I come from Atlanta where dog parks are a dime a dozen and always well maintained. The park is very large, but bring your own bags because the parks dept doesn't keep them stocked regularly. Also don't come for the social atmosphere. The average age is 55+ and maturity level is high school at best (very cliquey). Give Charlotte 5-10 years and there will be more dog parks and will be better maintained. But for now it gets a 4/5 because it's the closest one to me and I haven't ventured to other ones.