Wide open dog park. Theres a paved path around the whole inside of the park so you can walk around AND not have to tromp through the grass, which has a ton of dog poop hidden everywhere because people dont pick up after their dogs.Benches with shade all around though so plenty of places to rest with your dogs to beat the glare of the sun.The small dog park has a ton more coverage by the trees. Half of that area is in the shade. Small dog owners seem to pick up after their dogs much better too. I have one of each so I experience both sides.

Very clean and well kept. Perfect amount of space for the dog to run around and explore. Also plenty of shade and water fountains as well as disposal stations

This dog haven has been amazing for my 2 dogs! Its kinda tucked away from the main road, so dont miss it. The people there are often very social and kind! My English fox hound and German shepherd absolutely love to run and play at this dog park! Hunter and Lexa will definitely return!!

Jacks dog park is a wonderful place to take my dog and let out energy. The only thing I complain about is some people bring there dogs knowing they will sometimes start fights with every dog the passes or sniffs. Some of the owners dog say anything when something bad happens and they just let it slide. Which is not okay. Other then that jacks dog park is good and a lot of the dogs are very friendly.

Clean and working amenities, has shade, trees. Little and big dogs divided. What more could you ask for?

Best dog park in DFW! Clean park. Have gone several times and found only friendly puppies and the owners. Our sweet Winnie loves it there!

Great dog park! Nice facilities and plenty of water for the dogs!

Great dog park. Excellent walking trail inside and outside the dog park

Always a good time. Very clean, always keep waste bags stocked. Love the shaded areas.

A great local dog park for the central Plano area. There are two enclosures, one for dogs 30 lbs and under, another for dogs over 30 lbs. Each enclosure has the perimeter paved with concrete so that the humans can walk like theyre on a track. Each enclosure also has a water fountain for dogs and humans to drink from, as well as several benches with shaded tops. Bag dispensers are also available- Ive never seen them not well stocked.The only thing that could make it better would be if the big dog enclosure had some trees like the small dog area has.

Fun place for my pup! Glad it’s separated. Could have a bit more space for the small pups but all around great!

This was our first time here with our first dog ever. I was very nervous but the park was great and the people were even better! Will be back for sure.

Well done Plano! Great park. There’s a track for dog parents to walk around. Shade provided by the small dog park.

This is a good park with plenty of room for your dog to run around and play. Almost every person Ive met there has been kind, helpful, and understanding.

Ive brought more than one dog here over the years, and different sizes. Its nice that there are 2 parks adjacent to each other, one for small dogs and one for large. There are water fountains for both humans and dogs as well. Surrounding these parks are biking/walking trails with Spring Creek very nearby with trees along the creek. There is ample parking. All in all this is the nicest dog park Ive seen over the years. The city did a marvelous job in planning it.

Great place to take your dog and unwind. Ive been coming here for about 4 years and it never gets old. We first started taking Emmie when she was about 4 months old and she loves it here. Driving from home, she always seems to sense (smell?) when we are close and gets visibly excited. So glad Plano has a dog park and excited for the two new ones that are opening up!

Nice dog park that is open pretty late! The park is a huge gated field on a walking trail. Great place for dogs to run off some energy and to socialize.

This was our first time here and at first everything seemed great, love the area and that there is a nice place to walk. We went into the small dog park with our 7 month old corgi Milo and he was having loads of fun running and playing. When we went to go pick him up a dog came up and bite side and front leg, pinning him to floor. Milo is okay, mainly just scared, he is not an aggressive dog at all, very friendly and loves EVERYONE. The owner of the dog that bite Milo then proceeded to smack his dog extremely hard. It was incredibly disappointing because the dog bit Milo probably because he is smacked around at home like this. Overall, the park is beautiful but beware of the dogs and owners.

Great walking path. No muddy spots but PLEASE ADD A BATHROOM FOR HUMANS.

PLEASE READ!!!When considering location and layout of Jack Carter dog park, it’s great. There is plenty of space for the dogs to run and a cemented area around the perimeter for owners to walk. However, my dog has been BIT TWICE (once on his nose and the other on his eye) at this dog park. On two separate occasions. I have a 1 year old 55lbs golden retriever who has been to several other dog parks with no issues what so ever. Both times the owners of the dogs have seen very passive about the situation. I would be more understanding of the altercations if my dog was egging the other dog on. Never the case in either situations. My advice is to be very carful. Maybe a coincidence that he’s been bit twice here but something to definitely consider when visiting.

I love this park. Its spacious and in a really pretty area. Lots of great dogs tend to come here so my fur babies always have someone to play with

This dog park is nothing but a big open field surrounded by a tall fence. It does have a smaller section for little dogs, and many dogs can be found in both sections. It does have a nice double entry/exit gate so that the dogs cant escape, but beyond that theres not much here. No trees, no pond, no obstacle course, no agility track. Theres only a big field for you to play fetch with your dog or for the dogs to chase each other. And without shade from trees, it gets very hot out there during the summer.

So clean & well maintained! Plenty of shade & seating areas. You can tell all the dog owners loved their dogs so not worried about dogs not have all their shots. My pups loved it!

Very nice dog park. Has seats and picnic tables with build in shade.

Great facility with lots of space and separate areas for small and larger dogs. Our dogs loved the park and socializing with other dogs. There are covered benches and tables and a paved path on the parameter. Only issue we had is the watering fountain has a sunken area around it where water puddles and creates quite a mess. Our large dog kept drinking from the puddle which is a sanitary issue and can lead to worms. Friendly owners but parking was not enough for everyone there, park in nextdoor Carter Swimming Pool lot closest to the trail going to the dog park (5 min walk). Love the gating system to isolate or keep dogs from getting out!

Clean and a good place. For the most part, the owners here are pretty responsible with their dogs. It has an older crowd, so it can get pretty busy in the mornings. Theres a sidewalk inside the dog park that outlines the grassy area. Its popular for walking and working out while dogs play.

When is the best time to bring your fur babies to play with the other babies? I went at noon a few times on the weekdays but not much activity going on. Any suggestions greatly appreciate it.

It’s a nice big park that has plenty of space for dogs to run and play (about a football field worth of space). They have a second space for small dogs as well that’s probably a good 30’x90’ or so. It’s all open without trees but they have covered seating and water fountains for the dogs.

My doggo loves this park!! It’s always so clean and well maintained here. There isn’t much muddy areas here which is perfect for not so dry days. Probably my favorite dog park in the area.

Best Dog Park Around. We have been to many parks across the southeast, and this one not only makes sure the pups are well accommodated, it ensures the people are too! Most benches are shaded, and there are many. There is also a newly installed wide sidewalk around the entire perimeter of park. Many people and dogs are seen being active and enjoying a decent walk while inside the park. I also found it convenient that there is a gate to go in between small and big dog area. This park is designed and cared for by experts that want everyone happy!

Great dog park. Plenty of toys and water fountain.

I typically like this dog park until tonight- we first got there and didn’t get the chance to go in before a dog got hit by a car, i called the cops and the dog seemed to be okay. Still not acceptable, people drive WAY to fast around the corners by the dog park. Then we went into the dog park and this small brown boxer pit mutt kept attacking my dog- I had to pick her up once and the dog still wouldn’t stop, then the dog again pinned my dog to the ground by her throat. No one pays attention to their dogs here and it is dangerous-

A few dogs here get aggressive and start fighting with even smaller dogs,and these big dogs’ owners do nothing just watch it,and they said “they will figure it out by themselves “,I was standing there watched their dogs finally fighting and bite each other, I guess that’s the way how they let their dogs figure it out .It’s a public dog park,if your dog keeps harassing other dogs and get aggressive,do something!Not every dog owner like their dogs get in big fight to “figure it out”!

Jack Carter is a nicely sized dog park with two separate areas for small and large dogs. Theres several shaded benches and usually a good crowd of dogs there to play with.

It seemed kind of small but I still loved it!

Our favorite dog park in town. So much space for the dogs to run around. Nice covered pavilions with benches or picnic tables. Grass is always well maintained. Always a great group of people bringing their dogs here.Like some others have said, they close at the slightest sprinkle of rain and often take a while to open back up.

Excellent dog park! Separate gates for exit/entry, water stations, both a large breed and small breed section with adequate space for full-speed sprinting. My pups are exhausted every time we leave!

Its nice, a little more remote not alot of dogs

This dog park is amazing!

The only problem I had was part of the fence does not touch the ground in the small dog park and my dog can fit under it.

Great place!! I took my Chihusky of 13 lbs into the big dog area and he had a great time. The owners and dogs were very friendly, we had no issues and will be coming back again.

Two separate space for under or over 30lbs. The large dog side is big but very little shade except some covered benches and tables. the small side has cover seating and a shade spot under trees. Both sides have water fountains for people and for dogs

I love the park and the location but there is no consistency between with the website posts and whether the park is open or not...It would be nice if someone could just click a button on the computer and save everyone from traveling over there to find out that it’s closed when you suggest it’s open on your website

Nice wide open space for dogs to run and socialize. Most of the dog owners are conscientious so incidents are rare but it is a dog park so fights occasionally breakout, not an issue unless :parents make it one. Plano parks does a good job maintaining the area and the hours are perfect. We visit just about every day.

I have a beautiful Australian Shepherd that loves to run and play fetch. We like coming here because the park is very clean and quite spacious. She’s probably the fastest dog around when we go, so it’s great to let her use her energy and see her smile afterward. And during the warmer months, there are water fountains designed for dogs to drink out of! Then after we play, I like to walk her down the trails as a cool down routine.

This place has really gone down. Unfortunately Ive had to pull aggressive dogs off my dogs while the owners sat and watched. Not 1 time, not 2, but the last 5 times weve been.

Love this park. Has a mini park for your mini doggies. Big park for your big ones with plenty of space to run wild. Founstains everywhere, surrounded by bigger walk ways, running tracks, ponds, and close by there is a family park with a volleyball court. Gem in Plano

The park its very clean.Very friendly people and dogs.

Large fenced area with lots of space to run. The park could use some fun things for the dogs to do like some other parks have.

Happy Dogs play here!

The grounds are very well kept. I like that there’s a sidewalk inside the perimeter of the park. In the summer I go after sundown to evade Texas heat and especially appreciate how well-lit and bright the park is at night. It’s really nice to be able to take my labradoodle there in the evening and still find some doggies there he can play with.

Always tons of nice and outgoing people here, plenty of room for your little pupper to run around and see other dogs. One of the better dog parks in Plano.

Good environment and other dogs & owners were great. Field itself is a bit bare since recent rains left some exposed mud tonight.

Lots of running room and well lit at night. Clean and everyone picks up after themselves and their dogs.

Awesome dog park! Only thing missing is a rest room for humans.

We love taking our goldendoodle here! Such a lovely and clean dog park and one of the largest I have come across in the area. Generally, all of the dogs that go here are friendly and we have never had any negative incidents with any of the park goers. Each time we come here, my dog has the time of her life. I also really enjoy that there is a walking track around the grass area for people to walk. When I bring my infant son with, I am able to walk with him in his stroller while keeping an eye on my dog from a distance. One con I will say is that sometimes it is randomly closed without explanation. We arrived on a Saturday one weekend and to our surprise we saw all of these dog owners wandering around. Turns out the dog park was closed. Very sad seeing all of the doggies returning to their cars and going home. Other than that- very nice dog park!

Many Many fun hours spent here with my young lab. For the most part all the pet parents are great too. I just wish they didnt close down for so long after it rains, but I do appreciate that they are the dog park with the best grass lawn around here. Thanks City of Plano!

This a great park. Its clean and well maintained. Met a lot of friendly people and even friendlier dogs. My dog loved it here and played with all the dogs in the park. There are separate sections for big and small dogs. The park has two water fountains for the dogs. There is a paved walking area around the grass center with benches for owners to walk or sit.

Wasnt unlocked at 12 pm on a gorgeous dry and sunny saturday. Many displeased dog owners.

This is a wonderfully spacious and well lit park. It offers a nice reprieve from the cramped spaces our four legged friends are likely used to. There are well placed water fountains and poop bag dispensers and the lights at night help you keep an eye on your dog wherever he goes in the large plot of land. Its clear the park has been well maintained, Im thankful for such a space close by and Ill be returning here often.

Great park. Well maintained. There are many regulars here that have great dogs to interact with!

My dog had lots of fun playing with the other dogs. The other dog owners were very friendly and welcoming towards new people visiting the dog park.It would be better if there were a few more benches to sit on while watching dogs run and play, but other than that it was great.

Ive taken my dog here a few times and we both liked it. They have an area for small dogs (

Four out of five paws! Clean, friendly, large and well maintained but a bit boring on the big dog side (no obdticles) and parking lot was a little far.

Well maintained dog park and it’s even open in the evenings with the high lights. Our 2-yr baby (not dog ) loves there to play with doggies!

I am Glad that there is at least a good dog park in the city of Plano. I would complain that the area surrounding the dog park is not that big, and I wish that the area of the dog park was generally bigger. its more like a playground to take your dogs to, and not really a dog park. I like how they have separate areas for dogs under 30 pounds and dogs 30 pounds and over. In General, I would recommend you take your dog to this dog park to socialize with other dogs and have a lot of experience with people too. This place is a must if you have a dog.

Huge fenced in area with nice grass. Paved sidewalk all the way around.

Very nice dog park. It has everything you need. A big dog and small dog park. Lights. Poopy bags. I have a 95 lb. Mastiff and both the dogs and their owners were really kind and understanding. You can easily spend 1-2 hours here.

Nice people, if dogs started getting to rowdy owners were quick to respond

There’s always dogs there so my dogs have friends to play with! They also have really good grass and a ton of space for the dogs to run!

This place is my go to when taking my fur baby to the park they have conveniently located poop trash bag and can posts and there is plenty of room for your pup to let loose while you sit back and enjoy the outside

Good park. Well maintained. Some shady areas and a water fountain. Oddly, all the dogs like to pee around it so it can be stinky. There is a nice paved sidewalk that circles the park. Its nice to do some laps while the pups play and also have access to all sides of the park without walking through the grass. Ive met some awesome pups and good folks here.

Great place to take your pup and a cute little lap circle to walk on for humans.

Really nice place to take my dog.

Dogs (and their people) are pretty well bahaved and friendly. Park is too bare, though, with no obstacles or anything for the dogs to play on or around. There is a good concrete walkway on the inner perimeter, and plenty of benches (most covered) for the humans.

Great place for the dogs. Lots of room and well maintained features.

Huge space for big dogs to run. Benches. Gated. Water.

Most of the humans are good about cleaning up. Since the repairs on the water system, the watering area is clean and dry. I enjoy walking the path that goes around the whole big dog side. I would suggest pocketing a poop bag when you walk in as they are only on one side and its a big park. My Sadie enjoys the park although it takes us a while on the long walk from parking to gate because I think she sniffs every blade of grass, every pole and every inch of the side rails on the bridge. There are plenty of seating areas for those who choose to sit and watch the antics of all the dogs. Please dont be the person who sits and only looks at your phone. Be engaged you might just get to experience a few laughs.

Nice dog park

Awesome place for dogs & dog lovers too!

Good facility and convenient. Dog loves it.

One of the best dog parks I have visited. It is large with lights and undercover areas. It has a big and small dog sections. Double entry and exit gates so no one escapes without supervision. Portions look like they floods from time to time so check to make sure it open in the winter before heading over (there is a phone app for this). It is also closed for maintenance from time to time. Features nearby parking lot.

Great dog park with a large green space and a walking track around the outside. Split for large and small dogs and covered areas for seating in the shade.

Im not a dog owner, but I enjoy watching the dogs frolic for a few minutes while stopping for a drink during my bike ride. There are some seats outside the fenced area for viewing.

It took them forever to make the renovations and it still isnt very interesting. It is close to my home and the owners and dogs are a very friendly bunch. My Weimaraner enjoys her off leash time and interacting with both adults, children and other dogs.

Update: although it is a nice park, you never know when it will be open due to rain. The closures are a bit excessive. The phone updates are NOT current either so take your chances as to opening if you have to drive there. Still a fun park when it is open. Large space with small and large dog parks, clean, water fountains for dogs and people.

You can rely on this dog park to be open after rain when all the others arent.But be careful of the brick in summer time. It gets too hot for the doggys feet. Earlier in the day is best.

My dog loves coming to this park because theres always plenty of other dogs for him to play with and its fairly large so he has lots of room to run. There are water fountains for the dogs and several clean-up stations with bags provided. The place seems to be well-kept; Ive never seen the trash cans overflowing or the grass too tall.

Fun to let your dog out to exercise.

Its a dog park. Would be better if it had an obstacle course that the dogs could learn and participate on

Great space for the fur babies ️

This dog park is wonderful in that Planos rec department consistently finds ways to revamp and better the space for our dog! Ive been going here for 2 years and they had changed a few things to make the park more enjoyable.Fellow dog owners are typically very nice and friendly; willing to converse ot laugh about playful animals.

Clean and lots of room to run.

Great dog park, I take my kids (2&5) here all the time to let our dogs run around.

Its a good large park with small and large dog areas with water fountain and paved walking trail. I wish dog owners would pick up their dogs poop. It was every where and u know your dog will step on it. Use camera and staff to enforce poop n scoop rule.

Today I was there with my German Shepherd - 9:00 AM. We walked around the field, and as we came to the front gate two large dogs came in. One of them came over to us and i was not sure what it was going to do. It followed us and then the other came over, and together chased mine under the tables and started attacking him. I screamecd. Two men got them off mine. We left. As I was walking out, I told her to read the rules of the park...no agressive dogs allowed. She said they are not always agressive. and Laughed. I warned the parents of three other dogs going into the park. In hind-sight, she should have left because all the other dogs were gettng along fine before she got there. I called the city to see how to handle irresponsible owners. Take pictures and get names or witnesses.

This park is well maintained. Our dogs love coming here.

Great open space for big dogs and responsible, friendly owners.

Great openess for the dogs to run around

Very well kept park. Lots of people and dogs to meet! It is wheel chair accessible and my patient do long lived to see the dogs play ....