Danny Jackson Bark Dog Park

4828 1/2 Loop Central Dr
Houston, TX 77081
Operating Hours:
7am - Dusk
Managed By:
Harris County
Days Closed:
N/A
Fees:
N/A
Restrooms:
N/A
Park Size:
N/A
Type of Park:
Fenced
Other Notes: This park has a separate small dog area, swimming ponds, water spigots, fire hydrants, shade, and benches. See the County's webpage
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Really good dog park.
4

I've been going to the park for some years now. As time has gone by, the various "regular" visitors have been replaced by others. Therefore, the types, breeds and temperments of dogs that appear there can vary. Usually, dogs that are constantly aggessive are encouraged to leave the park very quickly. There are numbers posted for the Constables, and if called, they respond in a timely manner. Occasionally, there has been an incident where dog aggression has escalated--but that can happen anywhere. The park is maintained almost daily, and if *all* of the dog owners followed the posted rules, there'd be less dog droppings on the ground. This is true of all Houston dog parks. I use the "large dog" side, and can say that the pond there is as clean as can be expected considering the number of dogs that swim in it in the course of a day, especially during the Houston summer. The water is treated with chemicals, and appears to be purged and cleaned at least once a week. The Oak Trees that have been planted there have grown and now offer some shade. This is the closest to me of 3 County parks and I consider myself lucky to be able to use this park daily. This youtube video was filmed there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZA1zS2WoS4

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watch out for wet dogs
2

We really don't like this park. Too many dogs in a small space. Also people bring aggressive larger dogs into the small dog area. Our Westie was attacked by an American Bull Dog- also there was a larger Boston Terrier last week who was aggressive towards other dogs.
Also the pond- whilst fun for dogs is awful. Wet dogs jump all over you while the owners watch. It would be a great park if the owners of the dogs were better trained

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danny jackson bark park

My aust. shep. and I USED to love this park; however, the maintenance crew are not cleaning the dog pool water fully. My dog got a severe skin infection from the pools. Constant itching, bitting, rash. My neighbor also had her dog get ear infections 2 days after swimming in the pool.

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Review 1

What a great surprise for a newcomer to Houston! I stayed in the Candlewood Suites [pet friendly!] then saw the bark park out the back door.  Please pass my thanks on to the family of Danny Jackson.........