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Dog Parks & Off-Leash Areas in South Carolina

64 of the 736 dog parks, shelters, trainers and boarding kennels we track in South Carolina are fenced dog parks or designated off-leash areas. Full listings for every city are on the South Carolina page.

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Off-leash options range from fully fenced neighborhood runs with double-gated entries to open multi-use city parks with designated off-leash boundaries. Some locations feature separate enclosures for small or shy dogs, agility equipment, and surfaced ground like turf or wood chips, while others are natural dirt trails near water. Knowing the enclosure style, shade availability, and ground surface helps you pick a spot suited to your dog's size and recall reliability.

Charleston 8

  1. Bees Landing Dog Park

    1580 Ashley Gardens Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414

    Mon–Thu 8:30am–9pm, Fri 8:30am–6pm, Sat 8:30am–4pm, Sun closed

    Water access
    Call Website All Charleston

  2. Ackerman Dog Park

    55 Sycamore Ave, Charleston, SC 29407

    Call All Charleston

  3. East Bay Dog Park

    41 S Adgers Wharf, Charleston, SC 29401

    All Charleston

  4. Heron Reserve Dog Park

    Heron Reserve Dog Park, Charleston, SC 29414

    All Charleston

  5. Wando Woods dog park (Behind Court)

    3901 Paramount Dr, Charleston, SC 29405

    All Charleston

  6. Bridgewater Dog Park

    Carolina Bay Dr, Charleston, SC 29414

    All Charleston

  7. Daniel Island Dog Park

    Charleston, SC 29492

    All Charleston

  8. Carolina Bay Dog Park

    Charleston, SC 29414

    All Charleston

Columbia 5

  1. NOMA Bark Park

    1250 Parkside Dr, Columbia, SC 29201

    FencedSmall-dog areaWater access
    Call Website All Columbia

  2. Sesqui State Park Dog Park

    9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29223

    Call Website All Columbia

  3. Fort Jackson Dog Park

    6100 4th Div Rd, Columbia, SC 29206

    All Columbia

  4. The Barking Lot

    Saluda Shoals Park, Columbia, SC 29212

    All Columbia

  5. Bark Park

    Columbia, SC 29210

    All Columbia

Myrtle Beach 5

  1. Myrtle Beach Barc Parc North

    5000 Claire Chapin Epps Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

    Call All Myrtle Beach

  2. Bark Park South

    676 Mallard Lake Dr, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577-5014

    Call All Myrtle Beach

  3. Dog Park

    Myrtle Beach, SC

    All Myrtle Beach

  4. Waterleaf Dog Park

    3850 Maypop Cir, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

    All Myrtle Beach

  5. Dog Park

    Market Commons Dog Park, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

    All Myrtle Beach

Summerville 3

  1. Dogtopia of Summerville

    619 Myers Rd, Summerville, SC 29486

    Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat-Sun 10am-5pm

    Indoor
    Call Website All Summerville

  2. Wassamassaw Dog Park

    Wassamassaw Rd, Summerville, SC 29483

    Call Website All Summerville

  3. Wescott Dog park

    9006 Dorchester Rd, Summerville, SC 29485

    Of Operation Monday through Friday, 8:30 am

    All Summerville

Sumter 3

  1. Sumter SPCA Bark Park

    1100 S Guignard Dr, Sumter, SC 29150-7432

    Call Website All Sumter

  2. BarkPark

    1210 Clara Louise Kellogg Dr, Sumter, SC 29153

    All Sumter

  3. Sumter County dog park

    1210 Clara Louise Kellogg Dr, Sumter, SC 29153-7412

    All Sumter

Beaufort 2

  1. Custom K-9

    128 Castle Rock Rd, Beaufort, SC 29906

    Call All Beaufort

  2. Southside Dog Park

    Southside Park Loop, Beaufort, SC 29902

    All Beaufort

Fort Mill 2

  1. Mary Warner Mack Dog Park (private)

    148 Adventure Road, Fort Mill, SC 29715

    Small-dog area
    Call Website All Fort Mill

  2. Central Bark, Tega Cay Dog Park

    Fort Mill, SC 29708

    All Fort Mill

Goose Creek 2

  1. Dog park

    830 Petrel St, Goose Creek, SC 29445

    All Goose Creek

  2. Beverly Hills

    Goose Creek, SC 29445

    All Goose Creek

Hilton Head Island 2

  1. Best Friends Dog Park

    625 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928-3551

    Call Website All Hilton Head Island

  2. Chaplin Dog Park

    Chaplin Dog Park, 278 William Hilton Pkwy, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

    All Hilton Head Island

Mt Pleasant 2

  1. Town Of Mount Pleasant Dog Park

    1619 Rifle Range Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464-3927

    Website All Mt Pleasant

  2. Rifle Range Road Dog Park

    Mt Pleasant, SC

    All Mt Pleasant

North Charleston 2

  1. Fluffies Fun Park

    8028 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29418-2901

    Mon-Fri 6:15am-6pm, Sun 4pm-5pm

    Indoor
    Call All North Charleston

  2. Mixson Avenue Dog Park

    4856 Mixson Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405

    Call Website All North Charleston

Okatie 2

  1. Sun City Dog Park

    Red Dam Rd, Okatie, SC 29909

    All Okatie

  2. Sun City Dog Park

    Okatie, SC 29909

    All Okatie

Seneca 2

  1. Seneca PetSafe Dog Park

    505 Quincy Rd, Seneca, SC 29678

    Monday - Friday 8:30AM

    Water accessIndoor
    Call Website All Seneca

  2. tokeena beagle club

    3800 Pine Grove Rd, Seneca, SC 29678

    Call All Seneca

Spartanburg 2

  1. Hair of the Dog

    351 E Henry St, Spartanburg, SC 29302

    Call Website All Spartanburg

  2. Rail Trail Dog Park

    831 Union St, Spartanburg, SC 29302-2734

    Call All Spartanburg

Surfside Beach 2

  1. Surfside Beach Dog Park

    412 1st Ave N, Surfside Beach, SC 29575

    Website All Surfside Beach

  2. Bark Park

    115 Highway 17 N, Surfside Beach, SC 29575-6034

    Call All Surfside Beach

Aiken 1

  1. City of Aiken Dog Park

    Beaufort St NE, Aiken, SC 29801

    Call All Aiken

Anderson 1

  1. The Dog Park

    415 N Fant St, Anderson, SC 29621

    All Anderson

Bluffton 1

  1. Doggie Doo Doo Land

    35 Bluffton Rd, Bluffton, SC 29910-7620

    All Bluffton

Conway 1

  1. Conway Dog Park

    1806 New Rd, Conway, SC 29527

    Call All Conway

Cottageville 1

  1. Canine Cottage

    10490 Cottageville Hwy, Cottageville, SC 29435

    ) and $10 for daycare (up to 12 hours

    Call Website All Cottageville

Elgin 1

  1. Lake Carolina Dog Park

    971 Lake Carolina Dr, Elgin, SC 29045

    All Elgin

Florence 1

  1. McLeod Park Dog Park

    Fowler Farm Rd, Florence, SC 29501

    All Florence

Folly Beach 1

  1. The Bark Park

    512 E Erie Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439

    All Folly Beach

Greenville 1

  1. Edgewood Bark Park

    107 Meadow Wood Dr, Greenville, SC 29615

    All Greenville

Hanahan 1

  1. Hanahan Dog Park

    5817 Murray Dr, Hanahan, SC 29410-2809

    Call All Hanahan

Hartsville 1

  1. City of Hartsville Dog Park

    701 W Washington St, Hartsville, SC 29550-5260

    Call Website All Hartsville

Hopkins 1

  1. Bluff Run Kennels

    6220 Bluff Rd, Hopkins, SC 29061

    Call All Hopkins

Johns Island 1

  1. SCoot Dog Agility

    3260 Cohen Hill Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455

    Call All Johns Island

Lancaster 1

  1. Forest Hills

    Forest Hills, Lancaster, SC 29720

    All Lancaster

Landrum 1

  1. Landrum Community Dog Park

    1522 E Rutherford St, Landrum, SC 29356

    All Landrum

Murrells Inlet 1

  1. Kamp Happy K9

    378 Sea Marsh Rd Unit C, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

    Call Website All Murrells Inlet

North Augusta 1

  1. North Augusta Bark Park

    N Augusta Greeneway, North Augusta, SC 29841

    FencedWater access
    Website All North Augusta

Simpsonville 1

  1. Dog Park At Simpsonville City Park

    Simpsonville, SC 29681

    Website All Simpsonville

Taylors 1

  1. Pavilion Dog Park

    400 Scottswood Rd, Taylors, SC 29687

    Call Website All Taylors

West Columbia 1

  1. Bark West Dog Park - Membership Required

    1940 Augusta Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169-4578

    Open 24 hours

    Call Website All West Columbia
Check local rules before unleashing. Look for posted signage at the entrance regarding local license requirements, peak hours, and whether the space requires a paid permit or registration.

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Good to know

What is the difference between a fully fenced park and an off-leash area?

Fully fenced parks use perimeter chain-link or wood fencing, often with double-gated entry airlocks to prevent dogs from escaping when people enter or leave. Designated off-leash areas may rely on natural boundaries, trails, or voice-control rules without complete physical fencing. If your dog is prone to bolting or lacks strong recall, a fully enclosed park is usually the safer choice.

Are dog parks free to use?

Most public municipal dog parks are free to enter and open during standard park hours. Some county reserves or specialized private parks require daily entrance fees, annual permits, or keycard access to ensure user registration and park maintenance. Expect day passes at private or pay-to-play parks to typically run between $5 and $15 per visit.

Do dog parks separate large and small dogs?

Many modern parks feature at least two distinct fenced sections: one reserved for dogs under 25 or 30 pounds and another for larger breeds. Smaller neighborhood runs or rustic trail areas might only offer a single shared space for all sizes. Checking park layouts in advance helps prevent accidental play conflicts between dogs of vastly different weights.

How long is a dog in heat?

A dog's heat cycle typically lasts for several weeks, averaging about three weeks in total. During this period, female dogs should be kept away from communal spaces across South Carolina to avoid accidental breeding. Owners can explore 64 dog parks in South Carolina to plan future visits once the cycle ends.

How long does a dog stay in heat?

Female dogs usually stay in heat for about three weeks, during which they can attract male dogs from significant distances. To ensure safety, restrict outdoor play to private, fully fenced yards throughout South Carolina. Our guide lists 64 dog parks in South Carolina for safe exercise options after the heat cycle completes.