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Grasslands Nature Trail

Corpus Christi, Texas · Padre Island National Seashore

Dogs on a leash all year

Short loop through grassland and dunes in Padre Island National Seashore. Watch for rattlesnakes and ticks.

Source: National Park Service, Padre Island: Pets. Checked October 28, 2026.

Follow the signs at the trailhead: parks can close areas to dogs for wildlife.

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Padre Island National Seashore: the rule in full

Leashed pets (6 feet or less) are allowed on park beaches, campgrounds, trails and boardwalks: over 60 miles of beach. Not in park buildings. Disruptive or aggressive pets should be kept off the Malaquite Visitor Center deck and boardwalk and the short stretch of beach in front of it. Pick up after your pet.

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