dog! Friendly host met me in front of his house and showed me the way to the pool. He had lots of amenities. I definitely appreciate the drinking water, toys, floaters, and even large dog life vest. The area and pool was clean. The pool was a cool temperature for a hot summer day. Only thing was lots of long dog hair, but that wasn’t an issue because we are swimming in a dog’s pool with our dog! Hope to come again!
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55Maxie’s pool was a delight. Sparkling water, tidy backyard and thoughtful amenities (water for dogs and humans, life vests for both, floatable fetch toys, waste bags, etc.).
The host was gracious in all communication, met us at the entrance and gave a quick useful tour of the space since this was our first visit. My dog enjoyed her time in the water.
There is a convenient ledge inside the pool bordering the fountain. Swimming from the pool entry steps to ledge is a nice short distance with safe end points for dog height, which might work well to introduce swimming to a dog new to the activity.
S B.
S B.
September 2022
Maxie’s pool was a delight. Sparkling water, tidy backyard and thoughtful amenities (water for dogs and humans, life vests for both, floatable fetch toys, waste bags, etc.).
The host was gracious in all communication, met us at the entrance and gave a quick useful tour of the space since this was our first visit. My dog enjoyed her time in the water.
There is a convenient ledge inside the pool bordering the fountain. Swimming from the pool entry steps to ledge is a nice short distance with safe end points for dog height, which might work well to introduce swimming to a dog new to the activity.
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55Will definitely be back. The host was very gracious and welcomed us in on our first visit and gave a brief rundown of the pool. Then let us do our thing. My dog wasn’t ready to get in the pool yet but had fun sniffing around the yard. I got in the pool to try to get her in and the pool was very clean and the water was nice temperature in a very hot day. It’s so nice that the host offers water and toys and sunscreen if needed. julie b.
julie b.
September 2022
Will definitely be back. The host was very gracious and welcomed us in on our first visit and gave a brief rundown of the pool. Then let us do our thing. My dog wasn’t ready to get in the pool yet but had fun sniffing around the yard. I got in the pool to try to get her in and the pool was very clean and the water was nice temperature in a very hot day. It’s so nice that the host offers water and toys and sunscreen if needed.
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55We really loved Maxie’s pool! The pool was very clean when we visited on a Saturday morning. The entire area is fully fenced and has some artificial turf and the pavers are a little irregular- so no one slips and falls.
There are a lot of amenities- toys, life jackets, floats, etc.
We’ll be visiting again, I’d highly recommend this Sniffspot.Leela P.
Leela P.
September 2022
We really loved Maxie’s pool! The pool was very clean when we visited on a Saturday morning. The entire area is fully fenced and has some artificial turf and the pavers are a little irregular- so no one slips and falls.
There are a lot of amenities- toys, life jackets, floats, etc.
We’ll be visiting again, I’d highly recommend this Sniffspot.
How do Aptos's private dog water 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 Aptos dog water parks
Are dog water parks 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 guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. If you are worried about whether you can have an enjoyable water experience, just know that it is possible to have peace of mind when visiting dog waterparks by following basic safety guidelines. Some great ways to stay safe around water with your dog include learning canine CPR and keep an eye on your dog at all times to ensure they are not distressed. You can learn more about safety around water here.
How can I find the best dog water parks in Aptos?
There are 5 dog water parks in the Aptos area. The most popular dog water park is The Pawsome Dog Park. You can browse all of our dog water parks here.
How do I know if a dog water park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your dog. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our fully fenced dog water parks. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog water parks where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. Make sure to review the amenities of the spot to see what kind of water features are offered to make sure it works for your dog. If your dog is not a strong swimmer, then perhaps choose a dog water park with tamer water features rather than a river or beach, for instance. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions, and of course, checking water park hours.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot water park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Additionally, we recommend following our water safety guidelines.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot water park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
How much do Sniffspot dog water parks cost?
Dog water parks in the Aptos area range from $4.0 and $4.0. The least expensive dog water park is Ballard-Fenced-Yard-Near-Locks. The most expensive dog water park is Ballard-Fenced-Yard-Near-Locks. 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 water park?
If you are planning an amazing dog water park party, each Sniffspot water park has their own rules regarding special events. Many water parks allow doggie birthday parties, training 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.
What are the coolest doggie water features available?
Sniffspot dog water parks can have a variety of features, everything from swimming pools to rivers to beaches to hoses and kiddie pools. If you are dreaming of a curtain of water, water tunnels, a ball pit pool, water slide ball pits, splash pools or other cool features, you can definitely find amazing features at Sniffspot dog water parks. Each water park is different, so check the details of the park to find the incredible dog water park of your dreams.
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