Is your favorite dog scratching at the door with no place to go? Don’t worry because we’ve got you and your tail-wagging bestie covered when it comes to dog-friendly places in Charleston to run, fetch, and splash.
Click on the parks in the map below for more info on the parks, and scroll down for Instagram photos of each park.
Top 9 Dog Parks in Charleston
- Hampton Dog Park
- James Island County Park
- Brittlebank Park
- Bees Landing Recreation Complex
- Lenevar Park
- Ackerman Park
- Cannon Park
- Hazel Parker Playground
- White Point Garden
1. Hampton Dog Park
30 Mary Murray Dr, Charleston, SC 29403
- Large off-leash area with running water and benches
- Scoop bags provided
- Adjacent to beautiful 60-acre Hampton Park
- Enjoy stunning rose collections and flower gardens with your pup on-leash
2. James Island County Park
871 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
- Run off energy in the enormous grassy off-leash area
- Spacious off-leash dog beach
- Separate area for small dogs
- Doggy hose-off station
- Explore adjacent paved trails and picnic areas in the adjacent park with your furry friend leashed
3. Brittlebank Park
185 Lockwood Dr, Charleston, SC 29403
- Spectacular sunset views
- Paved paths and picnic areas
- Great boat watching and a fishing pier
- Keep your furry friend on-leash at this park
4. Bees Landing Recreation Complex
1590 Ashley Garden Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414
- Doggy swimming pond
- Separate spacious off-leash areas for large dogs, small dogs, and wet dogs
- Doggy hose-off station
- Lots of shade trees and benches
- Follow the path behind the baseball field to find the dog park
5. Lenevar Park
1305 Lenevar Dr, Charleston, SC 29407
- Great space for running off-leash
- Take a jog on the trail around the park with your pup on-leash
6. Ackerman Park
55 Sycamore Ave, Charleston, SC 29407
- Lots of shady space for running off-leash
- Doggy drinking fountain
- Friendly people and pups
- Follow the sign saying “Ackerman” off Sycamore Ave. to find the dog park
7. Cannon Park
131 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
- Large grassy area with lots of squirrels to chase
- Unfenced, so be sure your pup responds to voice commands if he’s unleashed
8. Hazel Parker Playground
70 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
- Lots of off-leash room to play fetch
- Friendly owners and dogs
- Drinking fountains for humans and dogs
9. White Point Garden
2 Murray Blvd, Charleston, SC 29401
- Beautiful historic park with views of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor
- Stroll among Civil War cannons, old oak trees, and gazebos
- Keep your pup on-leash at this lovely park
Have too many plans to exercise your dog properly while you’re in Charleston? Rest easy knowing that you can easily hire a local dog walker who will be happy to show your pup around.
