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| Fenced in: | Yes | Leash Required: | No |
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| Restrooms Nearby: | No | Night Lighting: | No |
| Benches: | Yes | Trash Cans: | Yes |
| Disposal Bags: | Yes | Water Fountain: | Yes |
| Surface type: | Grassy, sand, clay |
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| Size: | 13 acres |
“Millie Bush is the best dog park I've ever visited. It has all the necessary "stuff;" that is, it's securely double-gated, has a separate area for dogs who weigh <20 lbs., plentiful garbage cans and waste-disposal bags, &c. Millie Bush also has three ponds (two in the big-dog area and one for the little guys), "fire hydrants" a-plenty, and really nice washing stations if you want to give your pup a bath before heading home. It's wonderful to see water-oriented dogs splashing in the pools after their toys (or just because.) Since even the small dogs get a pond I've even seen tiny toy poodles getting in on the action, which is just delightful. There are also benches for the humans and a nice covered area for those hot, bright Houston days. It can get pretty muddy at Millie when it's been raining hard but that's never been a deterrant for us. (The website says: "Millie Bush Bark Park is on Federal land used as a reservoir which is intended to hold large amounts of flood water when needed. Lucky for us, it doesn't flood often to this extent, however, when it does the park may be flooded for 2 to 3 weeks.") What I love best about Millie is the size (there's enough room to run) and the variety of dogs and people who are always there. I've had some great conversations and seen examples of breeds I'd only read about before. (I've also met some charming mutts. Like I said, great variety.) The location is beautiful and I wouldn't want it anywhere else but it is pretty far away from everything. Totally worth it, though.”
Millie Bush Bark ParkThis place was the first BIG dog park of its kind in Houston and it is the bomb. We love it. I am let off their leash at the gate and I go straight for the pond, then a hearty game of "chase me, chase me" and then about an hour of playing fetch in the water. A weekend ritual! They do need to but a starbucks next door though...and some human bathrooms! |
Dog-gone grrrreat park!!This is my favorite dog park to visit, unfortunately it is not close to my house so I don't get to go very often. I don't even like water, but when I visited the Millie Bush bark park, mommy and daddy were so surprised when they saw me wading in the pond! Even my little sister Kaci jumped off the platform and took a dip in the pond! Lots of room to run and play and meet other doggies. |
Millie Bush Bark ParkI concur, this really is a great place to let your fur down! We've never ventured into the large dog area, so can't really comment about that. The small dog area, however, is wonderful! If you've never been, it's well worth the trip. The park is located on the westside of town, almost in Katy. Definitely visit the Houston dog park website also; there are several other dog parks around town, a bunch of new ones popping up, and listings for other cities, too. Just one comment: the listing here states there are restrooms. I've probably just overlooked them, but I've never seen any human latrines in the area. Have a great time! |
