Best Dog Park! It is very huge for the large breeds and all dogs are very friendly. There are enough shadows and also some water for my dog. Absolutely recommend this! read more

Barkingham Park - Wood Side of the Dog Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Barkingham Park is great for my pups! I have a German Shepherd Dog (3.5 years old) and a Siberian Husky (1.5 years old). It seems like no matter the time of day, there's at least one or two other dogs. The dog park itself is GIGANTIC with a fence that has got to be at least a 1/4th mile all around (just an estimate). The watering system is nice, and doesn't keep any stagnant water that gets muddy like other parks. They have a kiddy pool to fill up, and a drain system near it for easy emptying of dirty water. The ground is a mixture of gravel/rocks, grass, and woodsy terrain. 3/4ths the park is in the shade, with a good portion still wide open with sun and area for the puppies to run. We will continue to come to this park over many others because of the quality. Great park! read more

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I'm so happy that Charlotte has a couple of dedicated dog parks & this one is my favorite! My boyfriend & I took Milo & my boyfriend's roommate's dog (a miniature Yorkshire Terrier) here on a beautiful Sunday afternoon. The park itself is a huge fenced in area within Reedy Creek Park. It's great because you can let your dog off their leash, or walk around the park with them leashed. It was rather funny, I was a bit apprehensive of letting Milo off the leash, but eventually I did. He started walking around & was bum rushed by an extremely friendly Westie. They ran around & played for a few minutes & I felt a little more at ease. Dogs of all sizes are wandering around playing, so it's best to keep an eye on your four-legged baby. They have tennis balls available there for dogs to play with, & as you're walking around, you'll see several destroyed tennis balls lying around. Overall, the place is pretty well maintained. It's part grass & part dirt & they have picnic tables & benches around for you to sit on. While the do have trash bag stations set up for clean up, we noticed some "accidents", so you'll have to watch your step. Keep in mind, children under 12 are not allowed inside the park, under any circumstances. This rule is for safety purposes. We're definitely going to visit here more often. read more

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We enjoy it here. Honestly, it's really just a big area with a fence around it and some beat up benches and picnic tables and a water spout. But it's a place for my dog to run around and play with other dogs and he loves it. So he's giving it 4 stars. read more

The small dog park is seriously neglected. Very small, no water, 2 benches, but one is rotten. A disappointment and waste of time. read more

Barkingham Park - A bummer - Dog Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I wanted to love this park - we walked by the big dog area: 2 sets of double gates, endless running space, trees... Then we arrive at the small area: single gate. Very small, rectangular area. No cans for poop disposal. No water. No trees. Worst little dog park I've ever visited, particularly when compared to the fabulous large dog area. Come on, Charlotte! Move the fence!!! read more

Our family dog absolutely loves going to this park and thankfully we like it too. It's a decent size park and the amount of dogs vary depending on what time of day it is; so if your dog gets overwhelmed with too many friends around, it's easy to find a time where there may only be two or three other dogs there. Early morning on the weekends is when it gets busiest. The front half of the dog park is an open, used-to-be grassy field, and the back half is wooded. There's a trail where people walk around the wooded area which is nice when you don't feel like just sitting on the bench watching the dogs. There are plenty of baggie stands everywhere and they always seem to be replenished so it's not often you find yourself without a baggie. There are always a few toys that have definitely seen better days laying around but the dogs never seem to mind playing with them. All in all, great place to bring your family pet for some off-leash fun. read more

Barkingham Park is my favorite Charlotte dog park, even though for me it's a bit of a drive. It's usually occupied by at least a few dogs, even at weird times like 2:30pm on a Wednesday... and on weekends with nice weather the place is absolutely full of dogs and people! About half of the park is wooded, the other half is an open field. It used to be grass, then it was alternately dust bowl or mud bog - currently it's covered with sand and pea gravel, which seems like the best solution under the circumstances. When it's dry, it gets pretty dusty when a pack of racing pups pull up short right in front of you, but you can always hang back in the wooded area a little and still keep an aye on your furry friend. As far as the muddy times, it really doesn't get too bad - I've seen much worse at some of the other local dog parks. There is a loop trail that goes around the wooded section, you can get in a nice walk with your dog off leash or just enjoy some exercise while your dog plays with new friends. There's also a separate area for small dogs, although I've noticed that those dogs usually end up joining everybody else in the big park. It's also a nice bonus that you can take your dog for a walk or run on the Reedy Creek trails before or after the visit to Barkingham Park! read more

Large...nice trees and big fields. Lots of water, shade and benches and tables. Quite nice!! read more

Barkingham Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I would love to give this dog park a 5 star rating but unfortunately I feel as if I cant. I have been bringing dogs to this dog park for over 2 years and have always had awesome experiences. It's well maintained and there is a lot of room with different types of terrain for your dog(s) to play on. They have buckets for dogs to drink water out of and plenty of shaded benches and picnic tables. Don't get me wrong, I love bringing my dog here, but this past fall nearly every time I come to the dog park there is a horrible fight between what seems to normally be an owners dog that is ON A LEASH and aggressive. I understand that everyone wants to believe that their dog is friendly and sociable but unfortunately that is not always a fact. I have noticed an excessive amount of owners bringing their dogs on a leash that are clearly aggressive and dislike other dogs. I have seen an excessive amount of bloody fights break out between dogs because of people's denial about having an aggressive dog. In the past month I have noticed this trend of people wanting to bring in their aggressive dogs thinking if they are on a leash they will behave. This is an OFF THE LEASH dog park and I wish there was more regulation by the park ranger on dealing with these dog fights and aggressive dogs. It seems like this issue has become worse because when I first started coming to the park in 2013 there was rarely a dog fight and most everyone had a good handle on their dog. Other than that, this is a great dog park and I hope it does not get ruined by people who cannot come to terms with the fact they have an unsociable dog. read more

Love it here! There's grass, sand, dirt, and yes the occasional mud pit for the dogs to run around in. My dog is a bit under 6 months (large mixed breed) and we've been regulars for about 2 months now. He can't get enough! read more

I go here because there isn't another nearby place to take my dogs but do not go here if it has recently been raining. YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE HOW MUDDY THIS PLACE IS. read more

Nice wooded park; owners seemed involved with their dogs unlike some parks I've been. It seemed fairly dry after two days of rain and only a morning and afternoon to dry out...I was expecting it to be muddy and much worse than it was based on other reviews. We were getting stir crazy after a couple days of rain and took a chance when the third day was clear. We'll be back as it seems to be the best dog park in the area; however, Charlotte needs to get up with the times and install some dog/people fountains. read more

My medium sized pup loves to be outside and he loves to swim. This is a mess when trying to keep my car relatively clean. Barkingham does not have a pool or water feature but ample trees and space to run. This is a great park to walk laps while your dog romps. Lots of water buckets and water pump inside and outside the park. There is also a smaller area for smaller dogs. Lots of parking even on the weekends and surrounding trails. This isn't the giant dog park off 51 but for location, safety and cleanness this is a solid location for a an hour or two of romping. read more

Open area... nice place to walk with your dog off leash. Water buckets everywhere. Benches in the shade. Mostly friendly people. read more

Barkingham Park - Dog Parks Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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