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    Johnny Steele Dog Park

    3.5 (134 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Small dog side
    Nick S.

    I enjoy taking my dog to this park on occasion because it is much larger than the other parks that are close to our home. There are parking spots just up the hill along Allen Pkwy and you can walk straight to the entrance in less than 5 minutes. Once you're in the park, there is a ton of space for your dog to run around and expend their energy. The large dog side has a water area that can become very muddy, so don't wear nice clothing or shoes when you visit. You may also want to bring towels. The water usually looks pretty dirty, but it comes in handy on those hot Houston days. There are a few benches and concrete seating areas, but that is another downside to this park. I usually stand or walk around as my dog explores. Depending on the day and time, the park can be pretty busy, but given its size it's never felt too crowded. And all of our interactions with other dogs have been safe and friendly here. Another plus is you can walk along the buffalo bayou park trails.

    View of the pond in the big dog area
    Zara T.

    Our favorite dog park in the area! It's nestled within Buffalo Bayou, separated between small and big dog areas, completely off-leash. Owner discretion on whether the pup is big or small - so be aware of how your dog responds to others. Would definitely recommend this park for dogs who are experienced with meeting others. If your dog can be aggressive or you're not sure how they'll react, it's best to experiment in a lower key environment first. As for the park, it's completely fenced in with an area to unleash in both big and small playpens. Water fountains with dog level bowls are available. Lights come on as the sun goes down. Some shadier spots, but mostly wide open space for dogs to play. The big dog park has a pond in it. The pond is your average pond, so I would recommend observing play and removing if your dog likes to drink that water - yuck! Park is situated in a lower area, and is likely impacted by flooding. It gets pretty muddy after rain, too, but there are hoses in case you need a quick rinse on your way out. Ruff life!

    Jeannie W.

    This was my first time coming to this park. There's a large gated area you walk into to get into the gated park. If you have a medium to large dog, this place is great, especially for pups that lovee getting wet. There's a large shallow watering hole with a bridge. The day I went the dogs were running around chasing after balls thrown into the water. It was so much fun to watch all the dogs. There's a large field in the back where dogs like mine who don't like water can run around. There are benches you can sit down on to dog watch, and there's a small place where you can rinse your pups off. Definitely don't wear white pants or shoes as some of the dogs get excited and jump up on you. Definitely recommend this place!!

    Bijou N.

    Really great dog park that my dogs both love frequenting. Of note, the big dog side can get very dirty, especially after rain as in addition to having a muddy pool, there's tons of dirt that your dog can run around in. My friends' dogs have both gotten parasite infections from the muddy water here and had to take medication. Some of the dogs here are not that friendly, so just keep your eyes on your dog. There's tons of room for your dog to run around and play fetch. Unfortunately mine loves sitting in the mud pools near the gate. There is one hose here to clean off your dog. There's also a small dog side but there isn't any water for the little dogs to swim around in!

    I guess keeping kids safe is less important than even dogs being in heat. Bet a man wrote these rules in this order
    Emily M.

    The pond and standing water at this dog park is filthy and is a source of infection to our dogs. My dog got very sick from this pond and required several rounds of antibiotics. It's also a drowning risk for children. Buffalo Bayou Partnership is aware of the design flaws but refuses to address them. And they say there is proper signage to keep kids out. Wrong. It's written in small print in ONE SIGN OUTSIDE the park. It's number 11 on the small list. Do they honestly think that's sufficient?

    Walking track and fetch playing area
    Chelsea M.

    This is my favorite dog park. I live a couple bloacls from the tc jester dog park which is a horrible park and I will not take my dog into that park. My dog gets to swim and play. It's well kept. Be sure to wear shoes you don't mind getting wet. I recommend bringing your dog shampoo because swimming is a huge attraction. I wish people followed the rules of no children and no un neutered dogs because dogs humping out of control is annoying. My dog loves this park otherwise and they have a large dog side and a small dog area. We go at 7 am or 7:30 pm since it's so hot. The water gets pretty warm during the afternoon. Due to covid; closed until may 31. I took my dog to red bud isle and had an incredible time. 13 acres off leash peninsula in the middle of the Colorado river in Austin Texas. Guess it our go to until Johnny Steele reopens

    Dogo Argentino ....

    Dog park is overrated... Good concept for dogs but not for their owner. The benches and grounds are extremely muddy because lake area is close to the benches. No shade for dog owners.

    So happy it's opened!
    Trinh J.

    Johnny Steele Dog Park was the absolute best dog park I had ever been to in Houston! That's until Harvey tragically damaged the beloved property. It was 5/5 stars until the remodel because Harvey completely wiped the left side clean. It was originally made for the bigger dogs and the right side was made for the smaller dogs. The new remodel was subpar. The best they could do but there was no separation. The right side is taken over by the bigger dogs and the pond smells like chlorine. I was afraid my baby's tummy was going to hurt from all the water he was drinking. I have both a large sized dog and a small doggie. One is 65 lbs and one is 8 lbs. It's very sad that now it's underwater again.

    Haleigh T.

    One of my favorite dogs parks in downtown Houston. It's proximity is one of the things that makes it so appealing to me. My dog also loves the water feature. She likes to lay down and cool off in it. Some cons I have about this awesome dog park: parking is absolutely horrific, but it's downtown what do you expect. There is not a ton of shade for you or your dog so come on a not super hot day. The water feature is a little bit gross, so I wouldn't let your dog drink it. Overall a great park!

    Small dog play space.
    Laura B.

    Had a pretty good time at this dog park in the Montrose area. Easy to find and parking was OK. Not too many small dogs on a gloomy morning, seems to be geared more towards large dogs with the big pond. We noticed a few smaller dogs playing in the large dog area. Someone brought her large dog into the small dog area. Dog was well-behaved but pretty big to be playing with my 16-pound Shih Tzu. Would have appreciated the owner asking if I wanted her dog to play with mine, but there doesn't seem to be much etiquette anywhere these days. I've taken the pup to a number of dog parks in the Houston area, so far my favorite has been Levy Park but I would take him to Johnny Steele again.

    Sydney V.

    I love this dog park. I've been to several dog parks in Houston and it's definitely the best one. Big dog and small dog sections with plenty of space to run in both areas. Decent shade on sunny days and good amount of places to sit down. Dog bags are always replenished and waste removed promptly. The one downside is parking... or lack there of. The only close by parking is parallel parking on the Allen Pkwy feeder right in front. There are about 10-15 spaces, but you really need to come during slow hours to score one.

    Arie M.

    So I don't own a dog but enjoy dog related events and went there at the grand opening. One problem that was apparent was that unless there is a full time person to keep an eye on the door to make sure the external door is closed before the internal door is opened, it's possible for a dog to get out or for a long line to develop. Maybe it won't be as crowded but during the grand opening, it was just a clusterF**k There is a video on youtube that "someone" has posted showing how long the line was. Also, I noticed that even on the grand opening with so many eyes on them, some people weren't cleaning up after their dog so I'd imagine when nobody is looking during the week, there is going to be a landmine of poop around the park. Perhaps they need more bag stations or trash cans. Again, I don't own a dog so I'm not sure how the general public feels about water and their dog, but it seems like the water pools take up a lot more space of the park so a dog can't just run around without being tempted to jump in the water. Hope you have a towel! And parking? Well, good luck with that. For the grand opening they had the area around Montrose but it was muddy and cars were getting stuck so they moved the parking to the office parking between Waugh and Montrose. They forgot to let the security there know and as I was getting back to my car, a security guard was admonishing me for parking there telling me nobody was authorized to park there and it was all at their own risk. Not sure if it meant they would tow, but someone from the dog park had posted signs that it was ok to park there and hadn't checked in with the business. Pretty much amateur hour.

    my pup Rocco had an absolute blast. Best dog park ever!

    The lake of water had perfect shallow spots for my pup as well as not too deep spots so he could enjoy a real swim and learn at the same time! We absolutely loved our time here and will be regulars! Rocco was super popular and loved meeting all his other dog companions. This was a great way for dogs to socialize and have a blast all while being safe! Love love love

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    Nice dog park. It's quite spacious & has a doggy pond to swim in as well as a doggy fountain to refill bowls and or bathe your dog.

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    Ask the Community - Johnny Steele Dog Park

    The parallel parking is always full. Where can we park?

    Anyone know who to talk to about the broken gates?

    7/15 are they closed again?

    Yes. The storm flooded them again.

    How long will it be closed for maintenance?

    The Dog Park has reopened as of Monday, June 11. Enjoy!

    Is this park open again?

    The Dog Park has reopened as of Monday, June 11. Enjoy!

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    It's nestled within Buffalo Bayou, separated between small and big dog areas, completely off-leash.

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