The Best Quiet Parks and Trails to Take Your Dog to in Charlotte, NC

Looking for a new spot to walk your dog?
Check out our list below:

  1. Latta Nature Preserve, in Huntersville

Small dog at Latta Plantation Reseve on a hike, by the water

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Small dog posing at the edge of the lake at Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville.

Getting tired of the same old walking routes? Try Latta Nature Preserve, at 6345 Sample Road in Huntersville! This beautiful park with stunning water views is right outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, and is a wonderful natural resource for you and your dog to explore.

2. UNC’s Botanical Gardens in Charlotte

Polly Rogers Memorial Sensory garden at Charlotte's Botanical Gardens

Photo: gardens.charlotte.edu

Polly Rogers Memorial Sensory Garden at UNC’s Botanical Gardens

Want to take your pup for serene and peaceful walk? Try the Botanical Gardens located at 9090 Craver Road, Charlotte, NC, on the campus of UNC Charlotte. Did you know that botanical gardens are a purposeful collection of plants that are grown for more than just their beauty? Learn as you explore— UNC’s Botanical Garden hosts an array of curated plant collections for inventory, education, conservation, and research. You can find out more here.

3. Park Road Park in Charlotte

Park Road Park in Charlotte, NC

Photo: AllTrails

Serene and quiet photo of the pond at Park Road Park, surrounded by trees.

Need an easy walk rather than an exhausting hike? Try out this 0.7-mile loop trail near Charlotte, North Carolina. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 12 min to complete. This is a popular trail for birding, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

4. Mallard Creek Community Park in Charlotte

Photo: Yelp
A wide open field with soccer goals in the distance.

Are you looking for a more open space so you and your dog can practice training techniques and coming when called? Mallard Creek in Charlotte, NC has the perfect community park to go to during non-peak hours. The wide open space is perfect for throwing a 50ft long line on your dog to practice their recall while still allowing them to run freely. You can learn more about parks like Mallard Creek here.

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