Megan and Kevin's Private Doggie Play Yard, and dog parent relaxation spot 😊🐾 *Unfortunately, we will be taking a break for the unseeable future due to the potentially fatal respiratory virus that is spreading amongst dogs right now. Sharing spaces and water bowls is one way it is spreading, so we encourage you all to keep your doggies safe at this time and be cautious about where you take them. | Sniffspot
55I’ve been looking for a good place my dogs can swim for quite awhile and this Sniffspot was perfect! When we arrived, my 2 dogs ran straight to the water and jumped in. The hosts had inflatable ramps in the water too so the dogs were able to get out easily. By the water, there are chairs so you can sit while throwing the ball (my dog spent the whole 1.5 hours playing fetch so having the chairs was awesome!). Potty bags are also available and tick spray :) When our time was almost up I was able to wash the dogs off and dry them with the towels provided by the host. Throughout our hour and a half there, we didn’t see any other animals or people. It was very quiet and secluded so we could really have fun and relax without worrying about anything. I saw some reviews mentioning price- I think this Sniffspot is so so worth the price it is listed as. There are several sections of the property that are set up for guests, they provide towels, water, dog toys, potty dogs, flea spray, a private creek, dog pool, dog wash station, and sooooo much more. I’ve never seen such an awesome Sniffspot for this price and although it’s an hour away from me we will be back very soon! AllisonRoderick C.
AllisonRoderick C.
August 2024
I’ve been looking for a good place my dogs can swim for quite awhile and this Sniffspot was perfect! When we arrived, my 2 dogs ran straight to the water and jumped in. The hosts had inflatable ramps in the water too so the dogs were able to get out easily. By the water, there are chairs so you can sit while throwing the ball (my dog spent the whole 1.5 hours playing fetch so having the chairs was awesome!). Potty bags are also available and tick spray :) When our time was almost up I was able to wash the dogs off and dry them with the towels provided by the host. Throughout our hour and a half there, we didn’t see any other animals or people. It was very quiet and secluded so we could really have fun and relax without worrying about anything. I saw some reviews mentioning price- I think this Sniffspot is so so worth the price it is listed as. There are several sections of the property that are set up for guests, they provide towels, water, dog toys, potty dogs, flea spray, a private creek, dog pool, dog wash station, and sooooo much more. I’ve never seen such an awesome Sniffspot for this price and although it’s an hour away from me we will be back very soon!
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Beautiful peaceful spot. Cool clear water and refreshing for my dog and for me. Perfect!!! So grateful for all the accommodations and amenities this place provides. Will return for many visits in the future. Can’t wait!! My precious German shepherd is worn out!! Nothing like a relaxing sit and dip for me in cool and clean water.Gina P.
Gina P.
August 2024
Beautiful peaceful spot. Cool clear water and refreshing for my dog and for me. Perfect!!! So grateful for all the accommodations and amenities this place provides. Will return for many visits in the future. Can’t wait!! My precious German shepherd is worn out!! Nothing like a relaxing sit and dip for me in cool and clean water.
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Great place to swim and have a fun afternoon with your furry friend. We brought a lot of stuff but Tanya actually has everything you need (dog toys, life jackets, blankets, sunscreen...). there is also a tub where you can bathe your puppy before going home. This place is mostly in the shade and easy access to the river. Highly recommended!!!Patrizia F.
Patrizia F.
August 2024
Great place to swim and have a fun afternoon with your furry friend. We brought a lot of stuff but Tanya actually has everything you need (dog toys, life jackets, blankets, sunscreen...). there is also a tub where you can bathe your puppy before going home. This place is mostly in the shade and easy access to the river. Highly recommended!!!
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Very good signage and description from host. Plenty of space, available seating and great water toys for pups and their people. Everything you need is made available by host. We always pack gear but it’s nice to know if we forget something it’s likely provided on site. Thank you for sharing your spot! An amazing time was had by all!! Great bonding time with pups. We’re coming back and bringing frens🐾😉Charlene C.
Charlene C.
August 2024
Very good signage and description from host. Plenty of space, available seating and great water toys for pups and their people. Everything you need is made available by host. We always pack gear but it’s nice to know if we forget something it’s likely provided on site. Thank you for sharing your spot! An amazing time was had by all!! Great bonding time with pups. We’re coming back and bringing frens🐾😉
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Such a lovely spot and Tanya goes above and beyond to make her property welcome. I was able to kick back on a lounger by the creek with a book while my dogs played in the sand and water. Worth the hour drive for us to get to the spot!! My dogs slept like logs all the way home. Thank you very much Tanya!!Tracy M.
Tracy M.
August 2024
Such a lovely spot and Tanya goes above and beyond to make her property welcome. I was able to kick back on a lounger by the creek with a book while my dogs played in the sand and water. Worth the hour drive for us to get to the spot!! My dogs slept like logs all the way home. Thank you very much Tanya!!
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55So amazing!! This was my very first Sniffspot experience. I’ve been looking at this place for awhile, but it’s 2 1/2 hrs from me. I decided that I couldn’t wait anymore. The host was so great at communication! This was honestly a dog heaven! You can see how much time, effort, and compassion she has for dogs. She thought of every little detail to make this experience truly dog focused. Words alone can’t express how magical this place was for my boy Kat H.
Kat H.
August 2024
So amazing!! This was my very first Sniffspot experience. I’ve been looking at this place for awhile, but it’s 2 1/2 hrs from me. I decided that I couldn’t wait anymore. The host was so great at communication! This was honestly a dog heaven! You can see how much time, effort, and compassion she has for dogs. She thought of every little detail to make this experience truly dog focused. Words alone can’t express how magical this place was for my boy
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55WOW! What a beautiful location! Our dogs had a blast and LOVED the water!
They have everything you can think of available to their guests. Highly recommend! Jazmin A.
Jazmin A.
August 2024
WOW! What a beautiful location! Our dogs had a blast and LOVED the water!
They have everything you can think of available to their guests. Highly recommend!
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Great spot! Creek was perfect, just deep enough and wide enough for tossing the ball and swimming. Nice and shady on a warm day. Lots of chairs and a sandy beach. Our dogs had a blast running around. Worth the drive for us !Lisa H.
Lisa H.
September 2024
Great spot! Creek was perfect, just deep enough and wide enough for tossing the ball and swimming. Nice and shady on a warm day. Lots of chairs and a sandy beach. Our dogs had a blast running around. Worth the drive for us !
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Fantastic!!!! So much time and effort was put in to make this a beautiful and relaxing spot for dog parents and a fun Disney World for dogs! Thank you so much. We all had a rough weekend and this was the perfect place to put us back in good spirits.. Cyndee S.
Cyndee S.
September 2024
Fantastic!!!! So much time and effort was put in to make this a beautiful and relaxing spot for dog parents and a fun Disney World for dogs! Thank you so much. We all had a rough weekend and this was the perfect place to put us back in good spirits..
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Our dog loved this spot so much he got the super zoomies! Everything was exactly as advertised. The only downside was that I only rented for an hour.Teresa S.
Teresa S.
September 2024
Our dog loved this spot so much he got the super zoomies! Everything was exactly as advertised. The only downside was that I only rented for an hour.
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55We could have spent the whole day here. Lovely and expansive and so full of wonderful amenities — not the most secure on the fencing though if you have a jumper. Natalia D.
Natalia D.
September 2024
We could have spent the whole day here. Lovely and expansive and so full of wonderful amenities — not the most secure on the fencing though if you have a jumper.
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55I brought my dog today for his bday and we had an amazing time! I had lots of fun on the kayak and my dog had a blast running around and jumping in the water. It’s very spacious with lots of room for dog(s) to run around and swim. 100% will be back again!Daisy M.
Daisy M.
October 2024
I brought my dog today for his bday and we had an amazing time! I had lots of fun on the kayak and my dog had a blast running around and jumping in the water. It’s very spacious with lots of room for dog(s) to run around and swim. 100% will be back again!
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Excellent adventure for the pups. Our 3 labs aged 9, 6 and 1 loved it here. So many places to explore and play. We only stayed an hour but would definitely book again for longer. Bring a sandwich and relax while the dogs have fun. Thank you for a great experience! Kim R.
Kim R.
October 2024
Excellent adventure for the pups. Our 3 labs aged 9, 6 and 1 loved it here. So many places to explore and play. We only stayed an hour but would definitely book again for longer. Bring a sandwich and relax while the dogs have fun. Thank you for a great experience!
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55I posted on my Facebook page that our 10/2 visit would be the “last summer Sniffspot day”. But I had no idea it would actually be the very last SniffSpot for my girl, who I lost three days later. 
My dogs and I have had many fun SniffSpot adventures, but we spent our summer at our FAVORITE spot. In the past few months, I have brought friends and family here so they could experience our “private beach”. I have so many fun memories here. The host has always been amazing, even buying us a toy that Jake loved (and destroyed).
We will be back when my heart heals - but for now, I have the wonderful memories of Halo being so happy here. She was deaf and got so excited when I tapped my nose (“Sniff”) because she knew where we were going. Peggie H.
Peggie H.
October 2024
I posted on my Facebook page that our 10/2 visit would be the “last summer Sniffspot day”. But I had no idea it would actually be the very last SniffSpot for my girl, who I lost three days later. 
My dogs and I have had many fun SniffSpot adventures, but we spent our summer at our FAVORITE spot. In the past few months, I have brought friends and family here so they could experience our “private beach”. I have so many fun memories here. The host has always been amazing, even buying us a toy that Jake loved (and destroyed).
We will be back when my heart heals - but for now, I have the wonderful memories of Halo being so happy here. She was deaf and got so excited when I tapped my nose (“Sniff”) because she knew where we were going.
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Amazing space!!! Both my doggo’s had the best time running all over the place, smelling everything and jumping in an out of the creek. 10/10 recommend!! They were exhausted for the rest of the day. Cali M.
Cali M.
October 2024
Amazing space!!! Both my doggo’s had the best time running all over the place, smelling everything and jumping in an out of the creek. 10/10 recommend!! They were exhausted for the rest of the day.
Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise | Sniffspot
55Wow! We’ve been to many Sniffspots and this one is a must visit. We drove two and a half hours to visit and my only regret is not booking more time. My dogs had so much to do: swimming, running, sniffing, and digging. On top of that, the hosts really thought of everything we could need! Toys, treats, life jackets, and even a clean bathroom. It was a joy seeing my reactive, sensitive dog get to run and play in the creek without fear of someone scaring him. I know we will be back!Shannon Y.
Shannon Y.
October 2024
Wow! We’ve been to many Sniffspots and this one is a must visit. We drove two and a half hours to visit and my only regret is not booking more time. My dogs had so much to do: swimming, running, sniffing, and digging. On top of that, the hosts really thought of everything we could need! Toys, treats, life jackets, and even a clean bathroom. It was a joy seeing my reactive, sensitive dog get to run and play in the creek without fear of someone scaring him. I know we will be back!
How do Penn Valley'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 Penn Valley 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 Penn Valley 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 106 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 11 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.
Sniffspot has 106 fully fenced dog parks in or near Penn Valley. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Penn Valley?
The Penn Valley area has 2 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 Pleasant Valley Creekside Canine Paradise.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Penn Valley?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Penn Valley. The most popular agility option is Willow Kane Farm's Half Acre.
Where in Penn Valley can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Penn Valley?
There are 20 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Penn Valley where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Willow Kane Farm's Half Acre.