Parks for Pups
Off-leash Areas in austin, tx:
Looking for an outdoor space for you and dog to roam free? Check out these off-leash dog areas in parks across Austin!
- Auditorium Shores at Town Lake
- Barky Springs
- Emma Long Metro Park
- Great Northern Detention Basin
- Mary Moore Searight
- Norwood Park
- Onion Creek Greenbelt
- Red Bud Isle
- Shoal Creek Greenbelt
- Walnut Creek Metro Park
- Zilker Metro Park
Off-leash City Ordinances
While in off-leash dog areas, please observe these rules:
- Dogs must be within sight and sound control of Owners/handlers at all times
- Dogs in heat are not allowed in off-leash areas
- Rabies vaccinations are required for all dogs as required by State Law
- Owners/handlers must clean up after their dogs and deposit waste into a trash can
- Aggressive dogs must be removed from public spaces immediately
On-leash City Ordinances
The City of Austin enforces ordinances related to the tethering of dogs within City limits:
Except in public areas where restraint of a dog is not required (off-leash dog parks), an owner or handler of a dog shall keep the dog under restraint. A person holding a dog on a leash or lead shall keep the dog under control at all times. Click below to learn more about the City of Austin's on-leash rules!
Volunteer Opportunities
December Open Workday – Sanchez School Park
December Open Workday – Barton Creek Greenbelt
Austin Parks Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to partnering with the Austin community to enhance people’s lives by making Austin's parks better through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy, and financial support.
We're known for our annual flagship volunteer event, It’s My Park Day, and is a presenting partner and beneficiary of the popular Austin City Limits Music Festival at Zilker Metropolitan Park.
