55Great spot - my pup loved it! Lots of space for him to run and roam. Felt completely out of the city and in middle of nature. Appreciate the water that was available in the bowl. Owner was very responsive and accommodating when we ran late! Thank you for letting us keep the full hour still! Will definitely be back!Chasen F.
Chasen F.
October 2024
Great spot - my pup loved it! Lots of space for him to run and roam. Felt completely out of the city and in middle of nature. Appreciate the water that was available in the bowl. Owner was very responsive and accommodating when we ran late! Thank you for letting us keep the full hour still! Will definitely be back!
55This spot was really fun to explore. My pup really enjoyed the large pasture for running around in.
I had a minor issue with the gate and the host was able to come right away to help fix it.Christina C.
Christina C.
October 2024
This spot was really fun to explore. My pup really enjoyed the large pasture for running around in.
I had a minor issue with the gate and the host was able to come right away to help fix it.
55My dog has so much fun running around the expansive space here. Lots of smells to sniff through also.
Love that they offer water and doggie bags too.Shilpa S.
Shilpa S.
November 2024
My dog has so much fun running around the expansive space here. Lots of smells to sniff through also.
Love that they offer water and doggie bags too.
555 stars because I booked by mistake wrong date and didn't realize until later. Host immediately refunded..no questions asked. Thanks from a returning customer.Susan M.
Susan M.
December 2024
5 stars because I booked by mistake wrong date and didn't realize until later. Host immediately refunded..no questions asked. Thanks from a returning customer.
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55Our dogs had a great time! Really appreciative of the wood chips, especially with all the PNW weather. Be prepared, there is a tiny little creek so bring towels if you have water dogs like ours - they will get wet/muddy! Kayley K.
Kayley K.
January 2022
Our dogs had a great time! Really appreciative of the wood chips, especially with all the PNW weather. Be prepared, there is a tiny little creek so bring towels if you have water dogs like ours - they will get wet/muddy!
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55It’s a lovely spot. The dogs had fun with the ladder and chasing each other around. The bark is a great touch as it keeps the majority of the space from being too muddy. There is some running water through the area so near there is still some mud.
The only real downside is that the fencing is definitely more of a boundary indicator than any kind of containment device. If the dogs had wanted to escape, it would have been easy as cake. As it was, I had to keep calling them back from exploring the gaps in the fencing. Sandra K.
Sandra K.
January 2022
It’s a lovely spot. The dogs had fun with the ladder and chasing each other around. The bark is a great touch as it keeps the majority of the space from being too muddy. There is some running water through the area so near there is still some mud.
The only real downside is that the fencing is definitely more of a boundary indicator than any kind of containment device. If the dogs had wanted to escape, it would have been easy as cake. As it was, I had to keep calling them back from exploring the gaps in the fencing.
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55Great new Sniffspot. Brand new fencing, gate, ground cover bark (love it), and toys. Only thing I had to watch for are some gaps at bottom of back fence and making sure our pup didn’t start testing the fence height (3 feet so a bit lower than some sniffspots. I’ll be back! Thanks. Jon N.
Jon N.
January 2022
Great new Sniffspot. Brand new fencing, gate, ground cover bark (love it), and toys. Only thing I had to watch for are some gaps at bottom of back fence and making sure our pup didn’t start testing the fence height (3 feet so a bit lower than some sniffspots. I’ll be back! Thanks.
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55Clean and spacious with a stream! Doggie bags with a can to dump in, bag of balls, water and chairs for humans was thoughtful! The nice host had acknowledged that the fencing needed some securing and he was on top of it. We'll be back!Nicole J.
Nicole J.
January 2022
Clean and spacious with a stream! Doggie bags with a can to dump in, bag of balls, water and chairs for humans was thoughtful! The nice host had acknowledged that the fencing needed some securing and he was on top of it. We'll be back!
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55Great space and lots of touches that make it stand out. Water for people and dogs available. Hand sanitizer, balls and a ball launcher, and a treat container are all at the front. Virgil had fun running around, going up and down the ramp, and sniffing. Can’t wait to come back! If your dog has longer hair, they may get sticks and twigs caught in their fur. Virgil is used to it though! Athena J.
Athena J.
January 2022
Great space and lots of touches that make it stand out. Water for people and dogs available. Hand sanitizer, balls and a ball launcher, and a treat container are all at the front. Virgil had fun running around, going up and down the ramp, and sniffing. Can’t wait to come back! If your dog has longer hair, they may get sticks and twigs caught in their fur. Virgil is used to it though!
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55Lovely spot. Host has left out toys, water, and a place to sit. There was a home built A-Frame that my pup and I worked upon to gain his confidence. I was a bit unsure about the fencing along the road side of the property, it looked like the gap would be open along the bottom but blocked by some vegetation leading to a busy road. It may be blocked on the other side of the fence, I couldn’t tell. We just played closer to the house, and this dog has a good recall. Look forward to keeping this spot in our rotation of Sniffspots, we will be back again. Sadaf H.
Sadaf H.
January 2022
Lovely spot. Host has left out toys, water, and a place to sit. There was a home built A-Frame that my pup and I worked upon to gain his confidence. I was a bit unsure about the fencing along the road side of the property, it looked like the gap would be open along the bottom but blocked by some vegetation leading to a busy road. It may be blocked on the other side of the fence, I couldn’t tell. We just played closer to the house, and this dog has a good recall. Look forward to keeping this spot in our rotation of Sniffspots, we will be back again.
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55It's a really great space, our pups really enjoyed it. However, it appeared to not be fully fenced off. Our pups were well contained but there were some gaps at the bottom of the big wooden fence and some areas that were not completely fenced off. The shrubs/greenery provided a barrier in those areas but I imagine some pups might find that as a great way out especially if they weren't being watched.Casey L.
Casey L.
January 2022
It's a really great space, our pups really enjoyed it. However, it appeared to not be fully fenced off. Our pups were well contained but there were some gaps at the bottom of the big wooden fence and some areas that were not completely fenced off. The shrubs/greenery provided a barrier in those areas but I imagine some pups might find that as a great way out especially if they weren't being watched.
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55This spot is quiet and peaceful, full of interesting founds. You can also find everything you need when you take dog outside. My puppy enjoyed her happy hour very much. Laura C.
Laura C.
January 2022
This spot is quiet and peaceful, full of interesting founds. You can also find everything you need when you take dog outside. My puppy enjoyed her happy hour very much.
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55It was a good spot to get some time exploring in! It is slightly on a slope so keep that in mind if you are looking for a flat only area. The fencing was definitely adequate for my dog, and I didn’t see any areas to get through based on other comments. Has a fun ramp that you can do some balancing work on too!ben j.
ben j.
January 2022
It was a good spot to get some time exploring in! It is slightly on a slope so keep that in mind if you are looking for a flat only area. The fencing was definitely adequate for my dog, and I didn’t see any areas to get through based on other comments. Has a fun ramp that you can do some balancing work on too!
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55Scout and I had a great time! Even though it's mostly barked, if there is a stream with mud and water that is where he wants to be. I wouldn't call this spot fully fenced, Scout is okay with recall unless there is a squirrel or rabbit, lucky there was neither... There are two areas that are easily escapable as the wire fence doesn't go all the way around the top part of the spot by the large tree and house. So if you have an escape artist you may just want to be cautious. Other than that we had a great time and will be back!Kara W.
Kara W.
January 2022
Scout and I had a great time! Even though it's mostly barked, if there is a stream with mud and water that is where he wants to be. I wouldn't call this spot fully fenced, Scout is okay with recall unless there is a squirrel or rabbit, lucky there was neither... There are two areas that are easily escapable as the wire fence doesn't go all the way around the top part of the spot by the large tree and house. So if you have an escape artist you may just want to be cautious. Other than that we had a great time and will be back!
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55Great set up! I like the wood chips idea. There is an agility platform as well. They stock it with water bowls, tennis balls, water bottles etc. My pup had a great time there! Monica M.
Monica M.
January 2022
Great set up! I like the wood chips idea. There is an agility platform as well. They stock it with water bowls, tennis balls, water bottles etc. My pup had a great time there!
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55This place is fantastic! The entrance and parking are well-marked, it feels very private, without a lot of distractions for my pup, and I really appreciated the Chuck-it and hand sanitizer. My pup and I had a great time.Taylor M.
Taylor M.
January 2022
This place is fantastic! The entrance and parking are well-marked, it feels very private, without a lot of distractions for my pup, and I really appreciated the Chuck-it and hand sanitizer. My pup and I had a great time.
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55This is such a great spot! Everything you could need is provided - balls, ball launcher, bags, water, treats, wet wipes, seating, the list goes on. My pup is a mama’s girl who wants me in sight at all times, haha, so the fencing wasn’t an issue for us but could potentially be a problem if you’ve got an escape artist! Woofles had a blast sniffing around and testing out the agility ladder. We’ll definitely be back! Thanks!Jenny L.
Jenny L.
January 2022
This is such a great spot! Everything you could need is provided - balls, ball launcher, bags, water, treats, wet wipes, seating, the list goes on. My pup is a mama’s girl who wants me in sight at all times, haha, so the fencing wasn’t an issue for us but could potentially be a problem if you’ve got an escape artist! Woofles had a blast sniffing around and testing out the agility ladder. We’ll definitely be back! Thanks!
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55Such a lovely little wooded spot with a fun A-frame to play on and tennis balls available. Bark chipping was awesome. As others have mentioned, it is not securely fenced, but the fencing was a good visual boundary for the humans to know when to recall.Zoe M.
Zoe M.
February 2022
Such a lovely little wooded spot with a fun A-frame to play on and tennis balls available. Bark chipping was awesome. As others have mentioned, it is not securely fenced, but the fencing was a good visual boundary for the humans to know when to recall.
🦖🦕Jurassic Park🦕🦖 wood chipped dog playground | Sniffspot
55We really enjoyed this sniff spot! As others have mentioned, there are a few gaps in the fencing. Our large dog did run out of the sniff spot once where we didn't notice a gap near the house. We blocked the spot off with one of the chairs and it wasn't an issue for the rest of our visit. Michelle B.
Michelle B.
February 2022
We really enjoyed this sniff spot! As others have mentioned, there are a few gaps in the fencing. Our large dog did run out of the sniff spot once where we didn't notice a gap near the house. We blocked the spot off with one of the chairs and it wasn't an issue for the rest of our visit.
How do Mercer Island'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 Mercer Island 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 Mercer Island?
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 Mercer Island area range from $10.0 and $10.0. The least expensive dog water park is Big yard, lots of smells. The most expensive dog water park is Big yard, lots of smells. 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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