55First time using Sniffspot and I had an amazing experience. I have two Labradors, and one is a true water bug. She had the BEST time and the other lab, who doesn’t like water, enjoyed romping around the huge fenced-in yard. This was truly an adventure for my two big dogs. There were towels and drinks and life jackets of all sizes. This was an awesome first experience and I will be back. If your dogs are cooped up all day or love to swim or roam freely, this is a great option. Easy process overall. Hannah C.
Hannah C.
July 2024
First time using Sniffspot and I had an amazing experience. I have two Labradors, and one is a true water bug. She had the BEST time and the other lab, who doesn’t like water, enjoyed romping around the huge fenced-in yard. This was truly an adventure for my two big dogs. There were towels and drinks and life jackets of all sizes. This was an awesome first experience and I will be back. If your dogs are cooped up all day or love to swim or roam freely, this is a great option. Easy process overall.
55Very responsive and it was a great first experience!
We will definitely be back! I love the space!
They also had towels set up for my dogs to play in the kiddy pool Marcela L.
Marcela L.
July 2024
Very responsive and it was a great first experience!
We will definitely be back! I love the space!
They also had towels set up for my dogs to play in the kiddy pool
55We came here with our german shepherd Azriel! The space is beautiful and big enough for him to run around in!! They provided us with toys, poop bags, and even towels! We will definitely be back!Coral E.
Coral E.
July 2024
We came here with our german shepherd Azriel! The space is beautiful and big enough for him to run around in!! They provided us with toys, poop bags, and even towels! We will definitely be back!
55Katie was great and very communicative! She provided many life jackets in multiple sizes, towels and plenty of sunscreen by the pool. Sad we had to leave early because of storms! Nina N.
Nina N.
July 2024
Katie was great and very communicative! She provided many life jackets in multiple sizes, towels and plenty of sunscreen by the pool. Sad we had to leave early because of storms!
55This was our first experience with Sniffspot and what a FANTASTIC one it was! There are so many thoughtful details for both pups and humans. It was an amazing place for our swimmer and our dog who doesn’t like the water, as there was lots of room to run and sniff outside the pool area. The hosts left clear, concise directions that made the visit even more enjoyable. We will absolutely be coming back! Thank you!!Kelsie E.
Kelsie E.
July 2024
This was our first experience with Sniffspot and what a FANTASTIC one it was! There are so many thoughtful details for both pups and humans. It was an amazing place for our swimmer and our dog who doesn’t like the water, as there was lots of room to run and sniff outside the pool area. The hosts left clear, concise directions that made the visit even more enjoyable. We will absolutely be coming back! Thank you!!
55I was a little nervous taking my dog to the pool and to a new spot, however, I could not have had a better experience! Riggins ended up loving the pool and everything was set up perfectly. There were life jackets, toys, and towels. I was so impressed with the set up and the communication. I will definitely be back! Payton W.
Payton W.
July 2024
I was a little nervous taking my dog to the pool and to a new spot, however, I could not have had a better experience! Riggins ended up loving the pool and everything was set up perfectly. There were life jackets, toys, and towels. I was so impressed with the set up and the communication. I will definitely be back!
55The hosts are great! They are very nice and accommodating. They have life jackets and all sorts of things if you are using the pool. There are no shallow steps into the pool though so the dog(s) have to be comfortable jumping off the ledge of the pool or using the available steps which are a little steep. Something to be aware of if you have little dogs or if they aren’t comfortable jumping a few feet to get into the waterMeg M.
Meg M.
July 2024
The hosts are great! They are very nice and accommodating. They have life jackets and all sorts of things if you are using the pool. There are no shallow steps into the pool though so the dog(s) have to be comfortable jumping off the ledge of the pool or using the available steps which are a little steep. Something to be aware of if you have little dogs or if they aren’t comfortable jumping a few feet to get into the water
55Loved it! Once I showed our pups how to use the steps they were “all in”. Our hosts were gracious and when we arrived poolside there was music playing, dog toys, and fresh water in the bowl. We are traveling in an RV with Portuguese Water Dogs and “Sniffspotting” from state to state. The yard was fenced and gave them lots of room to “zoom.” Jane B.
Jane B.
July 2024
Loved it! Once I showed our pups how to use the steps they were “all in”. Our hosts were gracious and when we arrived poolside there was music playing, dog toys, and fresh water in the bowl. We are traveling in an RV with Portuguese Water Dogs and “Sniffspotting” from state to state. The yard was fenced and gave them lots of room to “zoom.”
55The perfect sniff spot. There are dog “friendly” places. Then there are dog places!!
Host are very nice, extremely responsive as well as making sure experience is more than 5 star service.
It was nice they provide so much like toys , towels , sunscreen, bug spray. Even drinks for the humans!!
Will 100% be coming back. Andrew T.
Andrew T.
August 2024
The perfect sniff spot. There are dog “friendly” places. Then there are dog places!!
Host are very nice, extremely responsive as well as making sure experience is more than 5 star service.
It was nice they provide so much like toys , towels , sunscreen, bug spray. Even drinks for the humans!!
Will 100% be coming back.
55We had a wonderful time here-
We took 4 dogs total for a weekend play date, we did not use the pool but that area was fenced off and looks perfect for dogs!
The rest of the yard was nice-
Lots of shade and places to explore and sniff.
We will be back!Lindsay C.
Lindsay C.
August 2024
We had a wonderful time here-
We took 4 dogs total for a weekend play date, we did not use the pool but that area was fenced off and looks perfect for dogs!
The rest of the yard was nice-
Lots of shade and places to explore and sniff.
We will be back!
55Another great day at the pool! The pups had a ball swimming and running around together. As always, Kate went above and beyond supplying everything we needed even down to the music playing on the radio! 10/10 we will keep coming back!!Gracelyn R.
Gracelyn R.
July 2024
Another great day at the pool! The pups had a ball swimming and running around together. As always, Kate went above and beyond supplying everything we needed even down to the music playing on the radio! 10/10 we will keep coming back!!
55The dogs enjoyed their pool time! It was very nice of them to have towels, pool toys, and poop bags already provided. Would highly recommend!Elina G.
Elina G.
August 2024
The dogs enjoyed their pool time! It was very nice of them to have towels, pool toys, and poop bags already provided. Would highly recommend!
55This is a great spot! Spacious fenced in yard and pool area, not too far from the center of Charlotte. Lots of awesome extras like life vests, towels, toys, chairs, and more. Our dog wasn’t a huge fan of swimming but she really enjoyed having zoomies across the yard and exploring a new place, and it was very comfy for my fiancé and I to hang out nearby in the pool chairs. Erica C.
Erica C.
August 2024
This is a great spot! Spacious fenced in yard and pool area, not too far from the center of Charlotte. Lots of awesome extras like life vests, towels, toys, chairs, and more. Our dog wasn’t a huge fan of swimming but she really enjoyed having zoomies across the yard and exploring a new place, and it was very comfy for my fiancé and I to hang out nearby in the pool chairs.
55My Golden-doodle, Moose, came here when he was a puppy to get him acclimated to water . 1.5 years later I brought his new baby brother, a phantom golden-doodle named Lincoln, to do the same. Moose immediately knew where he was and got excited! Needless to say big brother taught baby brother and they had a fun filled day! Thanks for allowing the dogs to play here! We appreciate you! Angela V.
Angela V.
August 2024
My Golden-doodle, Moose, came here when he was a puppy to get him acclimated to water . 1.5 years later I brought his new baby brother, a phantom golden-doodle named Lincoln, to do the same. Moose immediately knew where he was and got excited! Needless to say big brother taught baby brother and they had a fun filled day! Thanks for allowing the dogs to play here! We appreciate you!
55This was very easy for my first SniffSpot. I appreciate the hosts thoughtfulness with everything and it was a nice afternoon. My dog doesn’t love other dogs and hasn’t had much time to play in a fenced in area off leash so this was fun for him and for me. Thanks! Kimberley S.
Kimberley S.
August 2024
This was very easy for my first SniffSpot. I appreciate the hosts thoughtfulness with everything and it was a nice afternoon. My dog doesn’t love other dogs and hasn’t had much time to play in a fenced in area off leash so this was fun for him and for me. Thanks!
55We had a blast at this SniffSpot! Oscar loves water, but he'd never been in an actual pool before. It was a little sus for him. I appreciate that we're allowed to play with and help our pups in the pool - I was able to support Oscar as he doggy paddled a few times. It was his first "swim lesson" in an actual pool :) I think he was overwhelmed by all the fun new smells, too - I'll have to stay longer next time and maybe get a treat scatter for him so he can have the best of both worlds! We only stayed for an hour this time, but we built up his pool confidence quite a bit, so it'll be fun to watch that grow on subsequent visits.
The spot was easy to find, with clear signage posted by the driveway and great instructions. I appreciated that towels, dog life jackets, lotion, etc. were provided at the pool house. There's even a mini fridge with some drinks, which I also used to chill Oscar's water. Tips are optional, but I sent the owner (Kate) something because I genuinely appreciated the hospitality. We felt very welcome and comfortable, and I appreciate the time that Kate took to answer my questions before I booked our time. We'll definitely return to this beautiful spot! Thanks so much for having us!Jorden R.
Jorden R.
August 2024
We had a blast at this SniffSpot! Oscar loves water, but he'd never been in an actual pool before. It was a little sus for him. I appreciate that we're allowed to play with and help our pups in the pool - I was able to support Oscar as he doggy paddled a few times. It was his first "swim lesson" in an actual pool :) I think he was overwhelmed by all the fun new smells, too - I'll have to stay longer next time and maybe get a treat scatter for him so he can have the best of both worlds! We only stayed for an hour this time, but we built up his pool confidence quite a bit, so it'll be fun to watch that grow on subsequent visits.
The spot was easy to find, with clear signage posted by the driveway and great instructions. I appreciated that towels, dog life jackets, lotion, etc. were provided at the pool house. There's even a mini fridge with some drinks, which I also used to chill Oscar's water. Tips are optional, but I sent the owner (Kate) something because I genuinely appreciated the hospitality. We felt very welcome and comfortable, and I appreciate the time that Kate took to answer my questions before I booked our time. We'll definitely return to this beautiful spot! Thanks so much for having us!
55Our dogs had a blast. Large secure yard with plenty to smell. Our two large dogs had plenty of room to run and play while our senior girl enjoyed wandering around soaking in all the smells. Big dogs had a blast in the pool once they worked up the courage to jump on in. Could hardly keep one of them out of it after. Will definitely go again.Evan D.
Evan D.
August 2024
Our dogs had a blast. Large secure yard with plenty to smell. Our two large dogs had plenty of room to run and play while our senior girl enjoyed wandering around soaking in all the smells. Big dogs had a blast in the pool once they worked up the courage to jump on in. Could hardly keep one of them out of it after. Will definitely go again.
How do Charlotte'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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
There are 25 dog water parks in the Charlotte area. The most popular dog water park is Dog Paradise in Northwest Charlotte. You can browse all of our dog water parks here.
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 Charlotte area range from $20.0 and $20.0. The least expensive dog water park is Acres in the Forest. The most expensive dog water park is Acres in the Forest. 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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