Local Pet-Friendly Spots

These Local Pet-Friendly Spots Will Keep Your Dog Happy When Buying Your First Home

When you are buying your first home, there are many things to consider. While your pup may not be at the top of the list, the good news is that regardless of what city you are in, Texas-living is a pet’s paradise. Located near dog-friendly parks and shops, restaurants and swimming holes, your new Perry Home is guaranteed to be as much of a hit with your four-legged family members as the two-legged ones.

Austin Area

Barton Creek Greenbelt: Also referred to as simply “The Greenbelt,” this natural preserve provides visitors with more than 13 miles of dog-friendly hiking right in the city. While you are there, take a dip in one of the locals’ favorite swimming holes, Campbell’s Hole. It is a great spot for both you and your pup to make a splash and cool off. If you still have energy to spare, head down to the Barton Creek Farmers Market on your way out.

Red Bud Isle Dog Park: Located right off Lake Austin, Red Bud Isle Dog Park is the perfect spot to let your pup run and swim.

Yard Bar: This off-leash dog park is just as fun for humans. Pet parents can enjoy a full bar and food while their pups are free to run and play under the watchful eye of the Yard Bar’s Bark Rangers. There is an admission fee for pups to play, but Yard Bar also offers memberships that are well worth it for frequent visitors.

Dallas Area

MUTTS Canine Cantina: With locations in both Dallas and Fort Worth, this dog-friendly restaurant and off-leash dog park is the perfect place to grab a meal for yourself and your pet. Check out their Yappy Hour deals Monday-Friday from 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Westminster Community Dog Park: An abundance of shade, chairs for the humans and a dog spa make this the perfect destination for play on a hot summer afternoon. Visit their website for a schedule of events throughout the year.

My Best Friend’s Park: Part of the bigger Klyde Warren Park, My Best Friend’s Park is conveniently located right in Downtown Dallas for the more metropolitan pups and parents. Humans can stop by the Imagination Playground or enjoy weekly food truck offerings while their pets run through fountains. The park even hosts special events for you and your fur baby year-round.

Houston Area

Millie Bush Bark Park: Totaling 15 acres of small and large dog play paradise, Millie Bush Bark Park is a favorite among Houston locals. Your dog is sure to get a little messy playing in one of the park’s three swimming ponds. Not to worry, though. You can stop by the showers on your way out to clean up before heading back home for a well-deserved nap.

Discovery Green: Conveniently located right in downtown Houston, the Kinder Large Dog Run and Harriet and Joe Foster Small Dog Run are the perfect dog-friendly city spots. There is a 45-minute time limit for each visitor though, so plan your day accordingly.

Congressman Bill Archer Park: With more than 20 acres of play space, two bone-shaped pools and agility courses for both small and large dogs, what more could a pup ask for? Dog showers are also available for a little post play clean-up.

San Antonio

River Walk: Not only is this spot a popular destination for many humans, pups love it too. While dogs must be leashed along this historic waterway, many of the amazing restaurants lining the river are also dog friendly. Take a walk and stop in for a drink.

Phil Hardberger Park: East or West? At Phil Hardberger Park, you get the choice between two beautiful parks, each with its own small and large dog areas. The tree-lined parks provide tons of shade to help keep your pup cool while testing out their agility on the obstacle course with all their new friends.

*Bonus: Each spring, the San Antonio Parks Foundation hosts the Fest of Tails. This outdoor Kite Festival and Dog Fair is a fun, unique way to spend some quality time outdoors with your furry friend.

Whether your perfect day includes taking a dip in one of Texas’ best swimming holes or grabbing a meal while your pup makes new friends, your Perry home is just minutes from the best dog-friendly spots in Texas. Whether you are buying your first home or looking to expand to fit all your family members, Perry Homes has the right home for you. Start the search for your perfect home today.