Kinder Large Dog Run

The large-dog run uses crushed gravel, water, seating, and a 45-minute limit; dogs over 15 inches belong in this enclosure.

Use metered perimeter streets or paid downtown garages, including Avenida Central beneath the park. Convention, arena, festival, and event traffic can sharply affect price and availability.

Open daily 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. Restrooms operate 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; fountain changing rooms 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.; events and seasonal attractions vary.

Public restrooms are on the south side of the Alkek Building near the playground and generally operate 9:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; a women's restroom is also in Avenida Central Garage.

Admission, playground, fountain, lawns, dog runs, public art, and most public programming are free. Parking, food, boats, skating, rentals, and selected events cost separately.

Broad paved paths and level plazas serve the compact park; wheelchair users can participate in some seasonal rink experiences under posted rules.

Pets must be leashed outside the separate large- and small-dog runs. Dog-run users must remain with dogs and follow size, vaccination, and 45-minute rules.

Excellent compact family destination with a refreshed hill playground, free Gateway Fountain, lake, lawns, restrooms, changing rooms, and frequent programs.

The large-dog run uses crushed gravel, water, seating, and a 45-minute limit; dogs over 15 inches belong in this enclosure. Gateway Fountain generally runs 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. and shuts off for thunder or lightning. Private events and maintenance can close portions of the compact park.

METRORail, downtown buses, convention-district walking routes, and nearby bike facilities make transit practical; Convention District is the closest rail stop.