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Dog Friendly Activities in Austin, TX

There are 90 dog friendly activities in Austin. Use the links below to get an overview of each one, see pictures, print directions, and even read reviews from other dog owners. Coming from out of town? Get a discounted rate on pet friendly hotels in Austin.

Pet Friendly Red Bud Isle

Red Bud Isle

Red Bud Isle is a pet-friendly area in Austin, TX. Surrounded by water on three sides, this peninsula provides a great place for pooches to socialize, swim, frolic and play off-leash. Dog owners are reminded that parking is at a premium, and to clean up any mess left behind to preserve the cleanliness of the water and the surrounding area. Make sure you keep an eye on your pup as he plays, too. This park is also popular for hiking, kayaking and canoeing.

Pet Friendly Barton Creek Greenbelt Preserve

Barton Creek Greenbelt Preserve

Barton Creek Greenbelt Preserve

Barton Creek Greenbelt Preserve is a pet-friendly recreation area in Austin, TX. This park is popular among nature lovers and adventurists alike. Visitors can enjoy activities such as hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, swimming and bird watching. Your leashed pet is welcome to join you as you explore this lovely space with hiking trails leading to Twin Falls and Sculpture Falls.

The Domain

Bring Fido along to The Domain in Austin, TX, for a shopping spree. Situated in a beautiful park-like setting, this dog-friendly shopping venue features high-end boutiques such as Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, David Yurman, Tiffany & Co., and Neiman Marcus. Macy's, Dillard's, and Dick's Sporting Goods can also be found anchoring this popular development. With the exception of a few stores, most retailers welcome your pup with a water bowl, and some even offer a treat! Be sure to ask first before entering with Fido.

West Austin Dog Park

West Austin Dog Park

Fido can run and play off-leash at West Austin Dog Park in Austin, TX. The park is fenced for your pups safety and features trash receptacle for your convenience. Pets must be leashed in all other areas of West Austin Park.

Emma Long Metropolitan Park

Emma Long Metropolitan Park

Your pet will love to explore the beautiful, pet-friendly trail with gorgeous views of Lake Austin at Emma Long Metropolitan Park in Austin, TX. Pets must be leashed in all areas of the park, which also features open space, camp sites, boat ramps and reservation based large picnic table sites.

Dog Park at Walnut Creek Metro Park

Dog Park at Walnut Creek Metro Park

Fido will love playing at the Dog Park at Walnut Creek Metro Park in Austin, TX. The 1-acre park features separate areas for small and large dogs. The park also features nearby parking and restrooms. Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the rest of Walnut Creek Metro Park.

Bull Creek District Park

Bull Creek District Park

Bull Creek District Park is a pet-friendly park in Austin, TX. Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans on a hike through its 32 miles of ecologically unique terrain. Enjoy scenic views of Bull Creek as you walk.

Mary Moore Searight Metro Park

Mary Moore Searight Metro Park

Leashed pets are welcome throughout Mary Moore Searight Metro Park in Austin, TX. Enjoy walking trails, scenic views, picnic tables and more. There is also an off-leash trail for Fido to enjoy at the north end of the park.

Zilker Botanical Garden

Zilker Botanical Garden

Dog-friendly Zilker Botanical Garden in Austin, TX, is packed with rare and unusual plants, and the campus includes various themed areas you'll love to explore with your leashed pet. This garden is a unique collaboration between the City of Austin Parks & Recreation Department (PARD) and the Austin Area Garden Council (AAGC). The garden is enjoyed by over 400,000 visitors each year and is open most days, but be sure to check their website in advance.

Auditorium Shores Off-Leash Park

Auditorium Shores Off-Leash Park

Pets love to run and play off-leash at Auditorium Shores Off-Leash Park in Austin, TX. It's a great place for a game of fetch or Frisbee. Be careful as the area is not fenced and there is a busy road nearby.

Keep Austin Weird Scavenger Hunt

Keep Austin Weird Scavenger Hunt

'Keep Austin Weird Scavenger Hunt' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Kat. Discover Austin on a scavenger hunt with your pooch. First, receive instructions and warm up for the event. Then, depart with your dog on a tour of the sights and sounds of Austin. Take part in fun activities and complete clues along the way. The initial climb to the overlook meeting place is the most strenuous section of the hunt. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 30 guests of all ages. Rates start at $19 per person.

Explore & Paint with Graffiti Artists

Explore & Paint with Graffiti Artists

'Explore & Paint with Graffiti Artists' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Andrew. Explore the underground graffiti scene in Austin. Check out long walls covered in dozens of graffiti pieces, get an introduction to the art and top it off by spray painting a wall, legally, of course. Feel free to request a different time if one of those listed won't work with your schedule. Friendly dogs are welcome to hang out while you spray. The experience lasts 1.5 hours and can accommodate up to 30 guests of all ages. Rates start at $72 per person.

Onion Creek District Park

Onion Creek District Park

Fido will love to run, play and swim in the water at Onion Creek District Park in Austin, TX. Your pet can join you off-leash in the designated area and on the trail. Be careful, though, as the area is not fenced.

Tour Austin's Best Street Art

Tour Austin's Best Street Art

'Tour Austin's Best Street Art' is a pet-friendly Airbnb Experience hosted by Douglas and Eileen. Well-behaved pups are welcome to join you on this graffiti and street art walking tour of Austin. You will be shown great photo ops and get the inside scoop on living in Austin. The experience lasts 2 hours and can accommodate up to 15 guests of all ages. Rates start at $30 per person.

Lady Bird Lake

Lady Bird Lake is a pet-friendly destination in Austin, TX. There are over 10 miles of trails that border the lake, which you can enjoy with your furry friend. Fido will love to join you as you take in the view of the lake and downtown Austin. Me mindful of the algae and water quality while there.

Laguna Gloria

Fido is welcome to walk the grounds with you at Laguna Gloria, a pet-friendly activity in Austin, TX. The lovely grounds of this beautiful museum are a great place to explore with your leashed pet. The area features clover fields, a lake, a sculpture garden and extensive trails.

McKinney Falls State Park

McKinney Falls State Park

Leashed dogs are welcome to join their humans at McKinney Falls State Park, a pet-friendly park in Austin, TX. The park features over 5 miles of trails to explore. Other activities include geocaching, fishing and picnicking. Dogs must be leashed at all times and please clean up after your pet.

Zilker Park Boat Rentals

Zilker Park Boat Rentals

Located just 10 minutes from downtown, dog-friendly Zilker Park Boat Rentals offers canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards in Austin, TX. Dogs are welcome; however, pet life jackets are not provided. They don't take reservations and a picture ID is required for rental.

Texas State Capitol Grounds

Texas State Capitol Grounds

Bring Fido to the pet-friendly Texas State Capitol Grounds in Austin, TX. Fido is welcome to join you for a picnic lunch on a historic site or a self-guided tour of the grounds, including statues and historic markers. Completed in 1888, it is widely recognized as one of the nation’s most distinguished state capitols. There is also a self-guided tour that reveals the historical significance of the statues, historic markers and trees around the Capitol grounds.

Pease District Park

Pease District Park

Pease District Park is a dog-friendly urban park in Austin, TX, which features public trails, picnic spaces and sports courts. In accordance with City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department, dogs must be leashed in public parks unless in designated off-leash areas. In Pease District Park, the off-leash area is between 24th Street and 29th Street. Dogs are not permitted in the interactive water feature or in the Treehouse in Kingsbury Commons. Your leashed pet can join you on a walk across Shoal Creek Trail or for an afternoon picnic on the grass.

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