The Dog Friendly areas in The Woodlands are managed and maintained by The Woodlands Township, Parks and Recreation Dept. We thank The Woodlands Township for the great parks that they bring to our community and the joy that they give to our best buddies!!
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Park Hours are from Dawn to Dusk daily.
Patrons will use the park at their own risk.
No other animals may be brought into the fenced area.
Children under 9 are not permitted in the park. It is strongly urged that young children not be brought to the dog park for their own safety.
All dogs must be leashed when entering and leaving the Park.
All Dogs Must Have Current Vaccinations and should be healthy and free from contagious disease and parasites.
Never Leave Dogs unattended.
Dogs must be in view of and within voice control of their owner/handler at all times.
Pinch, choker chains and spiked collars must be removed from dogs prior to entering the dog park.
Dog's owner/handler must carry a leash with them at all times while in the Park.
Dog's owner/handler are responsible for picking up and disposing of all of their dogs waste.
Dogs in Heat are prohibited.
Dogs showing any signs of aggression must be leashed and immediately removed from the Park.
Dogs under 4 months of age are prohibited.
All dogs must be under the control of an adult and there is a limit of 3 dogs per adult in the Park at any time.
While small, bite sized training treats are permitted, glass containers, food in bowls, long lasting chews and human food are not allowed.
Smoking is prohibited.
No bicycles, skateboards, roller blades or any motorized vehicles.
Owners/handlers must stop their dogs from digging and are responsible for filling any holes their dog creates.
In an emergency, please contact the Parks Department at 281-210-3900 or call 911.
Dog's owner/handler are responsible for the actions and behavior of their dogs at all times.
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The equipment you use on your dog can be dangerous. Wrestling dogs have been known to catch their teeth in their play buddies’prong, choke and pinch collars, leading to tragedy. When jaws or teeth get tangled, they can injure or even strangle a dog. Neck Scarves and body harnesses also might become a hazard if a play partner decides this is a handle to drag your dog around with.
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Observe the posted rules! Complaints about you and your dog threaten the success of the dog park.
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Leashes should be used when entering and leaving the park, but remember to UNLEASH your dog once you enter the park. Mixing leashed and unleashed dogs can be an explosive situation. Leashed dogs cannot display normal doggie greetings while on the leash and may feel “trapped”and unable to get away from an unfamiliar dog that approaches too quickly. The dog may also be protective of his owner in this situation. Either situation could lead to aggression. If the dog is free to move about and interact, a more natural greeting is allowed. Leashed dogs, and their owners, often display body language and behavior that is threatening to the free dogs and may provoke them to counter-defend.
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Keep walking! This park was designed to encourage you and your dog to be active. Walking defuses defensive behaviors and keeps the off-leash area a neutral territory; this means your dog is more likely to pass by another dog with just a sniff-sniff rather than a stare down.
If you must sit for long periods of time and you frequent the park often, it will help to sit in different locations throughout the park during each visit so that your dog does not become territorial or protective of that area.
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Be aware that dogs have different play styles. Educate yourself about dog behavior and be honest and objective about your dog. Every dog has its limits, which in no way makes him a bad dog or you a bad owner. Always respect another dog owner’s wishes if they are not comfortable with how your dog is interacting with theirs. Behavior that concerns some dog owners may simply be a rambunctious play style or the start of something more serious. Simply move to another part of the park and give the dogs a time-out from each other. Leash up and leave if your dog is acting in an aggressive manner or having a bad day.
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Keep the area safe and clean. Pick up trash, cigarette butts, and litter. Pick up any “orphan poops”. Don’t let your dog dig holes. Leave the site better than you found it! It’s the small gesture multiplied by dozens of daily visitors that makes these sites successful.
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PLEASE carefully consider whether you want to bring a child into the park. Our Parks Dept rules state that no children under the age of 9 are permitted. This is a park built for dogs and some can act unpredictably with children. Dogs who are not familiar with children may chase them or treat them like they do their canine buddies. Unleashed large dogs sometimes play rambunctiously. Children can easily be run over or knocked down by running or playful dogs. Small Children should never carry food or toys in the park.
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Please do not give treats to dogs other than your own without the permission of the dog’s owner. You never know if the dog is allergic to specific ingredients, will snap quickly at the food offered, or act aggressively if food is given in crowded circumstances. Know how your dog acts when you have food with you and refrain from giving your dog treats if it will create problems with the other dogs. Do not bring human food for yourself to the dog park.
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Do not bring any toys or balls that your dog will not want to share. Dogs are often possessive about their favorite toys and will fight to keep other dogs away from them. If you want to throw a ball or toy for your dog and it begins to create a problem with the other dogs, put the toy away or move to a vacant area of the park. Keep in mind that when the park is busy, you and your dog may not be able to play with your toys
