Walking trail is really nice! Beautiful park, lots of people and squirrels. Playground is big, not many areas to sit and watch the kids play though. The dog park.... Needs some help. Nothing but dirt! read more

Purser Family Park - Walking trail - Dog Parks Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

BE SAFE, Ladies! There are men out there in Purser Harker Heights Park following women, taking videos (with phones & META AI Glasses), and trying to approach women. Asking personal questions like where do you live? Where do you work? Or even a small group standing on the middle of the sidewalk creating a chokepoint to force direct engagement. I know it takes courage and guts to approach a woman but ganging up on a woman making her feel uncomfortable is a, NO! There was a group of white males this summer (2025) peacocking in a family park with women and children, running with their shirts off. It's TX and the summers are brutally, hot but I have never seen men out there like that and approaching women inappropriately with their shirts off. That new sun will burn the skin off your back & chest without proper covering. They definitely were not US Army or military. Additionally, there is also a school aged little white boy on a scooter middle school aged out there with those men & women in the of the middle of the school day out taking photos and following. Seems like some kind of gang or scheme to monitor women & possibly harm or take advantage of women & young girls. Group of men and women posted in vehicles and in the park watching & lurking & following. They stage strategically and use the kid on the scooter as well to track & monitor. Just be careful, just got weirdo vibes out in the park over the last several months. I know the park can be a space to meet people but this gives off creep vibes and predators. I don't want to be driven off from my community park that I love, but I no longer feel safe. Find alternative locations to workout or walk your dog. BE SAFE! Get some bear or pepper spray! read more

4 stars because I've had good and bad experiences here. Love it because it gets busy and my dog loves playing with other dogs. It's an open space with benches you can sit at. Don't love it because my other dog has been attacked twice and the owners of the other dogs did not care at all. read more

Purser Family Park - My dog at the dog park - Dog Parks Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

Big space for dogs... could use some landscaping help and more seating for the dog moms and dads

This is an amazing park located in the one of the beautiful harker heights neighborhoods. Many options to explore: new playgrounds, many park benches, frisbee golf, running pathway, and 2 dog parks! The playground is updated and well-kept. Being an adult and not having a kid, I do not recall the details of the playground, but it seems pretty fun. As for the park benches, many of them are covered and kept clean. I have never played frisbee golf, but I do not recall seeing any around harker heights or killeen. Yet, they have a number of goals. For the running pathway, I think it is roughly a mile if you run the complete loop on pavement. It gives a great view of the neighbors backyards and the view of the entire park. Lastly, the 2 dog parks are divided by the size of the dog. Under 30lbs and greater than 30lbs. Each of the dog parks has benches, fire hydrants, water bowls for the dogs, and obstacles for the dogs. Around the park, there are dog bags to pick up your dog poop. Please keep an eye on your dog. Some dog owners bring their aggressive dogs. But, there are plenty of fun dogs for your dog to befriend. Overall, this is a beautiful park and great place to bring your dog to play. read more

Good large size area for dogs. Playground I felt was average to below average for ages 7 and below. The walking path was average but pretty disappointed that people don't pick up there dog poop. read more

I decide to take my cousin on a strolling in the park and found this place. Its a nice and clean place, people friendly, dog park has a decent size for large dogs but not for small dogs. Its still a good blend and I would definitely go again but Im going to try the Disc golf course this time! read more

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I really am so happy that we finally have a dog park in the area! There is a large and small dog area complete with dog water fountains and "fire hydrants". There are picnic tables and sitting benches in each area and some shade can be found. The loop around the park is one mile and there is a large children's play area located right next to the restrooms. A pavilion holds 3-4 picnic tables for family picnics; also next to the playground. Around the park there are nine frisbee golf stations. All-in-all, the park is pretty great. Because it is a new park, I would caution you to watch for snakes and other wildlife that are still in the area. I have seen a six-inch rattle snake here just sitting on the sidewalk. Stick to the mowed areas and paths. Get out and go see this wonderful new addition to or community! read more

I've visited several dog parks on a recent trip with my dog, and this one is pretty nice. It has the nicest seating areas of any park I've been to, with shade trees and lots of benches. It does have comparatively short fences and it lacks human water fountains inside the park (it has dog ones). No big problems should stop you from visiting, unless you have a dog who jumps fences! There are some very nice playgrounds nearby for kids too. I talked to a local who said that the park gets very busy on the weekends. We went on a Wednesday morning and the small dog area was empty, the big dog area had 6 or so dogs racing around in it. The sign says you can bring small dogs into the big dog area "at their own risk." I kept my 18 lb dog in the small dog side though for safety reasons ;) read more

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I like going to this park. There's a dog park also, but I just hate it when you see dog owners that doesn't pick up after their dogs. There's waste plastic bags available right next to the trash cans around the park, and still amazed how some people just don't care. The parking lot gets really crowded in the afternoon because the YMCA has opened. But besides that, it's peaceful and you can enjoy your walks, or jogging. read more

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This is a nice park with a lot of space of dogs to run. Only complaint falls on the dog owners which is true at every park; if you're dog is not socialized with dogs OR people please don't take them to a place like this. Keeping small dogs with small dogs and large dogs with large dogs is also a good ideS especially since each has their own space sectioned off. I tried to come here a few months back but someone with a nasty cane corso was running everyone off. People would pull up with all sorts of dogs and either just walk the path or leave. It would be great if people like that would not ruin great parks like this. read more

I love this park, and so do my kiddos and pups. We come here a lot, for family walks, quality playtime for kids and puppies. They have a great playground, creek, walking path, disk course and 2, yes TWO dog parks!! A year or two ago, they had some issues with fleas at the park, they promptly resolved this issue though. read more

I live adjacent to this park (3 minutes from my driveway) and have gone there since it opened. I love the walking path with my 12 pound dog. My vet advised me to avoid the dog park after my dog got Giardia which is a result of people not picking up their dogs' poop which is par for the course these days. We go fairly early (7 AM) and usually there are not a whole lot of people there....just walkers and runners. There is one loser on a mountain bike who likes to ride laps at a very fast speed and yesterday a kid on inline skates had to jump off the path to avoid either being hit by the biker or running into people walking. I think bicycle riding should be prohibited unless it is a kid under 5 with family. read more

This dog park is nestled into a nice neighborhood with large mature trees and plenty of shade in both sections. The park itself is smaller, but it's never overly busy or crowded. The dog park is sectioned into big and little dog, but people often bring their under 30 pound dogs into the large section. Don't be surprised if a dog starts chasing your little rat dog like it's a squirrel when you break the rules. The people are generally much better than those at the park in Killeen. The owners are pretty responsive to dog behaviors and understand the difference between play and aggression. This park dries quickly after a rain and you aren't often left with giant smelly mud puddles. One of the dog water spouts is always clogged while the other just doesn't work. Bring your own water and bowl!! There's a great kids playscape close to the dog park to make this place a family go-to along with the YMCA where you can sign your offspring up for classes. A lovely mile long loop circles the park with mature trees and beautiful neighborhoods in the backdrop. read more

Love this quaint park. There is a mile loop that goes around the whole park. There are two enclosures for big dogs and little dogs including lots of areas to sit. The playground is modern and well kept. The grounds themselves are constantly kept up with. I love running with my daughter in the stroller here and being my pup to the dog park, plenty of shade and just a wonderful place to grab some fresh air. If you're into disc golf, they have a course through the park as well! read more

Its a good spot but people are not always here with their dogs which is what I am used to at other dog parks. That being said there is shade for the dogs and more people come out during the later afternoon which is nice. read more

I was excited to go to this dog park but have not returned. I could not believe the amount of dog waste that owners did not pick up. I walked around and picked up as much as I could so as not to step in it. There also was a few aggressive dogs there. It was sad because it is a beautiful park if people would just use common sense. read more

I had a bad experience with other dog owners who did not want my Lab mix socializing with their "Full Breed" dogs. and on another occasion had a dog constantly attacking my dog and growling. We left before the situation escalated between me and the other owners. The rules of this park do not state that only "Full Breed" animals are allowed. Another rule that should be added is that if your animal is behaving aggressively towards other dogs you should leave. I was very excited about to dog park when it first opened but after these nasty encounters I don't think I will be going back. I felt discriminated, at a dog park how silly does that sound. read more

This is my favorite park in the area. It's a good size, always clean. I love that it has a dog park, and best of all, it's not over crowded with people. There is plenty of shade on hot days. A rest room, water fountain, and a pretty walking trail that's about a mile long. Plenty of parking. Love this place! read more

Love the park! So happy to have one. But the people who take their dogs to the park... I can only SMH. There's a SIGN people, no food no smoking and so forth. People bring unsocialized dogs that fight, they bring food and drinks, they don't put collars on their dogs. I no longer go there because of those stupid people. A dog park is not for all dogs, just some. Too dangerous. read more

heres the scoop. its nice if you have pets and children as you can watch both from the dog park. I think people get a little complacent here because of the space allowing their dog to wander a little too far unsupervised. most of the dog owners do a good job of keeping the peace and making sure their dog is not snipping at others. one dog was being mean and should have been kept on lead both times i was there this is a owner flaw. i understand he needed socialization but keep the leash on!!! poop is everywhere as many arent watching their dogs when they poo. over all the people are very nice and do a good job maintaining. BRING YOUR OWN WATER THE WATER FOUNTAINS DONT DRAIN AND STINK TO HIGH HEAVEN. read more

Brought my dog around noon it wasn't packed at all. Real big area but there was dog feces around people just don't pick up after their pets. Besides that nice place to meet up read more

Fenced-in, very clean, and well maintained. There is a children's play area, a "large dog" side, "small dog" side, and a concrete path around the park to walk. We arrived at 1pm on a Saturday. 90 degrees and breezy. We were the only two here in the whole park! There are dog-sized water fountains, plenty of shade, seating for owners, and fire hydrants. Only thing that would make this place better would be water for the pups to play in during these hot summer days. We will definitely return! read more

This is my favorite place to bring my dog. My only complaint is I wish they would fix the dog water fountain. There's a mile long paved trail with doggie cleanup bags, and a little creek that runs through the whole park for dogs to cool off in. There's two gated dog parks, one for large and one for small dogs (they divide them by over or under 30lbs). There's clean stocked bathrooms and a park for children as well! read more

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It's a great park for our 2 pups! We take them every weekend there to the dog park. A lot of other people there with their dogs, to let them socialize! read more

Love this park! It has a great fenced area for dogs and a nicely paved running/walking path which is about a mile long. I go here all the time. Probably one of the nicest parks in the area read more

I go here two to three times a week for my dog. Their dog park is a good sized for the large dogs and I'm very grateful for the water fountain they have for the dogs. Some people don't pick up after their dogs, which is the only downside, but other than that, I haven't had any issues here. read more

Awesome disk golf course. But the eight and nine hole water hazard should be cleaner. I had to get my disk out of poo water :-(

Beware of humping dogs... The park itself is awesome! They have a very peaceful walking trail, and it is very well-maintained and enjoyable. There is an open field to play frisbee, fly kites, or whatever you want. Also a barbecue area. A nice playground for the kids, although it can get a bit crowded in the evenings and on the weekends, so if you have little ones you have to pay attention because the big kids can get rough. The dog park, in my opinion, is great. There is a side for the little dogs and a side for the big dogs. Even a little drinking fountain for the dogs, which is really nice in the heat!The issue is not with the park itself, the issue is with the irresponsible pet owners. I witnessed a verbal altercation between two pet owners because a moronic man brought his unneutered (and super horny evidently) dog into the big dog area where the dog proceeded to hump all of the females... When you choose not to spay or neuter your animals, then go to a public place like a dog park, there is a very big risk involved with dogs discovering the facts of life with each other very quickly. Anyway, that being said, if you have a very aggressive male dog it is your responsibility as a pet owner to monitor his humping endeavors. I was on another side of the area when I heard a woman finally say "please get your dog off of my dog!" I looked, and she was trying to pull the huge dog off of her medium size dog, but she just could not do it alone. This dog was on a mission.The man just remained seated on the bench and actually said "just let the dogs figure it out..." Seriously dude? As in, if your dog knocks up her dog, it's all "good." I didn't really hear much after that except the woman saying "F this park, I am never coming back, motherf-er" and so on and so forth and what have you. That being said, please watch your pets! If your child was being a bully on the playground, you would be expected to monitor the behavior. If your dog is attacking the other dogs, or humping them they should not be expected to just figure it out... because dogs resolution for figuring this out is to do it and have puppies. That's what they want to do. Be a responsible pet owner, please! read more

This park is pretty nice and new. I love that there is a big play area as well as doggy fountains. I'm more disappointed in some of the crowd though. Many people are too lazy or not paying attention to when their pet makes a mess and they don't clean it. There is also a couple of ignorant people who decide it's cool to let their dogs run without a collar or harness. Obviously not okay if the dogs get mixed up into some rough play or heaven forbid a fight. Keep them in something you can restrain then with... PLEASE! read more

I have three dogs but park rules say two dogs per user. I get that. I love this park, my dogs can relax out here. I take multiple trips during the week, with a different set. I like the distance the park covers. Just want to point out the bags are available for you to pick up after your pet. Don't make me want to rip your head off. GROW UP! Don't bring food into the park, please. It states that on the sign. Don't leash your pets in the park, please use the designated area. If you clang when you walk, please fix it. I have highly sensitive ears. Be attentive. read more

We have been coming here for the dog park since late 2013. Thankfully, there are two sides as we only had a small dog who doesn't do well with larger dogs except his sisters. As soon as our girls were old enough, we began taking them, as well. The large dog side is usually pretty full on Sunday mornings when we tend to go each week. There are several sitting areas including two shaded picnic tables and four benches,and two doggy fountains (the one at the back is broken). I'm thankful for the back on being broken as the area tends to get muddy and our girls always end up there. Occasionally, there is a worker who comes in to pick up dog waste since people tend to talk and not even bother watching their dogs. The park has poop bags available, so no need to even bring your own. We prefer to walk after our dogs and make sure they are behaving. Personally, we have not had any issues with other dogs as our girls love any and every dog. The fences are just chain link which is a concern for larger dogs who can jump and despise smaller dogs as the parks are connected. Yet another reason to watch your dogs. Overall, it's a great place to take yours dogs as long as they are friendly or you're willing to take the time to socialize them properly. read more

Purser Family Park - A shaded area on a quiet day. - Dog Parks Near Me - Harker Heights, Texas

Decent walking trail as well as small and large dog park. Also has a playground, restrooms.

We were so excited to have a nice dog park close to home, and while the park itself is very nice, we have been turned off by some of the people. Many do not clean up after their dog, and one lady became combative (cursing and acting very inappropriately for a family park) when her dog continued to cause problems and ultimately triggered a fight. We love the park itself, but have chosen not to take our dogs back due to the people. read more

95 Degrees today. thankully trees for shade and a little bit of breeze. my dog enjoys the dog park and the playground is within Eyesight for my son to play. Also walk/ bike trail. N fresby golf cages. It is only 16 miles from our home so that is great read more

We took our puppy there! This place was awesome! They have the little doggy drinking fountain...tons of benches some trees...the best part is the dog park is divided into two parts - one side for large dogs and the other for small dogs! It was nice because our puppy wasn't trampled lol There is a huge play ground area for kids right next to the dog park too. It was a pretty busy park, which I like because then my puppy gets to be introduced to more people and animals! read more

This dog park is my go to. There is no supervision by park officials, so naturally everyone is at their own risk. There are, of course bad dog owners, aggressive dogs and defensive pet parents. There are also people who bring tiny dogs to the big dog sections and many without a clue. You really shouldn't expect the dog park to be any different. That is a dog park. Most of the time everyone is pleasant and there aren't any issues. Every so often someone decides to be dumb. I've only had to leave the park due to poor dog behavior a few times. You can usually spot it a mile away. Have a big, aggressive and confrontational man walking around the park being loud? He's going to have some big dog that does the same thing. Have owners on their phone never glancing up once to curtail their dog's behavior? Their dog is likely going to be going bonkers. But most of the dogs and most of the people are nice and friendly. The park has benches and shade and is pretty great. read more

i love going there, but i think it needs more shaded areas with benches

I go to this park all the time there a dog park and a playground I enjoy it there every time I go and when I'm bored I walk the mile it so fun there read more