This 12.7 acre park features a large picnic shelter (which does not have electricity) that is…read morelocated next to the dog park. It is available to rent. There is also a lighted concrete-surface basketball court and two softball fields. There's a decent amount of parking here. No benches, no playground. [Review 11710 overall, 1492 of 2019.]

There's nothing like some good ol butt-sniffing and Oakwood Park's dog area is the perfect place…read morefor some action! This off-leash dog park is free and nicely laid out. Small dog area to the left, area for the big dogz on the right, double gated entry to prevent any Great Escapes. Inside Oakwood Dog Park they've got pine chips laid down and LOTS of space and trees for doggie nirvana! There's also some bowls and water if your pooch gets thirsty. As for the clientele, most everyone was pretty well-behaved outside of a couple of over-excited canines. There's wasn't much nipping or territorial behavior and my friend's smallish beagle got along fine even with the bigger ones. They've even got some lawn chairs for owners to lounge on and a sizable parking lot. If you've got a doggie, great space to visit, even on a hot sunny day with all the tree cover. So come on down and visit Oakwood Dog Park, just watch out for the occasional land mines left behind by negligent doggie owners....

This is such an awesome dog park!! They have a whole area here for dogs, large and small. The…read morefenced areas are big so the dogs have plenty of room to run around. There is grass, sand, and shade. There are benches to sit on. There is a parking area just for the dog park with plenty of spots . They even have a vending machine with dog treats and snacks! Our dog had an absolutely amazing time here. There were so many other dogs for her to play with. This dog park is exactly what you hope for from dog parks and if you have a pup, you have to bring them here!

I enjoyed Dorothea Dix Dog Park for my pup. He really had a blast running freely. The park was not…read morepacked on the afternoon I visited. We were the only ones in the small dog area. I do recommend the park and I look forward to returning. The only downside is there are not things for the dogs to play on. I love that there is grass and not mulch. The area is huge and it is plenty of room for all dogs to run and play.

The square is just enough away from the center of the city that you could walk downtown and miss…read moreit. There's no real amenities or services, but on an aesthetic level, it offers some greenery and a striking memorial to firemen.

Nash Square is a park in Downtown Raleigh that has parking around the perimeter. Within the park…read moreare art sculptures and sidewalk art that may be getting removed at some point. In the center is the memorial to the Fallen Fighter Fighters and across the street is a memorial to the Fallen Police Officers. The park has walkways and benches to relax amongst the trees.

West Street Dog park is an ideal spot to gather with my dog and others during the colder seasons…read more The signup process was effortless via the West Street dog app. The staff here are friendly, warm and welcoming. The space is clean in spacious. My pup enjoyed the space and it was worth it for us. The bar drinks were Okay. I recommend the beer and wine. I do recommend West Street Dog park for our fur babies socialization time with their people.

Dog bar ! No dog required! Upon entering you have a regular…read morebar area where you can sit at tables or the bar. The if you have a dog(or not) you go through double doors- if you have a dog you have to check in - if you are new make sure you have all the shot records- it is Really great- they really keep up with that! I went in with my daughter and her dog, after we checked in the dog took off to play and we ordered a drink from the nice bartender ( they have daily specials and Monday's trivia) The dog part area smells a little but is to be expected! The dogs play and there is a worker that keeps up with the urine and if your dog poops you go clean it up.

This is the place to go in Garner for your July 4th fireworks! You can rent a paddle boat during…read morethe day, walk the perimeter, have a picnic or play flag football on the gigantic fields. This park had bathroom facilities, dog parks and a playground. Police frequently patrol and keep the park safe for families. Don't miss the US War memorials! Such history at your finger tips.

Beautiful, spacious park in Garner! I visited Lake Benson Park mainly because I heard about the dog…read morepark. I stopped by on a Thursday night and the park was packed. Lots of kids on the playgrounds, people walking on the paths, and dogs in the dog park. I enjoy seeing parks full of people enjoying the outdoors. Pros: -Large dog park with separate areas for large and small dogs -Dog park is free for anyone to use (no pass required) -Clean park -Ample parking in lots or along the road -Beautiful, respectful veterans' memorial -Labelled areas and trails -Ample areas to sit -Multiple playgrounds and shelters Cons: -Dog park is open to anyone so the dogs may not be fixed, vaccinated, or well-trained -Most of the driving paths are not paved. This kicks up a lot of dust -Lots of bird poop on signs and benches. It's an outdoor park so this is understandable. Bring a towel if you plan to use the benches

Wow - the playground here is just amazing! So many features and spots to check out. Parking was…read morealso very easy the day we visited. It was a slightly chilly day, but definitely come prepared to use the water area in hot weather!

A huge park. I went there with a friend and we were able to find one troll. I would say its a bit…read morehard to navigate through the park. Maybe next time it would be better. The new Gipson Plaza playround and sitting area for cookouts is a great place to bring family and friends. Theres also a cafe that sells snacks in a walkable distance from the playground. There is still alot of construction around the park to be completed.

this guy is amazing! the training he has given our German shepherd is phenomenal. The improvement…read morethat our German shepherd has made over the last couple of months is amazing. We would definitely recommend this trainer to everyone. Sam is definitely knowledgeable in the training of dogs.

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IF I could give 0 stars I would. Lesson learned: You get…read morewhat you "pay" for. This was a "free" event which charged handling fees and service charge. I think it is just an event for them to sell booze. I completed the Margarita Madness 5K in Raleigh, NC yesterday and I have to say it was the WORST run 5Kevent I have EVER attended. I know it is a FUN RUN and not timed but there were so many problems. I do not know if this is the first time it was done in Raleigh or not, but it looked GREAT online but in reality it was a sham of a 5K and frankly dangerous. We were surprised how hard it was to find the race as there were no signs posted in the entrance of the park. We had to drive around until we found the site and it took awhile. Parking was not clearly marked. 1. THERE SIMPLY was not enough staff to man the number of runners that showed up. I got there at 3pm so it was easy peasy for me to get my packet of course. But when my friends got there at 4pm the lines were immensely long. The staff basically just handout out stuff without checking IDs or following the protocols they had lined up on the website including: a. Runners who were under 21 - there were lots of people that were obviously too young to be there. b. Single strollers, double strollers, triple strollers and wagons - kids were everywhere! I love kids. I have two. They stayed home because this was advertised as a 21 and over run and it was posted over and over that you must show ID. Family could be at the event but not on the run. But that was not the case. c. Non service dogs were in attendance even though the race touted only service dogs were allowed. d. I saw a ton of runners without run tags. 2. There was ONE staff person on the course and he said he was "paid" to be there for the day and had no idea about anything. I guess he was just for show? He was standing there with no walkie and had no clue what was happening. 3. There was ONE law enforcement officer on the route and he also had no clue what was happening. He did have a walkie and a way to communicate but when he did contact the event organizer/manager he said they were not doing anything. 4. THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH WATER. It was 89 degrees and felt like 95, humid and they had ONE water station which ran out after just 1/3 of the runners and it was not refilled. There was NO ONE MANNING THE STATION, no cups, no trash cans, THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY irresponsible. Many racers quit or took short cuts because they were dehydrated. The event sold alcohol before the race but failed to provide hydration? Absurd! 5. Safety of the racers were totally ignored! a. There were no cones or flags marking the MANY deep potholes and uneven running path. b. The cones marking the run trail was small and hard to see and confusing. c. There was inadequate number of event people along the trail (1 paid person and 1 police officer was it) d. Not enough water stations. e. No first aid available on the course - there was also no first aid tent at the start/finish. f. The start of the race was ill run. Everyone basically stormed the start line because no one was there to organize. A DJ basically called out the waves but there was no order. It was chaos. g. VEHICLES WERE ALLOWED TO DRIVE ON THE RACE PATH WHILE THE EVENT WAS STILL ONGOING. I had to dodge people returning to parking AND cars while I was still finishing the race! This is absolutely unacceptable. 6. The website promises a post race party with tunes with the best dj in town, and amazing food trucks. FUN FUN FUN AND MORE FUN it touted. What we got was: a. 2 food trucks and a snow cone truck and a 3rd food truck that arrived just before the race began. b. a DJ that ridiculed people enjoying the "bull ride" thing next to the dance floor. c. a sound system that was so muddled it was hard to understand what he was saying. We arrived at 3pm and wasted as much time as we could until the race started. It was boring. The race was dangerous and my friend became dehydrated. I had to FLAG down a racer who was driving on the race path to take her back so I could finish the race. When I got to the finish line I did not get a medal. I had to FIND SOMEONE to give me one and she was nonplussed as she was busy selling margaritas. On top of that the medal used a sticker and it was already peeling off. The line for the "free finish line margarita" was incredibly long and the drink was scarce of alcohol. They ran out of bottled water at the end of the race so we had NO WAY OF GETTING MORE WATER. I read all my emails and every one of them promised "surprises along the run" - there was none other than the lack of water. It mentioned over and over that there would be water stations. There was only one and it was inadequate. There was supposed to be a fun after party but most of the people could not wait to leave an go home. This was an epic fail.