55Kai and I are regular visitors to Black Pond Farm but we always find it and interesting and fun visit. The addition of Club Zoomies is wonderful, so now we play fetch in the field, then walk some of the trails and come back and play more fetch. Then we end up with a wade in the pond back at the parking spot! The place is spotless and everything is well marked. I love to see things through the changing seasons. We look forward to many more visits!June M.
June M.
July 2021
Kai and I are regular visitors to Black Pond Farm but we always find it and interesting and fun visit. The addition of Club Zoomies is wonderful, so now we play fetch in the field, then walk some of the trails and come back and play more fetch. Then we end up with a wade in the pond back at the parking spot! The place is spotless and everything is well marked. I love to see things through the changing seasons. We look forward to many more visits!
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55We've been here a number of times recently and it's been wonderful! The hosts are so thoughtful and have provided everything you might need during your visit....fresh water, poop bags & trash can, toys, towels, a hose....it's just amazing. The private trails are so peaceful and beautiful and, if you decide to check out the DNR trails, they go as far as you can imagine. "Club Zoomies" is fantastic...a really great fenced area which is where we end up spending most of our time. Cooper, who doesn't care for balls much at all, is addicted the the 2 tennis balls and runs over to the toy rack to get them the moment we get close. We just love it here. Thank you guys so much for creating such a safe, fun spot! ♥Susan D.
Susan D.
October 2021
We've been here a number of times recently and it's been wonderful! The hosts are so thoughtful and have provided everything you might need during your visit....fresh water, poop bags & trash can, toys, towels, a hose....it's just amazing. The private trails are so peaceful and beautiful and, if you decide to check out the DNR trails, they go as far as you can imagine. "Club Zoomies" is fantastic...a really great fenced area which is where we end up spending most of our time. Cooper, who doesn't care for balls much at all, is addicted the the 2 tennis balls and runs over to the toy rack to get them the moment we get close. We just love it here. Thank you guys so much for creating such a safe, fun spot! ♥
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55Had such a beautiful time - got to watch the morning dew and fog lift off the horse pasture as the sun came streaming in! It was something out of a fairytale! Mollyrose D.
Mollyrose D.
October 2021
Had such a beautiful time - got to watch the morning dew and fog lift off the horse pasture as the sun came streaming in! It was something out of a fairytale!
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55Such a beautiful property. Lots of places for the hounds to sniff and a fantastic place for a nice long walk. The hosts take great care of the property and even had a fire going for us with s’mores at the end of our visit! (C’mon, how nice is that?!) The dogs had a blast and crashed out almost the entire drive home. Highly recommended and can’t wait to visit again.Michael S.
Michael S.
October 2021
Such a beautiful property. Lots of places for the hounds to sniff and a fantastic place for a nice long walk. The hosts take great care of the property and even had a fire going for us with s’mores at the end of our visit! (C’mon, how nice is that?!) The dogs had a blast and crashed out almost the entire drive home. Highly recommended and can’t wait to visit again.
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55It’s been a long time since I’ve visited - I like the changes they’ve made. The club zoomies area is a good size, fended off. There’s plenty of interesting things to sniff, plus a table and some chairs. My dog had a good time exploring and running around. Cassandra C.
Cassandra C.
November 2021
It’s been a long time since I’ve visited - I like the changes they’ve made. The club zoomies area is a good size, fended off. There’s plenty of interesting things to sniff, plus a table and some chairs. My dog had a good time exploring and running around.
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55We spent 1.5 hours with our 5 pups today. We got wet but the trails weren’t terribly muddy which was great and they all got cleaned off in the pond. They all had a blast running free through the woods and a nice little grassy meadow area to get their zoomies out!Melinda S.
Melinda S.
November 2021
We spent 1.5 hours with our 5 pups today. We got wet but the trails weren’t terribly muddy which was great and they all got cleaned off in the pond. They all had a blast running free through the woods and a nice little grassy meadow area to get their zoomies out!
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55Roman had a wonderful time exploring this property! He learned what an electric fence was, that’s pretty much a life skill for a dog. He ran the whole time and really enjoyed being able to cool off in the water. We live an hr+ away but we’ll be back. Olivia M.
Olivia M.
December 2021
Roman had a wonderful time exploring this property! He learned what an electric fence was, that’s pretty much a life skill for a dog. He ran the whole time and really enjoyed being able to cool off in the water. We live an hr+ away but we’ll be back.
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55This was our first visit & we will definitely be back. We didn't plan our time very well since it gets dark so early but the hosts were very kind & made sure that we knew we were safe on their property. Our sweet pup Roxi loved sniffing around the edge of the ponds & got a little too close at one point & took a little unintended dip. Looking forward to exploring more in the daylight some day.Sandy W.
Sandy W.
December 2021
This was our first visit & we will definitely be back. We didn't plan our time very well since it gets dark so early but the hosts were very kind & made sure that we knew we were safe on their property. Our sweet pup Roxi loved sniffing around the edge of the ponds & got a little too close at one point & took a little unintended dip. Looking forward to exploring more in the daylight some day.
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55A delightful spot. So glad to have visit. Wonderful winding trails through enchanted old growth woods. Well marked so even a directionally challenged person like me cannot get lost. Very well thought out to the finest detail. Will be excited to keep this in our rotation for my reactive boy. We did see some horses that belonged to the neighbor. It always make me so happy when my fearful boy is so accepting. Looking forward to next time. Sadaf H.
Sadaf H.
December 2021
A delightful spot. So glad to have visit. Wonderful winding trails through enchanted old growth woods. Well marked so even a directionally challenged person like me cannot get lost. Very well thought out to the finest detail. Will be excited to keep this in our rotation for my reactive boy. We did see some horses that belonged to the neighbor. It always make me so happy when my fearful boy is so accepting. Looking forward to next time.
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55Such a wonderful spot. Our pup loves it here! The owners even had a fire with s’mores set out for us. Unfortunately the rain got to the fire before we could indulge in the s’mores, but it still was such a sweet offerCori a.
Cori a.
December 2021
Such a wonderful spot. Our pup loves it here! The owners even had a fire with s’mores set out for us. Unfortunately the rain got to the fire before we could indulge in the s’mores, but it still was such a sweet offer
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55The trail was amazing and my dog had so much fun running in the off leash area! I really appreciate all of the effort that was put into this amazing spot to make it so enjoyable. Marissa V.
Marissa V.
January 2022
The trail was amazing and my dog had so much fun running in the off leash area! I really appreciate all of the effort that was put into this amazing spot to make it so enjoyable.
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55Such a beautiful place to drive and spot to let your pup romp. Despite there still being a little snow left from the recent storm, the trails were clear, and hosts even had a little fire going in the fire pit by the creek when I arrived. Very peaceful, and easy to find as a result of the signs placed in great locations. My dog loved the creek and designated “zoomies “ field to plat fetch in. Lisa H.
Lisa H.
January 2022
Such a beautiful place to drive and spot to let your pup romp. Despite there still being a little snow left from the recent storm, the trails were clear, and hosts even had a little fire going in the fire pit by the creek when I arrived. Very peaceful, and easy to find as a result of the signs placed in great locations. My dog loved the creek and designated “zoomies “ field to plat fetch in.
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55This place was an absolute dream. The entire trail was very well marked and let you know exactly where you needed to go. You start off at the little bridge that takes you by a beautiful little pond. We were glad that we wore our rain boots as it was a bit muddy in places. There was balls and toys for Bixby to play with which was awesome. He has bloodhound in him so he usually just loves smelling all the smells but he did play fetch a little today and he also was very interested in the bubbles which was a cute touch. And we LOVED club zoomies. We are working on Bixbys recall and this was the perfect place to do it. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to check this Sniffspot out and we are hoping to be back very soon 🐾 We had a little mishap and we had left our sunglasses in the driveway but Preston was super quick to answer my message and that speedy response and help with our problem was really very kind. Stacie S.
Stacie S.
January 2022
This place was an absolute dream. The entire trail was very well marked and let you know exactly where you needed to go. You start off at the little bridge that takes you by a beautiful little pond. We were glad that we wore our rain boots as it was a bit muddy in places. There was balls and toys for Bixby to play with which was awesome. He has bloodhound in him so he usually just loves smelling all the smells but he did play fetch a little today and he also was very interested in the bubbles which was a cute touch. And we LOVED club zoomies. We are working on Bixbys recall and this was the perfect place to do it. We couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful day to check this Sniffspot out and we are hoping to be back very soon 🐾 We had a little mishap and we had left our sunglasses in the driveway but Preston was super quick to answer my message and that speedy response and help with our problem was really very kind.
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55Amazing place! The pups had so much fun and will be back!!!
This place has it all. Signs everywhere and were SO helpful! Toys and even a place to sit and relax. We LOVE it! Lu A.
Lu A.
January 2022
Amazing place! The pups had so much fun and will be back!!!
This place has it all. Signs everywhere and were SO helpful! Toys and even a place to sit and relax. We LOVE it!
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55Spacious and 10min trails!!! I was able to clock in some cardio for me too! My pup had so much fun running around! He was confused about a horse but we didn’t approach them, just saw it in a distance. Great trail and enough space for fetch but we didnt have to!Susie K.
Susie K.
February 2022
Spacious and 10min trails!!! I was able to clock in some cardio for me too! My pup had so much fun running around! He was confused about a horse but we didn’t approach them, just saw it in a distance. Great trail and enough space for fetch but we didnt have to!
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55It was a lovely walk for my dogs. We appreciated the water station for the dogs too. The signs were so helpful. A great spot that we hope to return to. Ailynn C.
Ailynn C.
February 2022
It was a lovely walk for my dogs. We appreciated the water station for the dogs too. The signs were so helpful. A great spot that we hope to return to.
How do Elk'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 Elk 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 Elk?
There are 5 dog water parks in the Elk area. The most popular dog water park is Tails Creek. 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 Elk area range from $4.0 and $4.0. The least expensive dog water park is Ballard-Fenced-Yard-Near-Locks. The most expensive dog water park is Ballard-Fenced-Yard-Near-Locks. 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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