Dog parks and off-leash areas in Austin
Austin calls its designated off-leash spaces Dog Off-Leash Areas (DOLAs). Dogs must be leashed everywhere else in public areas unless the city specifically designates an exception. Check the current city map for boundaries, closures and fenced-area details.
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake
800 W. Riverside Drive · Near downtown on Lady Bird Lake. Use the Auditorium Shores outing guide for the current City address, designated boundary, general park hours, water-safety guidance and the leash transition to the nearby Butler Trail.
Red Bud Isle
3401 Red Bud Trail · A lake-adjacent off-leash area with a dedicated guide to boundaries, general hours and the City of Austin's current algae status.
Zilker Metro Park Great Lawn
2100 Barton Springs Road · A large designated off-leash field. Event setups and maintenance can affect access, so verify availability before heading over.
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
12138 N. Lamar Boulevard · A large north Austin park with a designated off-leash area and trails shared with other park users, including cyclists.
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
1711 City Park Road · West Austin near Lake Austin. The park includes Turkey Creek Trail, a designated off-leash hiking route. Check park entry, reservation and parking rules before visiting.
Off-leash rules
Leash your dog until you reach the designated area and again when leaving. Keep dogs within sight and sound control, pick up waste, and remove an aggressive dog from the area. Some off-leash areas are not fully fenced, so review the city's current map before visiting if secure fencing is important to you.
City of Austin official DOLA directory and rules ↗ · Official 2025 off-leash area map ↗