Johnny Steele Dog Park
About the Park
Johnny Steele is a large, well-maintained off-leash park in Buffalo Bayou with separate fenced areas for big and small dogs. The large dog section features a swimming pond, while both areas include water fountains and washing stations with hoses. The park has sandy/muddy terrain and limited street parking.
Visitors Like
- Spacious separate sections for large and small dogs
- Swimming pond in large dog area
- Water fountains throughout
- Hoses for rinsing dogs
Worth Noting
- Very limited street parking
- Sandy/muddy surface gets dogs dirty
- Small dog area lacks water feature
- Some untrained dogs reported
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Google Reviews
1286 reviews
Mike
5 reviewsPark is terrific! It has a large but shallow dog swimming area which accomodates dogs that are shy of the water. The water is pretty ckean was well....
Wayne Roofless
8 reviewsCool vibe. Feels like a safe well maintained environment for my dog.
Marcos Zavala
68 reviewsAmazing dog park in the heart of downtown, has two dog paces one for big dogs and the other for small dogs. Plenty of room for all dogs though, in the...
Diego M Verano
320 reviewsFantastic off-leash dog paradise in Buffalo Bayou Park! This spacious 2-acre park features a refreshing dog pond, separate areas for big and small pup...
melissa dealejandro
10 reviewsThere should be a section with the pond for little dogs. It’s not fair to the little ones that love water and big dogs. Or at least designate a time a...
Mirko Dusper Rey
3 reviewsIt’s always a great place to be with your dog.
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