TrailAustin
Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
Leashed dogs welcome on the full loop. Leash max 6 ft. Water fountains with dog bowls at several points along the trail. Limited shade midday in summer.
- Water bowls
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Auditorium Shores Off-Leash Area
Designated off-leash area under City of Austin park rules. Dogs must be leashed walking to and from the area, and must stay within sight and sound control. Dogs in heat are not allowed. Rabies vaccination required by state law.
- Off-leash
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Davis White Northeast District Park
Designated off-leash area under City of Austin park rules. Dogs must be leashed walking to and from the area and stay within sight and sound control.
- Off-leash
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Emma Long Metropolitan Park
Designated off-leash area within the park; leashes required elsewhere. Park entry fee applies. Dogs must stay within sight and sound control and be current on rabies vaccination.
- Off-leash
- Shaded / covered
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Far West Off-Leash Area
Designated off-leash area under City of Austin park rules. Dogs must be leashed walking to and from the area and stay within sight and sound control.
- Off-leash
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Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park
Designated off-leash area under City of Austin park rules; leashes required on the rest of the trails. Dogs must remain within sight and sound control.
- Off-leash
- Shaded / covered
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Norwood Tract at Town Lake Metro Park
Designated off-leash area under City of Austin park rules. No fencing — dogs must be reliably within sight and sound control. Rabies vaccination required.
- Off-leash
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Onion Creek District Park
Designated off-leash area under City of Austin park rules. Dogs must be leashed walking to and from the area and stay within sight and sound control.
- Off-leash
- Shaded / covered
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Red Bud Isle
Entire island is off-leash. Dogs can swim in the lake at the shoreline access points. Watch for posted algae advisories before letting dogs swim.
- Off-leash
- Shaded / covered
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Shoal Creek Greenbelt Off-Leash Area
Designated off-leash area along the greenbelt; leashes required on the connecting trail segments. Dogs must stay within sight and sound control.
- Off-leash
- Shaded / covered
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Walnut Creek District Park
Designated off-leash area under City of Austin park rules. Creek access makes it a favourite summer swim spot. Dogs must stay within sight and sound control; clean-up required.
- Off-leash
- Shaded / covered
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West Austin Park
Designated off-leash area under City of Austin park rules. Small and busy — best outside peak hours. Dogs must stay within sight and sound control.
- Off-leash
- Shaded / covered
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
Leashed dogs welcome throughout the park. The Great Lawn area near the Polo fields is a designated off-leash zone. Dogs are not allowed in Barton Springs Pool.
- Off-leash
- Shaded / covered