Large Dog Park to close for maintenance Jan 5
Beginning Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, the large dog park will be temporarily closed for maintenance. It will remain closed for approximately one month, so crews can erect permanent fencing, install a drainage system, remove three dead trees, and make soil erosion repairs.
During the closure, the PRCR Department will implement a temporary usage schedule that will allow small dogs and large dogs to rotate daily usage of the small dog park. For more information, email PRCR Maintenance Manager Randy Hoyle.
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
Related Links
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
- Park open daily from dawn to dusk.
- Closed for cleaning and maintenance weekdays 7:30-8:30 a.m.
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
- Smoking is limited to parking areas only
- Use of personal grills (gas and/or charcoal) is prohibited