It feels mildly ironic that one of Houston's largest and most diverse green spaces lies in the shadow of the Energy Corridor, perhaps the most important center of business for the oil and gas industry in the world. Yet there it is, all 500 acres of it sprawling along six miles of Buffalo Bayou. With trails, both paved and dirt, wide-open green spaces and water features, there are few places better to walk Fido and yourself.