Can my dog be off-leash at Ray's Fetching Meadow at McAlpine Creek Park?

Yes — Ray's Fetching Meadow at McAlpine Creek Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Ray's Fetching Meadow at McAlpine Creek Park fenced?

Yes — Ray's Fetching Meadow at McAlpine Creek Park is fully enclosed.

Is Ray's Fetching Meadow at McAlpine Creek Park free?

Yes — Ray's Fetching Meadow at McAlpine Creek Park is free to access. McAlpine Creek Park lots off Monroe Rd.

Fenced dog park · East Charlotte · 8711 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212

Ray's Fetching Meadow at McAlpine Creek Park

A compact one-acre fenced dog park inside 114-acre McAlpine Creek Park near Matthews, with double-gated entry and separate large/small areas. A good quick-stop off-leash run paired with the park’s popular greenway.

Off-leash · always

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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
1 acre
Hours
Off-leash all day · 7:30 AM–sunset
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

McAlpine Creek Park lots off Monroe Rd.

Good to know

Open 7:30 AM to sunset daily; closes at dusk.
Current vaccinations required (Rabies w/ tag, DHLPP & Bordetella); no children under 12 in the dog park.
Only one acre, so it gets crowded and muddy after rain; McAlpine’s lake is not an off-leash dog-swim spot. Bring water and go early.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation