Eleanor Tinsley Park

Dog Park Regulations

Hours: 7 am – 8 pm
The dog park may be closed in times of bad weather or for maintenance.

• Owners are liable for damage or injury inflicted by their dog(s). This means owners are legally and financially responsible for their dog’s behavior. Buffalo Bayou Partnership and the City of Houston have no liability or responsibility for injuries in the dog park.
• Limit of two dogs per person per visit and limit visits to one hour for each dog.
• Dogs taller than 15 inches may not use the small dog area.
• Dogs must be properly licensed and vaccinated with City of Houston registration and rabies tags displayed on each dog’s collar.
• Dogs must be leashed before entering and upon leaving the dog park and must be leashed in the transition area. Owners must have a visible leash for each dog at all times.
• Owners must have visible disposable pet waste materials at all times and must pick up their dog’s fecal matter and dispose of it in a trash receptacle.
• Owners must have verbal and sight control of their dog(s) at all times and prevent aggressive behavior, fighting, biting and aggressive barking. Never leave your dog(s) unattended.
• Dogs with a known history of dangerous behavior are prohibited. Immediately leash your dog and leave the park if your dog(s) behaves aggressively.
• No puppies under four months of age are allowed in the dog park.
• No female dogs in heat are allowed in the dog park.
• No children ages 12 and under are allowed in the dog park. Children ages 13 through 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Permitted children must be supervised by the adult and behave appropriately. No running, shouting, chasing dogs or petting other people’s dogs without their permission.
• No dog or people food are allowed in the dog park.
• No smoking in the dog park or elsewhere in the park.
• Violation of City Code results in fines and no further use of the dog park.

Dial 311 for questions or concerns.

Enjoy the park!

Lost Lake (Opening Summer 2015)

Near Allen Parkway and Dunlavy Street, Lost Lake will feature lush wetland gardens surrounding a restored pond that is situated near a visitor center housing restrooms and paddle craft rentals.

This is also the location of The Dunlavy, the multi-purpose private event space under the development of Clark Cooper Concepts scheduled to open in Fall 2015. Clark Cooper Concepts will also provide park users Grab and Go counter service for breakfast and lunch, seven days a week.

Approximately 81 new parking spaces will be available at Lost Lake.

Nature Play Area (Opening Summer 2015)

Near The Water Works and the Lee and Joe Jamail Skatepark, a nature play area will be one of the park’s most popular destinations. Designed to inspire a love of nature within children, features of the play area include:  a boulder rock scramble, a rolling lawn, a stream and waterfall, climbing logs and stones, and 33-foot slide. The most compelling component will be a tri-level tree house/boat deck with climbing net.

Parents will have easy access to parking, restrooms, park staff and the option of renting the play area’s picnic pavilion for special events and birthday parties.

Thanks to the Ray C. Fish Foundation for its generous $1 million grant for this play area.

The Water Works (Opening Summer 2015)

The Water Works at Sabine Street will be a new major destination and park entry point made possible by reclaiming a four-acre abandoned City of Houston water system site. Atop a partially buried water reservoir will be The Brown Foundation Lawn, a grassy plateau framed by trees. With the open-air Hobby Family Pavilion, this elevated site will be popular for performances and events. Visitors can also expect restrooms and a bike rental facility at The Wortham Insurance Visitor Center, food trucks in an entry court and parking.

Hike and Bike Trails

With the reconstruction of the Sandy Reed Memorial Trail by the City of Houston and Texas Department of Transportation, bicycling along the bayou has become even more popular.  To accommodate residents and visitors who want to enjoy a walk or jog, asphalt footpaths are located closer to the waterway.

 

Safety Tips

Walkers/runners should:

• Always keep to the right on trails to avoid faster moving traffic.
• Do your best to anticipate the actions of other users and know the limits of your own abilities.
• Keep pets on a short leash.

Bikers should:

• Announce “passing on left” when trying to get around someone in front of you.
• Look ahead and behind you before turning around on the trail.
• Pull over to the right or completely off the trail when stopping for any reason.
• ALWAYS wear a helmet.
• Watch speeds on bicycles and keep at least a three-foot distance from  pedestrians at all times.

Everyone:

• Use of headphones/ear buds is discouraged, but if you do, consider removing the device from one side so you are aware of the sounds around you.
• Watch children carefully – don’t allow young children on trails without supervision.
• When in a group, stay in a single file line.
• Obey all traffic signals when crossing major intersections.  Never cross at an area without a designated pedestrian traffic signal.
• Look both ways before crossing or merging with another trail.