Long Leaf Dog Park
Sandy, fenced, and big enough for a real sprint
About this park
Long Leaf Dog Park is the fenced off-leash run inside the much larger Long Leaf Park, sandy underfoot with plenty of open ground for dogs to stretch out. Benches line the perimeter for owners, and poop bags are stocked on site. Reviewers consistently call it clean and roomy.
Amenities
Long Leaf Dog Park reviews
What visitors consistently saySandy footing and enough open ground for a full sprint are what regulars mention, along with benches on the perimeter and bags kept stocked. Clean is the word that repeats.
A friendly, dog-first crowd that draws a steady mix of locals and out-of-towners passing through.
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Before you go
Follow the signs once you park rather than stopping at the first entrance; the run sits well inside a much bigger park.
Frequently asked
- Is this the same place as Long Leaf Park?
- No. Long Leaf Dog Park is the fenced off-leash run inside it; the surrounding municipal park, with its 1.5-mile loop, splash pad, and ball fields, is a separate listing.
- Is it fenced?
- Yes, fully, and reviewers describe it as very large inside the fence, with benches around the edge for owners.
- What is the surface?
- Sand, which drains rather than turning to mud after coastal rain.
- Are waste bags provided?
- Yes. Poop bags are stocked on site, and reviewers repeatedly describe the run as clean.
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