Long Leaf Park
Loblolly pines, a 1.5-mile loop, and split dog runs
About this park
Long Leaf Park is a sprawling wooded park threaded with paved walking paths and shaded by longleaf pine, bald cypress, and loblollies. The off-leash area is well laid out, with separate fenced runs for large and small dogs. Beyond the dog park there are pavilions, playgrounds, a splash pad, and ball fields, so the place easily fills an afternoon.
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Long Leaf Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers love the tree canopy and birdlife, the separate large- and small-dog runs, and how much room there is to walk a full loop without backtracking.
Draws families, walkers, and dog owners in equal measure, with the dog runs an easy spot to fall into conversation.
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Before you go
Some of the paved loop runs close to the road, so the western edge picks up traffic noise; head toward the interior paths for the quieter, shadier stretch.
Frequently asked
- Is there an off-leash dog park?
- Yes. A fenced off-leash area with separate large- and small-dog runs sits inside the grounds, listed separately as Long Leaf Dog Park. This page covers the whole municipal park; that one covers the fenced run.
- How long is the walking loop?
- About 1.5 miles of paved path, though the open ground is wide enough to cut across rather than stick to the sidewalk.
- Is there shade?
- Plenty. Longleaf pine, bald cypress, and loblollies cover most of the grounds, and one reviewer recommends bringing a hammock.
- Is it quiet?
- Mostly. Some of the paved loop runs close to the road and picks up traffic noise; the interior paths are the quieter option.
- What else is at Long Leaf Park?
- Two restroom buildings, several pavilions, a splash pad, a large playground, basketball, and ball fields, which is why an afternoon disappears here.
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