DogMapOpen dog park · Bouldin Creek / South Lamar · 1100 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake
A large open off-leash lawn on the downtown-skyline shore of Lady Bird Lake, one of central Austin's busiest dog destinations. The off-leash area is open/unfenced with direct lake-edge access.
Off-leash · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedNo — open
- WaterLake
- Size3 acres (designated off-leash area)
- HoursOff-leash 5 AM–10 PM daily
- SurfaceGrass / dirt
Parking & access
Lot off W Riverside Dr (fills evenings and weekends).
Good to know
- Unfenced and right beside Lady Bird Lake and the busy hike-and-bike trail — keep dogs in sight-and-sound control.
- Lake water can carry toxic blue-green algae the City warns can kill dogs — heed posted warnings before any lake contact.
- Open turf with little shade and skyline views.
About Auditorium Shores at Town Lake
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake is a free open dog park in Austin, Texas where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's unfenced, with a lake to swim in. Size: 3 acres (designated off-leash area).
Rules verified · source: City of Austin Parks & Recreation — 2026 Dog Off-Leash Area Map
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Auditorium Shores at Town Lake?
- Yes — Auditorium Shores at Town Lake is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- Is Auditorium Shores at Town Lake fenced?
- No — Auditorium Shores at Town Lake is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.
- Can my dog swim at Auditorium Shores at Town Lake?
- Yes — Auditorium Shores at Town Lake has ocean surf to swim in. Pack fresh water and check conditions before you go.
- Is Auditorium Shores at Town Lake free?
- Yes — Auditorium Shores at Town Lake is free to access. Lot off W Riverside Dr (fills evenings and weekends).
- Where can my dog be off-leash right now?
- Open the live DogMap map — each spot shows whether off-leash is allowed at the current date and time, including seasonal and time-of-day limits.