Humans have plenty of places to socialize and enjoy, but what about your pups? If you live in or are visiting Charlotte, North Carolina, you’ll be happy to know that there’s plenty to do. With everything from nature parks to city life, dog parks are scattered throughout. So, here are 8 awesome dog park choices to check out.
The 8 Great Off-Leash Dog Parks in Charlotte, North Carolina
- Frazier Place Dog Park
🗺️ Address: 📍 1201 W Trade St. Charlotte, North Carolina
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Separate areas for large and small dog breeds
Lack of parking, must cross street to access dog park
Fenced-in area with dirt and grass for ground coverings
Benches for human friends to sit and socialize
Clean water in each side of the pen
- Skiptown
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1201 W Trade St. Charlotte, North Carolina
🕐 Open Times: 7 am—9 pm
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Very innovative pet care facility with a social bar
Includes daycare and boarding services
24,000 feet of indoor/outdoor play space
25 taps so you can have a drink—and your dog can have bone broth “beer”, too!
- Shuffletown Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 9530 Bellhaven Blvd. Charlotte, NC
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
4 acres of room to run and play
Separate areas for large and small breeds
Low on grass, might get messy in weather
Additional activities around the area for on-leash adventures
- Barkingham Dog Park at Reedy Creek Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍2900 Grier Rd. Charlotte, NC
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Park is a combination of dirt and grass
Poop bags, water spigot, and fill containers provided for pups
No separation between breed sizes
Hiking trails nearby for on-leash adventures
- Heather Ridge Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍Charlotte, NC 28213
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Located within an apartment complex
Small but full of fun activities
Typically attended by locals only
Well-maintained, clean space
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🗺️ Address: 📍Plantation Park Apartments, Charlotte, NC 281777
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Located within an apartment complex
Simple, small fenced-in area for dogs to enjoy
Mainly an attraction for locals
Friendly environment with repeat visitors
- Fetching Meadow at McAlpine Creek Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍8711 Monroe Rd. Charlotte, NC 28212
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
One acre of space to run and play
Completely fenced-in safe area
No separation between small and large breeds
Lots of activities outside of the dog park for on-leash adventures
- Canine Commons Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍181 Lake Dr. Pineville, NC 28134
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
All attending dogs must be up to date on vaccinations
No children under 12 are permitted inside the park area
Fenced-in, shaded dog park with lots of room to explore
Waste stations available
Conclusion You and your dogs can try out one or every Charlotte dog park. You can find which one works for you based on setup or location. We recommend reading all park rules before attending to ensure you are fully prepared for your play date. Sources
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Humans have plenty of places to socialize and enjoy, but what about your pups? If you live in or are visiting Charlotte, North Carolina, you’ll be happy to know that there’s plenty to do. With everything from nature parks to city life, dog parks are scattered throughout.
So, here are 8 awesome dog park choices to check out.
The 8 Great Off-Leash Dog Parks in Charlotte, North Carolina
1. Frazier Place Dog Park
🗺️ Address: 📍 1201 W Trade St. Charlotte, North Carolina
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Separate areas for large and small dog breeds
Lack of parking, must cross street to access dog park
Fenced-in area with dirt and grass for ground coverings
Benches for human friends to sit and socialize
Clean water in each side of the pen
2. Skiptown
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🗺️ Address: 📍 1201 W Trade St. Charlotte, North Carolina
🕐 Open Times: 7 am—9 pm
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Very innovative pet care facility with a social bar
Includes daycare and boarding services
24,000 feet of indoor/outdoor play space
25 taps so you can have a drink—and your dog can have bone broth “beer”, too!
3. Shuffletown Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍 9530 Bellhaven Blvd. Charlotte, NC
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
4 acres of room to run and play
Separate areas for large and small breeds
Low on grass, might get messy in weather
Additional activities around the area for on-leash adventures
4. Barkingham Dog Park at Reedy Creek Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍2900 Grier Rd. Charlotte, NC
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Park is a combination of dirt and grass
Poop bags, water spigot, and fill containers provided for pups
No separation between breed sizes
Hiking trails nearby for on-leash adventures
5. Heather Ridge Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍Charlotte, NC 28213
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Located within an apartment complex
Small but full of fun activities
Typically attended by locals only
Well-maintained, clean space
6. Community Paw Park
🗺️ Address: 📍Plantation Park Apartments, Charlotte, NC 281777
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
Located within an apartment complex
Simple, small fenced-in area for dogs to enjoy
Mainly an attraction for locals
Friendly environment with repeat visitors
7. Fetching Meadow at McAlpine Creek Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍8711 Monroe Rd. Charlotte, NC 28212
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
One acre of space to run and play
Completely fenced-in safe area
No separation between small and large breeds
Lots of activities outside of the dog park for on-leash adventures
8. Canine Commons Dog Park
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🗺️ Address: 📍181 Lake Dr. Pineville, NC 28134
🕐 Open Times: Dawn to Dusk
💲 Cost: Free
🐕 Off-Leash: Yes
All attending dogs must be up to date on vaccinations
No children under 12 are permitted inside the park area
Fenced-in, shaded dog park with lots of room to explore
Waste stations available
Conclusion
You and your dogs can try out one or every Charlotte dog park. You can find which one works for you based on setup or location. We recommend reading all park rules before attending to ensure you are fully prepared for your play date.
Separate areas for large and small dog breeds
Lack of parking, must cross street to access dog park
Fenced-in area with dirt and grass for ground coverings
Benches for human friends to sit and socialize
Clean water in each side of the pen
- Separate areas for large and small dog breeds
- Lack of parking, must cross street to access dog park
- Fenced-in area with dirt and grass for ground coverings
- Benches for human friends to sit and socialize
- Clean water in each side of the pen
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A post shared by Skiptown CLT (@skiptown.clt)
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Very innovative pet care facility with a social bar
Includes daycare and boarding services
24,000 feet of indoor/outdoor play space
25 taps so you can have a drink—and your dog can have bone broth “beer”, too!
- Very innovative pet care facility with a social bar
- Includes daycare and boarding services
- 24,000 feet of indoor/outdoor play space
- 25 taps so you can have a drink—and your dog can have bone broth “beer”, too!
View this post on Instagram
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A post shared by Evie (@eviethesaluki)
4 acres of room to run and play
Separate areas for large and small breeds
Low on grass, might get messy in weather
Additional activities around the area for on-leash adventures
- 4 acres of room to run and play
- Separate areas for large and small breeds
- Low on grass, might get messy in weather
- Additional activities around the area for on-leash adventures
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A post shared by Kahlúa (Lú) Dooley (@new.stu_lu)
Park is a combination of dirt and grass
Poop bags, water spigot, and fill containers provided for pups
No separation between breed sizes
Hiking trails nearby for on-leash adventures
- Park is a combination of dirt and grass
- Poop bags, water spigot, and fill containers provided for pups
- No separation between breed sizes
- Hiking trails nearby for on-leash adventures
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A post shared by Heather Ridge Apartments (@heather_ridge_apartments)
Located within an apartment complex
Small but full of fun activities
Typically attended by locals only
Well-maintained, clean space
- Located within an apartment complex
- Small but full of fun activities
- Typically attended by locals only
- Well-maintained, clean space
Located within an apartment complex
Simple, small fenced-in area for dogs to enjoy
Mainly an attraction for locals
Friendly environment with repeat visitors
- Located within an apartment complex
- Simple, small fenced-in area for dogs to enjoy
- Mainly an attraction for locals
- Friendly environment with repeat visitors
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by Sutton (@suttonthebernedoodle)
A post shared by Sutton (@suttonthebernedoodle)
One acre of space to run and play
Completely fenced-in safe area
No separation between small and large breeds
Lots of activities outside of the dog park for on-leash adventures
- One acre of space to run and play
- Completely fenced-in safe area
- No separation between small and large breeds
- Lots of activities outside of the dog park for on-leash adventures
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A post shared by Mylo The Mutt (@myhoomansandme)
All attending dogs must be up to date on vaccinations
No children under 12 are permitted inside the park area
Fenced-in, shaded dog park with lots of room to explore
Waste stations available
- All attending dogs must be up to date on vaccinations
- No children under 12 are permitted inside the park area
- Fenced-in, shaded dog park with lots of room to explore
- Waste stations available
Sources
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Featured Image Credit: MaKo-studio, Shutterstock
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Local Pet Care
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