55I read the many great reviews before visiting today and it certainly met my high expectations! Plenty of space for both the owner and multiple dogs to enjoy. Shade, water, toys and treats on hand to help with this summer heat. We will definitely be back! Thanks again for the hospitality, Janice.Kelly N.
Kelly N.
June 2025
I read the many great reviews before visiting today and it certainly met my high expectations! Plenty of space for both the owner and multiple dogs to enjoy. Shade, water, toys and treats on hand to help with this summer heat. We will definitely be back! Thanks again for the hospitality, Janice.
Gracie's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Bern | Sniffspot
55Janice & her husband, Dennis, were so welcoming to my husband, me, and Annie. This was our 1st visit, and Annie just didn't know what to make of having so much yard to run around in, so she just sniffed and walked a little. She seemed to enjoy the patio area and the company of the hosts the most. We will try to get her a companion to meet up and play with her on the next trip, so hopefully she will take advantage of the entire 5 acres. (She is an older dog and could use stimulation from another doggie friend.) It is a beautiful, well-kept place, and enjoyable for people to walk around in as well; we highly recommend it! Carolyn S.
Carolyn S.
May 2025
Janice & her husband, Dennis, were so welcoming to my husband, me, and Annie. This was our 1st visit, and Annie just didn't know what to make of having so much yard to run around in, so she just sniffed and walked a little. She seemed to enjoy the patio area and the company of the hosts the most. We will try to get her a companion to meet up and play with her on the next trip, so hopefully she will take advantage of the entire 5 acres. (She is an older dog and could use stimulation from another doggie friend.) It is a beautiful, well-kept place, and enjoyable for people to walk around in as well; we highly recommend it!
Gracie's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Bern | Sniffspot
55My boys had a wonderful time at Gracie’s! They had plenty of safe space to run and play, and received so much love and attention from Dennis and Janice, who clearly adore animals and treated them like their own. We’ll definitely be back!"Daniele A.
Daniele A.
May 2025
My boys had a wonderful time at Gracie’s! They had plenty of safe space to run and play, and received so much love and attention from Dennis and Janice, who clearly adore animals and treated them like their own. We’ll definitely be back!"
Gracie's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Bern | Sniffspot
55We just love coming to see Janice and Dennis. My largest pet loves exploring (when not eating all the treats). This is our favorite place to visit. DJ B.
DJ B.
May 2025
We just love coming to see Janice and Dennis. My largest pet loves exploring (when not eating all the treats). This is our favorite place to visit.
Gracie's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Bern | Sniffspot
55Had a great visit. My 4 fur babies had an amazing time exploring and playing. The hosts could not be any more welcoming and kind. Thank you for opening up your beautiful property to us. We hope to make our visits weekly. Gina L.
Gina L.
April 2025
Had a great visit. My 4 fur babies had an amazing time exploring and playing. The hosts could not be any more welcoming and kind. Thank you for opening up your beautiful property to us. We hope to make our visits weekly.
Gracie's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Bern | Sniffspot
55The perfect spot for my two dogs! One is fearless and needs to run full tilt and one is anxious and reactive around other dogs so this spot makes us all happy! It's especially convenient for me to be able to drive in the gate, open the door and let them run without worrying about leashes. Janice and Dennis are wonderful hosts and keep their property in great shape. There are several shady areas and I hear they will be adding a puppy pool for the warmer months. Kristi M.
Kristi M.
April 2025
The perfect spot for my two dogs! One is fearless and needs to run full tilt and one is anxious and reactive around other dogs so this spot makes us all happy! It's especially convenient for me to be able to drive in the gate, open the door and let them run without worrying about leashes. Janice and Dennis are wonderful hosts and keep their property in great shape. There are several shady areas and I hear they will be adding a puppy pool for the warmer months.
Gracie's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Bern | Sniffspot
55Our secondv time here, I believe that speaks for itself! Our foster dog, Cyrus, loves it here! Any time we go to an Adoption Event in New Bern we will be stopping by here first 😊Julia F.
Julia F.
March 2025
Our secondv time here, I believe that speaks for itself! Our foster dog, Cyrus, loves it here! Any time we go to an Adoption Event in New Bern we will be stopping by here first 😊
Gracie's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Bern | Sniffspot
55My boy Sig had a wonderful time at Gracie's! I don't have many places to let him run free so it was big fun. Dennis and Janice are just wonderful hosts. They had everything you would need in case you forgot your own. Very nice spot. Looking forward to coming back.Leslee G.
Leslee G.
March 2025
My boy Sig had a wonderful time at Gracie's! I don't have many places to let him run free so it was big fun. Dennis and Janice are just wonderful hosts. They had everything you would need in case you forgot your own. Very nice spot. Looking forward to coming back.
Gracie's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Bern | Sniffspot
55What a wonderful spot and great hosts! Janice & Dennis were wonderful! She had lots of treats & toys for the doggies! (Water bowls & poop bags too, thank goodness because I forgot mine) The dogs had a wonderful time enjoying themselves looking around, sniffing around and running around. Beautiful place to walk and enjoy the beautiful weather! Will definitely be going back soon. Julia F.
Julia F.
March 2025
What a wonderful spot and great hosts! Janice & Dennis were wonderful! She had lots of treats & toys for the doggies! (Water bowls & poop bags too, thank goodness because I forgot mine) The dogs had a wonderful time enjoying themselves looking around, sniffing around and running around. Beautiful place to walk and enjoy the beautiful weather! Will definitely be going back soon.
Gracie's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Bern | Sniffspot
55Hosts were very friendly and accessing the SniffSpot was easy!
Dogs under 15 pounds MAY be able to squeeze under the front gate if they were determined to, treats and recall recommended for little dogs in the big yard. There is a smaller and more secure fenced area by the house though as well!
They had a big supply of treats and toys, water available, poop waste bin, and a covered porch area for people to sit and relax while the dogs play.
Yard was impeccably clean and lawn was very well manicured, with pretty flowering bulbs and trees.Trystin G.
Trystin G.
March 2025
Hosts were very friendly and accessing the SniffSpot was easy!
Dogs under 15 pounds MAY be able to squeeze under the front gate if they were determined to, treats and recall recommended for little dogs in the big yard. There is a smaller and more secure fenced area by the house though as well!
They had a big supply of treats and toys, water available, poop waste bin, and a covered porch area for people to sit and relax while the dogs play.
Yard was impeccably clean and lawn was very well manicured, with pretty flowering bulbs and trees.
Gracie's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Bern | Sniffspot
55This is our second time coming to Janice’s backyard and we love it. Janice is a generous, accommodating host and loves the doggies that come. There’s always has toys, treats, and water. Just what we needed today. Kristina H.
Kristina H.
March 2025
This is our second time coming to Janice’s backyard and we love it. Janice is a generous, accommodating host and loves the doggies that come. There’s always has toys, treats, and water. Just what we needed today.
Gracie's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Bern | Sniffspot
55My Lexie had a wonderful time. The many trees surrounded the exploring area kept her entertained. She loved it. We were met by our host, Janet, who was very nice and welcoming. Lexie has slept well since she got home. I’m excited about taking her back to run, play, and explore. Donna M.
Donna M.
March 2025
My Lexie had a wonderful time. The many trees surrounded the exploring area kept her entertained. She loved it. We were met by our host, Janet, who was very nice and welcoming. Lexie has slept well since she got home. I’m excited about taking her back to run, play, and explore.
Gracie's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Bern | Sniffspot
55The host, Janice, met me when I arrived and showed me where the water, treats and toys were located. She is very pleasant. The property is nice and it was great to just let the dogs off leash to explore and go where they wanted to. With five acres of fenced area, the dogs got plenty of exercise. We will be going back.
Julia aka. "Judy" S.
Julia aka. "Judy" S.
March 2025
The host, Janice, met me when I arrived and showed me where the water, treats and toys were located. She is very pleasant. The property is nice and it was great to just let the dogs off leash to explore and go where they wanted to. With five acres of fenced area, the dogs got plenty of exercise. We will be going back.
Gracie's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In New Bern | Sniffspot
55Had a great time, dogs are tired and the location is stunning! Will definitely come back again with my crew and appreciate all of the attention/care of the location. Arrived and messaged Janice and the gate was then opened. Drove in and parked in the driveaway with immediate and easy access to the gate for entry. The space has lots of shade for your dogs to cool down and there is access to water! There were treats and toys and you can tell dogs are well loved in this home! Loved every second and love that my dogs curled up and were asleep early on in the drive back home. Thanks for such a lovely time. Dana E.
Dana E.
March 2025
Had a great time, dogs are tired and the location is stunning! Will definitely come back again with my crew and appreciate all of the attention/care of the location. Arrived and messaged Janice and the gate was then opened. Drove in and parked in the driveaway with immediate and easy access to the gate for entry. The space has lots of shade for your dogs to cool down and there is access to water! There were treats and toys and you can tell dogs are well loved in this home! Loved every second and love that my dogs curled up and were asleep early on in the drive back home. Thanks for such a lovely time.
How do New Bern'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 New Bern 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. 188% of reviews on Sniffspot visits in the New Bern 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 76 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 158 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 New Bern have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 76 fully fenced dog parks in or near New Bern. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near New Bern?
The New Bern area has 8 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 Oakhurst Nature Park.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in New Bern?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near New Bern. The most popular agility option is Richard Ray Park.
Where in New Bern can I find a pool for dog swimming?
Sniffspot has swimming options in the New Bern area. The highest rated option is Midway Dog Park #1.
Can I rent a field for my dog to run near New Bern?