The 11 Best Dog Parks in Dallas
Let your furry friends run wild and free at these dog-friendly attractions.
Once they get worn out, take 'em back to their pet-friendly hotels. Need more information? Check out the dog park resources from the Dallas Parks and Rec department.
Updated April 2024
1. Barry Annino Bark Park
Located in the heart of Deep Ellum is Barry Annino Bark Park(formerly Bark Park Central), a 1.2-acre, off leash dog park. This park is in great walking distance to the neighborhood’s dining options, so you can grab a quick bite to eat at a pet-friendly restaurant after walking the park. There’s also plenty of artwork and murals in the park, making for great photos with your pup.
2. NorthBark Dog Park
Bring your dog and your friends to NorthBark Dog Park for a full day of outdoor fun. This North Dallas off leash park is just over 22 acres with trails, a doggie beach, picnic tables and pavilions, so you can pack your lunch and enjoy a day in the sun.
3. My Best Friend's Park At Klyde Warren Park
Make Klyde Warren Park a part of your weekend plans. The pet-friendly green space is loaded with daily activities, so you and your pets are in for a good time. Let your dog run free in My Best Friend’s Park, Klyde Warren’s off-leash designated doggie zone.
4. Main Street Garden
Main Street Garden is located in Downtown Dallas, offering 1.75-acres of green space with fountains, public art installations and a dog run. Come by for a stroll around the garden or to relax on the lawn.
5. Katy Trail
Take your four-legged friends with you on a morning jog along the Katy Trail, that runs 3.5-miles long across Dallas. The trail runs from the West End and the American Airlines Center in the south, through the heart of urban Dallas past Knox Street, up to SMU and Mockingbird DART Station in the north, with plenty of pet-friendly and entertainment options along the route. Please note: pets must remain on a short lease.
6. Wagging Tail Dog Park
Wagging Tail in North Dallas is a 6.9-acre, off leash dog park that’s perfect for taking long walks along the loop trail. There’s plenty of space for your pup to run around in the fenced-in park, with designated small and large dog areas.
7. White Rock Lake Dog Park
Head to the beautiful White Rock lake in East Dallas for some playful fun in the water for both you and your pet. Your pups can splash around in the lake and wander in the big open spaces before a walk around the lake.
8. Griggs Park
The historic Griggs Park is nestled in the Uptown neighborhood with 8 acres of space to enjoy. The park includes quiet spaces for reading, amenities for picnics, playgrounds and pet areas. Pets must remain on leash, but there's plenty of space to walk off some energy.
9. Mutts Canine Cantina
Make a trip to the ultimate doggie playground at Mutts Cantina in Uptown. Mutts is a dog-friendly restaurant and dog park where visitors can enjoy dinner and drinks with their pups on the beer garden patio. They even offer doggie snacks and treats so everyone’s happy.
10. Carpenter Park
Located near Deep Ellum and East Dallas, Carpenter Park is a dream for pups. The fenced in dog park offers water fountains, a water feature, a tunnel for exploring, and varying terrain to keep your pup entertained.
11. Crockett Park
Crockett Park is a unique 1.25-acre off-leash dog park perfect for neighborhood pups. This cozy, community-oriented park boasts separate paddocks for large and small dogs, complete with mesh fencing, water fountains, benches, and waste stations - making it an ideal spot for socialization and exercise within walking distance of the Downtown Medical District.
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