Is your dog getting cabin fever? Being destructive with your home decor? Running around knocking things over, including your kids. I feel your pain.
My 3-year old Chocolate Lab is a ball of energy and chuck-it obsessed. I thought it was time to find a solution for burning some of that energy since he can't go to the lake right now.
I decided to find a local dog park to take him to for some exercise. My sanity can't take much more of his intense energy level. Check out this list of local dog parks in Columbia that you can take your #furbaby too!
Columbia Dog Parks
- Harbison State Forest (5060 Broad River Road, Columbia) Hours: 9 am-4:30 pm
- Dogs are welcome on leashes
- Daily passes are $5; annual passes are $25
- Wet weather may prompt the trails to be temporarily closed; for trail status, please call (803) 896-8897
- You will need a permit for any activity at Harbison State Forest; parking passes are required of all visitors.
- Recreational permits can be purchased online through sc.gov, at a fee box in the main parking lot, or at the Harbison State Forest office during regular business hours
- NoMA Bark Park (1250 Parkside Drive, Columbia) Hours: 9 am-4:30 pm
- Please remember that your dog is required by law to be leashed in Earlewood Park
- If you decide to allow your dog to wander off-leash outside of the fence, you do so
- at your own risk
- Non-profit, membership-based dog park - only registered dogs may enter the park
- All dogs’ owners to submit required documentation before membership tags are issued
- City of Columbia owns the land used by NoMA Bark Park
- $30 per dog per year
- Foster Memberships are available
- Dog must be at least 6 months old
- Proof of spay/neuter
- Proof of current vaccinations - rabies, distemper, and kennel cough
- Saluda Shoals Park Barking Lot Dog Park (5605 Bush River Road, Columbia) Hours: Monday -Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
- Park fee doesn't include fee for dog park ($25 annually) prorated based on when you register
- 2-acre fenced, off leash area for dogs to run and play
- Barking Lot Rules listed here - required vaccination list included
- Each pass is good for up to two dogs in the household. Additional dogs require a second pass
- No wolves, wolf hybrids are allowed
- Three small bone shaped pools for dogs to cool off in
- Gazebo for owners to relax in (summer months)
- A $5 Daily Parking Fees also applies or purchase an Annual Parking Pass for $55 per year
- Sesquicentennial State Park (9564 Two Notch Rd, Columbia) Hours: 6 am - 9 pm
- Secluded park with great scenery
- Great trails to walk your dog
- Dog must be registered at the park office prior to attending the dog park
- Park fee doesn't include fee for dog park ($25 annually) prorated based on when you register
- 2-acre dog park fenced-in area for dogs to run off-leash
- Dogs are allowed in most areas with leash 6-foot or less
- Daily fee is $4/day
- Permits expire July 1st each year
- Important Notice! Dog must be present for photo identification to obtain dog park permit.
- Owners must provide current vaccination records showing proof of spayed/neutered, rabies, parvo and kennel cough.
- Dog permits do not include admission into the park
Lexington Dog Parks
- Town of Lexington Paw Park (1250 Parkside Drive, Columbia) Hours: 7 am - 9 pm
- 3-acre park for dogs to explore
- Only spayed and neutered dogs allowed on park grounds - Must provide documentation
- All dogs must be current on rabies and other vaccines as required by law - Must provide documentation
- All dogs must be supervised at all times, do not leave your dog unattended at the park
- Owners are 100% responsible for the actions of their dogs
- Aggressive dogs are not allowed inside the park. If your dog starts to act aggressively towards others, you must remove the dog from the park
- Only registered dogs and their owners (18+) are permitted within the park, children 10 and under are not allowed inside the park
- Puppies less than 4 months of age are not allowed in the park for their own protection
- Do not leave the dog park gates open. Watch for other dogs entering and leaving the park so that none can run away
- Inside the park, dogs must be off leash but under voice control
- Inside the park, all dogs will have a collar with the appropriate tags (rabies, park entrance etc.)
- Only training treats allowed inside the park. No human food allowed
- Do not bring a sick dog to the park
- Outside the park, all dogs must be on a leash
- Dogs are not allowed to chase people
- Shoes must be worn by humans while on park grounds
- No glass containers on park grounds
- No smoking on park grounds
- Do not touch or feed a dog that does not belong to you without first asking permission from its owner
- Do not allow your dog to mount another dog even in play
- No digging is allowed and any damage must be rectified by the owner
- Owners are responsible for disposal of their dog's waste - Please use the receptacles provided
- Each dog is required to be registered - 3 dogs per household (maximum)
- Within Town of Lexington Municipal Limits:
- 1st Dog: $32.00
- Additional Dog(s): $16.00 per each
Out of Town Rate
- 1st Dog: $53.00
- Additional Dog(s): $26.50 per each
- Note: Half of the rate will be applied if purchased less than 6 months of calendar year.
West Columbia Dog Parks
- West Columbia Riverwalk Park & Amphitheatre (109 Alexander Road, West Columbia) Hours: Open daily from dusk to dawn
- Dogs are welcome on leashes
- Riverwalk has several access points
- Convenient public parking and restrooms on site
- Additional parking across the street in the multi-level garage
