Hickory Optimist Park
Featuring a picnic shelter with tables and grills, community room building with restrooms and catering kitchen, outdoor basketball court, four outdoor pickleball courts, dog park with separate fenced areas for large and small dogs, playground, outdoor fitness equipment zone, and paved walking trail.
This dog park is unsupervised. Please follow all posted park rules and regulations.
Dog Park Rules & Regulations
• Dog Park is open during park hours only. This park is unsupervised.
• The City of Hickory is not liable for any damages. Owners are liable for any injuries or damages caused by their dogs.
• Dogs must wear a valid rabies tag at all times (NCGS 130A-190).
• Maximum of two (2) dogs per owner.
• No dogs without owners and no owners without dogs.
• Pick up the poop. If your dog poops, pick it up and dispose of it properly. Bags and containers are provided.
• Dogs are not allowed that are sick, aggressive, in heat-females, or without a valid rabies tag.
• Dogs that weigh less than 30 pounds must use the small dog park.
• Leash your dog until it is safely inside and return it to leash before exiting.
• Children under 16 years old must be supervised by an adult at all times.
• Do not let your dog dig holes. If they do, please fill them in immediately.
• Gates must remain closed at all times after entry and exit.
• No smoking, alcoholic beverages, glass containers, or food (people/animal) allowed in dog park.
• Choke, spike, chain, or pinch collars are not allowed in off leash areas.
• Access to the dog park may be restricted during special events and/or maintenance. If so, notice will be posted.
• Violators will be subject to removal from the park and suspension of privileges.
• The City of Hickory reserves the right to ban any dog/owner for failure to comply with park rules and regulations.