Dog walking in Mount Pleasant

Main Street District

Mount Pleasant is part of the Texas Main Street program, which designates historic downtown districts for preservation and revitalization. One great place to stop as you stroll along and admire the charming red brick buildings of Mount Pleasant's downtown is Sushi Guy. This sushi restaurant also offers wok bowls and poke bowls, and is a favorite spot for locals. Its relaxing outdoor patio area welcomes dogs. After your meal, you can head over to Caldwell Park. This lovely downtown park is shaded by tall trees and has a gazebo and walking trail as well as a splash pad area for children. The grassy lawns are a perfect place to play and relax with your pooch. You will need to keep your dog on a leash and bring your own waste bags and water.

Dellwood Park

The Dellwood Park neighborhood is centered on its namesake park, a 45-acre wonderland that's perfect for an afternoon with your pup. It's particularly popular for its large public pool, but boasts many other features that are canine-friendly. Tall trees and covered picnic areas provide shade on hot days. Extensive grassy areas are great for on-leash play. For focused walks, there is a lighted walking trail that winds around the pond and through the park. A stream provides scenic spots to stop and rest. You'll likely make new furry friends at this puppy paradise as many locals love bringing their dogs here. You will need to keep your dog on a leash and bring your own waste bags and water.

Annie Sims

The Annie Sims neighborhood is named for its elementary school. This popular school district is a haven for young families. You'll likely see other kids and pups as you stroll around the neighborhoods around R. L. Jurney Park. This 22-acre park is the home of the Mount Pleasant Youth Soccer League. Its expansive grassy fields are a great spot to romp with your pup when there's not a game going on. Even when there are games, there's plenty of room to explore around them. The park includes a pavilion and a concession area and there are also some wooded areas to explore around its perimeter. You will need to keep your dog on a leash and bring your own waste bags and water.

North Edwards Avenue

Along North Edwards Avenue you'll find several small businesses and residential areas, as well as two great local parks. The smaller Edwards Park is home of the city's skate park but also has grassy hills you can roam with your pup. The larger Heritage Park is a 60-acre wonderland where you're likely to meet and make friends with other local dogs. It includes a disc golf course, restrooms, several sports fields, grassy and wooded areas, and a lighted walking trail. You'll also find a 3-acre lake with fishing piers. You will need to keep your dog on a leash at these parks and bring your own waste bags and water.

North Pittsburg

One of the most popular spots locals seek out for outdoor recreation is Lake Bob Sandlin State Park. This large park features 641 acres of land and a 9,000-acre lake and is only a twenty-minute drive from downtown Mount Pleasant. Boating and fishing are popular activities here, and the park also grants unique opportunities for hiking, camping, and mountain biking. Lake Bob Sandlin State Park includes over three miles of wooded hiking trails to explore with your pup. It's a great place to spot local wildlife. The oak, hickory, dogwood, and maple trees also make this a beautiful spot for leaf peeping in the fall. You will need to keep your dog on a leash here and bring your own waste bags and water.