Flaherty Dog Park

 

Large Dog Park to reopen March 3

The large dog park at Flaherty Dog Park, 1100 N. White St., will reopen Tuesday, March 3, at 7:30 a.m.

The facility has been closed since January so crews could erect permanent fencing, install a drainage system, remove three dead trees, and repair areas affected by soil erosion. 

Crews also seeded the area and laid down straw to help the grass grow back. As a result, portions of the large dog park remain muddy. Visitors are urged to use caution and plan accordingly.

 

Amenities & Features

  • Five-foot high chain link fence, paved entrance and double gated entry
  • Grass cover
  • Picnic tables
  • Water stations
  • Posted rules of conduct
  • Pet cleanup stations

 

Pet Owners - Please Note the Following

  • Rules of Conduct
  • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at all Town facilities
  • Smoking is limited to parking areas
  • In order to ensure the health and safety of park maintenance staff, the park will be closed for approximately 30 minutes weekday mornings between 8 am - 10 am while crews clean pet waste stations and empty trash receptacles.
  • During grass-cutting season, crews will cut the grass at Flaherty Dog Park on Monday mornings. The facility will be closed during this time but in most instances will re-open by noon.

 

Community Benefits

  • Socializes and exercises dogs in a safe environment
  • Promotes responsible pet ownership
  • Provides elderly and disabled owners with an accessible place to exercise their companions
  • Enables dogs to legally run off-leash
  • Promotes public health and safety
  • Provides a tool for realistic enforcement of dog control laws

 

For More Information

  • Call 919-435-9560 (between 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
  • Emergencies: call 911


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Recent Renovations

  • New fencing and gates
  • Main entrance fully accessible with large concrete area and consist of separate entrance and exit gates
  • Self-closing gates
  • Secondary entrance/exit
  • Fully accessible shade structure
  • Fully accessible water fountain with the following features:
    • Water fountain
    • Pet fountain
    • Jug/Bowl filler
  • New configuration to include new tree shade areas
  • Grading to insure smooth surface and positive water drainage
  • Hardwood chip surfacing as needed

Park Rules

  1. Park open daily from dawn to dusk.
  2. Closed for cleaning and maintenance weekdays 7:30-8:30 a.m.
  3. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
  4. Smoking is limited to parking areas only
  5. Use of personal grills (gas and/or charcoal) is prohibited

Park Rules & Safety