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Is there a better way to spend the weekend than hanging out with your pup at the park—playing fetch, making new furry friends, or letting them splash around to beat the heat? Absolutely not. Here are our top spots around town to do just that!

Updated April 2025

BEST DOG PARKS IN DALLAS
 

Central Commons Community Dog Park

Tucked away in the backyard of Central Christian Church in West Highland Park, this hidden gem of a dog park is as low-key as it gets. It’s super simple, with wood chips and a few lawn chairs for décor. But the space is massive, it's usually pretty quiet, and there's even a fantastic free dog wash to freshen up your pup after playtime!

Free | Daily | West Highland Park | Directions

Crockett Dog Park

This park might be smaller than some, but East Dallas delivers when it comes to neighborhood charm. Surrounded by homes and professional offices, Crockett Dog Park is the perfect lunchtime escape for you and your pup to enjoy some off-leash time!

Free | Closed Mondays | East Dallas | Directions

MUTT’S CANINE CANTINA

Mutt’s Canine Cantina is an absolute blast, and it’s impossible not to have fun here! This Uptown dog park is the perfect mix of adult and dog-friendly vibes, featuring a bar, TVs, delicious food and drinks, and two separate dog parks—one for the big pups and another for the little ones. Grab a margarita and a burger, then hang out with fellow dog owners while the dogs have a blast! Be sure to follow them on IG to stay in the loop on all their events for both you and your dog!

Daily, Monthly Or Yearly Memberships | Uptown | Directions

MY BEST FRIEND’S PARK AT KLYDE WARREN

If you're near Klyde Warren, this park is a must-visit for you and your pup! Beyond the live music, events, free fitness classes, and food trucks, the dog park is FREE and super charming. It's a well-maintained space that, while not massive (so maybe not ideal for a long run), is still a perfect spot for a casual hangout with your pup.

Free | Open During Park Hours | Downtown | Directions

NORTHBARK PARK

You wouldn’t guess it from the photo, but this off-leash dog park spans an incredible 22 acres! Yes, you read that right—22 acres! It’s the largest of its kind in North Texas, packed with a pond, a dog beach, a 6-foot-wide loop trail, a pavilion, a doggy shower, and so much more. It’s hands down one of the most deluxe, Texas-sized dog parks you’ll find!

Free | Closed Tuesday | Far North Dallas | Directions

PAWSOME PLAYGROUND

This massive, baseball field-like dog park is the perfect place for your pup to run wild! With plenty of grass to roam, it features separate areas for both small and big dogs, along with shade, benches, and water stations scattered throughout. It’s straightforward but awesome—so take your doggo and let them run free!

Free | Colony | Directions

photo courtesy of The Shack's Dining & Dog Park

The Shack's Dining & Dog Park

The Shacks at Austin Ranch, with its mix of residential and retail spaces, has everything you need—six great restaurants, live entertainment, community events, and more! Their dog park is a fantastic spot for your pup to run off-leash, with separate areas for big and small dogs, plus benches and play structures. You can grab a monthly or yearly membership, or if you’re lucky enough to live in one of their apartment communities, you get free access!

Monthly Or Yearly Memberships | The Colony | Directions

Wagging Tail Dog Park

Wagging Tail Dog park is true gem—this 7-acre off-leash is a local favorite, offering plenty of room for you and your pup to roam free. With a beautifully maintained landscape, dog-friendly drinking fountains, a walking trail, separate areas for large and small dogs, and plenty of shady spots to cool off. This is what dog parents dreams are made of!

Free | Closed Monday | North Dallas | Directions

photo courtesy of White Rock Lake Dog Park

WHITE ROCK LAKE DOG PARK

This 3-acre off-leash dog park, tucked on the northwest side of White Rock Lake Park, has everything your pup could want—separate areas for big and small dogs, dog washes, splash zones, benches, shade, and more! It’s the perfect spot if you’re planning to bring your dog along for a walk, run, bike ride, or hike around White Rock. Afterward, they can cool off and make some new furry friends! And the best part? It’s completely free!

Free | Closed Monday | White Rock Lake | Directions

BEST OF THE REST:

• Barry Annino Bark Park in Deep Ellum

• Central Commons off Lemmon Ave. & Inwood Rd 

• Hound Mound Dog Park in Flower Mound

• Jack Carter Dog Park in Plano

• Parkhill Dog Park in Addison

• Tails n Trails Dog Park in Arlington

• Main Street Garden Park in Downtown

• Swiss & Liberty Dog Park in East Dallas

• Westminster Community on Lovers Lane 

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