A Dog’s-Eye-View of Popular Dog Parks in Houston

A Dog’s-Eye-View of Popular Dog Parks in Houston
by Carolynn Waites
Mar 22, 2014

One Local Dog’s Opinion of the Best Parks to Go Off-Leash

My name is Rocky and as a dog living in the Houston area, I enjoy a new outdoor adventure every now and then. My mom and dad like to take me to different dog parks around the city. New places offer so many smells to discover. These dog parks are popular with our owners and us doggies. They are easy to get to, have ample parking, and have plenty of amenities for both canine and human. I may not always feel like playing with the other dogs, but I can easily spend all day sniffing every shrub and tree at these parks.

Danny Jackson Family Dog Park is a popular dog park located within the heart of Houston. It is located off Westpark Drive just inside Loop 610. The park is 2.76 acres and features ponds, water fountains, benches, dog wash areas, and walking trails. The park splits into a small dog park and a large dog park. Even though I have the heart and soul of a big dog, at 12 pounds I am usually in the small dog park. Park hours are 7:00am to 10:00pm. The park address is 4828 1/2 Loop Central Drive, Houston, TX 77081.

Millie Bush Dog Park is located inside George Bush Park in west Houston. It is named after George and Barbara Bush’s dog Millie. The park is 8.68 acres and features water fountains, double-gated fencing, benches, walking trails, ponds, and dog showers. There is a separate small dog park fenced within the large dog park. I do not like getting wet, but I know many of my furry friends love splashing around and swimming in the ponds. Hours for the dog park are 7:00am to dusk. The address of the park is 16756 Westheimer Parkway, Houston, TX 77082.

Congressman Bill Archer Park includes one of the largest dog parks in the area. That means I have plenty of land to run free off the leash. The 17-acre dog park includes a separate dog park for small dogs as well as the large dog park. Both dog parks feature a double-gated fence, large swimming ponds, agility courses, dog showers, benches, water fountains and walking trails. Park hours are 7:00am to dusk. The park address is 3201 State Highway 6 North, Houston, TX 77084.

Rocky is a 12-pound chi-weenie dog that lives with his human mom and dad and two annoying cats that he likes to escape. One of his favorite pastimes is going for a car ride. It is even better when a dog park is the destination for that car ride. Rocky has been to dog parks all over the United States, but he calls Houston home and likes to check out the local doggie hangouts whenever he can get a ride in the car to visit them. He asked his mom to help him with this article about his favorite dog parks in Houston. Please remember to follow all the dog park rules and be a good canine citizen.