Off-leash dog parks
Compare eight documented county park options, from Frazier near Uptown to Davie in south Charlotte.
Charlotte dog days: greenways, neighborhood parks and a little Queen City energy.
Go from a fenced dog run near Uptown to creek-side greenways through Midtown, South End and the university area. Pick an outing by neighborhood, check the posted leash rules and get outside.
Find the right Charlotte dog day
Greenways for leashed walks
Find seven actual greenway networks: Little Sugar Creek, McAlpine, Irwin, Toby Creek and more.
Leash rules and dog-park entry
Learn about greenway leash length, county vaccination requirements and who can enter a dog park.
Start with a real local destination
Frazier Dog Park
Third Ward play close to Uptown, with the Irwin Creek area nearby for a separate leashed walk.
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
Choose a section of Charlotte's more than 17-mile creek-side corridor; the central stretch features local history sculptures.
Davie Dog Park
A county off-leash facility inside William R. Davie Park, serving south Charlotte outings.
Enderly Park dog park
A west Charlotte destination with a named dog park and an enclosed walking loop.
Before you go: Mecklenburg County dog parks currently operate from 7:30 a.m. to sunset; vaccination requirements include rabies (with tag number), DHLPP and Bordetella, and children under 12 are not permitted inside. County rules ↗. All public walks outside designated dog runs require a leash; greenways specify six feet or shorter. City leash guidance ↗
Official sources: Mecklenburg County dog parks ↗ · County greenway network ↗ · Charlotte leash ordinance summary ↗ · Current park and trail closures ↗.
FROM THE GUIDE TO THE ADVENTURE
Open PawStreak →Choose a Charlotte stop. Make it a PawStreak day.
Find a documented park or greenway, check local rules, then plan your dog's next outing in PawStreak.
Sources checked November 5, 2026. Access, closures, and posted park signs can change; confirm with the operator before a special trip.