Can my dog be off-leash at Barkingham Park at Reedy Creek Park?

Yes — Barkingham Park at Reedy Creek Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Barkingham Park at Reedy Creek Park fenced?

Yes — Barkingham Park at Reedy Creek Park is fully enclosed.

Is Barkingham Park at Reedy Creek Park free?

Yes — Barkingham Park at Reedy Creek Park is free to access. Reedy Creek Park lots off Rocky River Rd.

Fenced dog park · Newell / University · 2900 Rocky River Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215

Barkingham Park at Reedy Creek Park

A four-acre fenced off-leash dog park inside Reedy Creek Park, with separate sections for large and small dogs and shaded spots. The larger 125-acre park has ponds and trails, but dogs run off-leash only inside the fenced Barkingham area.

Off-leash · always

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
Fountain on site
Size
4 acres
Hours
Off-leash all day · 7:30 AM–sunset
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Reedy Creek Park lots off Rocky River Rd.

Good to know

Open 7:30 AM to sunset daily; closes at dusk, not 24/7.
Current vaccinations required (Rabies w/ tag, DHLPP & Bordetella); no children under 12 inside the dog park.
NC summer heat and humidity get intense by midday — go early or near sunset and bring water; the park’s ponds are not for dog swimming.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation