DogMapFenced dog park · Northshore / East Houston · 601 Maxey Rd, Houston, TX 77013
Maxey Park Dog Park
The second official dog park in the City of Houston system, dedicated in 2004 inside Maxey Park on the east side. A fully fenced off-leash area with separate large- and small-dog sections, doggie showers, drinking fountains and shade trees.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedYes — enclosed
- WaterDog showers + fountains
- SizeLarge fenced area (separate large + small sections)
- HoursOff-leash all day · dawn–dusk
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Maxey Park lot off Maxey Rd.
Good to know
- No swim pond here — water is limited to dog drinking fountains and cool-off showers, so bring your own bowl on hot days.
- Gulf Coast heat and humidity: the shade trees help, but midday summer sun is intense; go at dawn or dusk.
- City of Houston rules: visible registration/rabies tags required, leashed entering and exiting, off-leash only inside the fence.
About Maxey Park Dog Park
Maxey Park Dog Park is a free fenced dog park in Houston, Texas where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's fully fenced, with a drinking fountain on site. Size: Large fenced area (separate large + small sections).
Rules verified · source: City of Houston Parks & Recreation
Maxey Park Dog Park: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Maxey Park Dog Park?
- Yes — Maxey Park Dog Park is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Maxey Park Dog Park fenced?
- Yes — Maxey Park Dog Park is fully enclosed.
- Is Maxey Park Dog Park free?
- Yes — Maxey Park Dog Park is free to access. Maxey Park lot off Maxey Rd.
- Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
- Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.