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Picture of a dog at the Oakwood Park dog park

Oakwood Park

Updated: Oct 19, 2026

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Dog Park Shelter Fields

Park Managed by: Lions Park

Acres 12.7 | Landmarks Near Saint Augustine’s University, Oakwood Cemetery, and Historic Oakwood Community

Contact

 

919-996-4726

Christie Jones Director
Christie.Jones@raleighnc.gov

Jacob Thomas Assistant Director
Jacob.Thomas@raleighnc.gov

Address

Oakwood Park
910 Brookside Drive
Raleigh, NC 27604

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Dog Park

Fenced in dog park at Oakwood Park
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  • Dogs can roam free off-leash
  • Fenced areas for both large and small dogs
  • Open sunrise to sunset
  • Free to the public year-round
  • Dog Park officially opened in June 2006

Shelter

Outdoor picnic shelter with several tables and a grill at Oakwood Park

Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the facility. 

Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

Picnic Shelter

  • Capacity: 60-75
  • 7 tables
  • 1 grill
  • $20/hr to rent
  • Located next to the dog park
  • No electricity

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Fields

One of two outdoor softball fields at Oakwood Park

Request your field rental online using RecLink or contact Athletics at 919-996-6836.

Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

Softball Field #1

  • Distance: 253 ft
  • Lighting: Yes
Outdoor softball field at Oakwood Park

Youth Softball Field #2

  • Distance: 250 ft
  • Lighting: Yes
  • Can also be used for baseball

View other field locations.