ParkGeorgetown
Blue Hole Park
Leashed dogs welcome on the trails and lawn. Dogs are not allowed in the swimming area.
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Central Texas
Dog-friendly parks in Austin & 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.
ParkBuda
Buda City Park
Leashed dogs welcome throughout the park. Buda's off-leash dog park is no longer here — it moved to Historic Stagecoach Park in January 2026.
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ParkAustin
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
ParkAustin
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
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ParkGeorgetown
Garey Park
Leashed dogs welcome throughout the park; a fenced off-leash dog park with separate small-dog area is available.
- Off-leash
- Fenced area
- Water bowls
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ParkPflugerville
Lake Pflugerville
Leashed dogs welcome on the loop trail. Dogs are not allowed on the designated swim beach.
ParkAustin
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
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ParkRound Rock
Old Settlers Park
Leashed dogs welcome throughout. The fenced dog park area includes separate large and small dog sections, water spigots and shade structures.
- Off-leash
- Fenced area
- Water bowls
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ParkAustin
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
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ParkSan Marcos
San Marcos Rio Vista Park
Leashed dogs welcome in the park. Dogs allowed in the river away from crowded swim areas; clean up is enforced.
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ParkAustin
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
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ParkAustin
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
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ParkAustin
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
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