A .63 acre dog sanctuary for you and your pup. The yard is well maintained with dog friendly grass and has incredible views of the Hood Canal and Puget Sound. If you're interested, there is private beach access for you and your pup to explore miles of beach (public but almost always empty). There are numerous dog toys available and a massive 6+ person, dog friendly couch (late Spring to early Fall) you can relax on and watch the canal when you need a break! Regarding the beach, there are approximately 50 steps which you will need to climb up and down to access the beach so please wear proper footwear. As this is on the Hood Canal and not a lake or a pond, tides impact the size of the beach. If you are hoping to walk endless miles of beach, the tide will need to be at 2ft or below. Anything under 4ft will give you a massive area (probably 1/2 mile or more) and almost guaranteed private area as only people with stairs can access the beach at this tide level. Though the beach is open at any point, I think the maximum height you would probably want to go is about 6.5ft. This still gives you and your dog a decent sized area to play in (approximately 500ft by 30ft or 1/2 acre). Photos 16 and 17 show the beach at 6.25ft with a very large sandy area for you and your pup to play in. Anything above 6.5 ft is not recommended as the beach just gets thinner and thinner, but you're able to try if you want. (no refunds given if you don't like what you find). You are responsible for checking out the tides before you go. Legally, I can't recommend any specific source for you to use, but you might find good information Googling "tide chart port ludlow". Regarding ADA Accessibility, my property is on a gently sloping hill. To access it, there are 2 very wide concrete steps to get to the grass. This would be doable for someone on crutches and probably ok for a regular wheelchair if you had a second person to help lower you to each step and pull you up. It's definitely not accessible to a motorized wheelchair. Sorry. Note - restroom is only available if I'm home, otherwise there is one approximately 2 miles northwest at the gas station in Port Ludlow

Dog toys

Water - hose

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

“This was my first sniffspot experience and my dog and I both had a...” more

$20 dog / hour

Port Ludlow, WA

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5(362)

Tripper's Creekside Fenced Park 5.9Acre RAIN SHELTER & FULL LIGHTS for After Dark Water Training Obstacles Picnic Table Chairs

Fully Fenced

5.9 acres

You can enter at large Black Gate on Right side, pull towards car. There is BungeeCord at top to keep closed. Pull into right side by Parking Sign at Chainlink Gate. Creekside/Picnic Table is about 150 yards down from Barn Gate. OffLeash Safe entire middle and low sections after going through Chainlink Barn Gate by parking sign. FRESH CHICKEN EGGS $8.00 dozen or $15 for Two Dozen

Dog toys

Water - hose

Fertilizer-free

Pesticide-free

“This is a wonderful spot, especially in the warmer months! Such a large...” more

$25 dog / hour

Snohomish, WA

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5(172)

Camp Dilly Dally Doggie Park In Buckley

Partially Fenced

5 acres

We offer five acres of partially mowed fields and a natural wooded area. There is a small pond and access to South Prairie Creek. The creek has a variable current, so it may be best for larger dogs. The pond would be ideal for smaller dogs who aren't strong swimmers. Trails began as deer/elk trails but have been improved. There are some small logs and rocks here and there to step over so sturdy shoes are recommended. The leaves that cover the trails in the fall may be a little slippery, so take care.

Parkour obstacles

Dog treats

Dog toys

Water - hose

“Dilly Dally is an absolute dream come true for my LGD Rainier and her...” more

$10 dog / hour

Buckley, WA

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Squaxin Park Trailhead

Dog drinking water

Dog washing area

Beach

Trail

No fee info

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Edmonds Marina Beach Off-Leash Dog Park

Fully Fenced

Park hours: Friday 5 am–9 pm Saturday 5 am–9 pm Sunday 5 am–9 pm Monday 5 am–9 pm Tuesday 5 am–9 pm Wednesday 5 am–9 pm Thursday 5 am–9 pm

Small dog friendly

Agility equipment

Chairs

Dog drinking water

No fee info

Edmonds, WA

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Warren G. Magnuson Park Off Leash Area

8.6 acres

Park hours: 4 AM–11:30 PM 7 days per Week

Dog drinking water

Lake or pond

Beach

Trail

No fee info

Seattle, WA

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Luther Burbank Park Off Leash Area

Fully Fenced

2 acres

Park hours: Wednesday 6 am–10 pm Thursday 6 am–10 pm Friday 6 am–10 pm Saturday 6 am–10 pm Sunday 6 am–10 pm Monday 6 am–10 pm Tuesday 6 am–10 pm

Small dog friendly

Lake or pond

Beach

No fee info

Mercer Island, WA

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Chambers Creek Regional Park Off Leash Areas

Fully Fenced

1 acre

Animals must be on leash. Please pick up after your pet. No horses allowed.

Park hours: Friday 7 am–9 pm Saturday 7 am–9 pm Sunday 7 am–9 pm Monday 7 am–9 pm Tuesday 7 am–9 pm Wednesday 7 am–9 pm Thursday 7 am–9 pm

Small dog friendly

Chairs

Dog drinking water

Indoor restroom available

No fee info

Tacoma, WA

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Pleasant Glade Park

Park hours: 8 AM–9 PM 7 days per Week

Beach

Field

Trail

No fee info

Olympia, WA

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Wanschers Park

14 acres

Park hours: 7 AM–9 PM 7 days per Week

Small dog friendly

Dog drinking water

Table

Indoor restroom available

No fee info

Lacey, WA

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Why rent private dog beaches in Poulsbo, Washington?

Features	Sniffspot	Public park
Designed for private play
Rentable by the hour
Off leash options
Very large and/or fully fenced options
Pricing	$5 - $15 per dog per hour	Free

What types of private dog parks are available?

Sniffspot has different types of private dog parks to allow any dog to find their ideal spot!

Dog water parks

Many hosts have added water features like pools and/or are nearby lakes or rivers.

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Dog hiking trails

Some of our best spots have hiking trails in wonderful natural settings.

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Indoor dog parks

A good alternative to do activities with your dogs on a rainy day and unpleasant weather in general.

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Fully fenced dog parks

Very popular choice, perfect to contain your dogs if they are escape artists or if they are not good at recall.

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Dog agility parks

Some hosts have implemented full agility courses to train your dogs in a private environment.

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Dog fields

Many of the listed spots are large pastures, fields and have farm animals that can be sighted.

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Small dog parks

Dog parks that specifically work for the needs of dogs that are smaller in size.

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Dog swimming pools

Many spots feature private swimming pools, perfect for dogs to enjoy and play.

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What people say about dog beaches around Poulsbo, Washington

Linda S.

September 2024

This is a great spot! Lots of room to run and a lot of creek area to explore. It was my dogs first time around water and it’s a great place for that. My dog had a blast and it really wore him out!

Kate S.

September 2024

One of the best sniffspots we’ve been to! Felt very secure (even for my 30-lb explorer) and private - we got to meet Todd as we were leaving but otherwise didn’t see or hear anyone besides the horses next door and a mail truck going down the road. There’s a nice natural vegetation barrier from the horses, so your doggos have to try to get right up to the fence and Todd’s added some cones/signs to help mark a safe distance. Both my pups loved exploring the creek and chasing each other through the trails in the tall grass. Todd has thought of everything you could want - fresh water, seating, shade, toys to borrow, trash for poops - and everything is clearly marked which is so appreciated. It’s a long drive for us, but worth it and we will be back!

Emma C.

September 2024

Our dogs had an amazing time! They loved the water and there was a lot of space for them to roam and run around. I would definitely recommend it to anyone and will be coming back!

Shannon M.

September 2024

Great spot! Well manicured, secure fencing, lots of places with different options for pups to explore. We will be back!

Lisa M.

September 2024

Our dog's favorite sniff spot so far! A walk through an open wooded area leads down to a field with a creek running through it. Cute covered area to sit while your dogs play. Our dogs had so much fun. Thank you!

Rebecca K.

September 2024

Great small dog-friendly spot with lots to sniff. Our pups loved it! Todd was very kind and I definitely recommend getting some fresh eggs while you are there!

Ann W.

October 2024

What an incredible Sniff spot. By far our best experience with an incredible space. Todd was very kind and welcoming, providing all necessary instructions to the property and sharing with us about the property. We can tell how much heart and soul he has put into the property. Our pup had the BEST time. We could stop smiling watching our city pup enjoy running as fast as he could and getting curious about the water. The farm fresh eggs were a plus and so we're the Dahlias that Todd graciously gave to us. You can see the horses (they are far and hidden) and chickens and our reactive pup left them alone. The birdwatching kit was a fun touch! We can't wait for our next visit. Thanks Todd for sharing this space with us!

Abigail C.

October 2024

Great place for high energy dogs! Lots of room to run and plenty of obstacles to play on! Will be returning!

Rachel P.

October 2024

My dogs love this spot so much! I wish I could bring them every day. They love running all over the property and splashing in the creek. It really tires them out which is nice!

Rebecca A.

October 2024

We drove an hour and a half to visit this spot, and it was SO worth it! One area of the creek was deep enough for our ridgeback to get a swim, but the rest of it was perfect for playing fetch in the water. He was able to get a ton of running and swimming laps in! Our Maltese, who hates the water, loved watching his brother run in/out of it! He also had the courage to cross a wooden bridge with water right under it. The home and yard are beautiful, we will be back!

Emily H.

October 2024

Wonderful spot! I have one confident dog in water and one who is a bit timid. This spot worked for both! Well maintained!

Dana E.

October 2024

We drove hour+ to get there, it was worth it! The Creekside area was beautifully maintained (luckily field had *just* been mowed). My pup loved the water: splashing, leaping bank-bank across the creek, bravely crossing bridges, and retrieving ball. She even tried swimming at the deep point. We had a total blast. Hope we can make it back!

Kelly M.

October 2024

Absolutely fabulous property. So much fun with the creek and my dogs just ran and ran. The property owners have a ton of pride in the area and it shows! A must see

Anna R.

October 2024

It was very nice time with our doggies. They loved jumping into the creek. Such a beautiful yard and space for the pups to run around.

Sarah A.

October 2024

Our dogs had the best time!! Loki, my husky, LOVES the water, and the fencing was secure enough so that he couldn't get through anywhere. Those 2 things make this a perfect spot in my book! We will definitely come back lots of times so my dogs can continue to be river goblins (:

Brian M.

October 2024

Awesome spot, very friendly owner, great creek that runs through the property, deep enough for our dog to play around in. Great birdwatching. Pretty easy drive up from Seattle, too.

Whitney P.

October 2024

Amazing day at the creek! Maverick loved it and I felt safe letting him go off leash. Highly recommend and planning to bring back friends with me!

Ling T.

October 2024

The best spot for our 2 year old chocolate lab. The creek was long and area is well organised to either do a full swim-run or splash around and do some interesting sniffing. Our dog wanted to stay and discover more after our hour was up. Highly recommended. Todd was great with instructions and seeing us out.

Isabel Z.

October 2024

What a great spot! Our pup, Cookie, loved exploring, running, and jumping over the creek! The entire place felt very secure and was fenced all around. We could see the horses from a distance, but when you get closer the tall grass blocked them from our dog’s view and didn’t bother her at all. Super amazing spot!!

Greg D.

October 2024

What a great place! I don't know if I or my pup Jasper enjoyed it more. First time him to be in and around water unleashed. He thoroughly enjoyed it. He was unaffected by the chickens or horses.

How do Poulsbo's private dog beaches 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 Poulsbo Dog Beaches

Are dog beaches 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 park users so you can find the perfect safe place for you and your dog. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars.

How can I find dog beaches near me?

There are 10 dog beaches in the Poulsbo area. The most popular dog beach is Squaxin Park Trailhead. You can browse all of our dog beaches here.

How do I know if a dog beach works for my dog?

Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your furry friends. If your dog doesn't respond to owner commands, you can visit one of our enclosed dog park areas. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog beach sites where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can see any park amenities provided, including a park bench, water for dogs or water features such as kiddie pool or water hose. If your dog loves water, you can go to a park with water features, but if they don't love water, you can avoid them. We also recommend reading reviews to check for park maintenance issues and reaching out to the host with any questions. And lastly, of course, check park hours. Many of our parks are open from dawn until dusk.

What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot park?

We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that owners sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. We also require that pet owners follow safety protocols around water features.

Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot park at the same time as me?

No. We only allow one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the area during visits. So when you book a Sniffspot park you have the entire place to yourself and your dog-owning friends if you invite them. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings so you will not run into other park patrons when coming or leaving.

How much do Sniffspot dog beaches cost?

Dog beaches in the Poulsbo area range from $10.0 and $. The least expensive dog beach is Camp Dilly Dally Doggie Park In Buckley. The most expensive dog beach is Edmonds Marina Beach Off-Leash Dog Park. 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 beach?

If you are planning an amazing dog beach party, each Sniffspot park has their own rules regarding special events. Many parks allow doggie birthday parties, training, water parties 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. Make sure the park has amenities you need for your party, such as a park with lots of picnic tables with park benches.

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