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Blue Loop Trail
2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC
Enjoy an art-filled walk with your pup along the Blue Loop at the North Carolina Museum of Art’s Ann and Jim Goodnight Museum Park. This approximately one-mile paved loop winds through the park and past outdoor art installations, making it an easy dog-friendly outing in Raleigh.
Brookhaven Nature Park
5125 Brerkeley St, Raleigh, NC
Explore a quiet, wooded escape with your pup at Brookhaven Nature Park in Raleigh. This 26-acre natural area features approximately 1.5 miles of walking trails, a pond, picnic area, and opportunities for bird and wildlife viewing. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Carolina Pines Dog Park
2305 Lake Wheeler Rd, Raleigh, NC
Let your pup run and play off leash at Carolina Pines Dog Park in Raleigh. This free, fenced dog park features separate areas for small and large dogs, natural shade, picnic tables, a wood-chip surface and water for thirsty pups. Dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the dog park
Carroll Joyner Park
701 Harris Road, Wake Forest, NC
Explore 117 acres with your pup at E. Carroll Joyner Park, Wake Forest’s largest park. Enjoy approximately three miles of paved walking trails winding through sweeping lawns, historic farm buildings, gardens and a beautiful pecan grove. Leashed dogs are welcome, and pet-waste stations and bags are available throughout the park
Dix Park Dog Park
1800 Umstead Drive, Raleigh, NC
Let your pup run off leash at the Dog Park at Dix Park, a large grass-covered dog park in Raleigh with separate areas for small and large dogs. The park offers natural shade, shade structures, benches and a water station with a dedicated dog fountain. Dogs must remain leashed outside the fenced dog park
Forest Ridge Park
2100 Old NC 98 Hwy, Wake Forest, NC
Explore nearly 600 acres of outdoor adventure with your pup at Forest Ridge Park along Falls Lake. The park offers miles of paved and natural-surface trails, beautiful lake scenery, wildlife viewing, picnic areas and fishing opportunities. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the park.
Lake Johnson East Loop
1320 Lake Dam Rd, Raleigh, NC
Enjoy a scenic walk with your pup around the east side of Lake Johnson. This 2.8-mile paved greenway loop offers beautiful lake views and a great route for walking or running. Dogs are welcome but must remain under control on a leash no longer than six feet, and owners are required to clean up after their pets.
Mill Bridge Nature Park
425 Nature Park Dr, Wake Forest
Enjoy a peaceful outing with your pup at Mill Bridge Nature Park in Rolesville. The park provides access to the Sanford Creek Greenway and connects with the larger Wake Forest greenway system, making it a great starting point for a dog-friendly walk. Leashed dogs are welcome.
Millbrook Dog Park
1905 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC
Let your pup run and play at Millbrook Dog Park, Raleigh’s oldest off-leash dog park. This free, fenced park features separate areas for small and large dogs, agility equipment, drinking fountains, natural and covered shade, benches, picnic tables and lighting for evening visits. Dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the park.
Moore Square
201 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC
Bring your pup along to Moore Square, a historic four-acre urban park in the heart of downtown Raleigh. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the park, which features open lawn space, walking paths and frequent community events. A new permanent dog park is currently under development.
Oakwood Dog Park
910 Brookside Drive, Raleigh, NC
Let your pup run and play off leash at Oakwood Dog Park in Raleigh. This free, fenced dog park features separate areas for small and large dogs, natural shade, benches, a wood-chip surface and water for thirsty pups. Dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the fenced dog park.
Sauls Branch Trail
8801 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Enjoy a wooded hike with your pup along Sal’s Branch Trail at William B. Umstead State Park. This natural-surface loop winds through shaded forest and offers a peaceful outdoor escape close to Raleigh. Dogs are welcome and should remain leashed during your visit.”
Walnut Creek Greenway Trail
2300 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC
Explore more than 15 miles of Raleigh with your pup along the Walnut Creek Greenway Trail. This scenic multi-use trail stretches from Lake Johnson Park to the Neuse River Trail, traveling through a mix of natural, urban and residential landscapes. Dogs are welcome but must remain on a leash no longer than six feet, and owners are required to clean up after their pets.