PARKS & GREEN SPACES NEAR MONTROSE
From off-leash dog parks to hike-and-bike trails -- green space within reach
0.3 mi
Off-leash dog park
~1 mi
Buffalo Bayou trail
74
Walk Score
73
Bike Score
Last updated: March 2026
Map: Parks Near MVL
Dog Parks
Off-leash dog parks near Mount Vernon Lofts, sorted by distance.
Ervan Chew Dog Park
The closest off-leash dog park to Mount Vernon Lofts -- just a 6-minute walk. Ervan Chew Dog Park is fully fenced with separate areas for large and small dogs. Part of the larger Ervan Chew Park, which also includes a splash pad, playground, and basketball court.
Johnny Steele Dog Park
One of Houston's most popular dog parks, located inside Buffalo Bayou Park. Johnny Steele features a large fenced off-leash area with dog washing stations, drinking fountains, and views along the bayou. About a 10-minute drive or 14-minute bike ride from MVL.
Levy Park Dog Run
Levy Park features dual fenced dog runs with separate areas for small and large dogs. The surrounding park offers a playground, event lawn, on-site cafe, and free community programming. About a 7-minute drive from MVL.
Neighborhood Parks (Walking Distance)
Parks within walking distance of Mount Vernon Lofts, sorted by distance.
Ervan Chew Park (Full Park)
The full Ervan Chew Park is the closest park to Mount Vernon Lofts. In addition to the off-leash dog area, it includes a splash pad, playground, basketball court, walking path, open green space, and picnic area. A 6-minute walk from your front door.
Mandell Park
A neighborhood park about an 8-minute walk from MVL. Mandell Park offers a playground, basketball court, and open green space in the heart of Montrose.
Cherryhurst Park
A well-used neighborhood park about a 10-minute walk from MVL. Cherryhurst Park includes a playground, dog area, basketball court, jogging trail, and the Cherryhurst Community Center.
Menil Park
The green space surrounding the Menil Collection, about a 16-minute walk from MVL. Menil Park features open lawns, shade trees, public art installations, and benches -- a quiet spot to read or relax adjacent to one of Houston's best free museums.
Trails & Big Parks
Larger parks and trail systems accessible from Mount Vernon Lofts.
Buffalo Bayou Park
Houston's signature urban greenway, spanning 160 acres along the bayou. Buffalo Bayou Park features miles of hike-and-bike trails, the Johnny Steele Dog Park, kayak and paddleboard rentals, a nature play area, public art, and a visitor center. About a 6-minute bike ride from MVL.
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PET-FRIENDLY CONDO, 0.3 MI FROM OFF-LEASH DOG PARK
Mount Vernon Lofts is pet-friendly -- dogs allowed, 2 per handler in common areas. And you're a 6-minute walk from Ervan Chew Dog Park's fenced off-leash area.
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Walk Score: 74 | Bike Score: 73
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Distances are approximate walking distances from 4509 Mount Vernon St and may vary by route.
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Last updated: March 2026. Know of a correction or new addition? Contact us.