Neuse River Greenway Trail →
Scenic paved river and wetland-boardwalk corridor; sections have posted alerts and closures.
Official trail details ↗RALEIGH · GREENWAYS
Seven dog walks worth clipping the leash on.
River boardwalks, shaded creek paths and short neighborhood connectors.
Raleigh's creek and river corridors are connected, scenic dog-walking options, but they are shared-use greenways, not off-leash areas. Keep your dog on a leash no longer than six feet. Greenways generally operate dawn to dusk.
Walnut Creek Greenway Trail
Across southern Raleigh from Lake Johnson Park toward the Neuse River, mixing urban and wooded segments.
Official trail details ↗Crabtree Creek Greenway Trail
Paved creek route toward Anderson Point, with long-term construction expected near Lassiter Mill.
Official trail details ↗House Creek Greenway Trail
Shorter connector between Crabtree Creek and Reedy Creek; access around Glen Eden Drive.
Official trail details ↗Mine Creek Greenway Trail
North Raleigh's wooded route connecting toward Shelley Lake and Crabtree Creek; mixed paved/unpaved.
Official trail details ↗Baileywick Greenway Trail
Short paved walk through Baileywick Park, near its fenced dog park.
Official trail details ↗Lake Johnson Park paths
Lake-side walks, six-foot leash rule, no swimming/wading with dogs.
Official trail details ↗Prefer fenced play? Compare 10 Raleigh off-leash dog parks →.
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Researched November 7, 2026. Site rules and conditions can change: check the operator's official notices and posted signs.