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Fairbrook Optimist Dog Park
1560 4th Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, United States
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Lu
Review №1

Loved the park. It was fairly clean. My small dog had a great time. I like how they have two different fields; one for small dogs and one for big dogs. They also have restrooms, plenty of dog waste bags, and trash cans.

Ma
Review №2

My pups and I just recently found this place and we LOVE it. It’s very clean and maintained. We live that there is a big dog park for dogs over 30 lbs and a little dog park for dogs under 30lbs. We have been going multiple times a week now and we have a blast!

Te
Review №3

My St Bernard loves this park!

Sa
Review №4

For the past week there has been aggressive dogs coming to the park and when asked to leave by multiple people the owners become aggressive and refuse. Their dogs are snarling and biting at other dogs. Its not play fighting at all either. i dont feel safe here.

Yi
Review №5

The place is great if you have a large dog. Small dog area is kinda dirty. Wish they divided the baseball field for small dogs also so it will he cleaner. Not much obstacles and some owners dont know how to control their dogs when they get to aggressive or try to hump other dogs.

Jo
Review №6

Well kept place for your dogs to play. People that regularly go are kind, and its also free to boot. Has both a space for large dogs and small dogs, water fountains for the dogs as well.

Ri
Review №7

Its a very nice park. Loved the people an all the dogs.

Li
Review №8

Love these place my puppy enjoys

Li
Review №9

Thoughtful layout with lots for dogs under 25 lbs and another, larger lot for bigger dogs with elements in both sections.

Sh
Review №10

This dog park is pretty nice, I really liked that it has a separate spit for small and large dogs. Being that it was our first time taking our young puppy to a dog park it was nice to visit a free one, but also nice that he could hang out in the area for small dogs and not be intimidated by the large dogs on the other side. It was very muddy, as should be expected after lots of rain, but I would advise wearing shoes you dont mind getting dirty.

Li
Review №11

Just off the interstate. Huge play area, tubes, obstacles and things to climb on. I had a great rest and both of my small dogs were overjoyed to get out of the car and stretch their legs. Thank you!

Ka
Review №12

We took our two small dogs to the small dog section on a Sunday afternoon. Very nice: parking close and adequate; public restroom; clean; multiple shaded benches; plenty of trash cans and bags. When Ive gone to other small dog parks, there were no other pooches for my dogs to play with. But here there was a nice bunch of dogs and owners.

Je
Review №13

The park was was very nice, and my dog enjoyed herself.

Vi
Review №14

Awesome place! My dog loved it. Separate areas for large and small dogs. There are water fountains for the dogs and bags provided to clean up after them. There are plenty of benches throughout the park.

Il
Review №15

Park is nice. I wish people would pick up after there dogs.....

Ta
Review №16

Fun but don’t go after it rains unless you want to be ankle deep in red mud

Ka
Review №17

Good park, but some dogs are way too frisky. Wouldnt stop jumping my dog and their owner was just on her cell phone, not caring a bit that I kept breaking them apart. The people there are discourteous. We had to leave.

Sh
Review №18

It was our first time we took a rescue dog wench is a Siberian husky lab mixed we enjoyed the park just wished it wasnt so muddy also the disadvantage for people that have bladder issues or needs to use the restroom frequently the bathrooms were locked so if they could stay open during park hours that would been very beneficial other than that we enjoyed our first experience

co
Review №19

Im not going to leave a bad review due to negligent dog owners because it isnt the parks fault or the dogs fault, but some Shepard owners cant behave themselves properly. This creates an unfortunate liability issue.The park is fantastic though. Im extremely impressed.

br
Review №20

My pup really lives it there we pull in the parking lot he goes bananas I cant get out of the car fast enough for him

St
Review №21

Better than average dog park, but not everyone plays by the rules both humans and their dogs.

Tr
Review №22

Excellent park for doggies .

Ke
Review №23

I took two small dogs to the park and there were about six others there that played very well together we had a wonderful time.

Ch
Review №24

A great place to take your dog for socialization and play, with areas for small and large dogs. Open from 7 am til about dark, with posted hours varying by month. There are restrooms on site and water for dogs, although sometimes the water fountains get clogged with dirt so it may be a good idea to bring some.

Me
Review №25

I love taking my dog there

Ru
Review №26

Looks good pup had fun #playground #shaded #picnic

Mo
Review №27

The dog park is large and has plenty of things to entertain your dogs...the bowl/water system for the dogs is great. There are obstacle courses as well if you wanna train get extra exercise for your do in.

St
Review №28

Great place for dogs of all sizes to play together.....separate fenced area for small dogs too. It can get muddy in places.

Al
Review №29

This park would be perfect if it wasnt so muddy

Ra
Review №30

Love the park my dog had a ball and enjoyed playing with other dogs.

So
Review №31

This was a great dog park very close to our hotel with multiple fenced in areas. There was a parking area and places to sit. Also not too far off the interstate if youre looking for a place to let your dog exercise a bit.

Ar
Review №32

Very nice dog park with a large small dog area and things for them to jump around for exercise. It’s hard to find a place with an area for specifically small dogs but my 5lb pup felt right at home

Fr
Review №33

Great place for your pet. Its great you have a place for smaller pets. Its clean which is very surprising. Takes lots of work to keep this place nice.

Jo
Review №34

Lots of fenced in space. Old baseball field converted into a dog park. Good park, just wouldnt recommend going right after it rains. It gets super muddy.

Mi
Review №35

Good place to take ya dog! Notice some owners dont pickup after their dogs... come ppl, nobody likes to but u have to in a place like this cos if everyone stopped picking up after their dog, poop would be everywhere!!! Do ya part and pick up the poo!

Ad
Review №36

Great park . But please do something about the mud. Sometimes we cant even enter due to the entry being a big mud puddle. Would be great if Gravel or cement was down . Thanks.

Ke
Review №37

My dogs have made lots of buddies here.

no
Review №38

Im enormously happy that this dog park exists. However, I unfortunately have to start a list of high risk dogs and negligent dog owners. This list will be continually edited as other dogs prove to be a risk.1. Bubba. Bubba is a male, black and tan German Shepard that is 8 months old. Bubbas owner is an elderly white male who drives a mid 2000s Nissan Altima or Maxima that is a dark color. When I arrived, Bubba was guarding the entry gate. After entering, Bubba immediately became aggressive with my dog. I pointed out to Bubbas owner that Bubba is still intact and that is concerning. The owner then informed me that Bubba is typically well behaved, but he needs to be watched because he killed the 16 year old dog that also belonged to the owner. At this point, I told the owner that Bubba needs to stay away from my dog. The owner tried several times to call him away with no results. When the owner finally wrangled Bubba, he was taken to the small dog area where Bubba continued to stalk my dog through the fence. Please be aware that Bubba has killed other dogs and is very high risk.Dog #2 is a husky named Fluffy owned by Marguerite. Fluffy urinates on humans. His owners thought it was laughable. Fluffy es muy malo.

St
Review №39

Well maintained fenced-in yard, always have dog-waste bags & cans available. Four covered bench areas available within large field, & smaller dog are is separated from the larger lot. Our 2 dogs always have an enjoyable time. Human Bathrooms are clean & well maintained, several water supply units readily available for dogs and humans during late Spring thru Fall. (Understandably, water is shut off during frozen-prone months). A much appreciated Free (no fees) dog park which is pleasant to use & on the owners honor system RE: congenial dog behavior and appropriate vaccinations.

Ro
Review №40

Had a great time with Electra she loved playing with dogs her size. I will recommend the park to all my friends

JD
Review №41

It is a great park, water for the dogs, a safe place for dogs and owners to meet.

Ch
Review №42

We didnt even get in the gate and my dog was being attacked by a pit bull and the owner finally came over to restrain his dog by that time ,my boyfriend had pulled him off of her ,they should be more responsible pet owners..or some kind of person to help with situations like that

An
Review №43

Nice park, with a good mix of dogs. Small dog side is well shaded.

Na
Review №44

This is the best park for many miles but if you come when its been raining be prepared to give your pup a bath afterwards!

Ma
Review №45

Great place to take your dogs

Ju
Review №46

Dog friendly well kept grounds

Ha
Review №47

My dog loves it here. He can run free and play. Also love the idea of the water fountain for dogs. Just wish they wouldn’t cut the water off so soon. I understand the pipes can freeze during winter months but having the water on during the day would be helpful.

br
Review №48

Very clean, great for large and small pups. Plenty of room to separate them when they get overly excited. Endless water bowl system for all dogs. Thats a great touch

Da
Review №49

Great park, it’s free, has water and also bathrooms .

Ke
Review №50

Smaller dogs area was nothing but a mud pit. You can tell that all they did was take a baseball field throw a couple objects down and called it a dog park. not a safe place with homeless hang out up the street. Nasty nasty place.

Sy
Review №51

Nice little dog park, love the split sections for large and small dogs. Lots of shade too. The only negative is that the water fountain keeps breaking, and leaks all over the small dog side causing large mud puddles. They do turn the water off early, but bringing your own water and bowl wherever you take your dog should be common sense anyway.

Si
Review №52

We love fairbrook. It stays clean and my pups love it !! Plus its close to home

Sa
Review №53

Great atmosphere! Very clean. Lots of trash cans and benches. fun obstacle course type things for the dogs. Public restrooms. Free! Lots of parking! Big dog and small dog parks. Will DEFINITELY return.

Ka
Review №54

It is very new and well kept as far as dog parks go! There is plenty of room to let the pup run around and it even features some agility. Its essentially an old baseball field converted into a dog park, which is a great way to recycle land instead of letting it go abandoned. The water fountains for the dogs clog frequently and there are some muddy spots, but otherwise it was a great experience!

An
Review №55

Loved it!!! Great area for the dogs to run and play and great people there too!!!! ️ They were very friendly and helpful!!! ️

Ca
Review №56

Good place for dogs to run. High gates and seperate areas for larger and smaller dogs. The only problem is that it can get really muddy, even days after the rain has dried up. Do not wear nice shoes.

Kr
Review №57

Beautiful park and love the room for the pups.

Ri
Review №58

Good place to take your dog as long as other owners watch their dogs.

Te
Review №59

Good place to get that puppy energy out

IF
Review №60

Great park for dogs. One park for big dogs and separate for small dogs. On site restrooms as well. If you have dogs you need to take them to the park!

Jo
Review №61

Great place for a dog

ka
Review №62

Large dog park work 3 separate areas for the size of your dog; several watering stations. Benches and shaded picnic tables.

Ju
Review №63

Love bringing my dog here haven’t had many issues and the few times i have the owners have been quite friendly and willing to exchange information immediately.

Ci
Review №64

The dogs love love this park. Room to run and run

Ap
Review №65

Im only giving three stars because people dont pick up their dogs poop other than that great place

Sh
Review №66

Fresh water for your dog, restrooms and covered rest areas for humans. So much space for my dog to run!

Da
Review №67

Great dog park.

Li
Review №68

Nice large dog park

Ra
Review №69

Best local dog park! Well maintained with small and large dog fenced areas that include training courses!

Ar
Review №70

Took my 4 month old pup and got attacked coming in the gate..to many aggressive dogs .

Sh
Review №71

New dog park! Has water fountains for the dogs and several benches to sit on. It was a ball field turned dog park, so its a pretty good size area. Theres also a nice small dog section. My dogs loved it.

Mi
Review №72

Nice facility but may need supervision

Ki
Review №73

Very well maintained park with solid, large fenced area and obstacle course. Covered seating area.

Me
Review №74

The dogs had great fun. Well maintained park

Ji
Review №75

Great large and small dog areas. Wonderful facility for you and your dog!

An
Review №76

We love this dog park!

Ma
Review №77

Very well maintained

Da
Review №78

Awesome place to take your furry friends and let them run and pay

Mi
Review №79

My dog and I enjoyed the park. Good people and dogs there.

Be
Review №80

Water fountain, obstacles, plus small dog -large dog areas.

Ka
Review №81

Great place for dog owners i would like there to be singing for kids but perfect for dogs.

Jo
Review №82

Dogs not impressed. Need more water/bowls or water troughs. Most dogs wont drink from the water spicket/bowl they have. Its old soft ball field turned into ball park. Just wasnt impressed and my dogs cared less if we had came. Get more excited when walk around college. In 300 years what do you think the archeologists will think of petrified poop in a bag.

Ma
Review №83

Nice dog park. Usually a good group of pups.

Du
Review №84

Fantastic that they re-purposed an underutilized facility for our canine friends! Great Park!

To
Review №85

U need a small play ground for kids to do while the dogs play need a place for us to eat while the dogs play

na
Review №86

Good park and really big lawn for the dogs to run to

Ov
Review №87

The park itself is great, but the muddy areas around the porch could use some filling

Al
Review №88

This is such a great park, they are always updating the park too!

Ro
Review №89

Water was not working for small dogs. Older dog intimidated our puppy, but owner let it stay off leash anyway. Our first visit, hope thats not the norm here.

Ma
Review №90

A great place to take your dog.

Do
Review №91

Puppies have lots of fun here

Ma
Review №92

Huge park , great for training purposes in the mornings .

De
Review №93

Good dog park

ho
Review №94

Very nice dog park.

Mo
Review №95

Went here with a friend wow great how dog sections are divided up an people clean up after the dogs they have every thing There for you

Ni
Review №96

Just lots of things around that isnt made fr kids. ...

Da
Review №97

Outdoors

su
Review №98

Beautiful

De
Review №99

Its ok

Cy
Review №100

Great place.

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  • Address:1560 4th Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602, United States
  • Site:https://www.hickorync.gov/fairbrook-optimist-dog-park
  • Phone:+1 828-322-7046
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Dog park
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–7pm
  • Tuesday:7am–7pm
  • Wednesday:7am–7pm
  • Thursday:7am–7pm
  • Friday:7am–7pm
  • Saturday:7am–7pm
  • Sunday:7am–7pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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