55this place is amazing! like your own private forrest park. if you are visiting during wet season, be sure to wear muck boots! there’s a lot of steep hills, so take that into account if you have an older dog or this makes the spot less accessible to you. dallas o.
dallas o.
January 2023
this place is amazing! like your own private forrest park. if you are visiting during wet season, be sure to wear muck boots! there’s a lot of steep hills, so take that into account if you have an older dog or this makes the spot less accessible to you.
Sapphire Point Private Dog Park In NW Portland | Sniffspot
55Beautiful hilly forest with nice trails. Be ready for steep inclines and uneven terrain. This is a very special place, think Forest Park but you have it all to yourself. You can hike down to a lovely babbling creek, there is a secret fort, and they have goats! From certain spots you can see Mt Hood. It’s super muddy there this January but we are used to that. It’s not fenced in so you can really practice your recall. Signs of elk are abundant. Singing frogs and a bird of prey spying on us were special moments. Sarah M.
Sarah M.
January 2023
Beautiful hilly forest with nice trails. Be ready for steep inclines and uneven terrain. This is a very special place, think Forest Park but you have it all to yourself. You can hike down to a lovely babbling creek, there is a secret fort, and they have goats! From certain spots you can see Mt Hood. It’s super muddy there this January but we are used to that. It’s not fenced in so you can really practice your recall. Signs of elk are abundant. Singing frogs and a bird of prey spying on us were special moments.
Sapphire Point Private Dog Park In NW Portland | Sniffspot
55Wonderful wooded trails throughout the property. As others have said, multiple steep hills so be prepared. It was a good work out! I did hear a dog barking out in the distance, this wasn’t a problem for us but something to keep in mind for reactive pups. My dog Hank had a great time exploring as did I. And the fresh eggs were a great addition! Dawn R.
Dawn R.
January 2023
Wonderful wooded trails throughout the property. As others have said, multiple steep hills so be prepared. It was a good work out! I did hear a dog barking out in the distance, this wasn’t a problem for us but something to keep in mind for reactive pups. My dog Hank had a great time exploring as did I. And the fresh eggs were a great addition!
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55Great spot. We were able to do all the trails. It is really muddy right now and would reccommend wearing shoes with traction and are waterproof. Very easy to navigate around the property with the pink flags. Danica L.
Danica L.
January 2023
Great spot. We were able to do all the trails. It is really muddy right now and would reccommend wearing shoes with traction and are waterproof. Very easy to navigate around the property with the pink flags.
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55My dogs and partner had an excellent time at this Spot. It was pretty muddy and made the steep areas a little more challenging to traverse, but totally worth it. We’ll be back many more times.Angela G.
Angela G.
January 2023
My dogs and partner had an excellent time at this Spot. It was pretty muddy and made the steep areas a little more challenging to traverse, but totally worth it. We’ll be back many more times.
Sapphire Point Private Dog Park In NW Portland | Sniffspot
55Magical private hiking spot! Well maintained and clearly marked trails. At a brisk walk, can cover the current trails in 30-40 mins, but plenty of fun meandering, doubling around, or enjoying one of the benches too. Recommend either very reliable recall or a long line, as there are sheep, neighbors in view from the trail. Wonderful spot and will return!Shoshana B.
Shoshana B.
January 2023
Magical private hiking spot! Well maintained and clearly marked trails. At a brisk walk, can cover the current trails in 30-40 mins, but plenty of fun meandering, doubling around, or enjoying one of the benches too. Recommend either very reliable recall or a long line, as there are sheep, neighbors in view from the trail. Wonderful spot and will return!
Sapphire Point Private Dog Park In NW Portland | Sniffspot
55Beautiful property! My pup & I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here.
**It is January & it was muddy on the trail. Wear appropriate gear. Which I did :-)JOSIE L.
JOSIE L.
January 2023
Beautiful property! My pup & I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves here.
**It is January & it was muddy on the trail. Wear appropriate gear. Which I did :-)
55Huge property! I live in SW Portland and all of our dog parks are smaller than this property so it was a real treat for my doggy and me. It has some very boggy and muddy patches during rainy season so bring your mud/rain boots if you want to stroll the entire area. There are some grassy drier spots under big trees if you want to bring a camping chair and not walk in the muddy spots. There is a very sweet doggie there that your dog can play with (or not). She and my dog played chase and raced for a chuck-it ball almost the whole hour. There are 2 horses who are VERY accustomed to dogs. I loved petting them. My dog barked at them a bit and they didn't care. The owners will put them in the barn if you don't want them around, but they added a lot to the rural experience for me. Very personable family to greet you your first time. I felt very welcome!Elizabeth W.
Elizabeth W.
April 2020
Huge property! I live in SW Portland and all of our dog parks are smaller than this property so it was a real treat for my doggy and me. It has some very boggy and muddy patches during rainy season so bring your mud/rain boots if you want to stroll the entire area. There are some grassy drier spots under big trees if you want to bring a camping chair and not walk in the muddy spots. There is a very sweet doggie there that your dog can play with (or not). She and my dog played chase and raced for a chuck-it ball almost the whole hour. There are 2 horses who are VERY accustomed to dogs. I loved petting them. My dog barked at them a bit and they didn't care. The owners will put them in the barn if you don't want them around, but they added a lot to the rural experience for me. Very personable family to greet you your first time. I felt very welcome!
NEFFENDORF FARM(F1)-POOL,RESTROOM,OPEN TIL 10p,RAIN SHELTER,FIRE/PICNIC TABLES | Sniffspot
55So great! This spot was easy to find, clean, and secure. Very friendly hosts, and there is even access to a bathroom. Will definitely return. Anna M.
Anna M.
October 2020
So great! This spot was easy to find, clean, and secure. Very friendly hosts, and there is even access to a bathroom. Will definitely return.
NEFFENDORF FARM(F1)-POOL,RESTROOM,OPEN TIL 10p,RAIN SHELTER,FIRE/PICNIC TABLES | Sniffspot
55Wonderful property and very accommodating host. The space was a fully fenced grassy field and my friend and I were glad to let our sighthounds off leash to run around. Beautiful fall colors and lovely Highland cows in the area!Aitana S.
Aitana S.
November 2020
Wonderful property and very accommodating host. The space was a fully fenced grassy field and my friend and I were glad to let our sighthounds off leash to run around. Beautiful fall colors and lovely Highland cows in the area!
NEFFENDORF FARM(F1)-POOL,RESTROOM,OPEN TIL 10p,RAIN SHELTER,FIRE/PICNIC TABLES | Sniffspot
55HUGE space to run around and play fetch with my Aussie.
Minimal distractions (no other animals nearby) and felt really secure with the fence. There was a bowl of water offered which was nice. We will be definitely coming back again!!!! Christine J.
Christine J.
November 2020
HUGE space to run around and play fetch with my Aussie.
Minimal distractions (no other animals nearby) and felt really secure with the fence. There was a bowl of water offered which was nice. We will be definitely coming back again!!!!
NEFFENDORF FARM(F1)-POOL,RESTROOM,OPEN TIL 10p,RAIN SHELTER,FIRE/PICNIC TABLES | Sniffspot
55What a great & beautiful spot. Easy to get to. The boys had a blast. Little pink gate from within sniffspot area provides access to a cute porter potty cabana. Didn't recette cows until we left so it's safe to say they are far enough away so as to not even be a consideration. Owners came out to meet us to introduce us to the location. They provide poop bags and a trash can + a hose and an enormous water dish. Didn't see any dogs or other animals. Boys had a blast. Like the fact that this property is a perfect rectangle so you can see your dogs the whole time. The murals are amazing! Will be back! Ines D.
Ines D.
November 2020
What a great & beautiful spot. Easy to get to. The boys had a blast. Little pink gate from within sniffspot area provides access to a cute porter potty cabana. Didn't recette cows until we left so it's safe to say they are far enough away so as to not even be a consideration. Owners came out to meet us to introduce us to the location. They provide poop bags and a trash can + a hose and an enormous water dish. Didn't see any dogs or other animals. Boys had a blast. Like the fact that this property is a perfect rectangle so you can see your dogs the whole time. The murals are amazing! Will be back!
NEFFENDORF FARM(F1)-POOL,RESTROOM,OPEN TIL 10p,RAIN SHELTER,FIRE/PICNIC TABLES | Sniffspot
55Great spot, fully fenced and secure. Could see cows in the distance but weren't close to the enclosure at all. Was our first time using sniffspot and it was fantastic and exceeded our expectations! Cristina S.
Cristina S.
November 2020
Great spot, fully fenced and secure. Could see cows in the distance but weren't close to the enclosure at all. Was our first time using sniffspot and it was fantastic and exceeded our expectations!
NEFFENDORF FARM(F1)-POOL,RESTROOM,OPEN TIL 10p,RAIN SHELTER,FIRE/PICNIC TABLES | Sniffspot
55Today was the first time using Sniffspot and we had a great time !!! The directions were accurate, the dog run was perfect with water bowl provided. The host greeted us and was very welcoming and the art was lovely. We hope to come again soon! Carla K.
Carla K.
December 2020
Today was the first time using Sniffspot and we had a great time !!! The directions were accurate, the dog run was perfect with water bowl provided. The host greeted us and was very welcoming and the art was lovely. We hope to come again soon!
NEFFENDORF FARM(F1)-POOL,RESTROOM,OPEN TIL 10p,RAIN SHELTER,FIRE/PICNIC TABLES | Sniffspot
55I booked this spot because of it's ratings - but was blown away by how uniquely awesome this beautiful farm was! This Sniffspot is located on a lovely piece of land with a peak-a-boo view of Mt.Hood and the field is fully fenced, flat, and accessible. Our dog had such a great time, and so did we. The surrounding area is decorated with the most beautiful art, which added to our pleasure during our time there. This will be our new regular spot! Chris B.
Chris B.
December 2020
I booked this spot because of it's ratings - but was blown away by how uniquely awesome this beautiful farm was! This Sniffspot is located on a lovely piece of land with a peak-a-boo view of Mt.Hood and the field is fully fenced, flat, and accessible. Our dog had such a great time, and so did we. The surrounding area is decorated with the most beautiful art, which added to our pleasure during our time there. This will be our new regular spot!
NEFFENDORF FARM(F1)-POOL,RESTROOM,OPEN TIL 10p,RAIN SHELTER,FIRE/PICNIC TABLES | Sniffspot
55Amazing experience! Dianne (the owner) greeted us when we arrived. She showed us to the SniffSpot area. And provided amenities like poop bags, water bowl, and sanitation supplies. The directions to the farm and where to park were excellent.
Our dog Nemo was able to sniff, explore, run, and play soccer. We had a fantastic time. Our family will definitely return.Michaela E.
Michaela E.
December 2020
Amazing experience! Dianne (the owner) greeted us when we arrived. She showed us to the SniffSpot area. And provided amenities like poop bags, water bowl, and sanitation supplies. The directions to the farm and where to park were excellent.
Our dog Nemo was able to sniff, explore, run, and play soccer. We had a fantastic time. Our family will definitely return.
NEFFENDORF FARM(F1)-POOL,RESTROOM,OPEN TIL 10p,RAIN SHELTER,FIRE/PICNIC TABLES | Sniffspot
55This spot is perfect if you have dogs that don’t do well with distractions or other animals. So peaceful and spacious. We have a boxer and a Frenchie and they loved it! Our dogs aren’t great with other dogs, so it felt so good to let them run free with no worries. We would absolutely recommend this SniffSpot to all of our friends and family. Alex T.
Alex T.
December 2020
This spot is perfect if you have dogs that don’t do well with distractions or other animals. So peaceful and spacious. We have a boxer and a Frenchie and they loved it! Our dogs aren’t great with other dogs, so it felt so good to let them run free with no worries. We would absolutely recommend this SniffSpot to all of our friends and family.
How do Gales Creek's private dog water 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 Gales Creek dog water parks
Are dog water parks safe?
While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are 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. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars. If you are worried about whether you can have an enjoyable water experience, just know that it is possible to have peace of mind when visiting dog waterparks by following basic safety guidelines. Some great ways to stay safe around water with your dog include learning canine CPR and keep an eye on your dog at all times to ensure they are not distressed. You can learn more about safety around water here.
How can I find the best dog water parks in Gales Creek?
How do I know if a dog water park works for my dog?
Start by applying basic filters, such as fencing and distractions, to find a dog park that works for your dog. If your dog doesn't have good recall, you can visit one of our fully fenced dog water parks. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog water parks where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. Make sure to review the amenities of the spot to see what kind of water features are offered to make sure it works for your dog. If your dog is not a strong swimmer, then perhaps choose a dog water park with tamer water features rather than a river or beach, for instance. We also recommend reading reviews and reaching out to the host with any questions, and of course, checking water park hours.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot water park?
We require that all dogs have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Additionally, we recommend following our water safety guidelines.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot water park at the same time as me?
Sniffspot only allows one booking at a time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the spot during visits. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between bookings.
If you are planning an amazing dog water park party, each Sniffspot water park has their own rules regarding special events. Many water parks allow doggie birthday parties, training and other event types. Event organizers need to be responsible for their guests and event organizers should coordinate with the host regarding their fun party.
What are the coolest doggie water features available?
Sniffspot dog water parks can have a variety of features, everything from swimming pools to rivers to beaches to hoses and kiddie pools. If you are dreaming of a curtain of water, water tunnels, a ball pit pool, water slide ball pits, splash pools or other cool features, you can definitely find amazing features at Sniffspot dog water parks. Each water park is different, so check the details of the park to find the incredible dog water park of your dreams.
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