Dog parks at Country Park and LeBauer Park, leashed walks on the Downtown Greenway, dog-friendly bars and the Guilford County leash rule that applies in Greensboro.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Park details are from Greensboro Parks and Recreation and Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc.; the leash rule is from the Guilford County Code. Loose or dangerous animals: Guilford County Animal Control, 336-641-5990.

Greensboro has two city dog parks with off-leash areas, a 4-mile downtown greenway where leashed dogs are welcome and a handful of bars that let dogs in. Everywhere else, the county leash rule applies.

What this means for you

  • Off-leash: only inside fenced dog parks, such as Country Park and LeBauer Park.
  • Everywhere else in the city: leash, vehicle or fenced yard, under the county ordinance.
  • Loose dog or bite: Guilford County Animal Control, 336-641-5990.

Dog parks

Dog park Where What’s there
Country Park dog park 3905 Nathanael Greene Drive Separate off-leash areas for large and small breeds, in a park with 1.67 miles of paved trail and nature trails
LeBauer Park dog park 208 N. Davie St., downtown A dog park inside LeBauer Park; the parks are open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily

Sources: the city’s Country Park page and LeBauer and Center City parks page. Country Park staff: 336-430-6562. Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc., which runs LeBauer Park, lists its free events, some of them for dogs, on its website.

Trails and greenways for leashed walks

  • Downtown Greenway: a 4-mile paved loop around downtown, open 24 hours a day. Dogs are allowed but must stay on a leash at all times, and owners must pick up after them, according to the greenway’s FAQ.
  • Country Park and the Battleground Parks District: more than 400 acres with 13 miles of trails, according to the city.
  • More routes, distances and trailheads: our walking and biking trails guide.

Dog-friendly bars

  • Boxcar Bar + Arcade, 120 W. Lewis St.: a dog-friendly bar and arcade with a covered, heated outdoor area open year-round, according to Visit Greensboro.
  • Doggos Dog Park & Pub, 1214 Battleground Ave.; 336-285-8700: a dog park and pub. People must be 21 or older, and dogs must be current on rabies, distemper and bordetella shots and spayed or neutered if over a year old, according to Visit Greensboro.

Restaurants and bars set their own pet rules for patios; ask before you bring a dog to a table.

The leash rule

Animal control in Greensboro is handled by the county: Guilford County Animal Control enforces state law and county animal ordinances in the City of Greensboro, Jamestown and the county’s rural areas, according to the county.

The county’s Section 5-9, “Animals running at large prohibited,” says that in incorporated areas, which include Greensboro, no one may keep an animal other than a cat on or off their property unless it is under physical restraint such as a leash, inside a vehicle or contained by a fence or other secure enclosure. An invisible fence counts only if a visible, permanent sign on the property says one is in use. Animal Control can take animals found running at large to the county shelter.

The county says the most common fine starts at $100 for a first ordinance violation, and some violations carry fines of up to $500 per incident per animal. Animal Control’s office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday; after hours it answers only calls about sick, injured or vicious animals. Call your police non-emergency line after hours, or 911 in an emergency.

Events for dogs

  • Howl-O-Ween: 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, at Country Park, with treats for dogs and people; free. Details on our Halloween events page.
  • Greensboro Downtown Parks Inc. hosts dog-friendly programs in the downtown parks during the year; see its events listing.

Related: parks and trails and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

Where are the dog parks in Greensboro?

Greensboro Parks and Recreation runs a dog park at Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Greene Drive, with separate off-leash areas for large and small breeds, and a dog park in LeBauer Park downtown, 208 N. Davie St.

Do dogs have to be on a leash in Greensboro?

Yes. Guilford County’s animal ordinance, which county Animal Control enforces in Greensboro, makes it unlawful to keep a dog on or off your property unless it is on a leash or similar restraint, in a vehicle or inside a fence or other secure enclosure.

Can I walk my dog on the Downtown Greenway?

Yes. Dogs are allowed on the 4-mile Downtown Greenway but must be on a leash at all times, and owners must clean up after them.

Who do I call about a loose dog in Greensboro?

Guilford County Animal Control at 336-641-5990, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday. After hours, call the police non-emergency line, or 911 in an emergency.