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Beaches & Parks

Where your dog can run, and today's rules up front.

32 placesEvery place checked Oct 2026
Popular lists: Off-leash beaches & parks

Top dog parks

Our strongest picks, checked with the park's own rules.

Fenced + Off-leashJames Island County Park Dog ParkJames IslandFenced + Off-leashPalmetto Islands County Park Dog ParkMount PleasantFenced + Off-leash + ShadeWannamaker County Park Dog ParkNorth CharlestonFenced + Off-leashBroken Leash Dog Park & BarNorth CharlestonFenced + Off-leashS Adgers Wharf Dog ParkDowntownFenced + Off-leashMarsh View Trail Dog ParkMount PleasantFenced + Off-leashMemorial Waterfront Park Dog ParkMount Pleasant

Beaches

Each beach shows today's dog rule, live.

Beach · Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms

Right nowLeashed outside off-leash hours, even in the water
Off-leash hours

Good to know: rabies tag on the collar; carry the certificate.
Beach · Sullivan's Island

Sullivan's Island

Dog license needed
Right nowTown dog license required for every dog, visitors included
Off-leash hours

Good to know: summer: no dogs 10am to 6pm.
Beach · Kiawah Island

Kiawah (Beachwalker County Park)

Off-leash in winter
Right nowFrom the park go left (east). Right (west) is critical habitat: no dogs, ever
Off-leash hours

Good to know: leash on park property; no electronic leashes.
Beach · Folly Beach

Folly Beach

Leash only
Right nowNever off-leash

Good to know: summer: no dogs 10am to 6pm; never on the pier.

Dog parks by area

Downtown 7

Dog park · Downtown

S Adgers Wharf Dog Park

Walk from downtown hotels

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash
Dog park · Downtown

Grove Street Dog Park

Water

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash
Dog park · Downtown

Cannon Park off-leash area

Off-leash mornings and evenings

Dogs: Off-leash

Good to know: not fenced; off-leash only dawn to 9am and 5pm to dusk.
Dog park · Downtown

White Point Garden off-leash area

Off-leash mornings and evenings · The Battery

Dogs: Off-leash

Good to know: not fenced; off-leash only dawn to 9am and 5pm to 11pm.
Dog park · Downtown

Brittlebank Park off-leash area

River views

Dogs: Off-leash

Good to know: not fenced.
Dog park · Downtown

Hazel Parker off-leash area

Off-leash mornings and evenings

Dogs: Off-leash

Good to know: not fenced; off-leash only dawn to 9am and 5pm to dusk.
Dog park · Downtown

Horse Lot off-leash area

Dogs: Off-leash

Good to know: not fenced.
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Dog park · North Charleston

Wannamaker County Park Dog Park

Water area

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash

Good to know: Closed Mondays until 10am.
Dog park · North Charleston

Broken Leash Dog Park & Bar

Bar for humans · Open late

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash

Good to know: upload rabies, distemper, and Bordetella records before your first visit; $15 day pass.
Dog park · North Charleston

Wescott Park dog parks

Small and large dog areas · Agility obstacles

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash
Dog park · North Charleston

Mixson Dog Park

Free

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash
Dog park · North Charleston

Wando Woods Dog Park

Dogs: Off-leash
Heading to the beach? Rules change by season and time of day. What to watch for →

West Ashley 5

Dog park · West Ashley

Ackerman Park Dog Park

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash
Dog park · West Ashley

West Ashley Park off-leash area

Trails

Dogs: Off-leash

Good to know: not fenced; no swimming or jumping off docks.
Dog park · West Ashley

Bees Landing Rec Center Dog Park

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash
Dog park · West Ashley

Medway Park Fenced Dog Run

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash
Dog park · West Ashley

Lenevar Park off-leash area

Dogs: Off-leash

Good to know: not fenced.

Mount Pleasant 4

Dog park · Mount Pleasant

Palmetto Islands County Park Dog Park

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash

Good to know: Closed Wednesdays until 9am; leash outside the dog park.
Dog park · Mount Pleasant

Marsh View Trail Dog Park

Big and small dog sides · Marsh views

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash
Dog park · Mount Pleasant

Memorial Waterfront Park Dog Park

Under the Ravenel Bridge

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash

Good to know: leash everywhere else in the park (fines $163.50 and up); no dogs on the pier.
Dog park · Mount Pleasant

Carolina Park Recreation Complex off-leash area

Dogs: Off-leash
Make a day of it: a run, a patio lunch, and a sunset walk. Plan today →

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Dog park · James Island

James Island County Park Dog Park

Large and small dog areas · Water for swimming

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash

Good to know: Closed Wednesdays until 9am; $2 per person.
Dog park · James Island

James Island Rec Center Dog Park

Dogs: Off-leash

Johns Island 2

Dog park · Johns Island

Johns Island Park off-leash area

Dogs: Off-leash

Good to know: not fenced.
Dog park · Johns Island

Johns Island County Park Dog Park

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash

Good to know: current vaccinations displayed; no sick, aggressive, or in-heat dogs; leash until inside the enclosure; no food in enclosures.

Folly Beach 1

Dog park · Folly Beach

Folly Beach Bark Park

Water for dogs · Seating

Dogs: Off-leash

Daniel Island 1

Dog park · Daniel Island

Governor's Park Dog Park

Two sides · Dog water fountains

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash

Isle of Palms 1

Dog park · Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms Bark Park

Small dog area

Dogs: Fenced, off-leash

Good to know: max 3 dogs per person; no puppies under 4 months; rabies tags required; no food or drink.

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Questions people ask

Which Charleston beaches allow dogs off-leash?

Isle of Palms, Sullivan's Island and Kiawah (Beachwalker County Park) allow off-leash time at set hours and seasons. Folly Beach always requires a leash. Each beach card shows today's rule. Every off-leash spot →

Are there fenced dog parks?

Yes, 16 of the 28 dog parks here are fenced. Tap Fenced above to see them.

How many off-leash dog parks does Charleston have?

We list 28, in Daniel Island, Downtown, Folly Beach, Isle of Palms, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston and West Ashley. See them by area →