DogMapOpen 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 · alwaysThe facts
- Off-leashOff-leash · always
- FencedNo — open
- WaterNone
- Size46 acres (Great Lawn off-leash area)
- HoursOff-leash 5 AM–10 PM daily
- SurfaceGrass / 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.
About Zilker Park Great Lawn Off-Leash Area
Zilker Park Great Lawn Off-Leash Area is a free open dog park in Austin, Texas where dogs are off-leash year-round. It's unfenced. Size: 46 acres (Great Lawn off-leash area).
Rules verified · source: City of Austin Parks & Recreation — 2026 Dog Off-Leash Area Map
Zilker Park Great Lawn Off-Leash Area: FAQ
- Can my dog be off-leash at Zilker Park Great Lawn Off-Leash Area?
- Yes — Zilker Park Great Lawn Off-Leash Area is off-leash year-round, whenever it's open.
- 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).
- 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.