I have lived in Coppell, Texas longer than any other place in my entire life. I moved here in 1996 so that means last year I celebrated my silver anniversary here! Residents are called Coppellians and we're a pretty proud bunch of our quaint little city. We're located in the far northwest corner of Dallas county and are solidly in the "burbs". We have one of the top-rated school districts in the entire state of Texas, making it a popular choice for the constant influx of new residents to the area.
Coppell is a city of families. Of our almost 16,000 households in the city, about 45% of them have children under the age of 18 living in them. If you then consider that according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA) that almost 50% of households have at least one dog, that means there are a lot of dogs and a lot of kids in Coppell. Our pets are members of the family too so that's why they're always welcome in my family portrait sessions and I never charge extra to include them.
Our close proximity to the Dallas - Fort Worth airport makes the area a popular one for the corporate headquarters of such companies as The Container Store, Zale Corporation and most recently the North American headquarters of the British sports car manufacturer, McLaren. We are also the home of a number of massive Amazon fulfillment centers which means that sometimes I buy something and it literally arrives later that same day.
So even though we are a bedroom community in the suburbs of Dallas, our excellent school system, convenient location in the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and local employment opportunities make it a very desirable city to live in which explains our skyrocketing growth from a population of just over 16,000 in 1990 to more than double that at 36,000 in 2000. Now that the city's land mass is pretty much fully developed, our current population has settled in at just over 41,000 people.
Coppell Is Very Dog Friendly
For a city less than 15 square miles in size, we have a lot to offer dog lovers. Coppell boats many great parks, the two biggest parks being Andy Brown East and Andy Brown West, which have meandering paths great for on-leash dog walking. The city is also developing the extension of our current trail system so they all connect and will measure over 7 miles in total length.
Of course, we have the Waggin' Tails Dog Park, something I know quite a bit about since I led the charge in 2012 to have it built. This year will be the 10th anniversary of the park's opening and it remains one of the most popular amenities in the city today.
In addition to numerous outdoor activities that you can do with your dog, we also have a number of dog-friendly eateries in, and immediately around, the city that welcome your pooch with open arms - here's a list:
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Your pup is welcome on the patio of J. Macklin's Grill
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Lupe Tortilla says "bienvenido los perros" (welcome dogs) to their patio dining area
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Rodeo Goat at Cypress Waters also allows dogs for patio dining
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Dairy Queen's outdoor dining area is dog-friendly
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Got a hankering for a hamburger? Twisted Root in old town Coppell makes some great ones and you can sneak your pup a few bites in their outdoor dining area.
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Maybe you're in the mood for Mediterranean? Zoes
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Feeling the need for a little java with your pooch? Check out George Coffee + Provisions in old town, you can sip your coffee with your pup on their quaint porch dining area
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After dinner it's time for dessert so stop b Andy's Frozen Custard and share a sweet treat with your pup on their patio
7 Comments
Jan 23, 2022, 11:15:29 AM
Darlene - And when I think of your area, it brings back memories to 6 weeks of flight attendant training at American Airlines Headquarters and yearly visits for qualification upkeep LOL! I wish I had gotten out to explore more! What beautiful parks you have! I'm in love with that colorful mural - I need that in my life! Gorgeous images!!!
Jan 21, 2022, 12:57:14 PM
Holly - What a lovely little town in Texas! I love the variety of images you've shown, but Ginger in the flowers is the best! I also love that there are so many places that allow dogs to accompany their people.
Jan 21, 2022, 11:04:55 AM
Elaine - WOW! You DO have a lot of parks near you. I took a look at that list. You have almost as many parks as we have lakes...LOL. What a wonderful opportunity for photographs each one represents!
Jan 21, 2022, 10:45:42 AM
Angela Schneider - I didn't realize Coppell was so small. I love how dog friendly it is! That shot of Shem is just darling.
Jan 21, 2022, 9:42:43 AM
Nicole - I'm in love with that portrait of Patsy! All the color! I so wish we had colorful flowers here.
Jan 21, 2022, 8:38:54 AM
Terri - That photo of the beardies is amazing! Coppell seem slick a really nice place
Jan 21, 2022, 6:34:01 AM
Courtney Bryson - What a great variety of locations to have so close to you! I really love those grasses at Grapevine Park!