Top public and private small dog parks in Northwest Raleigh, North Carolina

Jennifer's Private Pool for Pups In Cary

Fenced in backyard with a pool! Pool is open and maintained and cleaned year round; however, the water is not heated.

King of Cary

***Naturally treat our yard in the summer so that our guests can enjoy As a rescuer, I totally understand some dogs just can't do social (myself, most of the time too), so dog park is a No. SniffSpot is an option for those special pooches. Quiet private Oasis for guests, private 100% fenced yard, sloped grass yard with 3 patio area. A lot to sniff, a lot of stairs to work out those legs. Very clean yard since I pick up after my own dogs daily. You can sit and relax or enjoy your book or bring a date. Squirrels and birds will make your visit more exciting. We're only 3 mins from Fenton, 2 mins from Downtown Cary. Sometimes I provide water (If I'm home and only one booking) you can get water from garden hose just make sure to shut off the faucet, water rate in Cary is outrageous 😳 Please msg us if you don't see any availability 😀8

Wagging Trails Pup Ponderosa

Ditch the cramped, chaotic dog parks and treat your pup to the ultimate wide-open North Carolina country adventure! Our massive private property is an off-leash paradise where your four-legged best friend can zoom through sunny open fields, sniff out secrets along shaded wooded trails, and make a massive splash in our stocked swimming pond (perfect for a K9 paddle or a little catch-and-release fishing!). With zero distractions, it’s the ultimate playground for epic games of fetch, stress-free training, or just wandering through nature together at your own lazy pace. Pack up some snacks, grab your sturdiest walking shoes, and bring plenty of fresh water because you’ll definitely want to spend hours exploring this beautiful slice of countryside. Drop us a message today to secure your private time slot and let the zoomies begin!

Fully Fenced 1/4 Acre with Mix of Sun and Shade!

1/4 acre back yard with lot of shade (and sun spots for doggos that love sun bathing). Seating available around the fire pit and on the deck. Parking available in driveway (please do not block other vehicles in) or along the street. Gate located on right side of the house for easy access to back yard. Please do NOT use the gate beside the driveway.

Jenny's Pup Park with Dig Spot (Splash Pools Upon Request*) in North East Raleigh! Easy access of of hwy 540

Bring your pup to play or relax in our beautiful, large back yard. Forested areas with plenty of shade and open space for play. Relax in your covered area while your pup smells TONS of smells, plays in the dog spot, or splashes in one of the nearby kiddie pools. Doggie treats, water, and toys provided for the fur kids. Table fan and bug spray for pet parents. We can’t wait to host you and your canine companion 😁

Linda's 2 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Apex

Welcome to two full acres of fenced countryside in Apex — open pasture, short grass, and woods, all fully fenced with no gaps, and all yours for the whole visit. When you book this spot, you book it alone: no other guests, no strange dogs joining you — just your dogs and the run of the land. You may bring friends with their signed up dogs. Your host is a dog professional with 35 years of experience. I run K9 Custom Care, my showing, boarding and grooming business, right here on this property (since 2009) — so this space is set up the way dog people actually need it: pasture for the runners who need to open up, woods and shade for the sniffers, fresh water from the automatic dog water station, and a trash can at the gate for easy cleanup. It's an ideal hour for reactive dogs who need the world to themselves, big dogs who need room to truly stretch out, and multi-dog families. In the interest of honesty: this is a working dog property, so your dog may occasionally hear other dogs at a distance/inside — but no other dog will ever be in your space with you. A few simple requests: latch the gate behind you and check it twice, clean up after your dog, and keep barking to a reasonable level so the neighbors stay happy. I like to meet first-time guests — after that, come and go as you please within your booking time. Come let them run. — Linda

1/2 acre fenced in for dog play!

About 1/2 acre completely fenced in where dogs can run wide open. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN WATER FOR YOUR PUPS!

Nicole's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Raleigh/Cary/Apex Line

Sam's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Durham

Large backyard with a pool. Lots of areas to sniff around. Grass on one side and shady leafy area on the other. A doggy paradise. The pool and fire pit are available for use by adding it in extras. The pool is heated, typically until December and then I start again in March but feel free to ask. The fire pit is available if you bring your own wood. That is also available through extras.

Tammy's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Raleigh

Kim's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Cary

Enjoy woods, grass, sun and shade. Deck for sitting, hose to spray water. Dogs welcome to dig in the wooded area and enjoy the squirrels, rabbits, birds. Will put out bottled waters in a cooler for any reservations.

Janet's Durham City Bark Park

I have a fully fenced in yard. There is one gap, but we have covered it with cinder blocks. It is a 6 ft privacy fence, so you shouldn’t see the neighbors. One set of next door neighbors has a dog that is occasionally out. Please keep dogs on leash when outside of the yard. Thank you! Out in the yard there will be balls for your pup to play with, a water bowl, and a hose. We can also set up a tent we use for vendor events when it’s sunny or raining for shade/coverage. Just let us know in advance. There is also shade from a large tree in the yard. If you need a dog first aid kit, we will have one in the house along with things like water for humans, snacks for pups and humans, and a restroom for humans to use. If you need a towel for your pup, let us know, and we’ll be glad to give you a dog towel to use. We will bring things out to you. These are only available if we are home. Street parking is available at all times. You may park in the driveway, but please ask first in case one of us is going to have to leave (or coming back) while you are there.

Stacy's Fully Fenced Yard For Dogs To Rent In Perry Farms

Hello! You and your dog will love my backyard because it’s spacious, fully fenced and hilly, so lots of opportunity to run up and down. I have seating on the patio when you want to take a break.

Craig's 12 Acre Unfenced Private Dog Park In Durham

Beautiful open land close to downtown Durham. No fence but a couple of creeks act as natural borders. Feel free to roam around. Please stay away from the house and barns.

Ashley's 1 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Raleigh

It’s not fancy but it’s safe. All of our dogs have loved this big forested back yard. Plenty of space to run around and sniff all the things. Plenty of shade and we will provide water of course. All of our dogs have crossed on so no interference or need to keep anyone separated. We do have a neighbor that occasionally brings dogs but that’s only resulted in some barking. It’s fully fenced. We’ve been here 14 years with happy dogs. We also have a big back deck to lounge on. We do have a couple of neighborhood kitty cats that come around. They are used to dogs or will just hide if they get skittish.

NW Raleigh Fully Fenced Yard for Dogs

Fully fenced in yard in a suburban-feeling neighborhood in Northwest Raleigh full of famillies. You will enjoy just under 3k sq ft of area that is perfect for zoomies and relaxong. We have chairs, a table, pooper scoop, and a louvered pergola with screens for the ppl and dug house, treats, toys, and a water bowl for the pups. We can also have a hose available. You can park on the left side of our driveway or on the street.

Laura's Oasis

The play area for dogs is about 4 acres fully fenced in. There is a barn you can use in case there is rain or if you need some shade. The area is very private. The only company you may have are the horses in the adjacent pasture! ***I’ve recently opened up after dark hours, but that is only for people interested in stargazing. The pasture IS NOT well lit at night.

Nori's Playground - 5 Fully Fenced Acres and Dog Agility Course in Chapel Hill

We hope you enjoy this fully fenced combination of woods and pasture. Follow the blue trail markers for a short walk to Nori’s Playground.

Dog Park at Millbrook Exchange Park

The Dog Park at Millbrook Exchange Park in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a fully-fenced enclosure where dogs can play off-leash. Visitors must adhere to rules and etiquette, such as keeping dogs on a leash outside the park, picking up after pets, and ensuring dogs are up to date on vaccinations. Only healthy, vaccinated dogs over 4 months old are allowed, with a maximum of three dogs per handler. The park offers amenities like agility equipment, water, and seating. Close adult supervision is required for children under 12. The park is open daily from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit their website or contact them directly.

Park hours: Mon - Sun : 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Michelle's 0.75 Acre Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In Pittsboro

Dog Park at Robert V. Godbold Park

The Dog Park at Robert V. Godbold Park in Cary, North Carolina is a fully-fenced enclosure that requires a dog pass and signed waiver for entry. Rules include up-to-date vaccinations, no children under 12 allowed, maximum of two dogs per person, and well-socialized pups only. Dogs must remain on leash, control barking, and aggressive behavior is not tolerated. Owners must supervise their dogs at all times, clean up after them, and prevent digging. The park is small dog friendly, open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. with monthly closures for maintenance. Violations may result in loss of privileges. Contact information can be found at https://www.carync.gov/recreation-enjoyment/parks-greenways-environment/parks/cary-dog-parks or by calling (919) 653-7180.

Park hours: 7 a.m.-10 p.m. (No entry after 9 p.m.) Dog Parks will be closed the second Wednesday of each month from 7 a.m. to noon for monthly maintenance.

Sunny's Home Away From Home

🐾 Sunny’s Home Away From Home Welcome to Sunny’s Home Away From Home! 💙🐾 Our fully fenced backyard offers plenty of space for your furry family to run, sniff, explore, and play. The yard features a mix of gravel and natural bark areas, with room to stretch those paws and simply enjoy being a dog. A comfortable spot for pet parents to sit and relax is also available. Come play, unwind, and make yourself at home!

West Street Dog

West Street Dog is a fully fenced dog park located at 400 W. North St in Raleigh, North Carolina. All dogs must be members and humans must be 21+ with a valid ID. Dog park rules include a maximum of 2 dogs per human, providing vaccination documentation, and keeping dogs off-leash. Amenities include a dog washing area and indoor play space. The park is open Mondays, Wednesdays-Fridays from 4PM-9PM, Saturdays from 2PM-9PM, and Sundays from 2PM-7PM. Small dog playtime is available every other Sunday. For more information, visit their website at https://www.weststreetdog.com/ or contact them at 984-222-2965 or [email protected].

Park hours: Mondays: 4PM – 9PM (Trivia 630PM-8PM!) Tuesdays: CLOSED Wednesday-Friday: 4PM – 9PM Saturday: 2PM – 9PM Sunday: 2PM – 7PM Small dog playtime (every other Sunday)

Barkyard at Downtown Cary Park

Located in Downtown Cary Park, Barkyard is a fully fenced dog park at 312 S. Walker St in Cary, North Carolina. To enter, a dog pass and signed waiver are required, with a maximum of two dogs per person allowed. Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccinations, well-socialized, and on-leash when not in the fenced area. Human rules include no food, bones, or toys, cleaning up after dogs, and no littering. The park provides amenities such as small dog areas, chairs, and drinking water. Barkyard operates from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., with no entry after 10 p.m. Failure to follow rules may result in loss of park privileges. Contact (919) 653-7180 or [email protected] for more information.

Park hours: 7 a.m.-11 p.m. (No entry after 10 p.m.)

Oakwood Dog Park

The Oakwood Dog Park in Raleigh, North Carolina is a fully fenced park located at 910 Brookside Dr. Pet owners must adhere to the dog park rules which include leashing dogs, cleaning up after them, and ensuring they are healthy and vaccinated. Only three dogs are allowed in the park at once and children under 12 must be closely supervised. Aggressive dogs, female dogs in season, and puppies under four months are not allowed. Amenities include water, chairs, and a small dog area. The park is open from sunrise to sunset. For more information, visit https://raleighnc.gov/services/parks/dog-park or contact 919-744-1959 or [email protected].

Park hours: Sunrise to sunset

Splash! Fully Fenced Private Dog Park In NE Raleigh

Wooden privacy-fenced, low grass backyard with a secure gate. Lots of room for fetch! Toys, treats, agility equipment, poop bags, trashcan are available on site, year-round. Hose/spigot on back of house to fill the provided dog water bowl as needed. Multiple seating options for humans--pergola and deck chairs/table available to use, as well as seating in the backyard. *POOL IS CLOSED FOR THE WINTER* (updated 11/1/2026) Expected pool re-opening 05/01/2027 During pool season, please add the appropriate "extra" to your booking if dogs will go/try to go into the pool. Pool is generally open beginning of May through end of October. An adult is permitted to enter the pool if needed to supervise a dog that is learning to swim. Please note that we do not operate this primarily as a pool rental site (please use apps like Swimply for this purpose), and this is not a location to bring children to swim. Please contact the host before reserving if you have questions about pool usage. If you love this property and have family visiting from out of the area, it's also a short-term rental that sleeps up to 8 during non-Sniffspot times! Message us your inquiry at tlspropertyconsultantsllc.com for a special Sniffspot discount. 🙂

Dog Park at Dorothea Dix Park

The Dog Park at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina is a fully fenced enclosure where dogs can run and play off leash. Dog owners must follow specific rules regarding behavior, including supervision of dogs, leashing requirements, cleaning up after pets, and more. Amenities at the park include a small dog area, chairs, dog drinking water, and a field. The park is open from dawn to dusk and is the Town's only leash-free dog run area. For more information, visit their website at https://dixpark.org/dogpark or contact them at 919-996-3255 or [email protected].

Park hours: Dawn to dusk

Jessie's 0.5 Acre Fully Fenced Private Doggie Adventure Yard In Coats

We have tons of smells, a trampoline, gardens, and miscellaneous toys to explore! The yard is larger than how it appears in the pictures. Plenty of space to RUN!

Dog Park at Carolina Pines Park

The Dog Park at Carolina Pines Park in Raleigh, North Carolina is a fully fenced enclosure where dogs can exercise and have fun. All dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the park, healthy, fully vaccinated, and supervised by humans. Visitors must clean up after their pets, stop dogs from digging, and closely supervise children under 12. The park is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Amenities include small dog-friendly areas, chairs, dog drinking water, and lighting at night. Aggressive dogs, female dogs in heat, and puppies under four months are not allowed. For more information, visit their website at https://raleighnc.gov/parks/places/carolina-pines-park#paragraph--231581 or contact them at 919-831-6435 or [email protected].

Park hours: MONDAY - FRIDAY: 10 a.m.–9 p.m. SATURDAY: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. SUNDAY: 1 p.m.–6 p.m.

Freedom Fields (Secluded Dog Park )

Freedom Fields for Dogs is a peaceful, open farm space where pups can stretch their legs, sniff to their heart’s content, and enjoy the simple joy of running free. This private off-leash field gives dogs room to explore, play, and burn off energy in a clean, well-maintained setting away from crowded parks and distractions. Whether your dog loves zoomies, fetch, sniffing new smells, or just wandering at their own pace, Freedom Field is designed to feel safe, spacious, and relaxing for both dogs and their people. With secure fencing, open grassy areas, and water available, it’s the perfect little field trip for your furry friend. Come let your dog run, roam, and enjoy the freedom they deserve!