55Super cute yard! Plenty of shade, sanded area if they do a little dig 🥰 hose for water and chairs to rest. It’s a small yard but plenty big to toss the ball and give them time to explore. I have a nervous rescue who isn’t quite ready for dog parks and I was happy to see her run free. 🥹brittney o.
brittney o.
May 2025
Super cute yard! Plenty of shade, sanded area if they do a little dig 🥰 hose for water and chairs to rest. It’s a small yard but plenty big to toss the ball and give them time to explore. I have a nervous rescue who isn’t quite ready for dog parks and I was happy to see her run free. 🥹
55Great space with comfy chairs. Our senior pup tuckered out pretty quick and was just ready to chill with us while our other busier pup continued to explore. Happy pups!Melanie C.
Melanie C.
March 2025
Great space with comfy chairs. Our senior pup tuckered out pretty quick and was just ready to chill with us while our other busier pup continued to explore. Happy pups!
Windermere's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Pup Play & Stay Park In Wilmington | Sniffspot
55We love this spot so much!! Especially for beagles it’s so great because of all the leaves and opportunities to dig and such
My fav part is that there are no escape holes and chairs for u to sit in
She even gave me a discount for no reason but kindness
We will be back💗💗💗💗Melanie H.
Melanie H.
March 2025
We love this spot so much!! Especially for beagles it’s so great because of all the leaves and opportunities to dig and such
My fav part is that there are no escape holes and chairs for u to sit in
She even gave me a discount for no reason but kindness
We will be back💗💗💗💗
Lauren's 0.62 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Wilmington | Sniffspot
55It was our first time visiting Lauren’s yard and it was a beautiful space! She had RO water ready for us (I always bring some but it was very appreciated!) and there were some dog toys for us to use. I had read in the description to expect some chain link fencing and noted something about the neighbor’s dogs, so I chose to keep my deaf puppy on a long line and I’m glad I did! The neighbor’s dogs did come to the fence and bark (which then triggered the puppy to go a little crazy too), but my 9 year old shepherd mix touched noses and they seemed to be sweet dogs! Scout was an easy recall away and then the neighbor brought his dogs inside (probably because my little deaf guy took a moment to relax again). It ended up being a great training experience as we are working on excitement “reactivity” with his trainers! I would caution folks with reactive dogs not to book this spot, but Lauren is honest about the fencing situation and I know my dog isn’t aggressive (and the other one won’t jump the fence). Overall, the space was great to sniff around in. There was quite a bit of dog poop around the edges of the yard, but I recognize this is some pup’s home and we’re just thankful to have the opportunity to explore! Thanks for having us!!Courtney B.
Courtney B.
March 2025
It was our first time visiting Lauren’s yard and it was a beautiful space! She had RO water ready for us (I always bring some but it was very appreciated!) and there were some dog toys for us to use. I had read in the description to expect some chain link fencing and noted something about the neighbor’s dogs, so I chose to keep my deaf puppy on a long line and I’m glad I did! The neighbor’s dogs did come to the fence and bark (which then triggered the puppy to go a little crazy too), but my 9 year old shepherd mix touched noses and they seemed to be sweet dogs! Scout was an easy recall away and then the neighbor brought his dogs inside (probably because my little deaf guy took a moment to relax again). It ended up being a great training experience as we are working on excitement “reactivity” with his trainers! I would caution folks with reactive dogs not to book this spot, but Lauren is honest about the fencing situation and I know my dog isn’t aggressive (and the other one won’t jump the fence). Overall, the space was great to sniff around in. There was quite a bit of dog poop around the edges of the yard, but I recognize this is some pup’s home and we’re just thankful to have the opportunity to explore! Thanks for having us!!
Windermere's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Pup Play & Stay Park In Wilmington | Sniffspot
55Nice fully fenced yard, mostly clear/tree free though some wood debris. But it's not quite spring and from the looks of the debris it's from tree clearing/mulching. Quiet area for my reactive dogs to run around and get some fetch time in
Side note: it's better for our native pollinators that leaves/debris gets left till late spring anyway 😀LAURA H.
LAURA H.
February 2025
Nice fully fenced yard, mostly clear/tree free though some wood debris. But it's not quite spring and from the looks of the debris it's from tree clearing/mulching. Quiet area for my reactive dogs to run around and get some fetch time in
Side note: it's better for our native pollinators that leaves/debris gets left till late spring anyway 😀
Windermere's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Pup Play & Stay Park In Wilmington | Sniffspot
55This was our first Sniffspot experience and it was well worth it! This property was easy to find and exactly as described! The fence provided privacy for my dog to run and play without distractions.
The space was clean and chairs were available. There were toys/balls available and a bowl for water. We will definitely be reserving again. Christian H.
Christian H.
February 2025
This was our first Sniffspot experience and it was well worth it! This property was easy to find and exactly as described! The fence provided privacy for my dog to run and play without distractions.
The space was clean and chairs were available. There were toys/balls available and a bowl for water. We will definitely be reserving again.
Windermere's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Pup Play & Stay Park In Wilmington | Sniffspot
55Great size yard to play some fetch! There was some neighborhood noise but other than that the fence was secure and private to the point where my dog was able to play with zero distraction or stress. We will definitely be back! Angela C.
Angela C.
February 2025
Great size yard to play some fetch! There was some neighborhood noise but other than that the fence was secure and private to the point where my dog was able to play with zero distraction or stress. We will definitely be back!
Windermere's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Pup Play & Stay Park In Wilmington | Sniffspot
55This was our first time using SniffSpot and our two pups thoroughly enjoyed this space. So many sniffs and plenty of room to stretch their legs. Communication (especially because this was our first time) was great. The fence was new and tall enough for my reactive dog to hear neighborhood dogs and just continue his exploring. He must have felt very secure. We’ll be coming back.Melanie C.
Melanie C.
January 2025
This was our first time using SniffSpot and our two pups thoroughly enjoyed this space. So many sniffs and plenty of room to stretch their legs. Communication (especially because this was our first time) was great. The fence was new and tall enough for my reactive dog to hear neighborhood dogs and just continue his exploring. He must have felt very secure. We’ll be coming back.
Windermere's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Pup Play & Stay Park In Wilmington | Sniffspot
55I’ve left a comment before; but this yard is one of my girl’s favorites! The fence is high enough that I don’t worry about her getting out, and the yard is au naturel, so lots of places to dig and sniff!Emily M.
Emily M.
January 2025
I’ve left a comment before; but this yard is one of my girl’s favorites! The fence is high enough that I don’t worry about her getting out, and the yard is au naturel, so lots of places to dig and sniff!
55My girl loved this yard and had a great time!! Carter was very kind and informative; and Buddha, his cute dog, was very chill and quiet, just observing from the sliding door. My pup found a few toys in the bushes and was very proud of herself! Haha The fence is very secure and tall. Large enough to play long fetch, the flirt pole and just explore all the corners. We will definitely be back 🙂Amber B.
Amber B.
December 2024
My girl loved this yard and had a great time!! Carter was very kind and informative; and Buddha, his cute dog, was very chill and quiet, just observing from the sliding door. My pup found a few toys in the bushes and was very proud of herself! Haha The fence is very secure and tall. Large enough to play long fetch, the flirt pole and just explore all the corners. We will definitely be back 🙂
Windermere's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Pup Play & Stay Park In Wilmington | Sniffspot
55Great big yard with lots of sticks and digging places, lots of places to sniff and explore! Great seating and toys for doggie too! We’ll be back!Emily M.
Emily M.
November 2024
Great big yard with lots of sticks and digging places, lots of places to sniff and explore! Great seating and toys for doggie too! We’ll be back!
Windermere's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Pup Play & Stay Park In Wilmington | Sniffspot
55Nice, open yard in a respectable neighborhood! Host allows parking in the driveway, directly in front of gate used to access backyard. Space has some shade, plenty of sniff-able areas and the terrain is a mix of sand, sod and pine straw cover. Yard is fully enclosed and private. Host also provides seating and a covered stash of balls for play and water bowl; trash receptacles in driveway adjacent to gate.Sara L.
Sara L.
November 2024
Nice, open yard in a respectable neighborhood! Host allows parking in the driveway, directly in front of gate used to access backyard. Space has some shade, plenty of sniff-able areas and the terrain is a mix of sand, sod and pine straw cover. Yard is fully enclosed and private. Host also provides seating and a covered stash of balls for play and water bowl; trash receptacles in driveway adjacent to gate.
Windermere's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Pup Play & Stay Park In Wilmington | Sniffspot
55Really a great place to bring your doggie for sniffing, exploring, and running. Nice big back yard with grass and trees and chairs for the doggie owners in a quiet Wilmington neighborhood. A big bowl of water was provided, along with a bucket of balls to toss for our dog. Easy parking right beside an easily opened, sturdily latched door to the back yard. Our dog had a good romp, and we will definitely return here for another play day. Sherene M.
Sherene M.
October 2024
Really a great place to bring your doggie for sniffing, exploring, and running. Nice big back yard with grass and trees and chairs for the doggie owners in a quiet Wilmington neighborhood. A big bowl of water was provided, along with a bucket of balls to toss for our dog. Easy parking right beside an easily opened, sturdily latched door to the back yard. Our dog had a good romp, and we will definitely return here for another play day.
How do Wilmington'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 Wilmington 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. 60% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the Wilmington 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 102 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 176 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.
Does Wilmington have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 102 fully fenced dog parks in or near Wilmington. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Wilmington?
The Wilmington area has 3 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 Megan's 7 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Ocean Isle Beach.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Wilmington?
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near Wilmington?
There are 19 Sniffspot dog parks that offer fields in or near Wilmington where dogs can be off leash. The most popular field is Kelli's Private Dog Park In Whiteville.
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