Can my dog be off-leash at Zilker Park Great Lawn Off-Leash Area?

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

Is Zilker Park Great Lawn Off-Leash Area fenced?

No — Zilker Park Great Lawn Off-Leash Area is open/unfenced, so reliable recall is recommended.

Is Zilker Park Great Lawn Off-Leash Area free?

Yes — Zilker Park Great Lawn Off-Leash Area is free to access. Zilker lots off Barton Springs Rd (crowded on weekends/festivals).

Open dog park · Zilker · 2100 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704

Zilker Park Great Lawn Off-Leash Area

The expansive Great Lawn within Zilker Park is a designated open off-leash area — wide flat turf ideal for fetch and running. (The small Barking Springs area below the Barton Springs Pool spillway is its own off-leash creek-swimming spot.)

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
None
Size
46 acres (Great Lawn off-leash area)
Hours
5 AM–10 PM daily
Surface
Grass / dirt

Parking & access

Zilker lots off Barton Springs Rd (crowded on weekends/festivals).

Good to know

Off-leash applies to the Great Lawn only — dogs must be leashed elsewhere in Zilker, including most trails and the Barton Springs Pool area.
Unfenced and bordered by roads and event areas; keep dogs in sight-and-sound control.
Minimal shade on the open lawn; dog creek access is at the separate Barking Springs area below the pool dam.

Verified off-leash rules

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