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The City of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County have strict leash laws regarding dogs and their owners.
Still, if you want to let your dog run free but don't have a fenced yard the size of an athletic field, you've got options.The county has several free dog parks, all of which are open from 7:30 a.m. until sunset seven days a week.They are: Frazier Park, along Interstate 77 near West Trade and Sycamore streets. The dog park is 1.3 acres, with separate sections for small and large dogs and a public water supply for doggie drinks. Barkingham Park is at Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky River Road. This park has a four-acre, fenced-in, off-leash area. Ray's Fetching Meadow is at McAlpine Creek Community Park, 8711 Monroe Road. This park has a one-acre, fenced-in, off-leash area. Davie Dog Park is at William R. Davie District Park, 4635 Pineville-Matthews Road. This park has a five-acre, fenced-in, off-leash area. There are two separate sections to the new dog park - one for large and one for small dogs. Shuffletown Park is at 9500 Belhaven Blvd. The dog park is four acres, with separate sections for small and large dogs and a public water supply for doggie drinks. Swaney Pointe K-9 Park is at Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road in Cornelius. This park has a four-acre, fenced-in, off-leash area. There are two separate sections to the new dog park - one for large and one for small dogs.Remember, dogs must be current on their vaccinations to use the off-leash areas, and children younger than 12 are not permitted in the parks for safety reasons.