Dog parks in Charlotte

Skiptown is a sociable dog’s dream. This park is over 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, complete with agility courses, dog turf, and more. You can even buy your dog “beer” made of bone broth. Humans can socialize indoors and outdoors and enjoy the alcohol from the food trucks while the doggies play. Skiptown is a very popular social hub for dog lovers, so keep that in mind if your dog gets nervous in crowded spaces. You must be over 21 years of age to enter Skiptown.

This five-acre park is perfect for dogs that love to wander around. There are three separate areas with their own trail, making this a great park for hiking with your pup. Dogs under 20 pounds have their own small area while heavier dogs have a larger space. Water and dog bowls are available. The large play area has numerous benches and tables so you can sit and rest while your dog plays.

Located on the Anne Springs Close Greenway, Mary Warner Mack Dog Park is a 12-acre nature park where dogs can enjoy full freedom. Inside the park, you’ll find a mile-long trail, drinking stations, waste stations, a lake, and benches. The beautiful, green park is kept clean by the dedicated staff and is open seven days a week. You must have a membership to enter the park.

This park is located within Clarks Creek Park. It’s the perfect place to play fetch with your dog because there’s plenty of space and it isn’t very crowded. Small dogs and big dogs have their own spaces. The small dog area is surprisingly big, so make sure to keep an eye on your little pup if it likes wandering a little too much. The park has a water faucet but no park dog bowl, so make sure you take your dog’s bowl from home for hydration.

Barkingham Park is a large, four-acre park that large dogs will enjoy. The large dog section of the park has many trails, benches, and trees. The area for smaller dogs isn’t very big, but it’s a good space for your dog to socialize and make friends. This dog park gets crowded on weekend afternoons, so if you want a lot of space to play with your dog, go in the mornings.

Every dog park will have its own rules on how dogs and owners should conduct themselves. Still, there are a few basic rules you should follow no matter which park you go to. Humans may have an easy time following these rules, but you’ll need to train your dog to make sure it follows doggie etiquette. If you need guidance on how to train your dog before going to the park, book a virtual vet appointment with a Vetster veterinarian.