Dog-friendly Central Texas, city by city

Austin

Travis County

Patio culture, Lady Bird Lake and some of Texas's best off-leash parks.

Round Rock

Williamson County

Big parks, Brushy Creek and a growing patio scene.

Georgetown

Williamson County

The San Gabriel River trails and a walkable historic square.

Cedar Park

Williamson County

Trailheads, lakes and family-friendly spots.

Pflugerville

Travis County

Lake Pflugerville's loop and neighborhood parks.

Leander

Williamson County

Hill Country edge with open space to roam.

Kyle

Hays County

Growing I-35 town with local pet services.

Buda

Hays County

Onion Creek, a downtown dog park and small-town patios.

San Marcos

Hays County

Spring-fed river parks and college-town patios.

Dripping Springs

Hays County

Wineries, breweries and Hill Country ranches.

Waco

McLennan County

Cameron Park's shady trails along the Brazos.

Temple

Bell County

Parks and lakes north of Austin.

Belton

Bell County

Lake Belton and Nolan Creek trails.

Bastrop

Bastrop County

Lost Pines camping and riverside strolls.