55Great space for the dogs to play. Some cleaning up of some blackberry bushes is needed that are on some parts of the perimeter and the end of the sliding gate where you enter but other than that dogs will love it. Mike F.
Mike F.
August 2023
Great space for the dogs to play. Some cleaning up of some blackberry bushes is needed that are on some parts of the perimeter and the end of the sliding gate where you enter but other than that dogs will love it.
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55It was indeed a “sniffspot”! Rocky enjoyed sniffing around, it was a fun place to play find it. We made our way down to the stream but I guess Rocky isn’t a fan of water 😆 and quickly ran back up.
This is our 1st time to sniffspot and it was an enjoyable experience. Thank you for sharing your space. 🙂🥰 Veronica F.
Veronica F.
May 2023
It was indeed a “sniffspot”! Rocky enjoyed sniffing around, it was a fun place to play find it. We made our way down to the stream but I guess Rocky isn’t a fan of water 😆 and quickly ran back up.
This is our 1st time to sniffspot and it was an enjoyable experience. Thank you for sharing your space. 🙂🥰
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55Quiet, shaded spot that is exactly as described. Great for my dog that loves to sniff around. The creek was beautiful and my dog enjoyed wading in the water. Danielle D.
Danielle D.
May 2023
Quiet, shaded spot that is exactly as described. Great for my dog that loves to sniff around. The creek was beautiful and my dog enjoyed wading in the water.
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55Had the loveliest visit today! This place is truly a dog oasis and was a great spot for a puppy play date. Everything was exactly as described. There was lots of space for them to run around and explore and the creek was wonderful. We hope to visit again soon! Erica G.
Erica G.
May 2023
Had the loveliest visit today! This place is truly a dog oasis and was a great spot for a puppy play date. Everything was exactly as described. There was lots of space for them to run around and explore and the creek was wonderful. We hope to visit again soon!
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55A lovely forested spot for my pups to explore and romp on a super hot day and the creek is a beautiful bonus. Michelle left flowers, a Mother's Day greeting, tennis balls, towels and a large container of ice cold water to refill the water bowl. Most restful sniffspot by far for me - quiet (see exception below), birds chirping, creek gurgling :)
2 things to be aware of: A dog next door came out several times to bark at my dogs (because neighbor dog was up on a hill looking down there was a clear line-of-sight for my younger, reactive pup). The first 2 times I was able to make it a training moment (disengage and look to me for a treat) but by the 3rd time, poor Cooper was too riled up. My other dog was nonplussed by the neighbor dog. Also, if your dog is attracted to burnt/charcoal wood, the campfire circle could be an issue. One of may dogs thinks burnt sticks are even more fun than regular sticks. Go figure.
Aside from these qualifiers, it's a wonderful spot.Susan H.
Susan H.
May 2023
A lovely forested spot for my pups to explore and romp on a super hot day and the creek is a beautiful bonus. Michelle left flowers, a Mother's Day greeting, tennis balls, towels and a large container of ice cold water to refill the water bowl. Most restful sniffspot by far for me - quiet (see exception below), birds chirping, creek gurgling :)
2 things to be aware of: A dog next door came out several times to bark at my dogs (because neighbor dog was up on a hill looking down there was a clear line-of-sight for my younger, reactive pup). The first 2 times I was able to make it a training moment (disengage and look to me for a treat) but by the 3rd time, poor Cooper was too riled up. My other dog was nonplussed by the neighbor dog. Also, if your dog is attracted to burnt/charcoal wood, the campfire circle could be an issue. One of may dogs thinks burnt sticks are even more fun than regular sticks. Go figure.
Aside from these qualifiers, it's a wonderful spot.
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55Such a beautiful and relaxing spot! So much room in the yard to run around and then go splash in the creek. I have a reactive dog and had no issues seeing or hearing other dogs at this spot. We definitely will be back! ☺️ Haley P.
Haley P.
May 2023
Such a beautiful and relaxing spot! So much room in the yard to run around and then go splash in the creek. I have a reactive dog and had no issues seeing or hearing other dogs at this spot. We definitely will be back! ☺️
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55Wonderful sniff spot, we enjoyed it very much. Michelle put out a fresh towel, clean water bowl and doggy poop bags for us. She responded to questions very quickly and was very kind.
We loved that there was room to run and also a river with planks to play in. mayra t.
mayra t.
May 2023
Wonderful sniff spot, we enjoyed it very much. Michelle put out a fresh towel, clean water bowl and doggy poop bags for us. She responded to questions very quickly and was very kind.
We loved that there was room to run and also a river with planks to play in.
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55Michelle's spot is beautiful, shady and peaceful. She's a great host who made sure we felt welcome and is always looking to improve visitors' experiences. I loved relaxing in the hammock and my dog had a great time sniffing through the tall plants and bushes. I really enjoyed wading in the creek and even had a wildlife sighting! My dog - not so much as he has proven again he has the personality of a middle aged cat and would prefer to stare at me from the shore. I would still recommend this place to most other dogs and their people. Be careful as the descent to the creek is a bit steep and the plank/log bridges may not be the easiest for dogs or people with mobility issues to navigate. Karen D.
Karen D.
May 2023
Michelle's spot is beautiful, shady and peaceful. She's a great host who made sure we felt welcome and is always looking to improve visitors' experiences. I loved relaxing in the hammock and my dog had a great time sniffing through the tall plants and bushes. I really enjoyed wading in the creek and even had a wildlife sighting! My dog - not so much as he has proven again he has the personality of a middle aged cat and would prefer to stare at me from the shore. I would still recommend this place to most other dogs and their people. Be careful as the descent to the creek is a bit steep and the plank/log bridges may not be the easiest for dogs or people with mobility issues to navigate.
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55Such a lovely spot! All the great sniffs and places to explore in the main area and then the spectacular creek! My dog loves to splash and wade and eat water and the creek made it easy for him and is a lovely cool spot for humans. Lori M.
Lori M.
May 2023
Such a lovely spot! All the great sniffs and places to explore in the main area and then the spectacular creek! My dog loves to splash and wade and eat water and the creek made it easy for him and is a lovely cool spot for humans.
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55Finding a spot with a creek in a nearby location is so rare! This is a magical little spot. It’s seriously dreamy. The fencing is a bit low in some spots and in others it wasn’t visible. With an escape artist I tend to be a helicopter mom but my dog did fine. This was my second visit and the first one I made the mistake of not wearing water shoes and not bringing a long lead. The second time was so much better with both of these, as I needed to walk through the creek on the rocks. As mentioned in the description, the blocks in place to get down to the creek aren’t very sturdy. I brought my husband with me this time, as the first time it made me nervous trying to get down and my dog actually pulled me down making our way. Just being a long lead and good shoes and you’ll have an amazing time. The host also has towels which was such a thoughtful touch!Liz H.
Liz H.
May 2023
Finding a spot with a creek in a nearby location is so rare! This is a magical little spot. It’s seriously dreamy. The fencing is a bit low in some spots and in others it wasn’t visible. With an escape artist I tend to be a helicopter mom but my dog did fine. This was my second visit and the first one I made the mistake of not wearing water shoes and not bringing a long lead. The second time was so much better with both of these, as I needed to walk through the creek on the rocks. As mentioned in the description, the blocks in place to get down to the creek aren’t very sturdy. I brought my husband with me this time, as the first time it made me nervous trying to get down and my dog actually pulled me down making our way. Just being a long lead and good shoes and you’ll have an amazing time. The host also has towels which was such a thoughtful touch!
Private Creekside Retreat In Lake Forest Park | Sniffspot
55This spot was lovely! We started off in the creek area, working her confidence with the water by moving to different areas above the water. After a few minutes, we swapped to the main fenced Sniff Spot, where we worked on her wait and find it commands. Overall, a really lovely shaded yard for training and play with my German Shepherd!Tiffany D.
Tiffany D.
May 2023
This spot was lovely! We started off in the creek area, working her confidence with the water by moving to different areas above the water. After a few minutes, we swapped to the main fenced Sniff Spot, where we worked on her wait and find it commands. Overall, a really lovely shaded yard for training and play with my German Shepherd!
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55Great spot! My high energy dog had a blast exploring and sniffing all around. There was plenty of room to play fetch, and it was fun exploring the creek. A lovely oasis. Thanks for sharing your place!Veronica B.
Veronica B.
May 2023
Great spot! My high energy dog had a blast exploring and sniffing all around. There was plenty of room to play fetch, and it was fun exploring the creek. A lovely oasis. Thanks for sharing your place!
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55This is a beautiful space. The host left out clean towels, fresh water and even mosquito spray. The yard was large enough for fetch and the creek was lovely and refreshing. Both my dogs and I had a wonderful time! Sonya M.
Sonya M.
May 2023
This is a beautiful space. The host left out clean towels, fresh water and even mosquito spray. The yard was large enough for fetch and the creek was lovely and refreshing. Both my dogs and I had a wonderful time!
Private Creekside Retreat In Lake Forest Park | Sniffspot
55What a great spot! Hosts had great communication, so we knew exactly what to expect. Kept my fur babies on a leash when we went into the creek, but they got lots of exercise in the fenced in area. My pups had so much fun and so did the kids! Will definitely be back!Mary C.
Mary C.
May 2023
What a great spot! Hosts had great communication, so we knew exactly what to expect. Kept my fur babies on a leash when we went into the creek, but they got lots of exercise in the fenced in area. My pups had so much fun and so did the kids! Will definitely be back!
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FAQ about our Seattle 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 Seattle?
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.
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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