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Dog-Friendly Activities in Gastonia, NC

There are 8 dog-friendly activities in Gastonia. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Gastonia.

Pet Friendly Dog Park at George Poston Park

Dog Park at George Poston Park

Dog Park at George Poston Park

Locals rave about the fenced off-leash dog park in Gastonia, NC! This recreation area is located on five acres within George Poston Park. The dog park includes a one-acre run for small dogs and a 4.5-acre site for large dogs. Visitors will find waste bags and trash receptacles present.

Pet Friendly George Poston Park

George Poston Park

George Poston Park

George Poston Park is a neighborhood recreation area serving the community of Gastonia, NC. The area features a dog park, batting cages, ball fields, multi-use trails, playground equipment and more. Fido must be leashed during his visit unless within the designated off-leash dog area.

Martha Rivers Park

Martha Rivers Park

Martha Rivers Park is a dog-friendly family recreation area in Gastonia, NC. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners on the paved walking trails that loop around the baseball fields, playground and soccer fields. There are also two large picnic shelters and restrooms.

Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway

Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway

TheAvon and Catawba Creeks Greenway is a multi-use trail that's a great place to walk Fido in Gastonia! The map below shows a parking area with convenient access to the Avon and Catawba Creeks Greenway. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has generously provided map data for this trail to Bring Fido for informational purposes only. For more detailed trail information, please visit TrailLink.com.

Bradley Station Dog Park

Bradley Station Dog Park

Bradley Station Dog Park is pet-friendly. Located behind the North Carolina city’s bus station, the park is a convenient place for local dogs to play off-leash. It's divided into a section for small dogs under 25 lbs and another for large dogs. Let your pooch roam free on the grass and in the mulch, but make sure to keep the park clean by picking up after your pup.

Lake Trail

Follow Crowders Mountain State Park's blue circle trail markers to hike the pet-friendly Lake Trail. This easy 0.8-mile loop in Gastonia, NC, welcomes leashed pups to walk with their owners. Although most of the trails in this park are rugged, strenuous routes, this one offers an easy walk for all levels of hikers and dogs.

Tower and Backside Trail

Tower and Backside Trail

Tower and Backside Trail is a challenging, three-mile hike in Crowders Mountain State Park in Gastonia, NC. This pet-friendly trail will take about two hours to complete with Fido. The proximity of this park to Kings Mountain, Gastonia, and Charlotte makes it very popular. Please note that dogs must be on a 6-foot leash.

Pinnacle Trail

The Pinnacle Trail is a strenuous 4-mile round-trip hike in Crowders Mountain State Park in Gastonia, NC. This pet-friendly path is great for pups as it gives you the opportunity to get away from bikers and horses on this hiking-only trail. Please note that dogs must be on a 6-foot leash and attended at all times.

U.S. National Whitewater Center

U.S. National Whitewater Center

The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) is a dog-friendly non-profit on 400 acres of woodlands along the Catawba River in Charlotte, NC. Visitors can enjoy mountain biking, running trails, a climbing center, zip lines, high rope courses, and the multiple-channel, customized whitewater river. Leashed dogs are allowed on the grounds, outdoor restaurants, hiking trails, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards, but they cannot join you on the zip line, ropes courses or whitewater rafts.

Kings Mountain State Park

Kings Mountain State Park

Kings Mountain State Park rests in a picturesque setting adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park, a prominent Revolutionary War battle site in Blacksburg, SC. This traditional state park, which encompasses 6,883-acres, offers outdoor recreation activities such as hiking trails, picnicking, fishing from a rental jon boat, seasonal canoe rentals, equestrian trails and more. Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.

Veronét Vineyards & Winery

Kings Mountain, NC

Veronét Vineyards & Winery

Veronét Vineyards & Winery is a dog-friendly venue in Kings Mountain, NC. Leashed dogs are welcome to join you at any of the outdoor seating areas. White and red wines are served along with charcuterie picnic boxes. Food trucks are on site on most weekends.

Anne Springs Close Greenway

Anne Springs Close Greenway

Anne Springs Close Greenway is a great place to spend an afternoon with Fido in Fort Mills, SC. Walk with your pup on one of the many pet-friendly trails. The nature preserve is 2,100 acres serve as a natural buffer from urban development and provides a wide-open space for countless activities. Keep your dog leashed while there.

Dog Park at Tuckaseege Park

Mount Holly, NC

Dog Park at Tuckaseege Park

Bring Fido to play at the dog park located at Tuckaseege Park in Mount Holly, NC. This fenced-in recreation area allows your pup plenty of space to run and play off-leash. The park is divided into two separate spaces for small and large dogs. Remember to leash Fido back up when exiting back into Tuckaseege Park.

Lucky Dog Bark and Brew

Lucky Dog Bark and Brew

Lucky Dog Bark and Brew in Charlotte, NC, is a sports bar with a difference; they're also home to an indoor/outdoor dog park! This pet-friendly venue is 21 and over, so they only welcome furry children. The off-leash dog park provides ample space for Fido and his pet companions to play and socialize and is also an excellent spot for humans to treat themselves to a specialty cocktail or craft beer.

Lake Norman Brewery

Lake Norman Brewery

Lake Norman Brewery is a dog-friendly, small-production brewery in Denver, NC. Leashed dogs are welcome to visit the patio or grass area with their owners. They aim to brew exceptional craft beers in various traditional and new styles and offer this lake community a comfortable, welcoming gathering place for their enjoyment.

McDowell Nature Preserve

McDowell Nature Preserve

McDowell Nature Preserve is a great location to bring your leashed dog! This pet-friendly recreation area in Charlotte, NC, offers several trails to explore, a lake, play areas, a campground and more. Dogs must remain on a leash no longer than 6 feet and are not permitted to swim. From easy walks like the Kingfisher Trail to moderate hikes like Shady Hollow and Pine Hollow Trail, there’s something for all levels of outbound hounds here.

Gateway Trail

Kings Mountain, NC

The Gateway Trail is a greenway designed to connect the City of Kings Mountain, NC, to Crowders Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain State Park and Kings Mountain National Military Park. This dog-friendly path is ten feet wide and includes benches, a picnic site, waste bags, and other amenities for walkers and their pups.

Swaney Pointe K-9 Park at Ramsey Creek Park

Swaney Pointe K-9 Park at Ramsey Creek Park

Bring Fido to play off-leash at the Swaney Pointe K-9 Park at Ramsey Creek Park in Cornelius, NC. This recreation area is four acres and completely fenced in, with lots of open space to run, shade trees, picnic tables and fresh running water. There are separate spaces for large dogs over 20 lbs and small dogs under 20 lbs to play.

Mary Warner Mack Dog Park

Mary Warner Mack Dog Park

Located on the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, SC, the membership-only Mary Warner Mack Dog Park features over 12 acres of enclosed natural space for dogs of all sizes to play and socialize. The park is open to dogs of all sizes and includes a designated area for small dogs, as well as a mile-long off-leash trail leading to lakefront access. Other park amenities include a dog washing station, hydration stations, dog waste collection stations, benches and more. Access is granted to dog park members only. Forms to join the dog park can be found on their website.

Crowders Mountain State Park

Kings Mountain, NC

Crowders Mountain State Park

Hiking trails, rock climbing, fishing, camping, and picnicking are some of the amenities that parkgoers can enjoy at Crowders Mountain State Park. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners at this pet-friendly recreation area in Kings Mountain, NC. Pets are prohibited from bathhouses, changing areas, rinsing stations, swimming areas, restrooms, visitor centers, or rental boats.

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