Oakwood Dog Park
About the Park
Oakwood Dog Park is a large, heavily shaded park with separate fenced areas for large and small dogs. Both sections feature ample space, mature tree coverage, water access, and seating. The ground is primarily dirt and mulch rather than grass. Multiple visitors reported glass hazards in the park, and mosquitoes are common during warmer months after 4pm.
Visitors Like
- Heavily shaded with mature trees
- Separate areas for large and small dogs
- Ample space for running
- Water access for dogs
Worth Noting
- Glass hazards reported by visitors
- Dirt and mulch ground, not grass
- Mosquitoes common spring-fall after 4pm
- Hard to spot waste due to ground coverage
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Google Reviews
558 reviews
Karen Hayungs
179 reviewsLots of room to run. Small dog area and separate large dog area. I live that there is a huge amount of shade here - awesome e during the summer heat!
Brendan Kincaid
78 reviewsLove this park. Be careful of going through the cemetery if walking in the area. There was a Karen working there when I mistakenly followed my GPS thr...
Rachel M
193 reviewsSimply put Oakwood is one of Raleigh’s nicest dog parks. The dog park features separate fenced in areas for large and small dogs. Both are spacious wi...
Kathie Burr
6 reviewsNice dogs, friendly people
Tom Phelan
107 reviewsGreat enormous space with lots of shade. And the people and dogs today were super agreeable.
tami smith
171 reviewsNice big area for dogs to run and enjoy themselves.
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