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About Antrim Dog Park This free council dog park beside the Antrim Forum, at Lough Shore Park, is one of two dedicated dog parks run by Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. It has separate areas for large and small dogs and seating for owners. The site rules are displayed on the gates. Dogs showing signs of illness should not use the park, and as a shared public space it suits sociable dogs best. Getting There Lough Shore Park, beside the Antrim Forum, Antrim.

About Barkside Park Barkside Park on Tullynacross Road in Lambeg, outside Lisburn, uses a personalised QR code for entry. It is emailed once you have paid and only opens the gate at your booked time, and with 24-hour CCTV on site the park describes itself as ideal for nervous or reactive dogs. Alongside private hire it runs social sessions from 9am to 12pm, for large dogs on Saturday mornings and small dogs on Sunday mornings; dogs must be fully vaccinated and neutered or spayed. Book at least a day ahead, as the QR code can take up to three hours to arrive. Opening hours are 8am to 8pm on weekdays, 9am to 8pm on Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday. Getting There 47 Tullynacross Road, Lambeg, Lisburn BT27 5SL. what3words: frame.riding.gladiators.

About Glenarm Castle Dog Park This fully enclosed grass dog park is on the Glenarm Castle estate. You collect the key from the Welcome Centre when you arrive. It is open daily from 10am to 4pm, and the last slot starts at 3:30pm. Slots are shared by default. If you want the park to yourself, for a reactive or nervous dog, book all the spaces in your slot. Afterwards there is a complimentary dog wash and a puppacino at The Potting Shed. Castle members get free entry for up to two dogs. Booking Book a slot online through the castle website. If you want to use the park for training or other business use, contact the castle first. Getting There Glenarm Castle, 2 Castle Lane, Glenarm, BT44 0BQ.