McClendon Park - Houston, TX
Discover McClendon Park – A Spacious Pet-Friendly Park in Houston, Texas
Located in West Houston, McClendon Park is a family and pet-friendly destination known for its sprawling green spaces, clean surroundings, and convenient amenities. While not a dedicated dog park, dogs are welcome throughout the park as long as they remain on a leash, making this a great spot for dog owners seeking safe, open, and accessible dog-friendly trails in Houston. With walking and biking paths, a large playground, athletic fields, and picnic pavilions, McClendon Park offers something for everyone.
The park features ample shaded seating and picnic tables, trash receptacles, and a covered pavilion that can be reserved for parties or gatherings. Water fountains and restroom facilities are available for visitors. There are also clear signs asking owners to pick up after their pets, ensuring a pleasant experience for all. The park is busiest during evenings and weekends, so plan your visit accordingly if you prefer a quieter experience. Parking is abundant and free, making access easy for people across the Houston area.
McClendon Park Houston FAQ
- Are dogs allowed off-leash at this park? No, dogs are only permitted on-leash at McClendon Park.
- What are the park’s leash requirements? Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times while visiting the park.
- Are there benches or seating areas for owners? Yes, there are benches and picnic tables available throughout the park.
- Are restrooms available for owners? Yes, restroom facilities are available near the covered pavilion.
- Is there a playground or activities for kids nearby? Yes, there is a large playground and a splash pad (although the splash pad operation may be inconsistent).
- Is the park regularly cleaned and maintained? The park is generally kept clean with plenty of trash bins, though some amenities may require maintenance.
- Where is the best place to park? There is a large parking area on-site, and parking is typically easy except around 5:00 pm when the park is busiest.
- Are picnics or BBQs allowed? Yes, picnics and BBQs are allowed, and there are covered pavilions and grills available to reserve for events.
- Are there walking or hiking trails connected to the park? Yes, McClendon Park offers paved walking and biking trails perfect for pets and their owners.
Reviews
If you’re looking for a walking trail this one is nice enough. It’s not huge but it’s peaceful. There was plenty of parking on a Saturday morning. This park is quiet clean and tucked away just like I like it. Seems like a great place for families and pets.
If you’re looking for a walking trail this one is nice enough. It’s not huge but it’s peaceful. There was plenty of parking on a Saturday morning. This park is quiet clean and tucked away just like I like it. Seems like a great place for families and pets.
If you’re looking for a walking trail this one is nice enough. It’s not huge but it’s peaceful. There was plenty of parking on a Saturday morning. This park is quiet clean and tucked away just like I like it. Seems like a great place for families and pets.
Great place to have a party or a gathering! I booked the pavilion for my daughter’s party and everything was a great! The only thing is the outlets by the grill doesn’t work so you’ll need a 75ft cord to use the outlets in the bathroom
Great place to have a party or a gathering! I booked the pavilion for my daughter’s party and everything was a great! The only thing is the outlets by the grill doesn’t work so you’ll need a 75ft cord to use the outlets in the bathroom
Great place to have a party or a gathering! I booked the pavilion for my daughter’s party and everything was a great! The only thing is the outlets by the grill doesn’t work so you’ll need a 75ft cord to use the outlets in the bathroom
Edited 8.14.24
The splash pad is trash. Only one section really works. We do not like to use splash pads overall when we can just go to the pool, but when your child wants to go to a park… when there’s a splash pad – it CAN BE helpful. I have to say that the running/ walking/bike trail is well manicured, but this is the park itself. It needs some attention… especially that splash pad. It’s sad. The playing area is okay, but it needs some attention. It really could be a much nicer place, but unfortunately it has gone downhill.
FIX THE DANG SPASH PAD BEFORE THE NEXT SUMMER SEASON!! THERE’S NO EXCUSE FOR it being the way it is right now after such a hot summer. So many ppl could’ve used that outlet to entertain their children after Hurricane Beryl knocked out so many peoples’ power & internet for a week plus!
I no longer recommend this park to people.
****Previous Review 2020****
This is what is really great about this park – The area to walk or ride your bike or play sports in the field is spacious, well manicured, and it provides a lot of space where you don’t feel crowded. The kids have an ample amount of playground equipment to play on, there’s bench seating throughout, a large covered area with electrical outlets, picnic style seating, a grill and a restroom nearby. There is a volleyball court available as well as a splash pad. One downfall to that splash pad is that the benches surrounding the splash pad on not covered so you are exposed when the sun/heat is high, but the tables with benches that have covering are a little too far back for my liking because I like to be right there to watch my four-year-old the entire time. Unfortunately, it has been my experience several times that parents get a little too comfortable with leaving their children to play in these splash pad or playground area, and I have had to track some parents down because their little kids, 3-4 year olds are running off, but the parent is too busy in their phone to notice. You are going to get a mix of ethnicities here OVERALL. This is not in an overall pretentious area so you are going to get the 11-12yo/ teenager neighborhood kids hanging out here, & you might have to tell them to watch their language and/or be careful to watch out for the little ones playing, but overall it is not much of a problem. The area is kept pretty nice over all except for those inconsiderate, trashy people that like to litter…sorry, I can’t stand people that litter, but it is a really nice park, & there are accessible trash receptacles everywhere. Dogs are allowed on a leash, but there are signs that tell you to pick up after your dog, as one should anyhow, but if it becomes a problem they will ban pets over all. This really isn’t too much of a problem or has not been except during the 1st phase of Coronavirus quarantine when more people were getting out of the house and heading to the park. If you try to come around or after 5:00 p.m. any day of the week – parking is going to get hectic because that’s when people come to get their exercise in, have games on the soccer field or football on the other side or play baseball so plan accordingly!!
Edited 8.14.24
The splash pad is trash. Only one section really works. We do not like to use splash pads overall when we can just go to the pool, but when your child wants to go to a park… when there’s a splash pad – it CAN BE helpful. I have to say that the running/ walking/bike trail is well manicured, but this is the park itself. It needs some attention… especially that splash pad. It’s sad. The playing area is okay, but it needs some attention. It really could be a much nicer place, but unfortunately it has gone downhill.
FIX THE DANG SPASH PAD BEFORE THE NEXT SUMMER SEASON!! THERE’S NO EXCUSE FOR it being the way it is right now after such a hot summer. So many ppl could’ve used that outlet to entertain their children after Hurricane Beryl knocked out so many peoples’ power & internet for a week plus!
I no longer recommend this park to people.
****Previous Review 2020****
This is what is really great about this park – The area to walk or ride your bike or play sports in the field is spacious, well manicured, and it provides a lot of space where you don’t feel crowded. The kids have an ample amount of playground equipment to play on, there’s bench seating throughout, a large covered area with electrical outlets, picnic style seating, a grill and a restroom nearby. There is a volleyball court available as well as a splash pad. One downfall to that splash pad is that the benches surrounding the splash pad on not covered so you are exposed when the sun/heat is high, but the tables with benches that have covering are a little too far back for my liking because I like to be right there to watch my four-year-old the entire time. Unfortunately, it has been my experience several times that parents get a little too comfortable with leaving their children to play in these splash pad or playground area, and I have had to track some parents down because their little kids, 3-4 year olds are running off, but the parent is too busy in their phone to notice. You are going to get a mix of ethnicities here OVERALL. This is not in an overall pretentious area so you are going to get the 11-12yo/ teenager neighborhood kids hanging out here, & you might have to tell them to watch their language and/or be careful to watch out for the little ones playing, but overall it is not much of a problem. The area is kept pretty nice over all except for those inconsiderate, trashy people that like to litter…sorry, I can’t stand people that litter, but it is a really nice park, & there are accessible trash receptacles everywhere. Dogs are allowed on a leash, but there are signs that tell you to pick up after your dog, as one should anyhow, but if it becomes a problem they will ban pets over all. This really isn’t too much of a problem or has not been except during the 1st phase of Coronavirus quarantine when more people were getting out of the house and heading to the park. If you try to come around or after 5:00 p.m. any day of the week – parking is going to get hectic because that’s when people come to get their exercise in, have games on the soccer field or football on the other side or play baseball so plan accordingly!!
Edited 8.14.24
The splash pad is trash. Only one section really works. We do not like to use splash pads overall when we can just go to the pool, but when your child wants to go to a park… when there’s a splash pad – it CAN BE helpful. I have to say that the running/ walking/bike trail is well manicured, but this is the park itself. It needs some attention… especially that splash pad. It’s sad. The playing area is okay, but it needs some attention. It really could be a much nicer place, but unfortunately it has gone downhill.
FIX THE DANG SPASH PAD BEFORE THE NEXT SUMMER SEASON!! THERE’S NO EXCUSE FOR it being the way it is right now after such a hot summer. So many ppl could’ve used that outlet to entertain their children after Hurricane Beryl knocked out so many peoples’ power & internet for a week plus!
I no longer recommend this park to people.
****Previous Review 2020****
This is what is really great about this park – The area to walk or ride your bike or play sports in the field is spacious, well manicured, and it provides a lot of space where you don’t feel crowded. The kids have an ample amount of playground equipment to play on, there’s bench seating throughout, a large covered area with electrical outlets, picnic style seating, a grill and a restroom nearby. There is a volleyball court available as well as a splash pad. One downfall to that splash pad is that the benches surrounding the splash pad on not covered so you are exposed when the sun/heat is high, but the tables with benches that have covering are a little too far back for my liking because I like to be right there to watch my four-year-old the entire time. Unfortunately, it has been my experience several times that parents get a little too comfortable with leaving their children to play in these splash pad or playground area, and I have had to track some parents down because their little kids, 3-4 year olds are running off, but the parent is too busy in their phone to notice. You are going to get a mix of ethnicities here OVERALL. This is not in an overall pretentious area so you are going to get the 11-12yo/ teenager neighborhood kids hanging out here, & you might have to tell them to watch their language and/or be careful to watch out for the little ones playing, but overall it is not much of a problem. The area is kept pretty nice over all except for those inconsiderate, trashy people that like to litter…sorry, I can’t stand people that litter, but it is a really nice park, & there are accessible trash receptacles everywhere. Dogs are allowed on a leash, but there are signs that tell you to pick up after your dog, as one should anyhow, but if it becomes a problem they will ban pets over all. This really isn’t too much of a problem or has not been except during the 1st phase of Coronavirus quarantine when more people were getting out of the house and heading to the park. If you try to come around or after 5:00 p.m. any day of the week – parking is going to get hectic because that’s when people come to get their exercise in, have games on the soccer field or football on the other side or play baseball so plan accordingly!!
There’s so many parks but was looking for one with swings! It’s very clean and busy around 5:00 pm! Their playground is pretty big.
Tables: it was clean and very spacious. I’m not sure if you need to rent to do a party here. But lots of tables!
The water park: it’s in the back and it’s pretty cool! I wish all parks had this.
Parking: lots of space, won’t have problems