Barkyard Dog Park
Compact fenced park steps from the Boxyard food scene
About this park
Barkyard sits adjacent to the Boxyard shipping-container complex in Research Triangle Park, making it the rare dog park where a post-run meal is a short walk away. The fenced area splits into separate large- and small-dog runs with agility obstacles and shaded benches. Surface is bare dirt, which turns muddy after rain.
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Barkyard Dog Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers appreciate the fenced separation between small and large dogs, the agility obstacles, and the shade cover. The Boxyard restaurants next door are dog-friendly.
Attendance is light and somewhat unpredictable. Regulars tend to show up on weekday mornings; the park is frequently empty on weekend evenings.
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Before you go
Skip it the day after rain; the dirt surface stays muddy longer than you'd expect. Visit on weekdays if you want company, as weekend crowds are thin.
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