Dog walking in Cleburne

Old Southwest Cleburne

The neighborhood of Old Southwest Cleburne is located on the original land that made up the town. Inside the area is one of the city's largest parks, Hulen Park, which is known for its vast open fields, a creek that cuts through the park, and recreational fields. Leashed pups can enjoy most of the features humans can, like the playground, fenced-in baseball field, paved walkways, forested trails, picnic pavilion, enclosed tennis courts, and restrooms. Whether playing in the fenced in areas or in the open space, dogs will have access to water fountains, benches, trash bins, clean-up stations, and nighttime lights.

West Westhill Drive

West Westhill Drive is a packed residential community named after the major street that cuts through the neighborhood. In the center of the area is Westhill Park, a small but open area that has a paved sidewalk that runs around the park, with some trees for shade, a basketball court, a playground, benches, water fountains, and trash bins. The park is perfect for letting Fido run around and play, although you will have to keep the pup on their leash. After you finish playing, head down to the Texas Royal Pizza to fill up on some delicious pizza and pasta dishes. You can enjoy the lunch and dinner courses on the outside dog-friendly porch, with water for Fido.

Carver Park

Carver Park is an open neighborhood with old farmlands and intersecting rows of residential homes. Some of the old farmlands belong to Carver Park, a park with the same name as the neighborhood. The park is large, with open space and trees located along the Lockett Branch Creek. Inside the park is .9 miles of paved trails, a fenced-in baseball field, water fountains, a playground, basketball courts, and picnic tables. Whether playing or taking a stroll with your pup, both of you will enjoy the time outside. The John P. Bradshaw Park is another dog-friendly park inside the area, and although smaller, it has a shaded area to run in and basketball courts open to pups and humans. Dogs do not have to be on a leash inside this park, but remember to bring water and clean-up bags.

Lake Pat

Lake Pat is an upscale residential community that surrounds the Lake Pat Cleburne. Kirtley Park is the most visited park in the neighborhood, thanks to its lakeshore location on the south side of the lake. The park has a nice open field along the water with gorgeous views of the lake and plenty of space to run around and play, with additional amenities like a playground, picnic tables, and paved walkways. The area welcomes leashed pups, and even has a dog-friendly hotel known as Motel 6 available if you plan on staying. The motel allows up to two pups of any size into a room for a small fee per night.

Keene Center

Keene Center is a bustling community in the college town of Keene, 5 miles north of Cleburne. The area is visited by Cleburne residents thanks to the great parks in the area, like the Callicott Student Park. The park is a recreational park right along a large pond, with soccer fields, enclosed tennis courts, and a fenced-in baseball field. Extra features for Fido and you include a gazebo, a picnic area, restrooms, a playground, nighttime lights, clean-up stations, and water fountains. There's also a boat launch and a fishing pier to enjoy, but no matter the activity you're doing with your pup, remember to leash them up before coming.