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Ashley Wilder Dog Park

Location
716 N. First Avenue
Knightdale, NC 27545

Hours
Dawn to Dusk

Dog Park Rules
  • The Town of Knightdale shall not be held responsible for any risk, injury, damages or loss associated with the use of this facility.
  • Users assume all risks inherent or associated with an unattended dog park where animals roam untethered.
  • Failure to abide by the park rules may result in loss of dog park privileges or being ticketed. 
  • Proof of a current rabies vaccination is required upon request of a police or animal control officer. Rabies tags may serve as proof. 
  • Puppies using the dog park must be a minimum of 4 months old. 
  • Dogs must be leashed when entering and exiting the dog Park. 
  • For the safety of your dog(s) and park visitors, choke, prong (pinch) and spike collars are strictly prohibited.
  • No child under the age of 16 years old are permitted unless accompanied by an adult.
  • For safety reasons, we do not recommend bringing small children or infants in the dog park. 
  • Aggressive dogs are not permitted on the premises. Owners must remove their dog from the park on the first sign of aggression.
  • Female dogs in heat are prohibited from entering the dog park. 
  • Dog owners must be inside the dog park and in view of their dog. 
  • Dog owners must keep their leash in hand at all times. 
  • No climbing on rocks.
  • Do not bring food of any kind to the dog park.
  • Owner must clean up dog feces. Please seal (tie off) waste in provided plastic bags before disposing in designated receptacles. 
  • Owner must fill in any holes that their dog digs. 
  • Dog Sizes:
    • Small dogs-25 pounds and under.
    • Large dogs-26 pounds and over.  

*The stand-alone water fountain at the dog park is winterized and drained each year to prevent the pipes from freezing over the winter. The water lines will restart in early March*