Dog Parks in The Woodlands

Dog Park Rules

The Township posts these rules at every dog park:

• 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 owners/handlers must carry a leash with them at all times while in the park.
• Dog owners/handlers are responsible for picking up and disposing of all of their dog’s 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 2 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.

Outside the fenced areas, dogs have to stay on a leash no longer than 10 feet, and owners must pick up after them anywhere in the parks, pathways included. Breaking a park rule can bring a fine of up to $500. In 2016 the Parks Department counted dogs 25 pounds and under as small; the current posted rules don’t give a weight, so check the sign at the gate.

Reminder: dog owners and handlers are responsible for their dogs’ behavior at all times.

Pick Up After Your Dog

Every Township park has a DogiPot station with free bags. The Township’s reasons are simple: waste left behind spreads giardia and salmonella to other dogs and to kids, it washes into the lakes and ponds, and it breaks down slowly where lots of dogs play.

Official Township page: Dog Parks

Loose Dogs and Animal Control

The Woodlands isn’t a city, so the Township has no animal control and can’t pass animal ordinances. For a stray or aggressive dog, call Montgomery County Animal Control at 936-442-7738, or Harris County Pets at 281-999-3191 in Creekside Park. Too many pets at one house is a covenant matter; report it to the Township through 311.