Goat Island Greenway and Park
A 0.7-mile paved greenway with two footbridges leads to the park, which has walking trails, picnic shelters, an observation pier and canoe and kayak landings. Leashed pets are welcome. Parking is at 142 8th Avenue.
Cramerton, NC
Dog walking and pet sitting in Cramerton, NC.
Cramerton is a river town with a walkable center and one of the nicest dog walks in Gaston County, a greenway across two footbridges to Goat Island. We know the route.
Pet care in Cramerton
Cramerton began in 1906 as Mayesworth, when J.H. Mayes built a spinning mill on the South Fork Catawba. In 1910 textile engineer Stuart Warren Cramer took over the mill and turned the community into a model mill village, and in 1921 it took his name. Burlington Industries bought the mills and houses in 1946 and later sold the homes to the people living in them. The town incorporated in 1967.
Today the mill village streets are quiet and walkable, and the town has grown by about a quarter since 2010. Many households here have two commuters and a dog, which is why a midday walk is the most common thing we are asked for. If your schedule changes week to week, you can book one-off visits instead of a standing plan.
The best reason to walk a dog in Cramerton is Goat Island. A paved, accessible greenway runs 0.7 miles across two pedestrian bridges to Goat Island Park, about 30 acres of woods and wetland. Pets are permitted on a leash, and the park is open dawn to dusk. For a dog who likes water and shade it is hard to beat, and for a dog who pulls, the bridges are a good place to practice.
Local walks
Around Cramerton with a dog
Centennial Park
In the middle of downtown, with the Veterans Memorial. A short, flat stop for a puppy or a senior dog.
South Fork river access
The South Fork Catawba is a flatwater paddle, and Go Gaston suggests Cramerton as a put-in for a slow float with a dog.
Floyd and Blackie’s
The downtown ice cream stop that Go Gaston recommends after the Goat Island walk. We have not confirmed whether dogs may go inside, so ask first.
Local flavor
Around Cramerton
What we do in Cramerton
Care that comes to your door
Questions
About pet care in Cramerton
Can you take my dog to Goat Island?
Yes. Leashed pets are permitted, and the greenway is paved, so it works for most dogs. We will check with you first about how your dog does on bridges, near water and around other dogs.
How close is Cramerton to your Belmont home base?
Cramerton is right next door, one of the closest towns we serve. That usually means more open times for midday walks and short-notice drop-ins.
Do you do vet runs from Cramerton?
Yes. The pet taxi picks up at your door and takes your pet to the vet, groomer or anywhere else they need to go. It is priced by the mile and you see the fare before you book.
Cat owners in Cramerton
Cat sitting in Cramerton
Cats do best at home. Our cat sitter service comes to you in Cramerton for $30 a visit. These guides help you plan:
How much does a cat sitter cost?
Local prices, and what changes the total.
Can you leave a cat alone for a weekend?
The real risks, and a safer plan.
How often should a sitter visit?
Visits, checks and setup for cats.
My cat hides from strangers
How a sitter works with a shy cat.
Cat on insulin or daily medication?
Planning a trip around treatment.
Pet sitter or boarding?
Which is better for your cat.
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Sources for the local details on this page: Cramerton, NC on Wikipedia; Goat Island Greenway (Carolina Thread Trail); The ultimate dog-friendly road trip in Gaston County (Go Gaston). Park rules and hours change, so check before you go. Header photo by Wes Hicks on Unsplash.