Weatherford, the county seat of Parker County, is at the intersection of U.S. highways 180 and 80, thirty miles west of Fort Worth in the center of the county. Interstate 20 passes the southern edge of the city, and Farm roads 920, 2421, 51, 1884, and State Highway 171 serve it too.
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Pet Laws in Weatherford
Currently, there are no licensing requirements for dogs or cats in Parker County. It is, however, mandatory that all dogs and cats be vaccinated yearly for rabies. Learn more here There is a countywide leash law in Parker County, meaning all dogs must be contained to your property or on a leash at all times within the county. You can read more here
Pet Friendly Activities in Weatherford
Patsy Hooks Dog Park Location: 379 Jack Borden Way, Weatherford, TX 76086 Patsy Hooks dog park is open from 6am - 10pm and has areas dedicated to both small and large dogs. Be sure to see us for your pups updated rabies vaccine before you head over!
Mutts Canine Cantina Location: 5317 Clearfork Main St, Fort Worth, TX 76109 Have you ever wanted to take your dog out for a drink? Now you can! MUTTS Canine Cantina is a dog-friendly restaurant and off-leash dog park that loves your furry friends as much as you do! Watch your dog play from our patio and beer garden while you sip a margarita or a local draft beer. Dog Park & Cantina not too far outside of Weatherford and does require a membership to use the dog park.
Pet Friendly Restaurants in Weatherford
Shep's Location: 816 S Main St, Weatherford, TX 76086 One of Dr. Cate's favorites!
Northside Remedy Coffee & Cocktails Location: 215 N Main St, Weatherford, TX 76086 Locally roasted coffee, teas, juice, cold beer, and craft cocktails with a beautiful pet-friendly patio.
Antebellum Ale House Location: 321 E Oak St, Weatherford, TX 76086 Enjoy one of our 45 craft beers on tap or sip on a fresh handcrafted cocktail made with locally distilled spirits while relaxing on our beautiful, pet-friendly patio!
Recommended Pet Services in Weatherford
Riverstone Veterinary Group Grote Vet Clinic: 819 Santa Fe Drive Weatherford, TX 76086 Riverstone Veterinary Hospital: 1421 FM1189, Suite 4, Brock, TX 76087 Riverstone Veterinary Group is dedicated to providing exemplary veterinary medicine and patient care, client service, and employee well-being while maintaining honesty, integrity, profitability and community involvement. We are locally, and family owned; serving two locations in Parker County; Grote Veterinary Clinic in Weatherford, Texas and Riverstone Veterinary Hospital in Brock, Texas.
Pet Stores and Supplies in Weatherford
Peacocks Feed and Supply Address: 122 W Water St, Weatherford, TX 76086
Hay USA Address: 1714 Blair Dr, Weatherford, TX 76086
Pet Supplies Plus Address: 222 W, I-20, Weatherford, TX 76086
Orscheln Farm & Home Address: 102 College Park Dr, Weatherford, TX 76086
Tractor Supply Address: 1817 S Main St, Weatherford, TX 76086
City Demographics & Economic Data
Weatherford, TX's estimated population as of 2017 is 30,654 according to the most recent United States census estimates. The population density is 1,468 people per square mile with a land area of 20.9 miles and 1053 feet of elevation. Residents of Weatherford have a median age of 35.5 years. You can find more in-depth demographics and economic data here Zip Codes: 76085, 76086
Schools in Weatherford
You can find information for both public and private schools within Weatherford here The mission of the Weatherford ISD is to teach, challenge, and inspire each student in a safe, nurturing environment to succeed in the global community. You can find more information here
Juan N. Seguin Elementary Location: 499 E. Eighth St., Weatherford, Texas 76086
Bill W. Wright Elementary Location: 1309 W. Charles St., Weatherford, Texas 76086
Mary Martin Elementary Location: 719 N. Oakridge Drive, Weatherford, Texas 76087
Stephen F. Austin Elementary Location: 1776 Texas Drive, Weatherford, Texas 76086
David Crockett Elementary Location: 1015 Jameson St., Weatherford, Texas 76086
Raymond E. Curtis Elementary Location: 501 W. Russell, Weatherford, Texas 76086
Bose Ikard Elementary Location: 100 Ikard Lane, Weatherford, Texas 76086
Shirley Hall Middle School Location: 823 S. Bowie Drive, Weatherford, Texas 76086
Joe M. Tison Middle School Location: 102 Meadowview Road, Weatherford, Texas 76087
WHS Ninth Grade Center Location: 1007 S. Main, Weatherford, Texas
Weatherford High School Location: 2121 Bethel Road, Weatherford, Texas 76087
History of Weatherford
Weatherford, a city in the seat of Parker County, Texas, is located on the crest of a divide between the Trinity and Brazos valleys and for its first decade, was the principal frontier settlement in North Texas. The town was incorporated in 1858, and a post office was opened in 1859. In the mid-1890s Weatherford had an estimated population of 5,000 and 100 businesses, seven churches, several schools, three banks, four hotels, three weekly newspapers (Weatherford Sun, Weatherford Constitution, and the Parker County News), and one institution of higher learning, Weatherford College. Throughout the twentieth century, Weatherford continued to serve as the agribusiness center of Parker County. Learn more here
Grote Veterinary Clinic is located near the heart of Weatherford, TX just southwest of the courthouse on the corner of Santa Fe Drive and Eureka Street. Riverstone Veterinary Hospital is located in Downtown Brock, TX about 1 mile south of I-20 on the Brock Spur.