Hunter Street Dog Park (permit required)

Address: Hunter Street Park, 1250 Ambergate Station, Apex, NC 27502

Tall trees shade the benches and gazebo at this fenced, off-leash park in Apex, where separate sections accommodate dogs of different sizes. A permit is required to enter, and the running space is large. The ground is sandy throughout, which keeps mud down but has drawn mixed reactions — some owners preferred the old mulch surface for being easier on paws.