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55This was out 1st time using Sniffspot and it did not disappoint. Easy booking. I like that the owner confirmed the appointment. The area was clean and well-kept. She left out fresh water and a basket of toys, although we brought our own. We had a great experience. Our boy Rip loved it. We have a reactive German Shepherd and sometimes the park is too much for him with so many other dogs & people so having a private park to go to with no distractions is great not just for him but for us as well. We will definitely book future visits for sure! Thank you😁Maribel S.
Maribel S.
April 2025
This was out 1st time using Sniffspot and it did not disappoint. Easy booking. I like that the owner confirmed the appointment. The area was clean and well-kept. She left out fresh water and a basket of toys, although we brought our own. We had a great experience. Our boy Rip loved it. We have a reactive German Shepherd and sometimes the park is too much for him with so many other dogs & people so having a private park to go to with no distractions is great not just for him but for us as well. We will definitely book future visits for sure! Thank you😁
555 stars for the location, environment, and ease of getting in. It was very clean with lots of space for the humans to sit. They even provided a fresh bowl of water and a selection of toys.
Just note that there is a dog next door that barks at any activity on the other side of the fence. Our pup was unbothered but your mileage may vary. Dushyant R.
Dushyant R.
February 2025
5 stars for the location, environment, and ease of getting in. It was very clean with lots of space for the humans to sit. They even provided a fresh bowl of water and a selection of toys.
Just note that there is a dog next door that barks at any activity on the other side of the fence. Our pup was unbothered but your mileage may vary.
55This was our first Sniffspot and it was exactly what we hoped for! Very secure and clean space, plenty of green space for the pups to run around, and it was nice that they had toys and water too. Ava B.
Ava B.
January 2025
This was our first Sniffspot and it was exactly what we hoped for! Very secure and clean space, plenty of green space for the pups to run around, and it was nice that they had toys and water too.
55Dingo and I had a wonderful time enjoying the clean backyard. Plenty of space to run around. Nice shade in spots and comfortable chairs to sit on. Dingo couldn't understand why we couldn't go in the house too! LolJacqueline M.
Jacqueline M.
July 2024
Dingo and I had a wonderful time enjoying the clean backyard. Plenty of space to run around. Nice shade in spots and comfortable chairs to sit on. Dingo couldn't understand why we couldn't go in the house too! Lol
55This was our first Sniff Spot and our dog loved it. She’s a senior dog who just enjoys exploring and rolling in the grass. It was a perfect spot for her. The yard was secure and a water bowl was provided… which she preferred to the water we brought her. Thank you so much!Cathy H.
Cathy H.
July 2024
This was our first Sniff Spot and our dog loved it. She’s a senior dog who just enjoys exploring and rolling in the grass. It was a perfect spot for her. The yard was secure and a water bowl was provided… which she preferred to the water we brought her. Thank you so much!
55The access was very easy. The backyard was beautiful! There was water, toys, and treats for my baby! Honestly, we simply just needed a place for him to be able to run freely and play fetch. He enjoyed every second of it! We will definitely be returning! Thank you for hosting us! Sheila F.
Sheila F.
June 2024
The access was very easy. The backyard was beautiful! There was water, toys, and treats for my baby! Honestly, we simply just needed a place for him to be able to run freely and play fetch. He enjoyed every second of it! We will definitely be returning! Thank you for hosting us!
55I was tying to leave 5 star review on my May 24 th visit. There was a problem and was kicked out before Being able to click on the last star. My Apologies to the host. This is a great spot. My pups had a great time, and the host is extremely accommodating. She has a very nice set up with chairs, a huge umbrella for shade. Seating is very clean . She has water set out for the pups With toys, towels, snacks for the pups and bottled water for us. We have been here several times and it seems like each time we come, There is some type of an upgrade to her backyard. Thank you so much.Kim Q.
Kim Q.
June 2024
I was tying to leave 5 star review on my May 24 th visit. There was a problem and was kicked out before Being able to click on the last star. My Apologies to the host. This is a great spot. My pups had a great time, and the host is extremely accommodating. She has a very nice set up with chairs, a huge umbrella for shade. Seating is very clean . She has water set out for the pups With toys, towels, snacks for the pups and bottled water for us. We have been here several times and it seems like each time we come, There is some type of an upgrade to her backyard. Thank you so much.
55My silly dog had a wonderful time! So thankful for a space for him to run around and have fun, we appreciated the patio furniture so much. Perfect for a picnic while your pup enjoys the sun! Tiffany W.
Tiffany W.
May 2024
My silly dog had a wonderful time! So thankful for a space for him to run around and have fun, we appreciated the patio furniture so much. Perfect for a picnic while your pup enjoys the sun!
55Cozy backyard with enough room for our dog to run around and lots of things to sniff. Cute patio set with an umbrella for me to sit under while my dog played. Everything was clean and well kept. The toy bin and full water dish were a nice touch. The next-door dog barked twice in the first 10 minutes, and then we never heard it again, so the barking dog was never an issue. Will definitely return to this spot. Rochelle and Gabriel S.
Rochelle and Gabriel S.
May 2024
Cozy backyard with enough room for our dog to run around and lots of things to sniff. Cute patio set with an umbrella for me to sit under while my dog played. Everything was clean and well kept. The toy bin and full water dish were a nice touch. The next-door dog barked twice in the first 10 minutes, and then we never heard it again, so the barking dog was never an issue. Will definitely return to this spot.
55I love that this sniffspot is so close to home! This was my first time visiting this location and Sharon’s hospitality was great! With dog toys, water, and treats for us to use. My dogs enjoyed the space and the toys, plus the shade from the umbrellas was great for my all-black coated dog to cool down in!
Thank you again, we’ll be visiting soon! Andrea C.
Andrea C.
May 2024
I love that this sniffspot is so close to home! This was my first time visiting this location and Sharon’s hospitality was great! With dog toys, water, and treats for us to use. My dogs enjoyed the space and the toys, plus the shade from the umbrellas was great for my all-black coated dog to cool down in!
Thank you again, we’ll be visiting soon!
55My dogs had so much fun! The backyard is clean and big enough for dogs to run around. There were snacks and toys for the dogs. There is also a nice shaded area to sit.Julissa M.
Julissa M.
May 2024
My dogs had so much fun! The backyard is clean and big enough for dogs to run around. There were snacks and toys for the dogs. There is also a nice shaded area to sit.
55Great spot close to home where Luna could be off leash, sniff around and play a little ball. Host was very kind. Thank you for sharing your backyard. We will definitely be back.Kim Q.
Kim Q.
May 2024
Great spot close to home where Luna could be off leash, sniff around and play a little ball. Host was very kind. Thank you for sharing your backyard. We will definitely be back.
55This space was a fantastic spot! Plenty of space to run and play fetch! We really appreciated the fresh water bowl, toys and treats. We definitely will be back! I highly recommend this location if you’re looking for a nice area for your dog to play off leash!
Lastly, owner was super friendly and very accommodating.Selina M.
Selina M.
April 2024
This space was a fantastic spot! Plenty of space to run and play fetch! We really appreciated the fresh water bowl, toys and treats. We definitely will be back! I highly recommend this location if you’re looking for a nice area for your dog to play off leash!
Lastly, owner was super friendly and very accommodating.
55Always a pleasure coming by Sharon’s place! With the weather this nice, consider yourself lucky to find availability on short notice. See you again soon! Aysiana C.
Aysiana C.
April 2024
Always a pleasure coming by Sharon’s place! With the weather this nice, consider yourself lucky to find availability on short notice. See you again soon!
55This spot is perfect to bring our puppy for a play date. The yard is reasonable size, safe and well maintained. Sharon provides water, toys and snacks. There’s furniture in the yard that we can sit while the pups play. Tori C.
Tori C.
April 2024
This spot is perfect to bring our puppy for a play date. The yard is reasonable size, safe and well maintained. Sharon provides water, toys and snacks. There’s furniture in the yard that we can sit while the pups play.
55Sharon’s instructions were concise and easy to follow. We appreciated the toys, treats, and bowl of water she left out! Will definitely be returning again soon. Aysiana C.
Aysiana C.
April 2024
Sharon’s instructions were concise and easy to follow. We appreciated the toys, treats, and bowl of water she left out! Will definitely be returning again soon.
55We love Sharon’s yard!
It was perfect for our dog, he had so much fun exploring and running around.
Although the neighbor’s dogs were barking at us every now and then, it didn’t bother our dog much. And when the dogs would bark, the neighbors actively try to get their dogs to stop so it wasn’t bad at all for us.
Sharon provided water, treats, and toys and went out of her way to make sure we were really taken care of. She also has fast response time as well.
Overall, we enjoyed our time and would love to come back!Nicki L.
Nicki L.
April 2024
We love Sharon’s yard!
It was perfect for our dog, he had so much fun exploring and running around.
Although the neighbor’s dogs were barking at us every now and then, it didn’t bother our dog much. And when the dogs would bark, the neighbors actively try to get their dogs to stop so it wasn’t bad at all for us.
Sharon provided water, treats, and toys and went out of her way to make sure we were really taken care of. She also has fast response time as well.
Overall, we enjoyed our time and would love to come back!
How do Newark's private dog parks work?
Private rentals by the hour
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FAQ About Newark 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. 3% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Newark 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 225 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 347 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.
What is the best dog beach near Newark?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Newark is Treasure Island Dog Park. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Newark have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 225 fully fenced dog parks in or near Newark. Browse all fully enclosed options.
