So many different play areas! I love the indoor nature center and the wonderful natural (and gated)…read more"treehouse" area outside of that. There are two playgrounds that are completely different from each other. One is a "Panther's Training Center" theme and the other is a more traditional playground with a toddler and 5-12 play area. The trails are wonderful. I took my little dude out for a trail run in his stroller and trails were nicely kept but natural enough to feel "away from it all".

super lost. literally rn. me and my friend went on a 30 minute run. it has become a hour and 30…read moreminute run because we are completely lost. they dont have a trail map, they dont have a map on apple maps or google maps, they dont have a number to call or a park ranger to contact. what if one of us got severely hurt while lost how would we get help? this is actually ridiculous. and when i did call the number they have listed its just to make appointments. i said F it and tried to talk to someone atleast. when i mentioned talking to a park ranger they gave me a attitude and said "we dont give out park rangers numbers" and the proceeds to give me the number to call, which was the same number i had just called. so thanks. i really appreciate the help. we have been lost for a hour, dehydrated and exhausted. its cool tho we men, we will figure it out thanks to no body.

This place is AMAZING! I have never seen such happy dogs. The staff truly loves their jobs, the…read moredogs are so well taken care of. You won't find a better place to trust with your dog. If there is a heaven on earth for dogs, you'll find it here.

Our big derpy girl absolutely loves her stays at Tuscarora! She gets tons of play time, good…read moreinteraction with other pups her size, and gets to sleep in her own bed during stays (most of the time it even comes home laundered! Trust me, this is no easy feat!). Teddy usually falls asleep on the ride home from camp as she's so exhausted from her doggy adventures but you can tell how happy and incredibly well cared for she is during her time away. We've had issues with boarding facilities in the past (check my reviews if interested) which left us hesitant to booking, especially considering the expense that comes with larger breed considerations. However, not only does TCC have better care, facilities, and customer service; they are also easier on the checkbook. Teddy definitely has a home away from home in TCC, and even though our new move puts us another 15 minutes out, we wouldn't go anywhere else!

Great dog park Huge, lots of water for the pups…read moreOne of the nicest I've been to Wooded area, kind of hard to find entrance the first time Has a smaller area for small dogs

Once again, Yelp to the rescue. It was such a beautiful day, especially considering that it was the…read moreFirst of March, that I wanted to eat outside and so my phone brought me and my sandwich here, where I found a perfect picnic table in the sunshine. At the moment, I don't have a dog but when she moves to Charlotte I will be looking to bring her here for a whole lot of running about. Volleyball courts, tennis courts, picnic tales, a massive gated playground area and tons of parking. The ballfields are currently marked off for repair, but that's a small detail. I did see a few of Charlotte's finest with their K-9 partners that were parked and doing some sort of exercise. And here's your history lesson. William Davie (1756-1820) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was the tenth governor of North Carolina and was instrumental in the Battle of Charlotte in 1780, where his force of 150 men held off more than 2000 Redcoats. A true Charlotte hero! Great, great, GREAT park.

One of the very few parks I take my pups to! It's always very clean and well maintained. I love…read moregoing and observing how spacious it is and the dogs can just run free and play! I also appreciate the little benches for owners to sit on while they watch their pets play. I also love that almost every time I go, I run into the same dog parents and we all just refer to each other as the [dog's name]'s mom or dad lol. I just especially love the walking trail surrounding the park and the fact that the fire station is right next door and there's usually an officer patrolling the trail on their bike.

This is a really cool park and trail area near our house. We took our excited pup there to see if…read morehe would play in the park. The dog park for big doggos is massive, so much space to let your dog run and play. Our baby is a bit too excited so we kept him on the leash until he gets some training. But we really loved the size of the park. There is also a separate small dog park area which is nice. We ended up just walking the hiking trail with our good boy and he loved that. It's pretty long and we didn't even walk the entire thing. I'm sure it's so beautiful out there in the warmer months too. We will absolutely be back!!

My pup, Clover, absolutely loves Skiptown. From the seamless app scheduling and in-car daycare…read moredrop-off/pick-up to the thoughtfully designed indoor/outdoor bar space, plentiful seating, great music, and reliable WiFi -- every detail feels intentionally executed. Skiptown has genuinely raised the bar for daycare, boarding, grooming, and dog-friendly social spaces. More than anything, I love that it's become a true "third place" where I can spend quality time with my best friend. Charlotte is lucky to have it.

Used to love taking my dogs for grooming until they decided to increase the prices by $60! How do…read moreyou move from charging $170 to 230 (for one dog!) with no notice?! And that's without a tip! You have to save a card so they charge whatever they decide. Just no!

This park is a hidden gem right in Uptown Charlotte. We love to bring our takeout from City Kitch…read morehere to eat since it's only about 5 minutes away. The park itself is really cute. There's a little garden with lots of benches. There a couple of picnic tables scattered throughout the park. It's not a huge park, but it also connects to the Irwin Creek Greenway which is really awesome. We walked a bit of the greenway but didn't go far since I hurt my foot. I definitely want to go back to walk the whole greenway. Parking is easy. We parked on the street for free, but then found a parking lot with plenty of spots too. The best part is that it's not crowded. If you're looking for an outdoor space in Uptown, check out this park!

Been waiting for the dog park manager to open locked gates for 2 hours and no attendant in sight.read more

This summer was sponsored by Clarks Creek. I love playing pickleball here. Reserving the courts is…read morestill a little outdated, but patrons are friendly when there is confusion about bookings. There's a water park, dog area, and a short (?) walking trail around (I need to explore this more). They're good in my book!

I've been taking my kids to Clarks Creek since it opened. While this park does have some pluses…read morethere are minuses. The bathrooms are almost always nasty, they either don't have toilet paper or don't have paper towels to dry your hands. If it's the summer time and you're taking your kids for the splash pad, bring water shoes. The floors are disgusting. The trashes get overflown and the flies are everywhere. I don't know who thought it was a great idea to have metal slides with no shade but if it's a peak summer day, you're not gonna want your kids going down those slides, especially if they've got shorts on, their butts will get fried. Also, not sure whose idea it was to have the wooden rocking toy thing for kids because those did not last long. The handles broke after a year. When it comes to usable things for kids to play on at this park, the options are extremely limited. I would've loved to see something that kids could actually climb on and slide from that wasn't meant to be poor installation art. The main thing our kids do when we're there is swing on the only two swings climb up in the big web net thing and roll down the turf hill. The only well-kept areas in this park are the Pickleball courts and the dog park. There's definitely ample parking. There's a community garden that you can look at. If you come at the right time when the figs are ripe, you can pick them right off the tree so that's nice.

My Royal Standard Poodle (large) had the time of his life. Rosedale Dog Park is well planned,…read moreclean, and well maintained. As we entered through the double gated entry, on the left was available water for the dogs. Straight ahead was a large concrete covered patio with 4 steel tables with benches on all 4 sides. We were engulfed in a beautiful, clean, well maintained forest with a mulch floor. We were met by 9 friendly dogs and 8 friendly dog owners. In the middle of the forest was a clean, well shaded wooden bench. Beyond the fence was a state forest, so snakes have been known to enter in.

Open since 2022,the Rosedale Dog Park is located behind the Rosedale and Market Square Shopping…read moreCenters just off Gilead Road. Completely fenced and with separate areas for small and large dogs, there is a lot of space. The area is well shaded and not very muddy with seating areas for the people and room for dogs to run about. A dedicated parking lot in the front, a double-gate area to keep the dogs secure and signage that indicates the rules of the park. There is also a dispenser with bags and a drop off for filled ones. This is a super park and I would love to bring my dogs here for a run about. [Review 19517 overall - 3412 in North Carolina - 487 of 2023.]

I have to admit, I was dragged out for this walk, but it quickly turned into a beautiful,…read moreunexpectedly perfect start to our day. The air had that wonderful, crisp feel--ideal for a brisk walk. The energy here is fantastic: we felt a calm, welcoming vibe from every dog walker, couple, and team we passed. It truly felt like a community enjoying the morning. The path takes you right past the University of North Carolina Charlotte's campus, where the early fall colors are already starting to show--a gorgeous transition from the hot summer.

Wanting to stretch our legs and have a cup of coffee to start the morning, I yelped local parks…read more Yelp guided us from Starbucks in University City over to Mallard Creek Greenway, about 5 mins away. The directions lead you to a parking lot with ample parking. Once you enter the greenway everything gets incredibly lush. The walkway is paved and is wide enough that you can walk side by side and another couple can pass comfortably. The greenway is also well kept and free of litter. We walked all the way down to the University, tried out some outdoor fitness equipment and headed back to the car. It was Monday but the walkway was still humming with people walking and biking. The Mallard Creek Greenway is an excellent choice for a morning walk.