55This is just a beautiful spot. Just sitting on the dock together was fun! But, your pup can get in the water and swim and there are stairs to make getting in and out easy. Our girl just loved rolling around in the grass and exploring the flowers. Jody was very communicative and made sure we had all the info we’d need. Would highly recommend! Elisabeth S.
Elisabeth S.
July 2023
This is just a beautiful spot. Just sitting on the dock together was fun! But, your pup can get in the water and swim and there are stairs to make getting in and out easy. Our girl just loved rolling around in the grass and exploring the flowers. Jody was very communicative and made sure we had all the info we’d need. Would highly recommend!
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
55Huge back yard! It was raining the whole time so the covered back porch was so convenient. Extremely thankful that my girl could get some energy out and we could do some training. Cant wait to book again:) Bella M.
Bella M.
October 2022
Huge back yard! It was raining the whole time so the covered back porch was so convenient. Extremely thankful that my girl could get some energy out and we could do some training. Cant wait to book again:)
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Surprisingly ginormous backyard for Oceanview area! It’s like three lots in one. Big bucket of ChuckIts my Border Collie appreciated. Will be back 100%!Kerri M.
Kerri M.
October 2022
Surprisingly ginormous backyard for Oceanview area! It’s like three lots in one. Big bucket of ChuckIts my Border Collie appreciated. Will be back 100%!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55We loved coming here! It’s perfect for my 3 dogs who need the space to run long distances. I love the big privacy fence around the entire yard. The huge roll of dog poop bags next to the waste bin is so handy, but our favorite part was the big basket of chuck it balls accompanied by a chuck it stick! I brought my own chuck it and one ball, but I used a bunch of the balls provided too because 2 of my retrievers love to play fetch! Definitely one of our new favorite spots!!Emma R.
Emma R.
November 2022
We loved coming here! It’s perfect for my 3 dogs who need the space to run long distances. I love the big privacy fence around the entire yard. The huge roll of dog poop bags next to the waste bin is so handy, but our favorite part was the big basket of chuck it balls accompanied by a chuck it stick! I brought my own chuck it and one ball, but I used a bunch of the balls provided too because 2 of my retrievers love to play fetch! Definitely one of our new favorite spots!!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Excellent place to let my two pups run freely, and very close to my residence! Spacious, lots of Chuck-It balls to use, tall fence (Maybe 8 ft? My reactive dog can jump a 5 ft fence, unfortunately...)and secure top to bottom all the way around. Hope to visit again!Kathryn S.
Kathryn S.
December 2022
Excellent place to let my two pups run freely, and very close to my residence! Spacious, lots of Chuck-It balls to use, tall fence (Maybe 8 ft? My reactive dog can jump a 5 ft fence, unfortunately...)and secure top to bottom all the way around. Hope to visit again!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Well kept and clean sniffspot with ample room for fetch using their provided chuckit & bucket of balls. Full grass yard with few, if any, bare spots... an absolute must during our wet Virginia springs!
Hosts are very responsive and kind, and neighbors are friendly.
Hope to make visits here a regular part of our week's excercise routine.Leah A.
Leah A.
January 2023
Well kept and clean sniffspot with ample room for fetch using their provided chuckit & bucket of balls. Full grass yard with few, if any, bare spots... an absolute must during our wet Virginia springs!
Hosts are very responsive and kind, and neighbors are friendly.
Hope to make visits here a regular part of our week's excercise routine.
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Sunday Funday...
My Golden Retriever is tired out after an hour chasing balls in the huge yard today. Plenty of space to practice obedience as well.
Very clean and well kept location, plenty of doggy bags and a waste receptacle as well.Leah A.
Leah A.
January 2023
Sunday Funday...
My Golden Retriever is tired out after an hour chasing balls in the huge yard today. Plenty of space to practice obedience as well.
Very clean and well kept location, plenty of doggy bags and a waste receptacle as well.
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Amazing spot! Large yard with plenty of running room. Super easy parking and side fence gate. Fence is super tall and is in great condition as it looks new. Everything we needed was on the back porch. We would love to come back to this sniff spot!Angela F.
Angela F.
August 2022
Amazing spot! Large yard with plenty of running room. Super easy parking and side fence gate. Fence is super tall and is in great condition as it looks new. Everything we needed was on the back porch. We would love to come back to this sniff spot!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55It’s hard to find a place for our reactive dog to be able to play freely without anything stressing her out. Both of our dogs loved it here! Huge yard, super secure fence, plenty of room for play. Host left balls and water out as well. We will definitely be back! Thanks so much for having us! Brett M.
Brett M.
September 2022
It’s hard to find a place for our reactive dog to be able to play freely without anything stressing her out. Both of our dogs loved it here! Huge yard, super secure fence, plenty of room for play. Host left balls and water out as well. We will definitely be back! Thanks so much for having us!
Penny's Place: A Spacious Norfolk Yard | Sniffspot
55Huge yard with plenty of space for my dog to run and sniff around. The host provided us with more than enough supplies and toys. And the patio is super comfy with lots of shade. 5/5 would definitely rebook. Allishia S.
Allishia S.
September 2022
Huge yard with plenty of space for my dog to run and sniff around. The host provided us with more than enough supplies and toys. And the patio is super comfy with lots of shade. 5/5 would definitely rebook.
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FAQ about our Knotts Island 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 Knotts Island 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 141 fully fenced dog parks in the area. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our 12 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 Knotts Island have any fully fenced dog parks?
Sniffspot has 141 fully fenced dog parks in or near Knotts Island. Browse all fully enclosed options.
Where are good dog hiking trails near Knotts Island?
The Knotts Island 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 Paws Moyock 18 acre dog park.
Are there dog agility courses for rent in Knotts Island?
Sniffspot has dog parks with agility equipment and/or dog obstacles in or near Knotts Island. The most popular agility option is Oceanfront Fenced Private Backyard.
Where in Knotts Island can I find a pool for dog swimming?