55I was greeted by the male owner. He was very nice and informative about the property. It was very hot that morning and they offered free cold drinks. He also had bug spray available for me and my dogs which is 100% necessary to enjoy the trails. The trails are very nice. We will definitely be back in the fall Heather R.
Heather R.
August 2022
I was greeted by the male owner. He was very nice and informative about the property. It was very hot that morning and they offered free cold drinks. He also had bug spray available for me and my dogs which is 100% necessary to enjoy the trails. The trails are very nice. We will definitely be back in the fall
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Loved this spot! So nice and clean, very spacious. Lots of toys and overall just a great experience for our little 4 month old GSD. Definitely recommend. My sweet girl had such a great time and now she’s taking a nice long nap lol. Thank you!!Hannah R.
Hannah R.
September 2023
Loved this spot! So nice and clean, very spacious. Lots of toys and overall just a great experience for our little 4 month old GSD. Definitely recommend. My sweet girl had such a great time and now she’s taking a nice long nap lol. Thank you!!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Thanks so much for giving the dogs a safe spot to run around and enjoy themselves! We haven’t seen them smile so big in forever! The spot is fantastic, well enclosed, large, clean and the toys/ water bowl and poop bags/bin were an awesome addition as well. Angie P.
Angie P.
October 2023
Thanks so much for giving the dogs a safe spot to run around and enjoy themselves! We haven’t seen them smile so big in forever! The spot is fantastic, well enclosed, large, clean and the toys/ water bowl and poop bags/bin were an awesome addition as well.
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Such a great space! Our dog is an apartment dog and he loved having TONS of space to run around and play ball. Very clean and easy to access!Erika H.
Erika H.
October 2023
Such a great space! Our dog is an apartment dog and he loved having TONS of space to run around and play ball. Very clean and easy to access!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55The yard was awesome!! Our dog had a great time. She was able to run off some energy safely. The yard was completely fenced in so we felt safe to let her run loose. Very clean and well taken care of. If you are considering bringing your dog here we highly recommend it!Carly D.
Carly D.
October 2023
The yard was awesome!! Our dog had a great time. She was able to run off some energy safely. The yard was completely fenced in so we felt safe to let her run loose. Very clean and well taken care of. If you are considering bringing your dog here we highly recommend it!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Our first time trying out sniffspot and we picked the best! Rocky, our lab, had so much fun and is snoring right now as a result! Penny’s yard is just beautiful, and so spacious-myself and my daughter also got quite a workout playing with Rocky out there! As we live in an apartment and don’t have anywhere to let him roam free, we will definitely be back! I’m so glad we gave this a try, it made for a great Saturday afternoon!!! Thank you for lending us your space!!Kelli F.
Kelli F.
October 2023
Our first time trying out sniffspot and we picked the best! Rocky, our lab, had so much fun and is snoring right now as a result! Penny’s yard is just beautiful, and so spacious-myself and my daughter also got quite a workout playing with Rocky out there! As we live in an apartment and don’t have anywhere to let him roam free, we will definitely be back! I’m so glad we gave this a try, it made for a great Saturday afternoon!!! Thank you for lending us your space!!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55This yard is perfect. It’s level and fully fenced with a loooong run area free of debris and personal items. The area was clean and easy to access. Water, balls and poop bags were available. Xena and Mansa had a blast running and just sniffing about. Property is very well maintained and we had a great experience. We plan to book again before it gets too cold. Shari W.
Shari W.
November 2023
This yard is perfect. It’s level and fully fenced with a loooong run area free of debris and personal items. The area was clean and easy to access. Water, balls and poop bags were available. Xena and Mansa had a blast running and just sniffing about. Property is very well maintained and we had a great experience. We plan to book again before it gets too cold.
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55This location never disappoints. My pup recognizes the route we take and gets hyped way before we arrive! So thankful to have a place with plenty of space and privacy. Kathryn S.
Kathryn S.
November 2023
This location never disappoints. My pup recognizes the route we take and gets hyped way before we arrive! So thankful to have a place with plenty of space and privacy.
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Absolutely gorgeous yard! Enough space to throw the pups favorite ball and get a good sprint out of her. Very accommodating and welcoming experience. Even gave me an extra 15 minutes when traffic held me up! Clean and well groomed yard. Will definitely be back and probably rent for longer than an hour hahaAntjuan Q.
Antjuan Q.
December 2023
Absolutely gorgeous yard! Enough space to throw the pups favorite ball and get a good sprint out of her. Very accommodating and welcoming experience. Even gave me an extra 15 minutes when traffic held me up! Clean and well groomed yard. Will definitely be back and probably rent for longer than an hour haha
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55If you have never tried this spot, please bundle up (if you go early in the morning like we do) and give it a go, especially with the discounted price! If your dog likes plenty of space to run, play ball, catch disks, Penny’s Place has everything you need and is a premier spot in the urban region of Norfolk. We are never disappointed.Kathryn S.
Kathryn S.
December 2023
If you have never tried this spot, please bundle up (if you go early in the morning like we do) and give it a go, especially with the discounted price! If your dog likes plenty of space to run, play ball, catch disks, Penny’s Place has everything you need and is a premier spot in the urban region of Norfolk. We are never disappointed.
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Kosmo thoroughly enjoyed Penny’s place. It’s super spacious, well kept, quiet, and even had toys, poop bags and a water bowl. We went early in the morning to avoid the summer heat, but there was still plenty of shade for him to take a break from the sun. Highly recommend! We will absolutely be returning! Tatia H.
Tatia H.
August 2023
Kosmo thoroughly enjoyed Penny’s place. It’s super spacious, well kept, quiet, and even had toys, poop bags and a water bowl. We went early in the morning to avoid the summer heat, but there was still plenty of shade for him to take a break from the sun. Highly recommend! We will absolutely be returning!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55A wonderful experience (as usual)! My dog appreciated the quiet neighborhood and abundant choice of balls. The pool add on was a great value!Krista P.
Krista P.
August 2023
A wonderful experience (as usual)! My dog appreciated the quiet neighborhood and abundant choice of balls. The pool add on was a great value!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Penny's Place checks all the boxes! It is within a 10 minute drive, spacious enough for my off-target Chuck-It! throws, has spots of shade, fresh water access, enough balls to outfit a batting practice, and wonderfully maintained grass coverage throughout. Did not encounter any potential escape or intrusion concerns with the fencing.
Summary: Ideal spot for expending seemingly incessant dog energy productively.Kathryn S.
Kathryn S.
September 2023
Penny's Place checks all the boxes! It is within a 10 minute drive, spacious enough for my off-target Chuck-It! throws, has spots of shade, fresh water access, enough balls to outfit a batting practice, and wonderfully maintained grass coverage throughout. Did not encounter any potential escape or intrusion concerns with the fencing.
Summary: Ideal spot for expending seemingly incessant dog energy productively.
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Truly the perfect spot all around! Easy to locate, access was smooth & the pups had a blast running around & splashing in the kiddie pool! Super clean, tons of toys to play with & the privacy gives an enormous peace of mind for their needs. Highly recommend & will definitely be back! 🐕🦺🐕🦺🐾❤️Sierra G.
Sierra G.
September 2023
Truly the perfect spot all around! Easy to locate, access was smooth & the pups had a blast running around & splashing in the kiddie pool! Super clean, tons of toys to play with & the privacy gives an enormous peace of mind for their needs. Highly recommend & will definitely be back! 🐕🦺🐕🦺🐾❤️
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55This has quickly become our favorite “go to” spot!! Easy to get in & out of with tired, happy pups & the hosts go above & beyond with their thoughtful gestures! Sierra G.
Sierra G.
September 2023
This has quickly become our favorite “go to” spot!! Easy to get in & out of with tired, happy pups & the hosts go above & beyond with their thoughtful gestures!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Great place to bring your dogs to let them run loose. Gates are absolutely secure and yard completely enclosed. It was nice to let them play without worry of escape or other dogs and people coming at them. Dog amenities were spot on with plenty of toys and fresh water. Well kept yard, very clean. We will absolutely be returning.Marlene L.
Marlene L.
September 2023
Great place to bring your dogs to let them run loose. Gates are absolutely secure and yard completely enclosed. It was nice to let them play without worry of escape or other dogs and people coming at them. Dog amenities were spot on with plenty of toys and fresh water. Well kept yard, very clean. We will absolutely be returning.
How do Gloucester'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 Gloucester 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. 96% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Gloucester 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 175 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 17 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 Gloucester?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Gloucester is SNIFFSPOT At Blanchard Farms. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Gloucester have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 175 fully fenced dog parks in or near Gloucester. Browse all fully enclosed options.