The Best Dog Parks & Beaches in North Carolina

Rolesville

Looking for an off-leash run near Rolesville, North Carolina? 5401 North Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Charlotte

9th Street Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Charlotte, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Apex

Apex Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Apex, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Boone

Looking for an off-leash run near Boone, North Carolina? Arko Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Knightdale

Looking for an off-leash run near Knightdale, North Carolina? Ashley Wilder Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Asheville

Dogs run off-leash at Azalea Large Breed Dog Park, near Asheville, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Asheville

Dogs run off-leash at Azalea Small Breed Dog Park, near Asheville, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Research Triangle Park

Bark Park, near Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Goldsboro

Bark Park, near Goldsboro, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Cary

Barkyard: Biggies is an off-leash dog park near Cary, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Cary

Barkyard: Smalls is an off-leash dog park near Cary, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Gastonia

Looking for an off-leash run in Gastonia, North Carolina? Bradley Station Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Pineville

Broadstone Ayrsley Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Pineville, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Knightdale

Buffaloe Road Dog Park, near Knightdale, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Asheville

Looking for an off-leash run in Asheville, North Carolina? Buncombe County Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Durham

Campus Walk Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Durham, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Pineville

Canine Commons Dog Park, in Pineville, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Research Triangle Park

Dogs run off-leash at Carolina Arbors Small Dog Park, near Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Raleigh

Carolina Pines Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Raleigh, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Tarawa Terrace

Carolina Plantations Dog Park, near Tarawa Terrace, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Chapel Hill

Carraway Village Bark Park, near Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Cashiers

Cashiers Dog Park, near Cashiers, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Research Triangle Park

Copper Run Dog Park, near Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Raleigh

Dog Park at Dix Park, in Raleigh, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Charlotte

Dogs run off-leash at Dog Run, in Charlotte, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Durham

Dogs run off-leash at Downtown Durham Dog Park, near Durham, North Carolina. It's fenced. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Clayton

Dogs run off-leash at East Clayton Dog Park, in Clayton, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Hickory

Fairbrook Optimist Park, near Hickory, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Fuquay-Varina

Dogs run off-leash at Fuquay-Varina Dog Park, in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Winston Salem

Gallery Lofts Bark Park, near Winston Salem, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Gastonia

George Poston Dog Park, in Gastonia, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Kure Beach

Looking for an off-leash run near Kure Beach, North Carolina? Gurney Hood Barking Lot is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Newell

Heather Ridge Dog Park, near Newell, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Wilkesboro

Hidden Oaks Dog Park, near Wilkesboro, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Highlands

Highlands Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Highlands, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Germanton

Horizons Happy Hounds Off Leash Dog Area, near Germanton, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Hudson

Dogs run off-leash at Hudson Dog Park, near Hudson, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Dillsboro

Dogs run off-leash at Jackson County Dog Park, near Dillsboro, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Lewisville

Dogs run off-leash at Jamison Dog Park, near Lewisville, North Carolina. It's fenced. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Mooresville

Dogs run off-leash at Jordan H Shelton Memorial Dog Park (Large Dog), near Mooresville, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Mooresville

Looking for an off-leash run near Mooresville, North Carolina? Jordon H Shelton Memorial Dog Park (Small Dog) is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Gibsonville

Looking for an off-leash run near Gibsonville, North Carolina? K-9 Corner at Schmidt Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Bridgeton

Looking for an off-leash run near Bridgeton, North Carolina? Kamp K9 is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Kinston

Looking for an off-leash run near Kinston, North Carolina? Kinston Rotary Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Indian Trail

Dogs run off-leash at Large Dog Park, near Indian Trail, North Carolina. It's fenced. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Yadkinville

Dogs run off-leash at Large Dog Park, near Yadkinville, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Huntersville

Large Dogs Park, near Huntersville, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Cary

Large/Medium Dog Area is an off-leash dog park in Cary, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Midway Park

Liberty Pointe Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Midway Park, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Greenville

Little Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Greenville, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Wilmington

Long Leaf Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Wilmington, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Charlotte

Dogs run off-leash at Lucky Dog Bark and Brew, in Charlotte, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Charlotte

Looking for an off-leash run in Charlotte, North Carolina? McAlpine Creek Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Jacksonville

Dogs run off-leash at Midway Dog Park #1, in Jacksonville, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Midway Park

Midway Dog Park #2 is an off-leash dog park near Midway Park, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Raleigh

North Bend Dog Park, near Raleigh, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Garner

North Garner Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Garner, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Raleigh

Oakwood Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Raleigh, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Oriental

Oriental Dog Park, in Oriental, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Wise

Pet Exercise Area is an off-leash dog park near Wise, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Pineville

Dogs run off-leash at Pet Station Dog Park, near Pineville, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Hendersonville

Looking for an off-leash run near Hendersonville, North Carolina? Pets Own Place is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Salisbury

Pitner Dog Park, near Salisbury, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Raleigh

Dogs run off-leash at Pop-Pup Dog Park, near Raleigh, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Huntersville

Looking for an off-leash run near Huntersville, North Carolina? Rosedale Dog park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Saluda

Saluda Dog Park, in Saluda, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Fuquay Varina

Looking for an off-leash run near Fuquay Varina, North Carolina? Serenity Dog Park is a designated dog park (fenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Charlotte

Looking for an off-leash run in Charlotte, North Carolina? Skiptown is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Cary

Small Dog Area, in Cary, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Indian Trail

Dogs run off-leash at Small Dog Park, near Indian Trail, North Carolina. It's fenced. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Yadkinville

Dogs run off-leash at Small Dog Park, near Yadkinville, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Huntersville

Small Dogs Park, near Huntersville, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Smithfield

Dogs run off-leash at Smithfield Dog Park, near Smithfield, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

Charlotte

Story University North Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Charlotte, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Holly Springs

Sugg Farm Dog Park, in Holly Springs, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Dillsboro

Looking for an off-leash run near Dillsboro, North Carolina? Sylva Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Clemmons

Tanglewood Dog Park, near Clemmons, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs with a fenced enclosure. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Raleigh

The Providence Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Raleigh, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Belmont

The Vineyards on Lake Wylie Dog Park is an off-leash dog park near Belmont, North Carolina — an open, unfenced ground where dogs can run leash-free. Check DogMap for hours, parking and what's open right now.

Forest City

Looking for an off-leash run near Forest City, North Carolina? Trails to Tails Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Raleigh

Looking for an off-leash run near Raleigh, North Carolina? Tribute Resident Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Winston-Salem

Tuckers Tap Yard, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Weaverville

Wagbar, in Weaverville, North Carolina, is an off-leash area for dogs. See it on DogMap — and confirm hours and posted rules before you go.

Waynesville

Looking for an off-leash run near Waynesville, North Carolina? Waynesville Dog Park is a designated dog park (unfenced). Open it on DogMap for the live map, directions and current rules.

Concord

Dogs run off-leash at Weddington Road Bark Park, in Concord, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.

New Hill

Dogs run off-leash at Woodbury Dog Park, near New Hill, North Carolina. It's open/unfenced, so reliable recall helps. Find directions, parking and the live map on DogMap.