Dog ParkAustin
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
Zilker Metropolitan Park
2207 Lou Neff Rd, Austin, TX 78746Get directions
What to expect with your pet
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.
Where pets can go
- Indoors
- No
- Patio
- No
- Outdoor areas / grounds
- Yes
- Leash required
- Yes
- Off-leash allowed
- Yes
- Fenced area
- No
- Pets welcome
- dogs
Rules, fees & comfort
- Pet fee
- Not specified
- Size limit
- Not specified
- Breed restrictions
- Not specified
- Water bowls
- No
- Dog menu
- No
- Shaded / covered patio
- Yes
- Misters / fans
- No
- Patio heaters
- No
About
Austin's 350-acre front yard along Lady Bird Lake.
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Last updated by a visitor on 9/28/2026
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