Can my dog be off-leash at Auditorium Shores at Town Lake?

Off-leash is allowed only during posted hours: 5 AM–10 PM daily.

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 lake water for dogs to swim in.

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).

Open 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 · set hours

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Off-leash during set hours

5 AM–10 PM daily.

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The facts

Off-leash
Off-leash · set hours
Fenced
No — open
Water
Lake
Size
3 acres (designated off-leash area)
Hours
5 AM–10 PM daily
Surface
Sand / grass

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.

Verified off-leash rules

Rules verified · source: City of Austin Parks & Recreation — 2026 Dog Off-Leash Area Map