Winner: Phil Hardberger Park

13203 Blanco Road, (210) 492-7472, philhardbergerpark.org

While San Antonio has plenty of dog-friendly bars and restaurants (patios for days!), sometimes your pup just needs to get out and stretch their legs. Even then, your furry friends aren't always satisfied with accompanying you to the park if it means being on a leash. That's where dog parks come in – and where Phil Hardberger Park absolutely shines with two parks dedicated to man's best friend. One is for fun-sized furry friends, and the other is for more fabulously-sized breeds. Both are equipped with everything you need to make your dog's social time fun and safe. The fun side comes in with platforms and outcroppings for dogs to play on as well as dog-friendly water fountains to stay cool. The flip-side is that there's plenty of shade for those hot summer evenings and water so you and your pet can stay hydrated. Another safety perk is that the fenced parks also have features to keep those door-dashers safe from escaping into the rest of the park.

2. McAllister Park

13102 Jones Maltsberger Road

(210) 207-7275

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3. Tom Slick Park

7400 Texas 151 Access Road

(210) 207-7275

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