Congressman Bill Archer Bark Park

The lower rating (from 5 stars) is temporary and completely Mother Nature’s fault. This wonderful park has been closed due to the mid-​April flooding. Hwy 6 was just completely opened as of yesterday, May 13.
My dogs had fun and were happy to be back, but be aware that the park is still extremely marshy and muddy with algae everywhere and a smell due to (I hope) decomposing vegetation.
Needless to say, the mosquitoes were out in full force. I didn’t see any on the dogs while we were walking, but at one point my mostly white Basset Hound, Polly, walked slowly past a natural pond and was swarmed so badly that it looked like she was wearing dark shorts and a cap! We got out to the shower area as quickly as possible with this HUGE swarm of HUGE mosquitoes in hot pursuit. I’ve never seen anything like it, and I’m a native-​Houstonian in my sixties! I was able to «spray» them away, then bathe the dogs.
Until we have a long spell of dry weather, you can probably expect these conditions to occur as the park recovers.

Absolutely love this park! The ample parking make s it much better than Allen Parkway, and the great dog showers!

LOVE THIS DOG PARK!
there’s two sections, one side for the smaller dogs and the other side for the larger dogs. There’s a huge bone shaped pool for dogs to jump in.
There’s a big trail to walk on. You can get your exercise on while your dog let’s go of their pent up energy. Works out for both you and your dog! Win!
Don’t forget to bring a towel and doggy shampoo! Who knows, your dog might jump into the pool or roll into the dirt. Always gotta be prepared.
This place is also a great way for your dog to socialize with other dogs. Make new friends and play all day.

i’ve been bringing my dog here weekly for eight years. this park is very clean and fun for both dogs and owners. with a cute little course for your fur babies and a .81 mi. track this dog park is (in my opinion) the best in houston. really love the washing stations, they are extremely convenient for when your pets get all dirty from playing.

Very very nice dog park. I loved the fact that the park itself was separated for big and little dogs. Park was very clean and well maintained. My dog loved running in the little pond. After we left there was even a little bathing station for rinsing off your dog before taking them home. Definitely will come back to this park.

Wonderful dog park!!! It didn’t flood when Millie bush did so we came over. They have a small dog area and a large dog area. They have a good sized swimming hole in both.
There are shower stations for both sides too! This is a huge dog park where dogs can run and run.
Right now, because of the flooding, there are so many Mosquitos. Not sure if we will be back for a while because of them.

I just went for my first time yesterday, and I’m absolutely in love with it! Really big, lots of room, lots of parking, and a wash station for 2 dogs at a time and there’s 2 wash stations. A lot of mud puddles for the dogs too! Including an agility course and pool as well.
Take shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty!

Clean, agility equipment, pond… great for small & big dogs. HUGE big dog area. Just wish I remembered to bring treats & towel. There’s a cleaning station too!

Great visit to the dog park. I was a little unprepared as my dog decided that it was a great day to take a dip in the splash pool.
Two separate areas for big dogs and little dogs. Lots of room to run.
Great that they have an area to hose off your dog before the ride home.
We’lol most definitely go back. Especially when it’s warmer and more conducive for taking a dip.

Lots of room to run and play. The bone shaped pool is fun for them. Bring dog balls to play catch and don’t forget your dog towel and soap. There’s a free dog wash station when entering/​exit the dog park.

Of all the dog parks I’ve been to in recent months, I’ve got to say this one is my favorite. This park has two sides. One for the big dogs (20+ lbs) and one for the little dogs. It has a trail that is 0.8 miles long for those of you that want to get a work out in while your dog plays. There’s plenty of seated areas with and with out shade. There is a free washing station. Two spots for wash and rinse and two spots for rinse only. The little dog side also has its own set of wash stations. The park is clean, well kept, and has that perfect ambiance of friendly dogs and understanding owners. It’s a great stop for an afternoon of quality puppy park time!
Ps. For dog owners that happen to have skater boy children, there’s a small skate park next to the little dog side!

my dogs love it and I get to exercise too. But hey people pick up YOUR dog’s poo– c’mon don’t turn your back and look at the sky like you don’t know!
Great place for socializing dogs, never had a bad experience here

Love it here!!! All the dogs are super nice and so are the people!

Yep, this is probably the best dog park I have been to. It’s giant with a 0.81 mile gravelly/​sandy trail to walk. In the middle of the park is a giant bone-​shaped pool. Along the trail, there are plenty of mud holes/​ditches. Since it’s been raining quite frequently, there are plenty to romp in. There’s also an obstacle course here. I have never used it or seen anyone using it, but it’s still cool that there is one here.
The dog wash stations are nice and have good water pressure.
I only come out here on weekends due to the location and weekday traffic. I wish I could come more!

This is one of the best dog parks in Houston. It’s placed on about 17 acres of land. Which is split into two sections (large dogs and small dogs).
Both sections have a large pond. The large dog section has a track that is just under a mile (0.81 miles long, which is great for people who like to run). There are plenty of trees in the large section too. The large dog section tends to get muddy after the rain. The small dog section has agility equipment and also a track that circles this section (about 0.29 miles longs). This park is wide open and great for your dogs to run wild.
There is also a skate park next door. My pup loves to come here and there are always dogs hanging out to play with. There is plenty of parking too.
So grab your dog, a towel, soap and go socialize with the other dogs and owners.

Sometimes I feel like I get more excited coming here than my dogs. Having two energetic full grown pit mixes, I’ve been to plenty of dog parks in my day, and this is by far the best. Yes, there’s your standard big dog side and small dog side, but what sets this park apart from all the other dog parks in Houston, is the huge amount of space there is. That, and the humongous bone shaped pool. And if that wasn’t enough, there’s also a cute doggie obstacle course in the back. Just follow the trail, and it will lead you right to it.
Not only that, but the wash stations actually have nozzles on them. So instead of having to hold your thumb in the opening of the tube, you can just press down on the nozzle and actually mist them instead. I know I’m probably getting overly excited about this, but It’s the little things in life.
The biggest drawback though, is how far this place is from civilization. And by civilization, I mean anyone who lives inside the loop. But if you’re willing to drive an hour round trip for your dog to have the time of his/​her life, then this park is well worth it.

This is hands down the best dog park in Houston. It is absolutely massive and completely gated compared to a few other dog parks in the city. They have a small dog park and a large dog park. Each park comes fully equipped with a huge pool and obstacle courses for your dogs. I love love love that they have an area to wash your dogs right outside the park! It is so convenient!
We take our dogs here almost every weekend.

Love this place. I go there almost every week, (I need to be better about checking in!). There are over 900 acres for your dog to run ripshod on. There are mud pits when it rain which my dogs LOVE. There is a giant pond which is shaped like a bone which my dogs like to swim around in. There are shady spots for the owners to sit.
There are poop bags all over the place making cleaning up after your dog easy. Because of this, the park is one of the cleanest I have ever been to.
To round it all out, there are wash stations when you leave so don’t forget a towel and shampoo (for the dog). I seriously can’t believe I live in a city with such an awesome, free, dog park.

What a great facility for my babies! Living in the city there is not a lot of opportunity to get them off leash and this has given it to us. The pond is large enough to accommodate a large number of dogs without it seeming too overcrowded and most people are good about picking up after their dogs. This property is obviously on some sort of flood plain so when it does rain there are huge mud pits on the property and the dogs LOVE it! They have 4 wash stations for when they are done. My dogs would give the wash stations 1 star but they would give the park 10 stars if they could.

This is a dog amusement park! I honestly cannot believe there isn’t some sort of fee to get in. The fact that this is a PUBLIC dog park is just incredible. Thank you Harris County! It’s about 15 minutes from our house, but totally worth the trek. We’ll take her 2 – 3 times a week and once we get on Clay Rd. headed in that direction, she KNOWS where we are going and gets excited.
The best part of this dog park is its size. You can let your pooch play with other dogs and run off all that energy, or you can find a nice patch of grass just for you and your fur-​ball and do some one-​on-​one training lessons. If you go when it’s not busy, you can even do some incredible dog training in the pools or on the agility courses. And even if the park is busy (weekends and evenings) it’s never crowded since it’s so spacious. There will always be space for your dog to play.
Our puppy Bailey has a BLAST here, and so do I. Nothing makes me happier than watching that pup run and play… ears flopping in the breeze. Well, she also gets tons of love and compliments from other park goers, so I guess I’m a proud mama. The dog owners are pretty friendly and control their dogs, but some of the dogs just aren’t trained well enough to be off leash around other dogs. Owners, if your dog doesn’t know its name, your voice and the command ‘come,’ then it’s not dog park ready.