Dog park · Menchaca & Far South Austin, South Austin
Onion Creek Greenbelt Off-Leash Area
About the dog park
- Water play for dogs
- Run by Austin Parks and Recreation
A large, shaded off-leash area and trail along Onion Creek in Southeast Austin. It is not fenced, and dogs can get in the water.
Rules
In Austin, dogs must be on a leash no longer than six feet on the way to and from an off-leash area; at fenced areas, keep the leash on until you are inside and the first gate has closed. Off leash, your dog must stay in sight and under voice control, and one person may have no more than three dogs off leash. Dogs need a current rabies vaccination and must be spayed or neutered; dogs in heat and aggressive dogs are not allowed. Pick up after your dog, fill any holes it digs and keep children under 12 with an adult. Parks are generally open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Austin Parks and Recreation)
Rules and hours can change, and dog parks sometimes close for repairs. Check the signs at the gate.
Getting there
- Location7004 Onion Creek Dr, Austin, TX
- NeighborhoodMenchaca & Far South Austin, South Austin
Onion Creek Greenbelt Off-Leash Area: frequently asked questions
Is there a small-dog area at Onion Creek Greenbelt Off-Leash Area?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
Where is Onion Creek Greenbelt Off-Leash Area?
Onion Creek Greenbelt Off-Leash Area is at 7004 Onion Creek Dr, in Menchaca & Far South Austin, South Austin, Austin. A large, shaded off-leash area and trail along Onion Creek in Southeast Austin. It is not fenced, and dogs can get in the water.
Sources
- City of Austin, Mar 2023
- BringFido, undated, read Oct 2026
- Dogster, Oct 2026
- Austin Parks Foundation, Mar 2021
- Austin American-Statesman (Foursquare list), undated, read Oct 2026