Definitely the best dog park in the Chapel Hill area! I take my dog here almost everyday…read more There is a small dog park and large dog park, which are separated by a fence. Most popular time is definitely before 10:30am. But even after that there are always pups there. I can't speak for the small dog park, though. We have never had a problem here all dogs have been very friendly as well as the humans :) The park is very large and has lots of room for your dog to wander and explore. There is a small trail that circles around the inside of the park. Two baby pools, plenty of running water, and tons of benches! The city does a great job of cleaning it and maintaining it

A free, spacious and well-appointed dog park on the south end of Southern Community Park with…read moredouble-gated sides for small and medium-large dogs and water available during daylight savings time (it is turned off for winter). The folks who bring their dogs here are for the most part attentive and friendly, and both sides have a shelter with a picnic table or benches and chairs as well as benches along the fenceline. There are plenty of dispensers with good-sized, sturdy "mutt mitts" and trashcans dispersed around the fenceline for picking up after your dog. On weekends there's usually a well-attended 10am meetup on the small dog side. The medium-large side is huge with loads of room for unobstructed ball/frisbee throwing and a path that traverses around the inside of the fence. Parking is usually good except when there are soccer games on the fields at this end of Southern Community Park. We often park at the north end of the park and walk the easy quarter mile over to the dog park (there's a paved trail), and you may have to do this if there are soccer games going on. If there has been a lot of rain, the lower end of the medium-large side has an area that gets really muddy and should be avoided if you don't want your dog getting into the mud. We enjoy going here several times a week. It's an excellent place to get some good off-leash social time and exercise for your dog.

Came here to watch my Granddaughter play soccer. Nice soccer fields, artificial turf. Looks like a…read morenice park walking through it to get back to the soccer fields. They have great amenities in making this a wonderful park. But.....way too much debris all over the park. Everywhere you looks you could see litter and it looks like it has been there for awhile. I understand people at times throw their trash anywhere when done with it. Too bad for that way of thinking. But.....the park division should monitor the park for debris and dog poo on the artificial soccer fields. There is a sign that says no dogs on artificial turf, but who reads anymore. I seen at least 8 dogs on the field and one at the far end doing his business , off the leash, no owner in sight to pick up the poo.

Be super careful. I took my dog there today and she got attackEd right at the entrance when she was…read moretrying to get in. The owner couldn't control their dog and when I was finally able to get the attacking dog off my dog the owner did nothing and her dog again got a hold of my dog while we were trying to leave. once I was able to get the dog off my dog again. I took my dog away from the park to check her injuries (and mine from have to put fingers in that dogs mouth) while doing so the owner left without waiting to address the situation. what a mess. oh and while all this was happening. Two other dog owners just sat and watched.

I'll still leave a good review, because I really like the pickleball courts, but the lights…read morechanging to turning off at 8 has made it really hard to get in a lot of play after work. Please bring the lights back to 9, or even push it to later like the rest of the public parks.

Nice clean park with several pickleball courts. Courts are clearly marked and always clean. Plus,…read morethe bathrooms are clean too.

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness Once you figure out how to get in and I don't think we registered with that big red sign on the gate but if you get in there it looks like you're in the small dog park but you're not he just got to keep on going through and then you get into what is hey beautiful dog park!! Nothing but trees and open space and acorns and tree needles and leaves and all kinds of other natural ground coverings. Multiple picnic tables and areas to sit spaced throughout the trees. They even have a take one leave one poop bag dispenser about every 50 ft along the fence line. Parking is a little bit away but the walk does you good. But for some reason you have to go through the big dog park to get back to the little dog park which can sometimes makes for some very interesting interactions!! If it had a pond a lake or river or anything like that it would be a five star

We love the Pup Park Shuttle!!!! Baden, the owner, is amazing. He is very communicative and cares…read morefor your pup like it his own. He sends updates throughout the day. Gunner loves going on the bus. As soon as the bus turns on the street he gets so excited. I love that they take the pups to parks/hikes/lakes etc. These are things I do with my dog and happy he has a dog care that does the same. Gunner comes home exhausted and happy. His friends have even joined in on the fun. We are so happy Baden started the Pup Park Shuttle and look forward to all the adventures each week. Give them a try, your pup won't be disappointed. Thank you Baden and Pup Park Shuttle for taking such great care of Gunner and treating him as one of your own!

Rigatoni LOVES Pup Park Shuttle days. The bus picks her up, takes her on adventures at 3-4…read moredifferent parks with her friends and then drops her off. Baden has done an incredible job making his dream a reality. He keeps me updated throughout the day sending pictures & videos of my girl having a blast. It is clear he has a true love for these dogs and he might even be a dog whisperer! Rigatoni is always beyond excited when I tell her she is going on the bus & she comes home so happy and tired. We are thrilled to have pup park shuttle in our lives. Thank you Baden & Team!!

Searching for True Love & Forgiveness? Talk to GOD and get a…read moreDOG! #ReflectDogs Love & Forgiveness Although it's a little bit of a walk up a nice asphalt path it is well worth it, but it does have a few uphill sections. The dog park is just natural normal trees and ground covering fenced in for your dog's enjoyment!! They do have water and they do have poop bag dispensers in trash cans but they have very very limited seating!! Some people even brought their own. They have three separate yards with one being for the agility items. It can be a little bit dusty but the dogs really seem to enjoy it

They have a great pool, two tennis courts, a volleyball court (sandy), a small stocked lake, a…read morefitness center, and a clubhouse. And there are also social events going on all the time, including bunco once a month, hold 'em poker every Tuesday, lunch once a month, and much more! All for ~$50/mo isn't too shabby. Plus the people are great!

This tucked-away club seems like a nice option for access to a pool and fitness center. Recently…read morespent time here as a guest of my trainer. The gym has 3 areas -- cardio, weights, and open space (we used it for sparring; could be used for stretching or yoga too), and wasn't crowded on either the weekend or weekday. The pool is pretty reasonably sized. And the clubhouse is quite large. Pretty cool that the neighboring lake is stocked. There's also a small dog park on site. I don't think we live close enough to make the most out of a membership; but Durhamites seeking a swimming pool should consider this.

It's been 8 years since I wrote my first review of this dog park and almost nothing has changed. In…read more8 years there have been no improvements made whatsoever. It is still clean (a positive) and there are more people who live downtown now so it's slightly busier on the weekends. However, there is still little seating or shade. Also, there's not even a fountain or water bowls provided for dogs so BYOB for your pup. I really hope that with so many things changing in downtown Durham the City will put some funds into improving this dog park.

Small fenced enclosure that is devoid of grass and shade and lacks space to run, especially if you…read morehave a large dog. It's no fun to be here, and given its lack of appeal and small size, there are hardly ever other dogs here either. Convenient walking distance from downtown activities and apartments, but given the rapid influx of people moving into Durham, the city could stand to make this a more usable space by laying grass or turf, planting some trees and adding a water source and more seating.

Awesome place for kids. Geared towards 3+ years. Great splash pad as well as natural and…read moretraditional play sets.

I took my Granddaughters to this park last Sunday. Yes , we were there in the park. Please check…read moreout the pictures. You can access this park at the Chatham Park entrance off of THOMPSON St in Pittsboro. Great little venues for kids that keep their attention. The crawl through house is a hit. Also the nature area with artificial grass is cool. Kids can crawl through a little tunnel. Of course the "Splash Pad " is the hit. Cool off under different designs with a purpose. To get you wet and cool you off. . That is not all !! A large Dog Park to let you furry kid run and play. If you want to make a picnic of this, you can . Covered area with picnic tables, out areas with picnic tables and charcoal grills. Walk area around the park in a semi circular fashion. You can view the park from the walk area. Also Pittsboro's answer to Stonehenge. I don't think these rocks are aligned in a astronomical way, but they are indigenous and check out the veins of Jade. That Stonehenge area has wire grass and I would recommend something to cover your feet. Oh almost forgot. Bathrooms are also in the big building with the covered picnic area. Even if Mother Nature does dribble on you. You can make your way to the covered area. All in all this is a great park for everyone. My Granddaughters approved of it.

It's a pretty decent place to walk in there are paved areas, which is nice, but there aren't very…read moremany places that indicate trails lengths or where to go. It's not that huge that I think anyone would get lost and it's very wide open. All dogs on the trail while we went were leashed which was great. Pretty nice place for a picnic with large open grounds. No bathrooms or water that I saw but did have it's own parking lot (although small)

I usually don't like paved trails, but beggars choosers sometimes. Definitely great for wheelchairs…read moreand slow walkers. I will say there's enough natural elements to distract from the huge concrete sidewalk extending the entire length of the path, which ends up emptying into a community and another fitness path (has outdoor equipment stops) on one end and a pasture of wild flowers (mostly common milkweed for monarch butterflies) roughly midpoint. At the pasture the trail is definitely NOT paved and rather rough to navigate. If you have problems walking, be cautious, yet try experiencing it in the spring and late summer to catch glimpse of the butterflies and their caterpillars eating away before their chrysalis stage. There's a small parking lot at the beginning of the trail big enough for 20 cars. This includes a couple handicap spots. I've been there twice now on the weekend and I've lucked out to find a few spots open. Once you park DON'T head for the tempting metal bridge. Go in the opposite direction where you'll see the regulations sign. Then you'll know you're in the right spot!