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The Best Dog Parks in Austin To Bark About

March 30, 2023
| 7:00 AM

With so much beautiful nature here, it’s no wonder that pups and dogs of all shapes and sizes are ubiquitous in Austin. Getting our furry friends out with us in nature or at dog-friendly places in the city is just another wonderful thing we love about living in Bat City. Read on for our best dog parks and favorite places for a little TLC to our true best friend.

The Best Dog Parks in Austin To Bark About

Cedar Bark Park

Just 20 minutes north of downtown Austin is the beautiful suburb of Cedar Park. This local neighborhood park features expansive grounds for our pups to run around. Cedar Bark Park is five acres of fenced-in space is located in Veterans Memorial Park. Perfect for your dog and all their dog friends; this park includes a giant pond, pet waste stations, benches, drinking fountains, dog showers, and tons of natural landscape.

Hours & Location

THURS-MON | 6AM-10PM

Closed Tuesday

? Veterans Memorial Park

2525 West New Hope Drive Cedar Park, TX 78613

The Best Dog Parks in Austin To Bark About

Yard Bar

One of the best dog parks that both you and your pup can enjoy is Yard Bar. This central Austin hub is a great place for all of your friends to gather with all their fur babies. Yard Bar showcases tons of local beers, signature cocktails, and food for you to enjoy. All dogs are welcome as long as they are spayed or neutered and are up to date on their vaccines. Park fees are extremely affordable and you can even get a monthly or annual membership!

Hours & Location

SUN-WED | 11AM-10PM

THURS-SAT 11AM-11PM

? 67000 Burnet Rd.

Austin, TX 78757

The Best Dog Parks in Austin To Bark About

Zilker Park

Probably one of the most popular parks in all of Austin, Zilker Park reigns supreme. As one of the largest parks in the city, it’s easy to see why it’s considered one of the best dog parks in Austin. Zilker Park’s grounds feature wide-open grassy space, three picnic sites, a disc golf course, and five volleyball courses. Within Zilker is Barton Springs Natural Pool where you and your dog can jump in the water and cool off!

Hours & Location

MON-SUN | 5AM-12AM

? 2100 Barton Springs Rd.

Austin, TX 78704

The Best Dog Parks in Austin To Bark About

Auditorium Shores Dog Park

This urban park is located right in the heart of downtown Austin just off Lady Bird Lake and nearby Palmer Events Center. There are several reasons why Auditorium Shores Park is one of the best dog parks in Austin. This expansive park is perfect for dogs that want to roam off-leash and offers plenty of spaces for basketball, trail walking, and a playground for kids to enjoy.

Hours & Location

For updated hours visit their website

? 1317 W 10th Street

Austin, TX 78703

The Best Dog Parks in Austin To Bark About

Domain Central Park

Looking for a little break with the pup during your shopping trip? The Domain Central Park has all the open space you could ever need to let your dog roam free. As one of the best dog parks in the north side of Austin, The Domain is home to many people and a popular destination to all of Austin and neighboring suburbs.

Hours & Location

MON-SUN | 5AM-11PM

? 11100 Alterra Pkwy

Austin, TX 78758

? Georgetown Dog Park

Georgetown Bark Park

This bustling suburb just north of Austin is home to many friendly pups! Their choice park to go to is Georgetown Bark Park. This expansive space features six acres of greenery and offers plenty of water fountains and trash receptacles. Bark Park also features plenty of separate areas for small dogs to congregate safely and freely, as well as the larger-than-life breeds to get their jitters out.

Hours & Location

MON-SUN | 6AM-9PM

? 151 Holly St.

Georgetown, TX 78626

? Red Bug Isle

Red Bud Isle

A little further up the waterway of Lady Bird Lake is a modest island, called Red Bud Island! Accessible along Redbud Trail road, this island is home to a large amount of greenery known as Red Bud Isle Park. This island park is known for its off-leash dog park, hiking, kayaking, and canoeing. Take your pup for a swim and shake it off with a run around this beautiful island!

Hours & Location

MON-SUN | 6AM-10PM

? 3401 Redbud Trail

Austin, TX 78746

? Onion Creek

Onion Creek

This south Austin landscape is just outside of the Austin metro area and is part of the popular greenbelt. Just south of the creek, Onion Creek Park offers 555-acres of regional park space. Its large flat space features plenty of water by way of the creek that empties into a pond, perfect for dogs to play in. Stop by one of the best dog parks in south Austin and enjoy plenty of trails and open playfields for everyone to use!

Hours & Location

MON-SUN | 6AM-10PM

? Onion Creek Metropolitan Park

Austin, TX 78744

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