3 acre, fully fenced dog park for off-leash play. Membership required: call 919-304-2300 ext. 233 or e-mail dogtraining@animalprotectionsociety.org to schedule an orientation. Membership only. Annual memberships available; temporary memberships available to current dog training program students. Park is open 365 days/year, has excellent natural shade, and doggie pools with water are provided. Location: 6311 Nicks Road. Directions: From NC-54, head west out of Carrboro for ~10 miles. Turn right at Mebane Oaks Road, go two miles. Turn right at Nicks Road, go 0.6 mile. Turn left into the APS of Orange County. From I-40/I-85, take exit 254. Turn south (away from Mebane) on Mebane Oaks Road, go six miles. Turn left on Nicks road, go 0.6 miles. Turn left into the APS of Orange County.

Greensboro, NC. Park provides water, water bowls, and scooping bags. Nestled in a naturally wooded area of gently rolling terrain, Country Park is traversed by a stream that feeds two 6-acre ponds. Whether you prefer to walk, jog, ride a bike or simply enjoy an afternoon picnic, Country Park provides the perfect setting. Country Park is home to special events such as the Classic Car Show, Carolina Cup Bicycle Road Race, the Guilford Native American Association’s Annual Pow Wow, and the annual Reenactment of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. In addition, Country Park has the the brand new ‘Bark Park,’ Greensboro’s only off-leash dog park. Location: 3902 Nathanael Greene Drive.

2 acres consisting of a multipurpose field.

Homestead Park, Chapel Hill, NC. 1/2 acre park within a 60 acre park, chain link fence.

Location: It is easily accessed from Silas Creek Parkway, Broad Street, and Peter’s Creek Parkway. For those who prefer to walk the Washington Park, Gramley Park, West Salem, and Old Salem areas are within an easy walk. See web site for more information.

Large dog park with seperate area for large and small dogs. Water available. Location: Horizons Park. 2835 Memorial Industrial School Road, Rural Hall, NC 27045. (336) 703-2500.

Pet owners can purchase an annual membership or day pass at any Cary community center. Membership cards and day passes will allow entry through an electronic gate. Day pass is $5, annual membership is $40.Location: Goldbold Park, 2050 Northwest Maynard Road. Directions: Near the corner of Northwest Maynard and Chapel Hill roads.

(formerly Dog Woods @ Pet Central). Cary, NC. Less than 1 acre on a wooded lot, so there is plenty of shade. It is a members only dog park, but daily passes can be purchased. The following are provided: water, poop bags, trash cans, and doggie pools. There is a separate area for small dogs. Members can also rent the area for private dog parties and/or playgroups. Location: 950 W. Chatham St. (corner of W. Chatham and SW Maynard. Directions: See website for directions.

The grand opening for the park was October 20, 2007. Location: 2305 Lake Wheeler Road.

2 acre off leash park. Between the pool and tennis courts at the park. Spring Forest Rd. Directions: between Falls of Neuse and Atlantic Ave. at the fire station.

Raleigh’s newest off-leash park for dogs. Open sunrise to sunset every day. Separate areas for the Big Dog Park and the Small Dog Park. Chain link fencing and mulch surface. Picnic tables. Active volunteer oversight group: FOLDPOP = Friends of the Off-Leash Dog Park at Oakwood Park. See website to join. Location: 910 Brookside Dr. Directions: I-440 Beltline to Capital Blvd S exit. Stay in right lane and exit at Atlantic Ave / Blount St exit. Left at light onto Atlantic Ave. Left at second signal onto Brookside Dr (after Circus Restaurant). Left at second light onto Glasscock St. Right onto Madison Ave. Park is on the right.

Free, off-leash dog park. Location: 1226 North White Street.

Off leash park with several trails and a little stream. Location: 15-501. Directions: Take 15-501 to Wal-Mart. The park is located on a side street next to Wal-Mart (on the automotive side). The sign states that its a temporary park, but several residents have stated that it has been there over a year now.

Nice dog park in middle of officer housing. Location: 40 Bastogne Dr. Directions: SB 95, exit 56. Follow signs to Fort Bragg. You will take Bragg Blvd. Turn left into the Butner entrance. Go about a mile. Left on Reily. go another mile or so. Right on Normandy, then Right on Bastogne (I think 2nd stop sign) . The park will be on your left, at the bottom of the hill. From the south (NB 95) take first Fort Bragg exit and follow signs to Fort Bragg. Then follow directions onto Base. Need a military ID to enter base. (At least one person per car.)

Dogs can roam within fenced areas at the 5-acre park. Opened Sep. 2008 – – Operated by Fayetteville-Cumberland Co. Parks and Recreation. Location: 355 N. Eastern Blvd. (U.S. 301). Directions: Across from the Cape Fear Botanical Garden.

This off-leash dog park was completed in the fall of 2004. Dogs with current/updatedvaccinations (rabies etc.) can play with their canine friends in this area. The adult owners have created a closenit group themsevles and ultiamtely started a monthly Dog Park Newsletter for all regular attendees. Full enclosed dog park, walk trail and parking area. Location: The Preserve Dog Park. O’Henry Street. The New Neighborhood in Old Davidson. Directions: From the Main St. and Concord Rd, follow Concord Rd. out of town. Left on Grey Rd, drive two blocks and take right onto Wolfe Street, Wolfe St. becomes O’Henry. The park will be on your left.