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Dog Parks - Texas
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Bull Creek District Park
City: Austin, TX
Phone: 512-974-6700
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Location: 6701 Lakewood Dr.
Features: Off leash area of the park behind the restrooms (100 yards in length) all the way to the creek
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Emma Long Metropolitan Park
City: Austin, TX
Phone: 512-974-6700.
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Location: 1600 City Park Rd.
Features: Off leash area between City Park Road, the west park boundary fence, Turkey Creek and the top ridge of the bluff line overlooking Lake Austin only.
(the main park from cashier's booth to Lake Austin is NOT a leash free area)
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Northeast District Park
City: Austin, TX
Phone: 512-974-6700.
Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/dogparks.htm
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Location: 5909 Crystalbrook Dr.
Features: Off leash area between Crystal Brook Drive, the railroad right of way and Decker Lake Road.
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Norwood Estate
City: Austin, TX
Phone: 512-974-6700
Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/dogparks.htm
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Location: IH35 at Riverside Drive
Features: Off leash area on the north end of Travis Heights at the northwest corner of Riverside Drive and IH-35 (fenced in)
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Onion Creek District Park
City: Austin, TX
Phone: 512-974-6700
Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/dogparks.htm
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Location: 6900 Onion Creek Dr.
Features: Off leash area is located at the North end of the greenbelt.
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Red Bud Isle
City: Austin, TX
Phone: 512-974-6700
Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/dogparks.htm
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Location: 3401 Red Bud Trail Unit Cr.
Features: Whole park is off leash. On lake so dogs can play in the water.
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Shoal Creek Greenbelt
City: Austin, TX
Phone: 512-974-6700
Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/dogparks.htm
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Location: 2600-2799 Lamar Blvd.
Features: Off leash area between 24th and 29th Streets.
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Walnut Creek District Park
City: Austin, TX
Phone: 512-974-6700
Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/dogparks.htm
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Location: 12138 N. Lamar Blvd.
Features: Off leash area between Old Cedar Lane, Walnut Creek and the east and west park fences.
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West Austin Park
City: Austin, TX
Phone: 512-974-6700
Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/dogparks.htm
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Location: 1317 W. 10th St.
Features: Off leash area between fenced in area that is located on the southwest corner.
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Auditorium Shores Off-Leash Area
City: Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-974-6700
Website: http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/default.htm
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Location: 920 W. Riverside Drive
Features: Picnic Shelters 1, Picnic Tables 2, Reservable Facilities 1, and Trail Miles. The designated off-leash area is from South First to Bouldin Avenue. The off leash dog area at Auditorium Shores provides water access
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Lake Forest Dog Park
City: Denton, TX 76210
Phone: 940-349-8731
Website: http://www.cityofdenton.com/pages/dogpark.cfm
Hours: sunrise to sunset daily, closed 7am - 3:30pm Wednesdays for maintenance
Location: 1400 Ryan Rd.
Features: The Lake Forest Dog Park is now open. Be sure to check out the rules and etiquette pages on our site before coming to the park.
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Fort Woof
City: Fort Worth, TX
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Website: http://www.fortwoof.org/
Hours: 5 am - 11:30pm
Location: Fort Woof is located east of downtown within Gateway Park, north of Interstate 30 between Beach Street and Oakland Boulevard, east of downtown.
From I-30, exit Beach Street (just east of downtown Fort Worth), head north on Beach Street for approximately a quarter of a mile, and turn east (right) at the Gateway Park sign. Then proceed another quarter of a mile; Fort Woof Dog Park will be on your left.
Features: Fort Woof provides two large fenced areas for dogs to roam, one for dogs 40 pounds and more and a separate area for dogs weighing less than 40 pounds. Each area has picnic tables (no food of any type in the park, please) and park benches for humans, a watering station for both humans and dogs, and multiple poop-disposal locations, each with a supply of plastic bags (for humans to use when cleaning up after their dogs, as is required by the rules).
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Ervan Chew Park Dog Park
City: Houston, TX
Phone: 713-845-1055
Website: http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/DogParks.html
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Location: 4502 Dunlavy
Features: The first neighborhood park in Houston to allow dogs to legally run free, off-leash in a designated dog zone. The dog zone is located adjacent to the picnic area and swimming pool. It is a fenced-in space, approximately 9,000 square feet in size and is designed to allow dogs to exercise freely. The Ervan Chew Park dog zone was the first step in providing an area for off-leash dogs. The Friends of Ervan Chew Park, a neighborhood organization, provided funding for the dog zone. Ervan Chew was dedicated in May of 2004.
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Levy Park
City: Houston, TX
Phone: 713-845-1055
Website: http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/DogParks.html
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Location: 3801 Eastside
Features: The newest addition to Houston’s dog park facilities. Acquired by the city in 1942, it was renovated in two phases by the Upper Kirby District and Intown Chamber of Commerce. The most recent renovation was finished in 2006 and includes a designated dog run. The new dog park is near the updated play equipment and the softball field. Being surrounded by dog-filled apartment complexes, Levy Park should be a popular destination for the area’s canines and their humans.
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Maxey Park
City: Houston, TX
Phone: 713-845-1055
Website: http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/DogParks.html
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Location: 601 Maxey Road
Features: The second official dog park in the Houston Parks and Recreation system. Dedicated in September of 2004, this community park designated approximately 12 to 13 acres of parkland as a place for dogs. The area features a fenced-in space for the dogs to exercise off leash, and amenities include doggie drinking fountains, seperate areas for large and small dogs, a doggie shower, a waste disposal station and benches throughout the space. Maxey Park Bark and Run Park was funded in part by the Houston parks and Recreation Department and revenue generated from from the 2003 City of Houston Birthday Celebration, hosted by then council member Annise Parker.
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Tipps Canine Hollow
City: North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Phone: 817-427-6000
Website: http://www.nrhtx.com/nrhnews_tippsopening.aspx
Hours: 8 a.m. to dusk daily
Location: 7301 N.E. Loop 820
Features: Tipps Canine Hollow is designed to provide a safe environment for pet owners to unleash their dogs and let them exercise and socialize freely without disrupting the activities of others. The park includes a 2-acre fenced area for large dogs and 1-acre fenced area for small dogs. The park also offers water stations, dog waste stations, plenty of open space to run, and shady areas for relaxing.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the dog park, and children under 7 are not allowed in the large dog area.
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Jack Carter Dog Park
City: Plano, TX 75023
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Hours: 7 am - sunset
Location: 2800 Maumelle Dr.
Features: Double-gated, fenced, 2-acre area. Located at Bluebonnet Trail near its intersection with the Chisholm Trail in central Plano. The area has benches, picnic tables, water stations for humans and animals, and waste pickup/disposal stations.
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McAllister Dog Park
City: San Antonio, TX
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Website: http://www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/dogpark.asp?res=1680&ver=true
Hours: 5am - 11pm
Location: 13102 Jones-Maltsberger
Features: An abundance of fire hydrants. Water fountains just off the ground.
The McAllister Dog Park is located near the Starcrest entrance to McAllister. It consists of approximately1.5 acres of fenced land with exercise equipment, a covered picnic area, benches, and a walking trail.
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Pearsall Park's dog park
City: San Antonio, TX
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Website: http://www.sanantonio.gov/sapar/dogpark.asp?res=1680&ver=true
Hours: 5am - 11pm
Location: 700 Old Pearsall Road
Features: Pearsall Park's dog park is comprised of one and one-half acres Bright greens, reds and yellows make the fenced-in area stand-out with picnic tables and trash cans as well as play features. Even the fence and the park toilet enclosures sport a “dog paw” design.
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Pace Bend Park
City: Spicewood, TX
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Location: RR 2322, 4.6 miles from Hwy 71 W
Features: Benches, trees, parking, phones, restrooms, water, trashcans. This is an off-leash camping/park. Dogs are allowed off-leash in most of the swimming areas and on trails. They must be under firm voice control.
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Webberville Park
City: Webberville, TX
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Website: http://www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/webberville.asp
Hours: 9am - 7:30pm
Location: From the intersection of Hwy. 183 and FM 969, take FM 969 east 9 miles to the town of Webberville, approximately 20-30 minutes from downtown Austin.
Three miles past the town of Webberville turn right onto Webberwood Drive and proceed to Park Lane, the first street on your right. Turn right and proceed to the park entrance.
Features: ogs and pets are permitted off-leash in Webberville Park, but must be kept under their owner's direct supervision and control. Dogs that are a nuisance or a hazard to other park visitors must be restrained.
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