Buffalo Bayou dog park now open

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Houston area residents now have a brand new dog park to take their furry friends near downtown Houston.

The Johnny Steele Dog Park in Buffalo Bayou Park is officially open. It's a two-acre park off of Allen Parkway and Montrose Boulevard.

The park includes ponds for large and small dogs, pup-friendly water fountains, shade structures for sweltering summer days and a washing station. There are also benches for people to sit and plenty of room for the dogs to run.