Central Texas
Know before you go: each listing spells out whether dogs are allowed inside, on the patio or on a leash — plus shade and cooling for Texas summers.
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.
Fenced off-leash park with separate areas for small dogs (under 30 lbs) and large dogs. Dogs must be leashed entering and leaving. Current rabies and other vaccinations required, with the rabies tag on the collar. Spiked collars not permitted. Water fountains with dog bowls throughout.
Fenced off-leash park open dawn to dusk, with closures for maintenance Tuesday mornings and Friday mornings. Dog pond for swimming, dog showers, drinking fountains and waste stations on site.
Fully fenced off-leash park with separate large-dog and small-dog (under 40 lbs) areas plus a rotation area. All dogs must be vaccinated and microchipped. No food or treats of any kind inside the park. Aggressive dogs not permitted. Covered seating and water fountains on site.
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.
Two fenced yards: small dogs under 30 lbs and large dogs 30 lbs and over. Buda posts a strict rule list — no dogs under four months, two dogs per person maximum, handlers must be 17 or older, no food or toys of any kind, pinch and prong collars removed before entering, and current rabies and registration tags on the collar. Shade umbrellas and picnic tables around the edges; young trees mean limited shade in the middle.
Designated off-leash area under City of Austin park rules. No fencing — dogs must be reliably within sight and sound control. Rabies vaccination required.
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.
Fenced off-leash park with double-gated entries and separate large-dog and small-dog areas. Water fountains, shade, covered shelter and waste stations on site.
Fenced off-leash dog park open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Dog waste stations throughout the park. Dogs must be leashed in the rest of the park.
Fenced off-leash park with partitioned large-dog and small-dog areas. Shade structure added in 2023. Dogs must be leashed elsewhere in Stone Hill Park.