Dogs & Parks

Fayetteville for pet lovers — your dog is moving too! Here’s where Fayetteville pups run, sniff, socialize and get spoiled, plus the patios where they’re welcome.

Joy with her dog

Dog parks & walks

  • Riverside Dog Park — fenced
  • Westover Dog Park — fenced
  • Arnette Park — 2165 Wilmington Hwy — leashed river walk
  • J. Bayard Clark Park — home of the Bark Ranger program

Daycare, boarding & grooming

  • Blessed Oasis Pet Resort — 7355 Stoney Point Rd — grooming, daycare & boarding — (910) 321-0001 — blessedoasis.com
  • The Urban Dog — 216 Meed Ct — weekday daycare ($29/day, $21 half day; packs of 5 for $140, 10 for $260, 20 for $500 — call to confirm current pricing)
  • Naturally Unleashed — pet nutrition stores (Boone Trail, Glensford and Traemoor) — food & supplies

Dog-friendly hangouts

  • Pierro’s — 217 Hay St — water dishes for dogs
  • Gaston Brewing — water dishes for dogs
  • Pan — 105 Hay St — often has a scraps platter for pups
  • Blue Moon Café, Rude Awakening, The Sweet Palette — also dog-friendly
  • Dirtbag Ales — 5435 Corporation Dr, Hope Mills — dogs allowed inside; farmers market and live music; Sunday yoga & beer — check their page for the next class

Mark your calendar

Cape Fear Botanical Garden — Dog Day in the Garden (April): dogs welcome free that day. Otherwise the garden allows service animals only.

Day trip: Southern Pines

  • Martin Park — creek and 50+ acres, a popular dog hangout
  • Reservoir Park — lake loop trail (leashed)
  • Betsy’s Crepes — outdoor tables where your dog can join you

House hunting with a pup

Tell me about your dog — fenced yard, flooring, HOA pet rules and nearby walking routes all matter, and I’ll keep them on our list.

Hours, rules and events change — please check with each place before you go.

Call or text Joy at 314-258-3132 or email jmpncrealtor@gmail.com.