Freeman Park in running for best dog-friendly beach in the country

NEW HANOVER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A local beach is in the running for best dog-friendly beach in the country.

A USA TODAY poll lists 20 beaches to vote for, including two in North Carolina.

Nags Head and Freeman Park both made the list.

Freeman Park allows pets to be off leash from October 1st to March 31st and play on-leash from April 1st to September 30th.

You can vote once per day until the polls close on June 24th at noon. Winners will be announced on July 3rd.

To vote, click HERE.