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They’re like family. We want to make it as easy for you as possible to love and care for your pups without having to spend a lot of time wondering where to take your favorite furry friend for an off-leash run, a day of monitored play, a sleepover, or to join you someplace pup-friendly for a cold brew.

Read on for our list of Dogs welcome here locations in North and Northeast Dallas near your Fath Properties apartment.

North & Northeast

PLAY

The newly renovated White Rock Lake Dog Park is a 3-acre “off-leash” dog park located on the northwest side of White Rock Lake Park at the intersection of Mockingbird Lane and W. Lawther Drive. This doggy paradise boasts great views of the lake, trail, and wildflower areas. You and your pet will enjoy the wide variety of big and small K-9’s that frequent this park, and most importantly you’re only steps away from hiking, jogging, cycling, or boating around Dallas’ largest lake.

The dog park is open daily from 5 AM until 11 PM except on Mondays for maintenance and on rainy days. For specific park information, call their Dog Park Hotline / Rain Out Line at (214) 614-6711. Or, download the “Rain Out Line” App or view info here!

Park Features:

  • 2 acres Large Dog Paddock
  • 1 acre Small Dog Paddock
  • Pavilion with Lighting & Electrical Outlets for Events
  • Shade Structures in Dog Paddocks
  • Information Kiosk
  • Dog (Launch) Water Access & Overlook
  • Lighting in Dog Paddocks Parking Lot
  • 6’ Tall Ornamental Fencing with Mow Strip
  • Gated Entries to Dog Paddocks & Dog Launch
  • Drinking Fountains
  • Dog Washes (Pet Comfort Stations)
  • Benches
  • Pet Waste Stations
  • Trash Receptacles
  • Concrete Sidewalks

Fun fact:  Mockingbird Point was the first dog park in the Dallas Park and Recreation System.

Wagging Tail Dog Park is a 6.9-acre “off-leash” dog park, in north Dallas. It is located northwest of Preston Road. A wonderful flagstone observation deck rises 35 feet above White Rock Creek and offers majestic views of a waterfall. The beautiful metal fencing with custom-cut dog silhouettes and expansive landscape is ideal for both large and small dogs. After enjoying the company of other K-9s, be sure to stroll around the 6-foot wide loop walking trail.

The dog park is open daily from 5 AM until 11 PM except on Mondays for maintenance and on rainy days. For specific park information, call their Dog Park Hotline / Rain Out Line at (214) 614-6711. Or, download the “Rain Out Line” App or view info here!

Park Features:

  • Benches
  • Dog Drinking Bowl
  • Drinking Fountain
  • Fenced Area
  • Grill
  • Large Dog Area
  • Nature Observation Platform
  • Parking
  • Pet Waste Station
  • Picnic Areas
  • Picnic Tables
  • Shaded Areas
  • Small Dog Area
  • Trails

Fun Fact: Wagging Tail was the first dog park designed by the City of Dallas.

  • For information about Dog Parks that are part of the Dallas Parks System in other locations of the city, click here.
  • For information about other parks in the Dallas area, click here.
  • If you’d like to take Fido on a road trip, here are Dog Parks in cities outside Dallas.

CARE – SUPPLIES & GROOMING

SLEEPOVERS & DOGGIE DAYCARE

 GOING OUT

  • Eater Dallas. 12 Essential Dog-friendly Dallas Patios. From quick-stop seafood joints to fine dining establishments, grab your four-legged friend and head outside to enjoy good food and drinks at these dog-friendly restaurants in DFW.
  • Bring Fido. 351 pet-friendly restaurants in Dallas that welcome dogs at their outdoor tables. Need help to decide where to eat? You’ll find a detailed description of each restaurant, along with pictures and reviews from other dog owners.
  • Visit Dallas. Restaurants that welcome your pup are everywhere in Dallas – the link has some of their favorites. Take your dog to the park, and then get a table at one of these spots.
  • Yelp. Yelp’s top 10.
  • 10 Best from Ideal Turf. Spots where you can sit back, relax, order your favorite food and drink and simply enjoy being outside. And no need to leave your canine best friend at home when you head out if you choose to dine at one of the many great dog-friendly restaurants in Dallas. You and Fido can enjoy an afternoon of people-watching and good company together when you dine at one of these yummy dog-friendly spots in the Dallas area.

 Disclaimer: This list was assembled by the Fath Properties marketing team who have been Googling like crazy on your behalf. We have no personal experience with the vast majority of these businesses (although we are most definitely dog lovers and have personal experience with businesses in our various home locations), so do not necessarily endorse them due to our global inexperience. This writer would not mind a fact-finding expedition to experience them all with pup-in-tow, but that would be a story for another day). This list is provided here for you simply to narrow down your search for services and Dogs Welcome Here! locations near your Fath apartment in North and Northeast Dallas.

Have fun taking your furry friends everywhere Dogs Are Welcome Here! locations in the Dallas area near your Fath Properties apartment home. Maybe we’ll see you there.

For Dogs Are Welcome Here locations in the Greater Cincinnati area, click here; for locations in Dayton, click here.

And tell your dog we said, “Hi!”