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Houston Pet-friendly Parks
Below are a few choices of the many. Some near an animal shelter… just in case you’ve been thinking of adding a "sister or brother" for your pooch. Check these out for different places to play and share the fun with other pet owners.

Here are some generally accepted park rules. It's best the be safe and contact the individual park you plan to visit!

  • Dogs should be leashed prior to entering and upon leaving the park
  • Owners must remain with dogs. closely supervise children, and carry a leash within fenced area.
  • Owners must clean up after their dogs.
  • Dogs should be licensed and vaccinated.
  • Dogs exhibiting dangerous behavior are prohibited.
  • Dogs should be wearing a collar with identification at all times.
  • Puppies under four months of age may be prohibited.
  • Dogs in heat are prohibited.
  • Limit three dogs per person per visit.

Allen’s Landing
1000 Commerce Downtown Houston
Lighting playground and picnic area

ArmondBayouPark
8600 Bay Area Blvd.SE Harris Cty
LR Adjacent to Nature Center

Aaby Dogpark for Kingwood
619 Lakeville Dr, Kingwood, TX 77339
Open dawn till dusk, 2 acres of partly cleared land just off Russell Palmer Road. TAG required. Tags are given next door at Kingwood Kennels

Bay Area Hike and Bike Trail
SE Harris Cty LR Walking trail from Uof H to Clear Lake Forest.

Bear Branch Dog Park
5200 Research Forest Drive-NWof I-45 in The Woodlands Double gated. Shaded on 2 acres, Divided for large and small dog areas , water play stations available

Bear Creek Park
3535 War Memorial Drive NW Houston
LR Lighted, walking nature trail, aviary, picnic, bbq, fishing

Bill Bane Park
9600 West Little York NW Houston
LR Dirt trail only. Nice wildlife and pond with Island.

Brays Bayou Hike & Bike Trail
SPRR to Gessner Rd. SW Houston
LR walking trails

Burnett-Bayland Park
6000 Chimney Rock SW Houston
LR 9/10 mile walking trail

Cattail Dog Park
9323 Cochrans Crossing Drive The Woodlands9323 Cochrans Crossing Drive
Double gated & fenced, pick up bags, water fountain, doggie cool off station, benches, bulletin board, parking lot.

Clear Lake Hike & Bike Trail
Bay Area Blvd/El Dorado SE Harris Cty
LR 1.04-mile trail

Congressman Bill Archer Bark Park
3201 Hwy 6, North of I-10 and Groeschke
Double gated / fenced, 20+ acres with shaded areas , large and small dog areas, doggie swimming ponds, agility/play equipment, trails, fountains, doggie showers.

Danny Jackson Bark Park
On Westpark Drive.
Divided Large and small dog areas each with a pond, new trees, benches, walking path.

Discovery Green
Discovery Green’s 11.78-acre A great city park with separate "runs" for small and large dogs, Also on leash areas in the main park areas, with lawns, hills and fountains.

Ella and Friends Dog Park
In Deer Park on 13th Street west of Center next to the Jimmy Burke Activity Center. 2 acres.

ErvanChewDogPark
4502 Dunlavy (inside Loop 610) Houston Shaded Double gated / fenced, water fountain, benches. Small pocket park within a small neighborhood park with kids playground next door.No children under 12 Allowed.

Heights Boulevard Park
100-1900 Heights Blvd. (Heights area) NW Houston
LR 2 mile trail

Hermann Park
13000 MacGregor SW Houston LR paved walking areas . picnic areas

HermanBrownPark
400 Mercury Drive SE Houston
2.4 miles asphalt , trails LR lighting ,picnicking

Hogg Bird Sanctuary
100 Westcott Ctrl Houston
Lighting

Independence Dog Park 3919 Liberty Drive 1.5-acre park at Divided areas for large and small dogs, agility/ obstacle course and benches.

Katy Park
24927 Morton Ranch Road W Houston Katy, TX 77493
14 acres of shaded areas,grass, large paved walking trail, water fountains for dogs and people, swimming pond, agility equipment. and washing area soon.

Levy Park Dog Park
3801 Eastside
Shade areas , lots of parking, dog water fountain

LovePark
1000 West 12th St. (Heights area) NW Houston
LR shaded grassy areas

MacGregorPark
5225 Calhoun • SE Houston
Major park with lighting and trails

Maxey Bark and Run Dog Park
601 Maxey Rd (open dawn to dusk) NE Houston
A large dog park with shade trees, triple gated / fenced, pick up bags, large and small dog areas, water fountains, doggie cool off shower, benches..

Memorial Park
6501 Memorial Dr. to Memorial Way SW Houston
Large major park walking trails. Some paved picnic areas

Millie Bush Park
16756 Westheimer Pkwy "Bark Park" site SW Houston
(713) 523.5235) Thirteen acres of shaded areas. Double gated / fenced, bags, large and small dog areas (with large and small fire hydrants in them!) -doggie swimming ponds, water fountains, doggie showers, , benches, walking path, parking lot.. Restrooms

OfficerLucyDogPark
4337 Lafayette Bellaire. Double gated / fenced, pick up bags, Large dog and small dog areas, some shade in large dog area, water available. Not easily visible park from the street, has no signs. Parking lot and entrance is actually off Edith Street, one block south of Lafayette. Childrens park next door, but no children under 12 Allowed in dog park.

Pearland Dog Park
off 288 north of FM 518 1/2 mi So. of Beltway 8 Agility equipment, picnic table and playgrounds

Post Oak/Hidalgo
Across from Transco Towers/Williams Co. W Houston (2 blks off 610 loop)

Sam Houston Park
500 Smith Downtown Houston
Grassy park, historical site
Studemont and Allen Parkway Near Downtown Houston Unofficial dog walking area

Southdown Dog Park , Kingwood
This shaded dog park takes up on the south end of Southdown Community Park Double gated, agility equipment for having fun (note- no dog training treats allowed in dog parks- it causes dog fights!). Also a wlaking path. pickup bags, benches and water

Sylvan Rodriguez Park
1201 Clear Lake City Blvd. S. Houston

T.C. Jester Park
4201 TC Jester West NW Houston

Telge Park
12400 Pleasant Grove Dr. NW Houston Walking trail, picnic and soon dog park!

TerryHersheyPark
South from I-10 to Buffalo Bayou/Memorial Dr. area) W Houston. Pak connects to an extensive net work of trails

TomBassRegionalPark
3542 Fellows Road • S Houston
Picnic, BBQ, jogging trail