◦ Off-leash dog park · Charlotte, NC
Whitewater Center Off Leash
Off-leash area at the U.S. National Whitewater Center — wooded, trail-adjacent, and unlike anything else in Charlotte.
- Partially fenced
- Lots of shade
Opening hours
- Mon to Sat
- 10am to 7pm
- Sunday
- 10am to 6pm
Hours come from Whitewater Center Off Leash's Google listing and can change with the season. Check posted signs on site, particularly for parks that close at dusk.
Leash rules in North Carolina
North Carolina has no statewide dog leash law. Leashing rules are set by individual cities and counties, and most municipalities require dogs to be leashed in public except inside designated off-leash dog parks.
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◦ The honest take
Part of the larger Whitewater Center, this off-leash space sits in mature forest with proper trails attached. Day-pass parking applies (~$6). Worth it if you want an actual hike with off-leash time built in. Bring water — the creek isn't always clean.