Dog parks in Charlotte, scouted by Tonka
Every dog park OpenStreetMap knows about near central Charlotte, North Carolina, with distances, amenity details, and an honest weather read on whether today is the day.
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The 60 mapped dog parks in Charlotte
Sorted by distance from central Charlotte. Star ratings, review counts, and photos are from Google; amenity chips come from OpenStreetMap tags, so unchipped parks may still have those features.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
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9th Street Dog Park
0.5 mi417 West 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
0.7 miUptown CycleLink, Charlotte, North Carolina 28204Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
0.9 miIrwin Creek Greenway, Charlotte, North Carolina 28281Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
1 miBelmont Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina 20206Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
1.2 miUptown West Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28281Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
1.3 miHawkins Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
1.3 miGreenwood Cliff, Charlotte, North Carolina 28204FencedGrass -
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
1.6 miWater Walk Lane, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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9
Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
1.7 miMorton Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Lucky Dog Bark and Brew
1.7 mi2220 Thrift Road, Charlotte, NC 28208Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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11
Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
1.7 miEast 25th Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
1.7 miOaklawn Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina 28216Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
1.8 miMorton Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
1.9 miLittle Sugar Creek Greenway, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
1.9 miCharlotte Rail Trail, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
2 miSkyview Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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18
Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
2 miCharlotte Rail Trail, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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19
Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
2.2 miCharlotte Rail Trail, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
2.3 miCharlotte Rail Trail, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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21
Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
2.4 miMaury Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28208Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
2.5 miRollerton Road, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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23
Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
2.6 miChesterfield Avenue, Charlotte, North Carolina 28205Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
2.7 miNorth Davidson Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206Artificial turf -
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Dog park (unnamed on OpenStreetMap)
2.9 miShamrock Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina 28215Limited details on OpenStreetMap. Add them.
Showing the 25 closest of 60; the map has all of them.
Park prep for Charlotte weather
- Pavement check first. Getting to the park often means sidewalks: on warm days do the 7-second pavement test before you set out. Asphalt can run 40 to 60 degrees hotter than the air.
- July is Charlotte's hottest month (average high 90.3°F), which means dangerous heat for park time. Bring water for the park; shared bowls are a gamble.
- Winter park trips need paw care. Charlotte averages 3.5″ of snow, and the ice-melt salt that follows burns pads. Rinse paws after winter visits, or use booties.
- After rain, expect mud and check the live verdict above before you drive over: a storm cell can close your window fast. Post-rain zoomies are real; towel accordingly.
- Coldest stretch: January lows average 31.8°F in Charlotte. Below about 45°F, small and thin-coated dogs want a coat even for park time.
Charlotte dog park questions
Place data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Coverage varies by city; a missing pin does not mean a place does not exist, and details change: always call ahead or check official pages. Weather guidance is general care information, not veterinary advice.
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