Can my dog be off-leash at Cary Dog Park at Jack Smith Park?

Yes — Cary Dog Park at Jack Smith Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Cary Dog Park at Jack Smith Park fenced?

Yes — Cary Dog Park at Jack Smith Park is fully enclosed.

Is Cary Dog Park at Jack Smith Park free?

Cary Dog Park at Jack Smith Park is paid or ticketed — Jack Smith Park lot off Penny Rd.

Where can my dog be off-leash right now?

Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.

Fenced dog park · Southwest Cary · 9725 Penny Rd, Cary, NC 27606

Cary Dog Park at Jack Smith Park

Cary's larger off-leash park (about two acres) near Penny and Holly Springs roads, fully fenced with separate small- and large-dog areas, wood-chip cover and lights for evening use. A Cary dog-park pass is required.

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
~2 acres (separate small + large)
Hours
Off-leash all day · 7 AM–10 PM, no entry after 9 PM (closed 2nd Wed 7 AM–noon)
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Jack Smith Park lot off Penny Rd.

Good to know

Same pass system as Godbold (annual or $5 day pass); a dog pass and signed waiver are required to enter.
Closed the 2nd Wednesday of each month 7 AM–noon; no entry after 9 PM.
Roomier than Godbold but still limited shade — early/late visits beat the NC summer heat.

About Cary Dog Park at Jack Smith Park

Cary Dog Park at Jack Smith Park is a paid fenced dog park in Cary, North Carolina where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced, with a drinking fountain on site. Size: ~2 acres (separate small + large).

Rules verified · source: Town of Cary