Charlotte’s top 10 dog parks and pet-friendly bars for you and your furry best friend
Dog parks have always been the perfect place for dog owners and their furry friends to make happy memories together. Although Charlotte is developing at a rapid pace, there are still plenty of options for dog owners who seek adequate space to run, play, and socialize.
Here are 10 pet-friendly parks (and a few bars) for Charlotte pups and their people.
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Barkingham Park at Reedy Creek Park
Location: 2900 Rocky River Road, Charlotte, NC 28215
Neighborhood: Hickory Grove
Description: Barkingham Park provides four acres of fenced-in area for dogs and their owners. This is an off-leash park that is open to the public and free of charge. The park is open from 7:30am until sunset. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in dog parks maintained by the county.
Canine Commons Dog Park
Location: 181 Lake Drive, Pineville NC 28134
Neighborhood: Pineville
Description: This dog park conveniently located in between Charlotte and its southern suburbs features a fenced-in area for dogs in a tranquil, wooded environment. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk and closes on Tuesday mornings for maintenance.
Davie Dog Park at William R. Davie Park
Location: 4635 Pineville-Matthews Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226
Neighborhood: Piper Glen
Description: Davie Dog Park provides five acres of fenced-in area for dogs and their owners. There are two separate sections of the park, one for dogs larger than 20 pounds and another for dogs smaller than 20 pounds. This is an off-leash park that is open to the public and free of charge. The park is open from 7:30 a.m. until sunset. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in dog parks maintained by the county.
Dog Bar
Location: 3307 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: NoDa
Description: At Dog Bar, off-leash playtime comes with beer, wine, cocktails, and roomy, social-friendly patios. Dog Bar is open Tuesday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Frazier Place Dog Park
Location: 1201 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28208
Neighborhood: Uptown
Description: Frazier Park provides 1.3 acres of fenced-in area for dogs and their owners. This is an off-leash park that is open to the public and free of charge. The park features “a public water supply for doggie drinks” and is open from 7:30 a.m. until sunset. Children under age 12 are not allowed in dog parks maintained by the county.
Lucky Dog Bark and Brew
Location: 2220 Thrift Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Neighborhood: Wesley Heights
Description: This paw-friendly location is not only for boarding and doggy daycare, but also offers a space for dog owners and their pets to socialize with others. Lucky Dog is open from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 2 p.m.-11 p.m. on Fridays, and 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Mary Mac Dog Park
Location: 148 Adventure Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Neighborhood: Fort Mill
Description: This dog park is located in the heart of Fort Mill at Anne Springs Close Greenway. The highly rated dog park is open to members only, seven days a week. Dogs of all sizes are welcome and the park features a designated area for small dogs.
Ray’s Fetching Meadow at McAlpine Creek Park
Location: 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
Neighborhood: East Forest
Description: Ray’s Fetching Meadow provides one acre of fenced-in area for dogs and their owners. This is an off-leash park that is open to the public and free of charge. The park is open from 7:30 a.m. until sunset. Children under the age of 12 are not allowed in dog parks maintained by the county.
Skiptown
Location: 222 Rampart St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: Brookhill/South End
Description: Skiptown offers guests over 20,000 square feet of both indoor and outdoor space for pet owners and their furry friends. The location also features local food trucks and 24 beers on tap, which can be enjoyed by pet owners while their pups enjoy hours and hours of unbridled, off-leash fun.
Swaney Pointe K-9 Park at Ramsey Creek Park
Location: 18441 Nantz Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Neighborhood: Cornelius
Description: Swaney Pointe K-9 Park offers four acres of fenced-in and off-leash area for dogs and their owners. There are two separate sections of the park, one for dogs larger than 20 pounds and another for dogs smaller than 20 pounds. This park is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
