DOG PARK Information
DOG PARK IS OPEN!
136 Rec Acres Ln King NC 27021
Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
Park closed on the third Monday of every month for maintenance.
City of King reserves the right to close the park to avoid weather-related turf damage.
Park closed on the third Monday of every month for maintenance.
City of King reserves the right to close the park to avoid weather-related turf damage.
The City of King is dedicated to improving the quality of life of its citizens, showcased by City Council's commitment to building a dog park to provide the dogs of King and their owners with a safe place to socialize, exercise, and enjoy the outdoors!
The idea for a dog park at Recreation Acres was originally put forth by Marilyn Massey, a citizen of King who presented it to City Council in 2018. Liking the idea, Council asked the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board look into it more in depth. A local Scout, Will Erickson, took on the project to be completed in part as his Eagle Scout project. The Parks and Recreation board advised several changes, and the updated plan was brought back to City Council at their meeting March 4th, 2019. The construction of a dog park was approved by the council unanimously.
Plans for the dog park were drawn up by City Planner, Todd Cox, which can be seen on the lefthand side of the page. They include a total of 1.5 acres, with a 1 acre section for large dogs and a .5 acre section for smaller dogs. These are separated by a fence and include an entrance vestibule on either side. The park will feature waste stations, water stations, trash cans, benches, trees, and accessories such as a 'Doggie Crawl' and 'Weave Posts.' The park will be located beside the roller hockey rink, in a currently unused segment of land near the soccer fields (see photograph).