Summer is in full bloom and there's no better time to explore the city. Let your pup run free in these Austin parks this summer, each open from 5 am-10 pm.
1 | Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 N Lamar Boulevard | Website
Winding dirt trails, natural lush vegetation, a creek to keep cool, and plenty of other pooches make this the perfect place to take your pup to off-leash. The trail extends across over 200 wooded acres of public land, so there’s plenty space to explore.
2 | Turkey Creek Trail at Emma Long Metropolitan Park
1600 City Park Road | Website
One of the only off-leash nature trails in the city, Turkey Creek boasts 2.5 densely wooded miles along a lively stream and access to deeper pools for swimming. Arrive early to claim a parking spot!
3 | Red Bud Isle
3401 Redbud Trail
One of Austin’s favorite off-leash dog parks, with 13 acres of natural beauty. It backs up to a river, so be sure to keep an eye on your pooch if they don’t get to swim often!
4 | Zilker Park
2201 Barton Springs Road | Website
The largest park in Austin, Zilker is every dog’s ultimate meetup spot. Pups run free off-leash at this 351 acre park, and there’s even an Instagram account for the dogs of Zilker.
5 | Vic Mathias Shores
800 or 920 W Riverside Drive | Website
After a recent redesign of the park, the western half of Vic Mathias Shores has been designated as an official off-leash play zone. Straddled by city streets, this park is great for bringing your well-behaved pooch to socialize and explore Lady Bird Lake.
6 | Barton Creek Greenbelt
3755 S Capital of Texas Highway | Website
This extensive hike and bike trail is great for dogs looking to cover tons of ground exploring. It’s divided into plenty of sections, so be sure to take a look at the Barton Creek Greenbelt Guide before heading out.
7 | Onion Creek District Park
7001 Onion Creek Drive
Except for the playground, this park is off-leash. Swimming opportunities and shady hiking trails can be found throughout the park, which spans 170 acres. This is a great place to take your furry friend for water activities!
Taking in the natural beauty of Austin is always more fun with a furry friend by your side. These parks are sure to keep you and your pup entertained for hours!
