Check out these areas with your dog to view seasonal Houston wildflowers!
Buffalo Bayou Park
1800 Allen Pkwy &, Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77019
Buffalo Bayou offers many areas in which bluebonnet and wildflowers can be found. This is a great place to take pictures and hang out with family, friends, and fur friends. The best places to get the best views are near Flora Mexican Kitchen, Jackson Hill Bridge, and the South bank of Buffalo Bayou. Buffalo Bayou park stretches quite a ways across Central Houston so we know you’ll be able to find a great photo spot AND get in a great walk with your dog! You can also find their very own Johnny Steele Dog Park hidden down along the trail, 10/10 recommended!
Trainer Tip: If you are going on a busy afternoon or a Saturday, get there early or plan to be there ahead of schedule as parking can be quite limited. There are nearby streets that offer free street parking with just a bit of walking.
Memorial Park Conservancy
6501 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77077
Memorial park is one of the largest urban parks in the United States. The park covers approximately 1,466 acres. Here you can find bluebonnets and wildflowers popping up in various spots along the running trails. Alongside the beautiful trails, there are lake and garden areas, tennis courts and a large gold course. Memorial has recently opened up their newest expansion to the park, the Eastern Glades. This area consists of new dog friendly trails, view-only lakes, and if you catch it on the right night of the week, food trucks! We are confident during the spring season, there will be plenty of wildflower options for you to choose from.
Houston Arbortetum & Nature Center
4501 Woodway Drive Houston, TX 77024
Just outside on the Southwest side of Memorial Park directly across Memorial Drive, you will find nestled into a beautiful wooded area The Houston Arboretum & Nature Center. Pictured above is one of our very own Certified Behavior Consultant with her dog Rosie enjoying the 155-acre non-profit urban nature sanctuary. The area has many shaded trails, a view-only lake, and weekly educational events that can be enjoyed by all! Some events are not dog friendly. One event we know IS dog friendly here is the annual St. Arnold’s PupCrawl, a must do! The name of this place says it all, and depending on the time of year, you can see a multitude of wildflower species and plenty of photo opportunities. Check out their website for more seasonal information.
White Oak Bayou
One Main St N117, Houston, TX 77002
This beautiful public green space is about 17 miles long and includes Watonga Parkway Park, T.C. Jester Park, Stude Park, White Oak Park, and Hogg Park. This lovely stretch of space also intersects with the Houston Heights Hike and Bike trail and passes through the historic Heights and Woodland Heights communities. White Oak Bayou is a great place to take pictures and check out great views of bluebonnets and wildflowers. They will be spread out along different areas of the bayou, so in peak seasons, you’ll tend to see cars parked on the side of the road just to snap that perfect Bluebonnet photo!
Trainer Tip: In the right time of season, check out the bayou trail near TC Jester Park and the stretch of bayou near the intersection of 11th street for some great flower photo ops!
Hermann Park Conservancy
6001 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
This lovely local Houston park, located in the Museum District has many amenities, views to offer and is also super dog friendly. Here you can find a golf course, an outdoor theater, a Japanese garden, museum, picnic spaces. The trail lines up along the Houston Zoo, so expect to see a lot of free roaming ducks along the trail. Along Bill Coats Bridge and tucked away by the zoo, you will find some of those sought after wildflower spots. Regardless of the flowers though, there are so many beautiful sights and photo opportunities here. Dogs are allowed inside the Japanese Garden and the water feature is a must see!
Willow Waterhole Greenspace
5300 Dryad Dr, Houston, TX 77035
This dog friendly hidden gem is located in the southwest Houston neighborhood of Westbury. This green space is only a few miles of Meyerland. The greenspace is 300+ acres and consists of lakes, wild life, and various park amenities such as picnic areas. Willow Waterhole is a bit more on the natural side with minimal urban construction, which is why it is the perfect home for wildflowers to blossom.
