Top Public & Private Dog Parks in Matthews, NC

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.

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).

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.

Fernanda's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Charlotte

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!

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.

Jalisco Private Dog Park In Charlotte

Big yard with a small nature area of leave and grass clippings. Shaded. Fully fenced. Street parking.

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

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

Fetching Meadow at McAlpine Creek Park

Fetching Meadow at McAlpine Creek Park in Charlotte, North Carolina is a fully fenced dog park located at 8711 Monroe Rd. The park offers amenities such as chairs for pet owners to relax while their furry friends play. The park is open from 7:30 a.m. to sunset and can be contacted at 980-314-1000 or ParkAndRec@MeckNC.gov. More information can be found on their website: https://parkandrec.mecknc.gov/Places-to-Visit/Dog-Parks/rays-fetching-meadow-mcalpine-creek-park.

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

McAlpine Creek Dog Park

The McAlpine Creek Dog Park in Charlotte, North Carolina is located at 8617 Monroe Rd and features an unfenced enclosure with a trail for dogs to explore.

“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. 

Dog Park at William Davies Park

The Dog Park at William Davies Park in Charlotte, North Carolina is a fully-fenced enclosure where dogs can enjoy off-leash play. Rules must be followed, including current vaccinations for all dogs and no children under 12 allowed. Amenities include an area for small dogs. The park is open from 7:30 a.m. to sunset. For more information, visit https://parkandrec.mecknc.gov/Places-to-Visit/Dog-Parks/davie-dog-park-william-r-davie-park or contact 980-314-1000 or ParkAndRec@MeckNC.gov.

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

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

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.

1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waxhaw

Lots of sniffs here as five dogs live on property, horses are along back fence and deer are always meandering around. You can park at the gate, in the driveway; no one will be coming or leaving while you are here. Enter through the small gate to the left, next to the column. This property is the front yard. It is very quiet most of the time, but it is a neighborhood, so you might be here when neighbors are doing yard work. Three things: -I have horses (Oliver and Tot - you will know which one is Tot!), your dogs will most probably bark their heads off! Not a problem, they are pretty much bark proof. -I have five dogs. They will never be outside, ever. However, you may hear them barking. I am always here and will quiet them down as best I can. -fire ants. I do not use chemicals on the lawn, so I “spot” treat the mounds. I use a white ant treatment so you can easily identify. Be mindful of them, and be careful of any I may have missed.

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

A BEAUTIFUL place to run and play!!

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. 🙂

Dog Park at Dogwood Park

The Dog Park at Dogwood Park in Waxhaw, North Carolina is a fully fenced enclosure with strict rules and regulations in place to ensure the safety of all park users and their pets. Some rules include owners must remain with their dogs at all times, immediate removal of feces, dogs must be leashed and have current vaccinations, and no pronged collars allowed. Children under 12 are not permitted in the fenced area, and any aggressive behavior from dogs must result in their removal. The park is open from dawn to dusk and closed during maintenance. Small dogs are welcome, and violators may be removed from the park. Contact information can be found on the website provided.

Park hours: Dawn to dusk

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.

0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Waxhaw

Bring your pup(s) to a getaway in the woods! Fully fenced in backyard with plenty of room to run. Our backyard is mostly shaded for the pups and there is a back deck that you are welcome to hang out on while your pup(s) is getting some much needed exercise! If you are bringing small kiddos, they are welcome to swing, use the zip line or jump on the trampoline! We even have an outdoor Connect Four game to play!

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

Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association Dog Park

The Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association Dog Park in Charlotte, NC is a spacious, 24-hour dog park that offers a safe and fun environment for dogs to play and socialize. Located in the heart of the Plaza Midwood neighborhood, this park is a popular spot for local pet owners to bring their furry friends. For more information, you can contact them at info@plazamidwood.org.

Park hours: Open 24 hours

Mindful Dog Park in Uptown

Dog Paradise in Northwest Charlotte

**The pool is officially open as of April 5th!** Welcome! We have a fun property your dogs will love! We have a 2 acre property, which includes approximately a half acre fenced area, a 1 acre unfenced area, and a separately fenced inground pool area. Only dogs are allowed in the swimming pool (unless you're actively helping or playing with them). Two creeks outline our property and dogs are welcome anywhere on the property. We tend to keep the grass in the back of the property a bit longer to support the bees, but it also makes for lots more sniffing for the pups! If you're using the unfenced portion of the yard, dogs must be on leash. We have dogs of our own, but we will keep them secure in the house when you're using the property so you'll have the whole yard and pool to yourself. Please see the amenities and access instructions portions of our profile for more information! We bought our property specifically for our own dogs to enjoy, so we know yours will love it too. We look forward to having you!

Canine Commons Dog Park

Canine Commons Dog Park in Pineville, North Carolina is a fully-fenced enclosure where dog owners can bring their furry friends to play. The park has strict rules in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all visitors. Dogs must be leashed until inside the park and owners must remain in the fenced area at all times. Children under 12 are not allowed inside, and aggressive dogs or those in heat must be removed immediately. The park offers amenities such as chairs, drinking water for dogs, and a table. Canine Commons is open from dawn to dusk and can be contacted at 704-889-2400 or info@pinevillenc.gov. Visit their website for more information.

Park hours: Dawn to Dusk

Skiptown

Skiptown is a fully fenced dog park located at 222 Rampart St in Charlotte, North Carolina. The park offers agility equipment, chairs, tables, and an indoor play space for dogs. It is lit at night for evening playtime. Skiptown's work hours are Monday to Thursday from 4pm to 9pm, Friday from 4pm to 10pm, Saturday from 11am to 10pm, and Sunday from 11am to 8pm. For more information, visit their website at https://skiptown.io/charlotte-nc/dog-bar-and-dog-park/ or contact them at (704) 780-4787 or hello@skiptown.io.

Park hours: Mon – Thur: 4pm – 9pm Fri: 4pm – 10pm Sat: 11am – 10pm Sun: 11am – 8pm

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

Dog Park at Frazier Park

The Dog Park at Frazier Park in Charlotte, NC is a fully-fenced enclosure that is small dog friendly. Dogs and owners must follow all posted park rules, including maintaining current vaccinations. No children under 12 are allowed in the park. The park is open from 7:30 a.m. to sunset. For more information, visit their website at https://parkandrec.mecknc.gov/Places-to-Visit/Dog-Parks/frazier-dog-park or contact them at 980-314-1000 or ParkAndRec@MeckNC.gov.

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