Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Albemarle, NC

Where Dogs can be Dogs

This is a very quiet place on a country road where your dogs can be off leash and free to explore nature. The full four acres are surrounded by a 5 foot fence and there is a small creek running through the property. There is a wide spot in the creek that is easily the most popular spot for our canine visitors! In the summer, though, the creek dries up until the fall rains come. You can always message us to find out if there is water in the creek before your visit. There are larger fields and open areas for your dogs to practice their retrieving, and there are many paths in the woods for hiking. The beginning of each path is marked with quartz stones to show you the way. You will also find several benches scattered throughout the property so that you can take a load off while your dogs run and play. When it rains the property can be quite wet in some areas, so bring boots and a towel to clean off your muddy (but happy!) dog. There is a full competition size agility field within the four acres. The agility equipment is completely fenced in and will be accessible only to those who have had at least one formal beginner's agility class. This is to keep you and your dog safe and to prevent misuse of the equipment. Please message the host when you book the spot and before your first visit to discuss your agility experience if you are wanting to access the equipment. **I would really like for your first visit to be on a weekend or a Tuesday (my day off) so that I can meet with you to show you some details about the property and discuss parking. After the first visit, book whenever you want! If you absolutely cannot make it these days for your first visit, we can work something out. 🙂

Hot Diggity Dog Retreat

**no trash can on site** Please take poop bags to tractor shed. There is a 5 gal bucket in the left bay of shed. We offer over 1 acre of fully fenced play yard and 10+ acres of UNFENCED trails, pond and woods. Enjoy a picnic on the bank of the pond or bring your fishing pole and catch a fish! Groups are welcome...so reserve a friend or two! We do limit cars to 2 per reservation or with advanced notice more are allowed. Also, speed limit on our long gravel drive is 10 MPH. We have a water spigot inside dog lot near steps. Please DO NOT use the water spigot in the open field near edge of driveway (handle will not cut off water supply!) No bowls provided due to sanitation so please bring a water bowl. Our property is over 0.2 miles from any public road. Enjoy the quiet country setting and have fun!

The Ponderosa 4 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park

Wide open for dogs that need to run. Our guests have highlighted that they appreciate that they have easy visibility to keep eyes on their dog. The pasture was originally used for goats so there are lots of interesting smells. Picnic table and outdoor furniture for humans or dogs underneath shade trees. Climbing structure. Water with hose available. Trash and poop bags available. Entrance is 80 yards away from residence. Minutes from 485/Lawyers Rd - easy to find, easy to access. UPDATE ON DOWNED TREE (8/27/25): The downed tree has been removed! The grass has not regrown in that area but your dog is welcome to sniff, dig, or find a cool stick in that area! *NEW* We have seasonal homemade jellies, jams, pickles, plants, and seasonal produce for sale at our welcome table (as available).

Jessica's Private Dog Park In Salisbury

Come explore our family-owned dog paradise conveniently located one mile off of I-85. Equipped with a creek, fenced in park, walking trails and a one-acre pond with a beach and dock, we’re sure your pet will love it as much as ours do!

Justin's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Becton Park

We have a fully fenced in yard in a quiet cul de sac surrounding by multiple flower gardens, fruit trees/bushes, shaded areas and vegetables gardens. This is a great spot with lot of open space to run and places to sit for the humans. Our two dogs love it but will remain in our house while your beloved pets enjoy themselves.

“Breath of Fresh Air” Jeane's 30 acre dog park

30 acres with a large field to run , wooded trails, mowed paths, as well as a pond that your dog can walk around. Truly be part of nature. 

Lindsay's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Indian Trail

Shaded, fully fenced half acre. Trampoline, gymnastics bar and playground available for use as well. Table and chairs. Hose is hooked up and available for use. Street is also quiet with minimal traffic, great for walks.

The Little Red Barn • 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Rockwell

Are your dogs ready to burn the zoomies OFF LEASH! The Little Red Barn has a 2 acre fenced in pasture with grass, leaves, trees, fun natural rocks to jump on, plenty of scents to smell and many sites to see at the farm! All visits are private bookings with no other visitors or dogs during your time. We have bookings for 30 minutes, 1 hour, & more! Please share to your social media pages and with your family & friends! Welcome! Hope to see you soon. 🐾

The Farm

Beautiful, private acreage

Ashley/Janes 150 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Jackson Springs

Go to Main gate with Flag pole and New Sign unless instructed otherwise please!!! PARK BY THE BLUE BUILDING. Agility and Lure cost extra please alert us ahead of time if you would like to use!🙂 Fully fenced in Pasture and property with horse fencing and wire fencing for saftey, trail for running, trails to the large creek with heaps of swimming spots. Wooded areas for walking and exploring. Bathrooms on site.TURN WATER OFF IF USED!!! Cameras are on site for safety. Lite area at night. Also great star viewing area. Agility equipment area. There is a lure course option for additional fee. I am also on Facebook for contact as well. Shadow Hill Farm and Kennel. I also offer other services just ask. Very quiet and peaceful area. You MUST PICK UP AFTER YOUR DOG PLEASE!!!! Please close GATE!!!

Lisa's 4 Acre Partially Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlotte

A BEAUTIFUL place to run and play!!

Love's Travel Stop

Love's Travel Stop in Salisbury, North Carolina offers a fully fenced dog park located at 1105 Peeler Road. The park provides a safe environment for dogs to play and run around off-leash. For more information, visit their website at https://www.loves.com/locations/507 or contact them at (704) 630-6767.

Aisha's Private Dog Park In Charlotte

Fully fenced grassed yard with separate area for dog and play house. Fully private and parking available

City Park

City Park in Salisbury, North Carolina is an unfenced dog park located at 316 Lake Dr. It offers amenities such as chairs and a table for pet owners. The park is open from Tuesday to Saturday, with varying hours each day. Monday it is closed. For more information, visitors can check the website at https://salisburync.gov/Government/Parks-and-Recreation/Facilities/City-Park-Center or contact the park at (704) 638-5295 or play@salisburync.gov.

Park hours: Monday: Closed Tuesday-Thursday: 12 - 8 p.m. Friday: 12 - 6 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 pm.

Lexi's Fully Fenced Private Yard with Agility Equipment for Rent!

Fully fenced in yard to run around in! Play fetch, frisbee, or work on some agility tasks! Gate located off driveway, table and chairs to relax at while the pup plays. Available agility equipment are jumps, tunnel, dog walk, table, tire hoop, mini A-frame/dog walk trainer. Yard is regularly sprayed (safe for pups) for mosquitos so it will be a bug free experience! Please not that agility equipment may be off to side sometimes for mowing. Note: Agility teeter and dog walk are smaller than regulation, but all dogs welcome to use it. Security cameras are on the property.

Good Company Pups and Mugs

Good Company Pups and Mugs is a dog park located at 247 N Broad St in Seagrove, North Carolina. The park features a fully fenced enclosure for dogs to play safely. Visitors can check out their Facebook page for more information and updates. For inquiries, they can also reach out via email at david@pupsandmugs.com.

Autumnwood

Autumnwood is a fully 5 foot fenced yard tucked into the woods of the Autumnwood neighborhood. Plenty of trees, leaves, grass, plants and deck space to sniff around on.

Vanessa's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Kannapolis

Swing by my awesome corner lot! It's a lively space bathed in sunshine, perfect for your dog to run and play! Plus, we have a cozy table and chairs just waiting for you to kick back and relax. Come join the fun!

Weddington Road Bark Park

The Weddington Road Bark Park in Concord, North Carolina is a fully fenced dog park located at 8955 Weddington Rd. The park offers agility equipment for dogs to play on and chairs for owners to relax in. The park is open from dawn to dusk and can be contacted at 704-920-5600 or recreation@concordnc.gov. More information can be found on their website at https://concordnc.gov/Departments/Parks-Recreation/Parks#Bark%20Park.

Park hours: Dawn to Dusk

Barkingham Park at Reedy Creek Park

Barkingham Park at Reedy Creek Park in Charlotte, North Carolina is a fully-fenced dog park with rules that must be followed by dogs and their owners. Dogs must have current vaccinations to use the off-leash areas, and no children under 12 are allowed. The park is small dog friendly and open from 7:30 a.m. to sunset. For more information, visit their website at https://parkandrec.mecknc.gov/Places-to-Visit/Dog-Parks/barkingham-park-reedy-creek-park or contact them at 980-314-1000 or ParkAndRec@MeckNC.gov.

Park hours: 7 :30 a.m. to sunset

Reedy Creek Park Dog Park

Reedy Creek Park Dog Park in Charlotte, North Carolina provides an open and unfenced space for dogs to socialize and play. The park is located at Charlotte, NC 28215, and is open from 7 AM–8 PM, 7 days a week. While it may lack physical boundaries, the park offers a safe and enjoyable environment for dogs to exercise and have fun.

Park hours: 7 AM–8 PM 7 days per Week

Heather Ridge Dog Park

Heather Ridge Dog Park is an unfenced dog park located at 8800 Meadow Vista Rd in Charlotte, North Carolina. While there are no physical barriers, the park offers various amenities for both dogs and their owners to enjoy. Whether it's open space for play and exercise, benches for relaxation, or waste stations for cleanliness, Heather Ridge Dog Park provides a welcoming environment for dogs to socialize and have fun.

Abbas's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Highland Creek

Walk in from the left side of the house, please close the fence-door firmly (not locked) when you enter and when you exit.

Crooked Creek Dog Park

Crooked Creek Dog Park in Indian Trail, North Carolina is a fully fenced enclosure with amenities including chairs and dog drinking water. The park is open from dawn to dusk and can be contacted at 704-821-8114 or recreation@indiantrail.org. For more information, visit their website at https://www.indiantrail.org/facilities/facility/details/Dog-Park-5.

Park hours: Dawn to Dusk

Purser-Hulsey Park - Dog Park Entrance

Purser-Hulsey Park in Matthews, North Carolina offers a dog park with a field for furry friends to run and play. The park is located at 3024 Matthews-Mint Hill Rd and is open on Thursdays and Tuesdays from 7 AM to 7:45 PM, and on Wednesdays. For more information, visitors can visit the town's website at matthewsnc.gov or contact them via phone at 704-708-1288 or email at recruitment@matthewsnc.gov.

Park hours: Thursday&Tuesday 7 AM–7:45 PM Wednesday

Tina's 5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waxhaw / Mineral Springs

The one acre field is the area where the dogs would play/run, they can also have access to a pond, but this would need to be discussed at first visit so you take a look and see if it is acceptable. The whole area is fenced. We do have five dogs, but they would be in the house when you are visiting with your dogs, you may hear them bark, but would not see them, a separate entrance to the field is available. No traffic near by.

Patrick's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Charlotte

Hello! I'm Patrick. All dogs are welcome to my private dog park! There is shade near the edges of the yard by the trees. Comfortable areas for you to relax while your dog plays. The water hose is next to the A/C unit. Feel free to use the outdoor amenities. We have some bug spray, etc. for your use. You can park up front on the U-shape driveway. Please enter the park through the gate to the right, next to the column.

Doggie Paradise – Secure 0.5 Acre Park in Matthews

Located in Matthews, this expansive and secure park offers a perfect haven for your furry friends to run, play, and unwind. Completely enclosed with a 5-foot-high slotted fence, Doggie Paradise ensures a safe environment for dogs of all sizes and energy levels. Please note: our friendly next-door neighbors also have dogs, so your pup may see or hear them through the fence during your visit. Features and Amenities: • Spacious 0.5 Acres – Plenty of room for dogs to explore and exercise. • 5-Foot High Fence – Provides safety while still allowing some visibility to neighboring yards. • Shaded Seating – Comfortable areas for you to relax while your dog plays. • Fresh Water Station – Conveniently placed in the park to keep your dog hydrated. Why Choose Doggie Paradise? • Exclusive and Private – Enjoy a serene setting without the crowds of public dog parks. • Ideal for All Dogs – Whether your dog loves to run, play fetch, or simply roam, our park caters to all. • Convenient Location – Situated in a quiet neighborhood, easily accessible for residents of Matthews and surrounding areas. Book now for just $10 per hour and treat your dog to a delightful and secure outing at Doggie Paradise!

AquaPups Charlotte

AquaPups Charlotte is a premier dog park located at 2328 Crownpoint Executive Dr Suite B in Charlotte, North Carolina. The park offers a range of amenities and is open from 9 AM to 7 PM, seven days a week. For more information, visit aquapupscharlotte.com, call 704-935-7877, or email aquapupscharlotte@outlook.com.

Park hours: 9 AM–7 PM 7 days per Week

Unleash the Fun at Atwoody's Fully Fenced Private 1-Acre SniffSpot In Mooresville

Treat your pup to the ultimate off-leash adventure just minutes from Langtree Rd and exits 31–33. This fully fenced, spacious 1 acre sniffspot offers your dog the freedom to run, fetch, and explore. Feel free to use any of the provided dog toys including balls with a launch stick, frisbee, or toys. Or just simply relax in the hammock or the shaded table and chairs while your pets run around and explore within the fully fenced 1 acre area. Fresh water with hose, and convenient parking are all on-site. Come sniff, play, and stay awhile!