Deputy Darren Goforth Park on Horsepen Creek

Address: 9402 Barker Cypress Rd, Cypress, TX 77433

Dogs can swim in the lake or cool off on the beach area at this Cypress park, which also offers washing stations and water fountains after a wet session. Large and small dogs have separate fenced sections, and the restrooms and paved paths get consistently good marks from visitors. Shade is limited, so morning visits work better on hot days, and a few regulars have flagged gaps in the fencing near the water's edge.