55Very nice medium sized yard, great communication, water was made available, and a few balls too! Solid fence all around, sunny space with just enough shade to cool down. Thanks for having us!Anna K.
Anna K.
November 2024
Very nice medium sized yard, great communication, water was made available, and a few balls too! Solid fence all around, sunny space with just enough shade to cool down. Thanks for having us!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Backyard is HUGE!!! It was sooo amazing to let my girl run free. She’s an apartment dog and we don’t do dog parks. It was the best to see her chasing balls off leash and still protected by a fence. I will definitely be back! Easy to access and they left out toys. So nice!!Maggie C.
Maggie C.
July 2023
Backyard is HUGE!!! It was sooo amazing to let my girl run free. She’s an apartment dog and we don’t do dog parks. It was the best to see her chasing balls off leash and still protected by a fence. I will definitely be back! Easy to access and they left out toys. So nice!!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55This was the first time I ever used sniff spot and Penny’s was an amazing experience. The yard is huge and securely fenced with six foot fencing. Covered porch so that humans can sit and watch the pups play while staying out of the sun. There were toys and a bowl of water for the pups along with poop bags. So grateful to have been able to rent this space out and let my dogs run as a break from our very long road trip. Allie R.
Allie R.
July 2023
This was the first time I ever used sniff spot and Penny’s was an amazing experience. The yard is huge and securely fenced with six foot fencing. Covered porch so that humans can sit and watch the pups play while staying out of the sun. There were toys and a bowl of water for the pups along with poop bags. So grateful to have been able to rent this space out and let my dogs run as a break from our very long road trip.
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55What a wonderful spot for our dogs to run their hearts out! The yard was clean, there was water available for them to drink and even toys! There was a cute porch for us to sit on and chat while we watched them. We will DEFINITELY be back! Faith B.
Faith B.
March 2023
What a wonderful spot for our dogs to run their hearts out! The yard was clean, there was water available for them to drink and even toys! There was a cute porch for us to sit on and chat while we watched them. We will DEFINITELY be back!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55My first time using the app and my dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for allowing us to use the yard and also for the included amenities. We’ll be back again! Peyton B.
Peyton B.
April 2023
My first time using the app and my dogs and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for allowing us to use the yard and also for the included amenities. We’ll be back again!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Amazing back yard! My pups loved it!! Would 10 out of 10 book again! They had tennis balls and poop bags and a nice porch for me to sit! Cassandra T.
Cassandra T.
February 2023
Amazing back yard! My pups loved it!! Would 10 out of 10 book again! They had tennis balls and poop bags and a nice porch for me to sit!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55This was a great experience! It was our first Sniff Spot and it did not disappoint! I am very picky about cleanliness because my pups are not quite 2 yet and still like to explore with their mouths quite a bit. The yard was totally clean and they had a great time running around! There were balls and a chuck it available (among other amenities) and it was easy to get in and out. We will definitely be visiting again!Jori B.
Jori B.
February 2023
This was a great experience! It was our first Sniff Spot and it did not disappoint! I am very picky about cleanliness because my pups are not quite 2 yet and still like to explore with their mouths quite a bit. The yard was totally clean and they had a great time running around! There were balls and a chuck it available (among other amenities) and it was easy to get in and out. We will definitely be visiting again!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55The spot was clean, secure, and stocked with PLENTY of Chuck-It balls! The pups had a blast!
The only downside is that it was SUPER noisy— but I am not going to take stars away from the host for something that is out of their control. The neighbor dogs, specifically, were bounding along the fence line barking nonstop for the first fifteen minutes or so. Luckily, the dogs I had with me did not care too much about the neighbor’s dogs and, for the most part, ignored them. If you have a highly reactive dog, however, you may struggle a bit more if the neighbor lets their dogs out. Eventually the neighbor came out and got the dogs, but it was VERY noisy for those first fifteen minutes (and a tree was being cut down a few houses down, as well, which added to the clamor). Again— the host has no control over these things, so I am not displeased with them or the yard itself!
Overall, we had a positive experience. It’s hard to find a yard that big in Norfolk. Big thanks to the host for providing a secure, clean spot for Norfolk pups! Sarah C.
Sarah C.
February 2023
The spot was clean, secure, and stocked with PLENTY of Chuck-It balls! The pups had a blast!
The only downside is that it was SUPER noisy— but I am not going to take stars away from the host for something that is out of their control. The neighbor dogs, specifically, were bounding along the fence line barking nonstop for the first fifteen minutes or so. Luckily, the dogs I had with me did not care too much about the neighbor’s dogs and, for the most part, ignored them. If you have a highly reactive dog, however, you may struggle a bit more if the neighbor lets their dogs out. Eventually the neighbor came out and got the dogs, but it was VERY noisy for those first fifteen minutes (and a tree was being cut down a few houses down, as well, which added to the clamor). Again— the host has no control over these things, so I am not displeased with them or the yard itself!
Overall, we had a positive experience. It’s hard to find a yard that big in Norfolk. Big thanks to the host for providing a secure, clean spot for Norfolk pups!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Spot was very nice, clean and had a whole lot of balls for the doggies to play with. I’ve never seen my dog run so much and so fast as she was here. My dog doesn’t get to run since she is a runner and having a nice spot for her to run with a fenced yard was so nice. Will be returning againChristopher K.
Christopher K.
February 2023
Spot was very nice, clean and had a whole lot of balls for the doggies to play with. I’ve never seen my dog run so much and so fast as she was here. My dog doesn’t get to run since she is a runner and having a nice spot for her to run with a fenced yard was so nice. Will be returning again
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55This spot was awesome and it was our first time ever using Sniff Spot. Our 2 dogs didn’t know what to do with all that space and they absolutely loved it! If you have a barker like we do, the neighbors do have dogs that they let out during our visit but the privacy fence was perfect and it was a good chance for us to work on recall while all the barking and excitement was happening. Absolutely recommend this spot for anyone who has pups that need to run that energy out but don’t quite have the manners for a dog park. Emily H.
Emily H.
February 2023
This spot was awesome and it was our first time ever using Sniff Spot. Our 2 dogs didn’t know what to do with all that space and they absolutely loved it! If you have a barker like we do, the neighbors do have dogs that they let out during our visit but the privacy fence was perfect and it was a good chance for us to work on recall while all the barking and excitement was happening. Absolutely recommend this spot for anyone who has pups that need to run that energy out but don’t quite have the manners for a dog park.
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55This was our first time using Sniffspot and our girls absolutely loved this place! The yard is well fenced, clean and they provided poop bags, water and toys for the girls to use. They Went crazy the first 30 minutes exploring , sprinting and playing tag with one another. This was fun for us and the dogs and we can’t wait to come back in the future! Jordan S.
Jordan S.
March 2023
This was our first time using Sniffspot and our girls absolutely loved this place! The yard is well fenced, clean and they provided poop bags, water and toys for the girls to use. They Went crazy the first 30 minutes exploring , sprinting and playing tag with one another. This was fun for us and the dogs and we can’t wait to come back in the future!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55As usual, a great time for my dogs and me. This is the most spacious place I have visited in Norfolk, and it gives my dogs and me a good workout. Thank you, Anne!Kathryn S.
Kathryn S.
March 2023
As usual, a great time for my dogs and me. This is the most spacious place I have visited in Norfolk, and it gives my dogs and me a good workout. Thank you, Anne!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Such wonderful and thoughtful hosts with great communication. Koa has loved returning to this spot many many times and it is a beautiful open space to explore and run!Amanda L.
Amanda L.
March 2023
Such wonderful and thoughtful hosts with great communication. Koa has loved returning to this spot many many times and it is a beautiful open space to explore and run!
How do Mathews'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 Mathews 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 Mathews 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 164 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 18 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 Mathews?
The best Sniffspot dog beach near Mathews is SNIFFSPOT At Blanchard Farms. At Sniffspot beaches dogs can generally be off leash.
Does Mathews have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 164 fully fenced dog parks in or near Mathews. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Mathews?
The Mathews area has 5 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 SNIFFSPOT At Blanchard Farms.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Mathews?