Can my dog be off-leash at Danny Jackson Family Bark Park?

Yes — Danny Jackson Family Bark Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.

Is Danny Jackson Family Bark Park fenced?

Yes — Danny Jackson Family Bark Park is fully enclosed.

Can my dog swim at Danny Jackson Family Bark Park?

Yes — Danny Jackson Family Bark Park has ocean surf to swim in. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.

Is Danny Jackson Family Bark Park free?

Yes — Danny Jackson Family Bark Park is free to access. Lot off Loop Central Dr near the Galleria.

Where can my dog be off-leash right now?

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Fenced dog park · Galleria / Uptown · 4828 1/2 Loop Central Dr, Houston, TX 77081

Danny Jackson Family Bark Park

A popular near-Galleria off-leash park operated by Harris County Precinct 1, with two fenced sections (large and small dogs) under shady trees, each with its own dog swim pond. A convenient inner-loop spot for city dogs.

Off-leash · always

Off-leash right now?

Off-leash anytime

Leash-free whenever the spot is open.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · always
Fenced
Yes — enclosed
Water
Pond
Size
2.76 acres (separate large + small areas)
Hours
Off-leash all day · Mon–Fri 5 AM–10 PM (weekend hours vary)
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Lot off Loop Central Dr near the Galleria.

Good to know

Each section has a real dog pond for swimming plus an on-site dog-wash area — rinse off afterward, as the ponds are untreated and can get murky in summer heat.
Gulf Coast heat and humidity peak midday in summer; the 5 AM weekday open is ideal for beating the heat, and the mature shade trees help.
The official Precinct 1 page lists weekday hours (Mon–Fri 5 AM–10 PM) only — confirm weekend access on site.

About Danny Jackson Family Bark Park

Danny Jackson Family Bark Park is a free fenced dog park in Houston, Texas where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced, with a pond to swim in. Size: 2.76 acres (separate large + small areas).

Rules verified · source: Harris County Precinct 1