Red Bud Isle dog park
A City of Austin designated off-leash area at 3401 Red Bud Trail, with shoreline access near the upper end of Lady Bird Lake. The water is part of the setting—but current algae conditions make a safety check essential before every visit.
Off-leash boundaries and control
Red Bud Isle appears on Austin Parks and Recreation's official Dog Off-Leash Area map. Keep your dog leashed on the way into and out of the designated area, then maintain sight and sound control. The city also requires handlers to remove aggressive dogs and clean up waste.
Address and general park hours
The City park directory lists Red Bud Isle at 3401 Red Bud Trail, Austin, TX 78746. Austin says parks are generally open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. unless otherwise posted, and access may change for maintenance or other conditions.
Current water-safety check
Verified November 4, 2026: Austin Watershed Protection's October 6 status says blue-green algae was still visible at Red Bud Isle and other lake monitoring sites. The city advises avoiding algae, not drinking natural water, rinsing fur after contact and preventing dogs from licking before rinsing. Conditions can change quickly, so open the live city status before leaving.
Before you go
- Bring fresh drinking water, a bowl, waste bags and a leash.
- Review the current city map for the designated off-leash boundary.
- Avoid warm, stagnant water and any visible scum, film or algae.
- Follow posted signs if they differ from general city guidance.
Official Austin off-leash rules ↗ · Official Dog Off-Leash Area map ↗ · Official park directory ↗
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