Hedgecock Dog Park needs a tag; dogs must be leashed on city parks and trails. Patios and a ballpark that welcome dogs. Animal control: 336-883-3224.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Rules come from the High Point Police Department’s animal control page and High Point Parks and Recreation; patios and venues from each business’s own website. Animal control: 336-883-3224.

High Point has one fenced dog park, miles of paved greenway where leashed dogs are welcome, and a handful of patios and venues that say outright that dogs can come along. Under the city’s leash law, dogs must be leashed even in their own yard unless it is fenced.

What this means for you

  • Leash up: on every city park and trail, and at home unless your yard is fenced.
  • Get a tag before your first dog park visit: Hedgecock Dog Park requires one.
  • Bring the dog to the ballgame: the Rockers allow dogs at Truist Point with a wristband.

The leash law and other rules

From the High Point Police Department’s animal control page:

  • Leash law: a city ordinance requires all dogs to be on a leash, even in the yard of their homes, unless contained by a fence or invisible fence system. In public areas, dogs must be on a leash or under the owner’s direct control. This includes parks and trails.
  • Tethering: chaining or tethering a dog to a stationary object while unsupervised is against city ordinance.
  • Shelter: dogs kept outside need a structure with three solid sides, a roof and a floor, plus shade and fresh water in the heat.
  • Barking: excessive barking violates the city’s noise ordinance.
  • Bites: under North Carolina law, a dog, cat or ferret that bites a person must be confined for 10 days.

Animal control officers, who are part of the Police Department, answer calls about leash violations, strays, bites, tethered dogs and barking on weekdays at 336-883-3224; patrol officers help after hours. Strays can be taken to the Guilford County Animal Shelter for owners to claim.

Hedgecock Dog Park

Hedgecock Dog Park, 300 W. Parris Ave., is open daily from sunrise to sunset. It has two off-leash areas, one for dogs 20 pounds and under and one for dogs 21 pounds and up, plus pet fountains, shade and benches, and waste stations. The park’s rules:

  • Every dog needs a dog park tag from High Point Parks and Recreation, 136 Northpoint Ave., with a copy of a current rabies certificate and a signed waiver. Dogs wear the tag and their vaccination tags on their collar.
  • Handlers must be 18 or older, with no more than two dogs each. Children under 10 are not allowed inside the fence.
  • Dogs that are sick, younger than four months, in heat or with a history of aggression are not allowed. Leash and remove a dog that turns aggressive.

Questions: Parks and Recreation, 336-883-3469.

Trails and greenways

Leashed dogs can walk the High Point Greenway, 4.9 paved miles from Armstrong Park to the Piedmont Environmental Center and City Lake Park, and the Bicentennial Greenway, which runs north from the Piedmont Environmental Center toward Greensboro, according to the city’s trails and greenways page. Trailheads and distances are on our walking and biking trails guide. Bring water and bags; the leash law applies on every trail.

Patios and venues that welcome dogs

  • Boulder’s Bar and Grill, 2758 N.C. 68. Named for the owners’ yellow Lab, it “proudly welcome[s] well-behaved dogs” on its outdoor patio.
  • Stock + Grain Assembly, 275 N. Elm St. Pets are welcome in all outdoor spaces, including Cahoots Patio overlooking Truist Point; inside the food hall, only service animals are allowed.
  • High Point Rockers at Truist Point. Fans may bring their dog to the game; register the dog at Guest Services on arrival for a wristband. Dogs that cause a disturbance may be moved or removed.

Other restaurants set their own patio rules; ask before you bring a dog.

Dog events

  • Barktober Fest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, Oak Hollow Festival Park, 1841 Eastchester Drive: a lakeside fall festival with adoptable dogs from local rescue groups and pet vendors, according to the city’s October events page.
  • Howl-O-Ween, 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, at Country Park in Greensboro, about 12 miles northeast: a trick-or-treat for dogs and their people, run by Greensboro Parks and Recreation and Guilford County Animal Resources, on the same list.

Rabies shots

Guilford County Animal Services offers one-year rabies vaccines free at its clinics for pets 4 months and older, crated or leashed, and at-home vaccines for $10 an animal for residents who qualify, according to its rabies clinic schedule. A current rabies certificate is also what you need for a dog park tag.

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Frequently asked questions

Does High Point have a leash law?

Yes. A city ordinance requires dogs to be on a leash, even in their own yard, unless they are inside a fence or invisible fence. In public areas, including parks and trails, dogs must be leashed or under the owner’s direct control.

Where is the dog park in High Point?

Hedgecock Dog Park, 300 W. Parris Ave., open daily from sunrise to sunset, with separate areas for dogs 20 pounds and under and 21 pounds and up. Every dog needs a dog park tag from Parks and Recreation.

Can I bring my dog to a High Point Rockers game?

Yes. The Rockers allow dogs at Truist Point; register your dog at Guest Services on arrival to get a wristband. Dogs that cause a disturbance may be moved or removed.

Which High Point restaurants allow dogs on the patio?

Boulder’s Bar and Grill on N.C. 68 welcomes well-behaved dogs on its outdoor patio, and Stock + Grain Assembly allows pets in all its outdoor spaces, including Cahoots Patio.

Who do I call about a loose or barking dog in High Point?

High Point Police Department animal control officers, 336-883-3224. They work weekdays; patrol officers help after hours.