A Guide to Pet-Friendly Midland

Midland has two fenced city dog parks, a growing list of patios that welcome leashed dogs, and a solid bench of daycares, groomers, and rescues. Here is where to take your dog, what the city rules are, and who to call when something goes wrong.

Everything below is in Midland, Texas, unless noted. A few businesses that show up in “Midland” searches are actually in Odessa or Midland, Michigan, so we have flagged those. This is not a complete list; if you know a spot we missed, the form at the bottom is for you.

Dog Parks in Midland

The City of Midland runs two off-leash dog parks.

1Hogan’s Run Dog Park sits inside Hogan Park at 1201 E. Wadley Ave. It is a five-acre fenced park with separate large-dog and small-dog areas, agility equipment, drinking water, restrooms, and shade.

2Waggin’ Trail Beal Dog Park is inside Beal Park at 5200 W. Wall St. on the west side. The city lists it as fenced with separate areas for large and small dogs, water, and benches, open sunrise to sunset.

Outside the dog parks, dogs in any city park must be on a leash no longer than 10 feet.

Where to Walk Your Dog

Midland’s larger parks all allow leashed dogs. Our full parks guide covers each in detail; the ones dog owners use most are:

• Wadley-Barron Park, 1001 N. A St. Seven acres around the duck pond, with a pavilion and picnic tables.
• Windlands Park, 1001 W. Dengar Ave. Fifty-five acres with a walking track, restrooms, and a xeriscape demonstration garden.
• Hogan Park, 1201 E. Wadley Ave. At 620 acres it is Midland’s largest park, with a walking track and picnic areas alongside the dog park.
• Grafa Park, Midkiff Road at Ma Mar Avenue. A smaller neighborhood park with a playground.
• Sibley Nature Center, 1307 E. Wadley Ave. Leashed dogs are allowed on the 49-acre trail system, open sunrise to sunset. Owners are asked to pick up after their dogs.

One place to leave the dog at home: Watersong Wild Space (formerly the I-20 Wildlife Preserve) at 2201 S. Midland Dr. does not allow pets, citing stress on wildlife and rattlesnakes on the trails.

Dog-Friendly Patios

These spots state on their own sites or in local listings that leashed dogs are welcome outside.

3Tall City Brewing Co., 3303 W. Golf Course Rd. Leashed dogs are welcome on the patio. The brewery has no kitchen and rotates food trucks. More on the taproom scene in our breweries guide.

4The Waystone, 2101 W. Wadley Ave., Suite 27. The board-game taproom’s own FAQ says well-behaved leashed dogs are allowed. No food, so bring your own.

5The Patio Drafthouse, 2101 W. Wadley Ave., Suite 45, in the same Plaza Oaks center. Covered patio, dog-friendly per local listings.

6Mulberry Cafe, 2101 W. Wadley Ave., Suite 8. Dogs are allowed on the patio per MIDLAND AF’s dog-friendly roundup.

A note on Summit Center: the park’s posted rules do not allow pets on the grounds other than registered service animals, which covers the patios at The Public House West Texas and Cork & Pickle. Check with those restaurants directly before bringing a dog.

Daycare, Boarding, Grooming, and Supplies

7Paws & Play Pet Resort, 4800 E. Loop 250 N. Boarding, daycare, and grooming.

8The Barking Lot, 921 W. Wadley Ave. Open-play daycare and boarding.

9Casita Doggy, 3219 S. County Rd. 1223 1/2. Locally owned daycare and boarding.

10The Dog’s Meow Pet Resort, 2507 N. County Rd. 1278. Dog and cat boarding and daycare.

11VCA Greenbelt Pet Resort, 5000 N. Midkiff Rd. Boarding and daycare attached to the VCA Greenbelt Animal Hospital.

12Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming, 1307 N. Loop 250 W, Suite 11B. Locally owned franchise with retail, fresh-baked treats, and grooming.

13Dog Gone Gorgeous, 2816 W. Wall St., Suite C. Cage-free grooming.

14Kent Dog Wash, 5501 Thomason Dr. A self-serve dog wash from Kent Kwik, opened in January 2024.

15PetSmart, 4206 W. Loop 250 N. The big-box option, which also houses a Fix West Texas adoption center.

For training, locals point to West Texas Canine College (AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator) and The Balanced Dog K-9 Center. Camp Bow Wow Petroplex shows up in Midland searches but is at 11310 W. County Rd. 100 in Odessa.

Adopting a Dog or Cat in Midland

16Midland Animal Services, the city shelter, 1200 N. Fairgrounds Rd. Adoption is $75 for dogs and $50 for cats, microchip included. The shelter also runs a Doggy Day Out program that lets you take a shelter dog on an outing for the day.

17Midland Humane Coalition, the Joe and Van Mabee Animal Rescue Center (the ARC), 10210 W. Hwy 80 E. Older directories still list the coalition at PetSmart; that space now belongs to Fix West Texas.

18Lone Star Sanctuary for Animals, 4200 N. Fairgrounds Rd. A no-kill sanctuary with adoption fees of $200 for dogs and $150 for cats.

Fix West Texas, 9507 W. County Rd. 77, plus the adoption center inside PetSmart. Low-cost spay and neuter, vaccines, and adoptions.

The city also lists rescue partners including A Paw in Need Rescue, Dog Rescue R Us, MASA Rescue, Permian Basin Animal Advocates, and Sassy’s Dog Rescue. Several appear in our guide to nonprofits and giving.

Vets and Emergencies

19Legacy Animal Emergency Hospital, 2304 W. Wadley Ave., is Midland’s 24-hour emergency animal hospital.

For after-hours animal control calls such as bites or injured strays, contact City of Midland Animal Services.

Daytime general practices include VCA Greenbelt Animal Hospital, 5000 N. Midkiff Rd., 697-0290.

City Rules to Know

Midland requires a current rabies vaccination for all dogs, cats, and ferrets, and an annual city license, which runs about $10 and requires proof of vaccination. Dogs cannot run at large, and in parks the leash limit is 10 feet. Animal Services offers microchipping (free for city residents for a limited time, otherwise $8) and spay-and-neuter vouchers for residents with proof of residency and a rabies record. Details are on the Animal Services pages at midlandtexas.gov, and the full ordinance is Chapter 6-2 of the city code.

Dog Events Through the Year

The Midland RockHounds host Bark in the Park nights at Momentum Bank Ballpark each spring (two dates in April in 2026). The Midland Humane Coalition’s Hot Dog Run, a 5K and one-mile with leashed dogs and a costume contest, held its 12th edition in May 2026. Woof Gang hosts seasonal in-store “Yappy Hours.” Check each organizer for the next dates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Midland, Texas have a dog park?
Yes, two. Hogan’s Run Dog Park at 1201 E. Wadley Ave. and Waggin’ Trail Beal Dog Park at 5200 W. Wall St. Both are fenced with separate small- and large-dog areas and open sunrise to sunset.

Which Midland breweries allow dogs?
Tall City Brewing Co. and The Waystone both allow leashed dogs on their patios, and The Patio Drafthouse next door to The Waystone is dog-friendly as well.

Is there a 24-hour emergency vet in Midland, TX?
Legacy Animal Emergency Hospital at 2304 W. Wadley Ave., operates as a 24-hour emergency hospital.

Where can I adopt a dog in Midland?
Midland Animal Services (1200 N. Fairgrounds Rd.), the Midland Humane Coalition’s ARC (10210 W. Hwy 80 E), Lone Star Sanctuary for Animals (4200 N. Fairgrounds Rd.), and Fix West Texas all adopt out dogs and cats.

Do I need to license my dog in Midland?
Yes. The city requires an annual license, which costs about $10 and requires proof of a current rabies vaccination.

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