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Parks · Upper Kirby
Levy Park Dog Park
Free·Off-leash permitted
A 6-acre urban park in Upper Kirby with a designated fenced off-leash dog park split into separate large- and small-dog sections, each with turf play mounds, shade trees, a water feature, and double-gated entry. The surrounding park hosts free events including an annual Howl-o-ween dog parade.
Why it made the list
It is one of Houston's best-kept off-leash spaces, embedded in a park with playgrounds, restaurants, and a weekly events calendar.
Good to know before you go
The dog park is off-leash inside its fenced sections; Houston's leash law applies elsewhere, per levyparkhouston.org and Houston tourism sources. Dogs should be current on vaccinations; review posted rules on the park website. Grounds open daily with amenities typically 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Hours were not published in the material reviewed.
Practical notes
Time your visit with the free weekly events calendar.
Restaurants at the park edge make an easy post-park lunch.
What is available on site
Off-leash area
Fenced
Shaded seating
Water bowls
Swim access
House rules and verification
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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