Fort Fisher State Park

Joe Eakes Park is on the junction of K Street and Seventh Avenue. A children's playground, picnic area, full basketball court, regulation baseball field, two bocce ball courts, two tennis courts with practice backboards, five pickleball courts (lines painted on the basketball and tennis courts), and an 18-hole disc golf course are all available in the park.

From April 1 to September 30, dogs on a leash are welcome in Freeman Park in Carolina Beach. Dogs are allowed off-leash from October 1 to March 31 as long as they are under voice direction and their owner is nearby. Owners must have at least two acceptable plastic or paper waste containers on hand until the rubbish can be disposed of properly. Upon request, the bags must be produced and displayed.

This North Carolina beach welcomes leashed dogs all year. Oak Island is a small island off the coast of North Carolina, 30 minutes south of Wilmington. It is reachable by a bridge (you do not need to take a ferry to get there). The beaches on Oak Island (Caswell, Yaupon, and Long Beach) are ideal for families and pets.

Large off-leash dog park with plenty of grass and shade, as well as benches, water, and sanitary stations.

The off-leash dog park at Sugg Farm in Holly Springs is a terrific place for your pups to exercise and socialize, with an acre to run and play on.

Piney Wood Dog Park is located at 400 E. Piney Wood Rd. A small dog area, a large dog space, a program area, and an entry area are all available at Woodcroft Parkway. Water fountains, garbage bag dispensers, chairs, and a kiosk are among the amenities.