Jersey Village Dog Park — Attraction in Jersey Village

I’ve always enjoyed visiting this dog park if I can find street parking. But during my most recent visit, an unfortunate incident occurred. Within 10 minutes of arriving, my dog, who was calmly sitting in the grass, was suddenly attacked by another dog that had just entered. When I spoke with the owner, he mentioned that his dog had recently been involved in another incident and was being reintroduced to social environments.

The owner acknowledged seeing his dog attacking mine while my dog was trying to escape, though he did not witness the beginning of the attack. When I intervened to separate the dogs, I was nearly bitten. Even after his dog was leashed, she attempted to go after another dog. My dog sustained injuries to her ear and face, which I’ve documented in photos, though they are difficult to see due to her black fur. I asked the owner if we could work together for my dogs vet visit, but he declined.

The owner and two other men later suggested coming to my vehicle to assess the severity of my dog’s injuries. As it was already dark, and I was waiting for a vet’s advice over the phone, I didn’t feel comfortable allowing them to approach. As they walked away, they remarked, 'It must not be that serious if she’s still talking to us.'

I’m sharing this to raise awareness about the importance of properly socializing dogs before reintroducing them to communal spaces like this one, for the safety of both pets and their owners. In my previous visits here, the dogs seemed well-socialized, which made this incident even more surprising. I guess avoid...

The Jersey Village Dog Park is a welcoming and well-maintained space, thoughtfully divided into separate areas for large and small dogs. Our community of dog owners is courteous and considerate, often going out of their way to ensure everyone feels comfortable.

For example, owners of larger dogs frequently use the small dog area when it’s empty as a courtesy to joggers or elderly visitors who might feel uneasy around bigger dogs. When a small dog arrives, these owners promptly and happily move their pets to the large dog area, ensuring a harmonious environment. To those like Pamela Hart, Aaron U., and Alfred Nicasio, who seem quick to criticize without cause: our dog park thrives on friendliness and cooperation. The vast majority of visitors, including those with large dogs, are accommodating and respectful.

Large dogs may have loud barks or enjoy running along the fence—it’s simply their nature, not a sign of aggression. These behaviors are typical and reflect the joy of dogs playing freely in a safe space.

For the few who seem intent on finding fault where none exists, it might be worth reconsidering your approach.

The Jersey Village Dog Park is a friendly, safe, and fun place for all, and we’d love for everyone to enjoy it as much as we do. If a negative mindset overshadows your experience, perhaps this vibrant community space isn’t...

You have people that ignore the signs and bring their large dogs to the small dog side. They say that their dogs are “friendly” but they’re growling and trying to bite other dogs through the fences. The large dog area has some muddy spots which is one of the reasons the people with large dogs thought gave them an excuse to bring their large dogs to the small dog side. There’s a reason for this but yet some people choose to ignore it. People with smaller dogs may not be comfortable with your unknown large dogs present around smaller dogs or children who could be severely hurt should the large dogs misbehave. The owners I saw didn’t seem to have any control of their dogs and were very naive in their thinking. Some idiot said that their dogs just act that way, “because there’s a fence.” To which I responded, “What’s going to happen if the fence wasn’t there to stop your dog from trying to bite my smaller dogs or my children?” These people basically ruined the experience for others. Probably won’t be coming back...