Dog-friendly Holly Springs: the free Sugg Farm dog park and its rules, paved greenways, dog-friendly breweries and the town leash law.

Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Rules come from the Town of Holly Springs Animal Control page, the dog park page and the town’s Code of Ordinances; patios and events from each business’s own site. Animal Control: 919-557-9111.

Holly Springs has one fenced off-leash dog park, at Sugg Farm, and several miles of paved greenways where leashed dogs can walk. Two local breweries welcome dogs. Everywhere else in town, the rule is simple: if your dog is off your property, it is on a physical leash.

What this means for you

  • Off-leash: only inside the fenced Sugg Farm dog park, 7 a.m. to sunset, free.
  • Everywhere else: a physical leash; an e-collar or voice control is not enough.
  • Clean up after your dog on public property and on anyone else’s property.
  • Rabies tag on the collar at all times, required by state law.

The leash law

The town’s Animal Control page sets out the rules officers enforce:

  • Dogs must be physically leashed when off the owner’s property. Electronic collars and verbal command are not considered a leash, and dogs and cats may not run at large.
  • Owners must remove any feces their pet leaves on someone else’s property or on public property.
  • State law requires cats and dogs to be vaccinated against rabies by 4 months of age, kept current, with the tag displayed at all times.
  • A barking dog can bring a citation if an officer finds the barking excessive, at any time of day or night.
  • A dog bite must be reported to the Police Department; the owner must show proof of rabies vaccination, and the dog is observed for 10 days.

The full ordinances are in the town’s Code of Ordinances; park rules are in Chapter 10, Parks and Recreation.

The Sugg Farm dog park

Dog Park at Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave., is about 1 acre, fenced and free, with a large-dog area for dogs over 30 pounds and a small-dog area for those under 30 pounds. Sugg Farm is open 7 a.m. to sunset; phone 919-557-2496. The town’s rules:

  • Current vaccinations for rabies and DHLPP, with the rabies tag on the collar. No dogs under 4 months, and no sick or aggressive dogs or dogs in heat.
  • Two dogs per adult, and owners stay inside the fence with their dogs.
  • No children under 12 inside the park; spectators stay outside the fence.
  • No spiked collars, personal toys, food or treats, strollers or bikes; wheelchairs are welcome.
  • Leash and unleash in the double-gated entry, and pick up after your dog.

Greenways and trails

Leashed dogs share the town’s paved greenways with walkers, runners and cyclists. Pets stay to the right with everyone else, under the town’s Trail S.A.F.E.T.Y. rules.

Greenway Length Dog notes from the town
Carl Dean Greenway 1.3 miles, paved Womble Park to Bass Lake Park; the town calls it “perfect for pets”; water fountain
Oak Leaf Greenway 2 miles, paved Near Oakview Elementary; water fountain with a dog bowl
Veterans Park Greenway Half-mile loop, paved Around the pond at Veterans Park
Middle Creek Greenway Nearly 3 miles Periodic closures for streambank work

Distances, parking and trailheads: walking and biking trails.

Patios and taprooms

Place Address What the business says Phone
Bombshell Beer Company 120 Quantum Drive “A dog friendly and family friendly brewery” with a beer garden 919-823-1933
Local Time Brewing 300 S. Main St., Suite 204 Invites guests to bring dogs, kids and friends; patio 984-221-8199

Restaurants set their own patio rules; ask before you sit down with a dog.

Dog events (2026 details)

  • Canine-Con, the town’s dog festival at Sugg Farm, was 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, with local rescues, food trucks and a free rabies and microchip clinic run by Wake County, according to the Canine-Con page.
  • Bark in the Park nights at Holly Springs Salamanders baseball games were June 25, July 23 and July 30, 2026, on the team’s schedule of events.
  • The Festival of Legends at Sugg Farm asks guests not to bring pets into the event; service animals are welcome, according to its FAQ.

Lost, stray or adoptable dogs

Animal Control officers pick up strays and take them to the Wake County Animal Center, 820 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh, 919-212-7387. Owners can reclaim an animal within five days, the town says.

More: parks and trails and kids’ activities.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a dog park in Holly Springs?

Yes. The free, 1-acre off-leash dog park at Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave., has separate areas for dogs over and under 30 pounds. It is open 7 a.m. to sunset.

What is the leash law in Holly Springs?

Dogs must be physically leashed whenever they are off the owner’s property; electronic collars and voice commands do not count as a leash. Dogs and cats may not run at large, according to the Town of Holly Springs.

What do dogs need to use the Sugg Farm dog park?

Current rabies, distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza and parvovirus vaccinations, with the rabies tag on the collar. Dogs must be at least 4 months old, spiked collars are banned and each adult may bring two dogs.

Which Holly Springs breweries allow dogs?

Bombshell Beer Company, 120 Quantum Drive, calls itself dog friendly and family friendly, and Local Time Brewing, 300 S. Main St., invites guests to bring dogs, kids and friends.

Who do I call about a stray or a dog bite in Holly Springs?

Holly Springs Police Department Animal Control, 919-557-9111. Dog bites must be reported within 24 hours. Strays go to the Wake County Animal Center, 919-212-7387.