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Many official dog parks in this area do not allow young children inside the fenced off-leash area. Mecklenburg County dog parks and Pineville’s Canine Commons do not allow children under 12. The Mary Warner Mack Dog Park in Fort Mill also does not allow children 12 and under. Other parks allow children only with close adult supervision. This category is for families who want to take the dog out; it is not a playground substitute. Always read posted rules, keep vaccinations current, and check the official site before you go. Info last reviewed November 2026.
Related: Gastonia
Hours, prices and seasonal dates change often — always check the official website before you go. Info last reviewed November 2026.
Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County off-leash dog park at Clarks Creek Park in the University area, with standard county hours and rules.
Good to know: Mecklenburg County dog parks do not allow children under 12. Open daily 7:30 a.m. to sunset.
Charlotte, NC
South Charlotte county dog park with separate fenced areas for small and large dogs, about 5 acres in all.
Good to know: Mecklenburg County dog parks do not allow children under 12. Open daily 7:30 a.m. to sunset.
Charlotte, NC
Smaller urban county dog park (about 1.3 acres) with sections for small and large dogs, connected to the Irwin Creek and Stewart Creek greenways.
Good to know: Mecklenburg County dog parks do not allow children under 12. Open daily 7:30 a.m. to sunset.
Charlotte, NC
Uptown Mecklenburg County off-leash dog park with standard county hours and rules.
Good to know: Mecklenburg County dog parks do not allow children under 12. Open daily 7:30 a.m. to sunset.
Charlotte, NC
Larger county dog park in the west Charlotte / Mountain Island area, with areas for small and large dogs at a 54-acre park that also has a playground and picnic shelter outside the dog area.
Good to know: Mecklenburg County dog parks do not allow children under 12. Open daily 7:30 a.m. to sunset.
Charlotte, NC
About 4 acres of off-leash space at Reedy Creek Park, which also has a nature center, playgrounds and trails (dogs on leash outside the dog park).
Good to know: Mecklenburg County dog parks do not allow children under 12. Open daily 7:30 a.m. to sunset.
Cornelius, NC
About 4 acres with sections for small and large dogs at this Lake Norman county park.
Good to know: Mecklenburg County dog parks do not allow children under 12. Open daily 7:30 a.m. to sunset.
Charlotte, NC
About 1 acre with sections for small and large dogs at McAlpine Creek Park near the Matthews area, with greenway and trails nearby (on leash).
Good to know: Mecklenburg County dog parks do not allow children under 12. Open daily 7:30 a.m. to sunset.
Gastonia, NC
Five acres at the back of George Poston Park near Lowell: 1 acre for small breeds (25 pounds or less) and 4.5 acres for large breeds. Free.
Good to know: Open 7 a.m. to sunset daily. No one under 14 without an adult.
Dallas, NC
Gaston County dog park at Dallas Park, behind the old animal shelter and next to the lake, with separate fenced areas for small breeds (25 pounds or less) and large breeds.
Good to know: Open 7 a.m. to sunset daily. No one under 14 without an adult.
Gastonia, NC
City of Gastonia dog park with two areas: one for dogs under 25 pounds and one for dogs more than 25 pounds.
Good to know: Open 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Handlers must be 16 or older.
Cramerton, NC
Off-leash dog park at Goat Island Park, a 30-acre island park on the South Fork River with playgrounds, a 0.5-mile walking trail and picnic shelters.
Good to know: Park in the public lot across from the pedestrian bridge — not at the fire department or Cramerton Drug.
Mount Holly, NC
The City of Mount Holly lists a dog park at Tuckaseege Park (“Tuck Park”), which also has ballfields, a playground, picnic shelters, a skate park and a walking trail.
Good to know: Hours and layout aren't listed on the city page — follow posted rules.
Belmont, NC
A fenced-in dog park in a forest setting directly behind The Trailhead Store at The Village at Stowe. This is a Conservancy amenity, not a city park.
Good to know: Dogs aren't allowed inside The Farmhouse Garden Center or the Gardens.
Concord, NC
City of Concord bark park with a 0.5-acre small-dog park and a 1.5-acre large-dog park, at a 56-acre site with a playground, restrooms and Hector Henry Greenway / Riverwalk parking (Exit 49 area).
Good to know: Park hours are dawn to dusk.
Monroe, NC
City of Monroe park with a dog park, playground and picnic shelter.
Good to know: Hours aren't listed on the facility page; city parks are commonly dawn to dusk — confirm first.
Mint Hill, NC
A 1.3-acre dog park at Mint Hill Founders Park with separate areas for small and large breeds, a shaded seating area and lighting.
Good to know: Playground and dog park are open daily 7:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.
Matthews, NC
Town of Matthews dog park at Purser-Hulsey Park with two separate areas for small dogs and large dogs.
Good to know: Closed Wednesday mornings for maintenance; reopens at noon.
Wesley Chapel, NC
Village of Wesley Chapel park (Dogwood Park) with a fenced dog park. The mailing address is Waxhaw.
Good to know: The village doesn't publish dog-park details — check posted rules.
Indian Trail, NC
Indian Trail's membership dog park at Crooked Creek Park, with water listed as a feature. A gate code is required.
Residents free (1–3 dogs); non-residents $10 for 1 dog, $15 for 2 or 3 dogs.
Good to know: Membership and gate code required. Free for residents; non-residents pay $10 (1 dog) or $15 (2–3 dogs).
Rock Hill, SC
City of Rock Hill park with a dog park. See posted signs for the small-dog and all-size areas.
Good to know: Check the official city listing for hours.
Fort Mill, SC
Members-only dog park on the Anne Springs Close Greenway: more than 12 acres of enclosed natural space with a small-dog area, a mile-long off-leash trail with lakefront access, a dog washing station, hydration stations and benches. Open seven days a week.
Dog Park membership is an upgrade to a Greenway family or individual membership: $156 a year or $14 a month.
Good to know: Members only. Children 12 and under are not permitted inside the park.
Pineville, NC
Town of Pineville dog park. The official page is explicit: “The Dog Park is NOT a Place for Children!” — children under 12 are not allowed.
Good to know: Closed Tuesday mornings for maintenance. No children under 12.
Huntersville, NC
Huntersville Parks and Recreation operates one town dog park, at Rosedale Nature Park, 9519 Rosewood Meadow Lane.
Good to know: Follow posted rules and confirm details with the town.
Charlotte, NC
70 fenced acres for dogs with 3 ponds, 2.5 miles of trail, beaches, a dock and a dog wash station. No cost to enter without a dog.
Dog pass (onsite only): $15 single day or $35 monthly. Annual Pass holders add one dog free; up to two more for $50 each.
Good to know: Each dog needs a pass, sold onsite only. Hours vary seasonally.
Davidson, NC
Davidson's only off-leash park, with picnic tables, trash cans and water bowls. Open only to Davidson residents.
Good to know: Davidson residents only. Register at Town Hall with your dog's rabies certificate.
Often not. Mecklenburg County dog parks (open daily 7:30 a.m. to sunset; dogs need current rabies with tag number, DHLPP and Bordetella) and Pineville’s Canine Commons do not allow children under 12, and Mary Warner Mack in Fort Mill bars children 12 and under. Other parks allow children only with close adult supervision.
Lancaster County does not currently list a dedicated public off-leash dog park. Deputy Roy Hardin Park in Indian Land has a dog convenience / waste station only, and pets must be leashed on trails.
Kannapolis welcomes leashed pets in parks but does not list a dedicated off-leash dog park. Harrisburg has discussed installing a dog park; it is not listed here because it was not confirmed open.
Hours, fees and rules change — always check the official link for each park before you go.