Dog walking in Lake Dallas

Northeast Lake Dallas

The neighborhood of Northeast Lake Dallas has a small residential area and most of the marinas in the city. Right on the water is Willow Grove Park, a large park that has a great mixture of dense forests, open spaces, and beaches along the water. There are 1.2 miles worth of paved trails in the park, with multiple pavilions, picnic areas, a playground, restrooms, basketball courts, a fishing pier and 3 boat launches. Dogs do have to remain on a leash at the park, but the beaches are dog-friendly. Additional features include water fountains, clean-up stations, trash bins, and benches. North of the park is a small trail known as Marina Drive Trail, which follows along the cove and made from asphalt. The trail is dog-friendly to leashed pups, but don't forget to bring water and clean-up bags!

Thousand Oaks

The neighborhood of Thousand Oaks is a residential neighborhood in the northern part of the city. The Thousand Oaks Park shares its name with the neighborhood, and provides a serene place to walk Fido, with a quiet open space scattered with trees, featuring a small pond and fountain, a paved walkway, and shaded sitting areas. There's a small grassy field for playing, and additional features like water fountains and trash bins that are available for leashed pups. River Oaks Park is another park in the neighborhood, and although smaller, has a looping trail, room to run around and play, a playground, and a pavilion that dogs are allowed in. Leash up Fido before heading out though!

Garth

The neighborhood of Garth is a rural one in the city of Hickory Creek, taken up by mostly trees 1 mile south of Lake Dallas. Inside the neighborhood is one of the largest parks in the area, known as Westlake Park. The park rests on the northern side of the neighborhood. Half of it is taken up by thick trees, and over 2.3 miles of paved walkways. There is a nice large open area, with a playground, a pavilion, restrooms, and access to the beaches along the shore for fishing and swimming. Don't forget to leash up Fido here, and bring some clean-up bags and water!

South Hickory Creek

South Hickory Creek is a pretty neighborhood in Hickory Creek, backed by the city to the north and Lake Lewisville to the south, and located 1.5 miles west of Lake Dallas. The major dog-friendly attraction of the area is Hickory Creek Park, which has over 70 acres of open fields, thick forests, and beaches available. The park has 3 miles of dirt and concrete trails, with multiple spots for fishing, boating, and swimming. Additional features of the park include a playground, 3 picnic pavilions, open space, restrooms, water fountains, benches, clean-up stations, and trash bins that are available for pups. Dogs do not have to be on a leash inside this park.

Shady Shores

Three miles north of Lake Dallas is the residential neighborhood of Shady Shores in the town of Corinth. Visitors and residents love the neighborhood thanks to the large Corinth Community Park. The park has a lot to offer, including multiple acres of open space, soccer fields, shaded walking trails, enclosed tennis courts, a secluded playground, a pond for fishing, a pavilion for picnics, and restrooms. The park is dog-friendly to leashed pups, and offers amenities like water fountains, benches, and trash bins. The Denton Katy Trail is another dog-friendly attraction in the community that features 3 miles of paved walkways for pups to use. Dogs do have to be on a leash while on the trail, and you should remember to bring water and clean-up bags.