We have a privately run dog park in Columbia, SC. I've been taking 3 of my 4 for a month now.

It's about 3 acres of field and trees on each end. They have a cement swimming pool, water fountain for humans, faucet and bowls for the dogs and and a spray hose for cleaning the dogs. They provide poop scoops and bags. There are a couple of benches and several chairs. It seems to be the "In" place for working pet owners after work. It costs $36.00 a year per family (not per dog). There is a padlock on the gate and only members can have the combination. Once they check your animals' shot & neuter records, you can go there at anytime you want. It's only about 15 minutes from downtown and about the same from most of the burbs.

I love to go there on Saturday or Sunday morning when it's empty. But we do go occasionally after work for the socialization.

I'd like to add some agility equipment. Next time I see the people who run it, I'm going to ask if it would be OK.
Mary