Phase Out of Pooch Pass: Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation Department will phase out its fee for "pooch passes" in the coming year and allow use of county dog parks for free beginning July 1, 2008. As of then, pooch passes will no longer be sold or required.
Existing Off-Leash Areas:
> Swaney Pointe K-9 Park is located at Ramsey Creek Park, 18441 Nantz Road Cornelius, NC 28078. This park is a four-acre, fenced-in, off-leash area for dogs. There are two separate fenced-in secure sections to the new dog park - one for dogs >20lbs (large) and another for dogs less than 20lbs (small).
> Barkingham Park is located at Reedy Creek Park, 2900 Rocky River Road. This park is a four-acre, fenced-in, off-leash area for dogs.
> Ray's Fetching Meadow is located at McAlpine Creek Community Park, 8711 Monroe Road. This park is a one-acre, fenced-in, off-leash area for dogs. Ray's Fetching Meadow reopened on May 28, 2005 after expansion and an improved mulched surface.
> Davie Dog Park is located at William R. Davie District Park, 4635 Pineville-Matthews Road. This park is a five-acre, fenced-in, off-leash area for dogs. There are two separate fenced-in secure sections to the new dog park - one for dogs >20lbs (large) and another for dogs less than 20lbs (small).
