55My pups and I had a great visit! Alena was great with communication before arriving. She was very sweet and kind. She offered snacks, hot chocolate bar, wipes, towels, water, and there is a fun photobooth with headpieces if you want. Once my dogs got done smelling every inch of the yard they had fun running and playing. Nice secure tall fence. It is close to busy road which you could hear. For my dogs its not an issue but for other it could be. Love the set up for the season. Yard is a little muddy but if you've ever owned a dog that runs around a lot in the winter you know it'll be muddy. We'll be back for sure!Sarah Y.
Sarah Y.
January 2023
My pups and I had a great visit! Alena was great with communication before arriving. She was very sweet and kind. She offered snacks, hot chocolate bar, wipes, towels, water, and there is a fun photobooth with headpieces if you want. Once my dogs got done smelling every inch of the yard they had fun running and playing. Nice secure tall fence. It is close to busy road which you could hear. For my dogs its not an issue but for other it could be. Love the set up for the season. Yard is a little muddy but if you've ever owned a dog that runs around a lot in the winter you know it'll be muddy. We'll be back for sure!
55Such a perfect backyard for pups to run around in with no concern of leaving the fenced in area. Owner went above and beyond with treats, wifi, speaker and human snacks/water. Will be back! Sammi A.
Sammi A.
July 2022
Such a perfect backyard for pups to run around in with no concern of leaving the fenced in area. Owner went above and beyond with treats, wifi, speaker and human snacks/water. Will be back!
55One of Dary's favorite activities is trying to escape from fenced in areas, but this yard is very well fenced & he couldn't find any ways out😂 There appear to be a few gaps underneath certain spots of the wooden fence but there is actually chicken wire covering those spots, so it was solid. It was really nice to be able to sit in lawn chairs & chill while Dary ran around & sniffed every square inch of the yard. The provided bug spray was also a huge plus! Alena has created a lovely little spot.Carissa W.
Carissa W.
July 2022
One of Dary's favorite activities is trying to escape from fenced in areas, but this yard is very well fenced & he couldn't find any ways out😂 There appear to be a few gaps underneath certain spots of the wooden fence but there is actually chicken wire covering those spots, so it was solid. It was really nice to be able to sit in lawn chairs & chill while Dary ran around & sniffed every square inch of the yard. The provided bug spray was also a huge plus! Alena has created a lovely little spot.
55Such a wonderful Sniffspot! Alena’s backyard is perfect for every dog!! Can’t wait to come back. I now have a very tired and very happy pup ❤️Tatiana C.
Tatiana C.
May 2022
Such a wonderful Sniffspot! Alena’s backyard is perfect for every dog!! Can’t wait to come back. I now have a very tired and very happy pup ❤️
55Harley had a great time running free in the fully fenced in yard! Great space for Harley to get his energy out and the snacks were a plus! We will definitely be back!!Andrew R.
Andrew R.
May 2022
Harley had a great time running free in the fully fenced in yard! Great space for Harley to get his energy out and the snacks were a plus! We will definitely be back!!
55My 10 year old pup had an awesome time roaming and sniffing around at The Barking Lot. Completely fenced in, I could rest easy and let him explore. Easy to locate, the host is excellent with communication and offers a welcoming environment. As my dog can be hesitant in new environments, this was absolutely perfect. Although we didn’t use the tennis balls or treats, I was truly impressed by the hosts thoughtfulness and extra measures to make the experience as fun as possible. I definitely recommend The Barking Lot and I’m certain we’ll be back. Ariana A.
Ariana A.
May 2022
My 10 year old pup had an awesome time roaming and sniffing around at The Barking Lot. Completely fenced in, I could rest easy and let him explore. Easy to locate, the host is excellent with communication and offers a welcoming environment. As my dog can be hesitant in new environments, this was absolutely perfect. Although we didn’t use the tennis balls or treats, I was truly impressed by the hosts thoughtfulness and extra measures to make the experience as fun as possible. I definitely recommend The Barking Lot and I’m certain we’ll be back.
55Our two pups got some good games of chase and wrestling in. The host has a lovely set up with the kiddie pool, water, digging spot and treats. We felt very taken care of!Susan L.
Susan L.
May 2022
Our two pups got some good games of chase and wrestling in. The host has a lovely set up with the kiddie pool, water, digging spot and treats. We felt very taken care of!
55We had a great time. The property was very clean, amenities were a nice touch, and we appreciated the FROZEN bottles of water!!! Will be back again soon 💕Julie C.
Julie C.
May 2022
We had a great time. The property was very clean, amenities were a nice touch, and we appreciated the FROZEN bottles of water!!! Will be back again soon 💕
55Our visit was amazing! We have a dog that doesn’t get along with other dogs or strangers and she had a blast. Will be coming back regularly (already have another booking next weekend). It was so amazing to see our rescue really run around and learn how to play. Naomi L.
Naomi L.
May 2022
Our visit was amazing! We have a dog that doesn’t get along with other dogs or strangers and she had a blast. Will be coming back regularly (already have another booking next weekend). It was so amazing to see our rescue really run around and learn how to play.
55Wow! Don't hesitate to book here. Beautiful yard. The pool was perfect for my puppy and his friends. Perfect size for 3 dogs to run and chase balls. She provided everything we needed. Even things we wouldn't have thought of. We did this to celebrate my dogs Gotcha Day with his 2 best buds who moved to NC and came back to visit. The owner went the extra mile every step of the way down to the details of having party hats for the dogs that said "welcome home" for the 2 dogs who were back to visit and 1 "im home" for our dog who still lives here. My family was blown away! She had celebratory cookies for each dog. It was a killer hot day. 95 degrees. She had cold water in a cooler bag for us and snacks. We also could hook up to the Bluetooth speaker to listen to music. We will be reserving this space for any and all future doggy play dates. Beats standing around in the hot sun at a dog park by far!Jess T.
Jess T.
May 2022
Wow! Don't hesitate to book here. Beautiful yard. The pool was perfect for my puppy and his friends. Perfect size for 3 dogs to run and chase balls. She provided everything we needed. Even things we wouldn't have thought of. We did this to celebrate my dogs Gotcha Day with his 2 best buds who moved to NC and came back to visit. The owner went the extra mile every step of the way down to the details of having party hats for the dogs that said "welcome home" for the 2 dogs who were back to visit and 1 "im home" for our dog who still lives here. My family was blown away! She had celebratory cookies for each dog. It was a killer hot day. 95 degrees. She had cold water in a cooler bag for us and snacks. We also could hook up to the Bluetooth speaker to listen to music. We will be reserving this space for any and all future doggy play dates. Beats standing around in the hot sun at a dog park by far!
55Every trip to the Barking Lot is a fun day! Even on hot days, there are wonderful perks for pups- plenty of water available, lots of space for laying in the shade, and a pool for the pups. You cannot go wrong at The Barking Lot!Sharon M.
Sharon M.
May 2022
Every trip to the Barking Lot is a fun day! Even on hot days, there are wonderful perks for pups- plenty of water available, lots of space for laying in the shade, and a pool for the pups. You cannot go wrong at The Barking Lot!
55Great spot! So many activities for the dogs (kiddie pool, bubbles, tennis balls). Good size yard for dogs to run in and plenty of seating for humans. Alena had great communication about where to park and how to enter. One of my dogs is stranger reactive. There are neighbors close by but my dog couldn’t see them through the fence which was great. Katie P.
Katie P.
June 2022
Great spot! So many activities for the dogs (kiddie pool, bubbles, tennis balls). Good size yard for dogs to run in and plenty of seating for humans. Alena had great communication about where to park and how to enter. One of my dogs is stranger reactive. There are neighbors close by but my dog couldn’t see them through the fence which was great.
55This sniff spot was great! We had an amazing experience. It was my dog’s birthday, and Alena was kind enough to set up decorations, birthday hats, bandanas etc. My dog loved splashing around in the kiddie pool as well as all the tennis balls! The directions were very easy to follow to get to the backyard and everything was fully fenced so I did not have to worry about other dogs, cars, etc. I really appreciated the water bottles and snacks for humans and all the treats for the pups. Definitely will be back to visit again. Thank you Alena!Sai K.
Sai K.
June 2022
This sniff spot was great! We had an amazing experience. It was my dog’s birthday, and Alena was kind enough to set up decorations, birthday hats, bandanas etc. My dog loved splashing around in the kiddie pool as well as all the tennis balls! The directions were very easy to follow to get to the backyard and everything was fully fenced so I did not have to worry about other dogs, cars, etc. I really appreciated the water bottles and snacks for humans and all the treats for the pups. Definitely will be back to visit again. Thank you Alena!
55Fantastic spot for a reactive dog. My dog absolutely loved it. The fencing is great and has few spots that a dog can see out at. While we were there, we did not see any dogs/people, and he had a great time running around the yard. There were plenty of snacks and drinks for humans too! We will definitely be back. Emily W.
Emily W.
June 2022
Fantastic spot for a reactive dog. My dog absolutely loved it. The fencing is great and has few spots that a dog can see out at. While we were there, we did not see any dogs/people, and he had a great time running around the yard. There were plenty of snacks and drinks for humans too! We will definitely be back.
55WOW !!! this sniffspot is AMAZING ! The host is wonderful & put so much thought into everything to accommodate their guests. Thank you for allowing us to use your yard! Leslie P.
Leslie P.
June 2022
WOW !!! this sniffspot is AMAZING ! The host is wonderful & put so much thought into everything to accommodate their guests. Thank you for allowing us to use your yard!
55Wonderful host with lots of fun stuff for the pups! Thank you for the snacks as well! Skye loved running around the fenced-in yard! We will be back!Kat K.
Kat K.
June 2022
Wonderful host with lots of fun stuff for the pups! Thank you for the snacks as well! Skye loved running around the fenced-in yard! We will be back!
55This sniffspot was perfect for our doggos! The yard was big, the amenities were so cute, and everything was very clean! We will definitely be coming back. Shannon P.
Shannon P.
June 2022
This sniffspot was perfect for our doggos! The yard was big, the amenities were so cute, and everything was very clean! We will definitely be coming back.
55Been here multiple times. Every time is amazing. I 100% recommend and will be back. So many options for dogs to play with (plus snacks and water for people), access to wifi, Bluetooth, and more. So amazing.Naomi L.
Naomi L.
June 2022
Been here multiple times. Every time is amazing. I 100% recommend and will be back. So many options for dogs to play with (plus snacks and water for people), access to wifi, Bluetooth, and more. So amazing.
55So awesome. Our dog Rue loved every minute of our visit. So happy to have a nearby yard for her to safely exercise. We will absolutely be back soon!!Megan M.
Megan M.
July 2022
So awesome. Our dog Rue loved every minute of our visit. So happy to have a nearby yard for her to safely exercise. We will absolutely be back soon!!
How do Norristown's private dog 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 Norristown 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. 97% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Norristown 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 402 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 57 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.
Does Norristown have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 402 fully fenced dog parks in or near Norristown. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Norristown?
The Norristown area has 16 Sniffspot locations with private trails for you and your dog to walk or hike. Dogs can generally be off leash on Sniffspot trails. The most popular trail is The Longview Farm Woods and Field.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Norristown?
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