Dog park · Lake Austin & Northwest Austin, West Austin
Red Bud Isle
About the dog park
- Size: about 13 acres
- Water play for dogs
- Run by Austin Parks and Recreation
A small wooded peninsula at the top of Lady Bird Lake where the whole park is off-leash. Water on three sides makes it a swimming spot for dogs, but parking is tight.
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
- Location3401 Red Bud Trl, Austin, TX
- NeighborhoodLake Austin & Northwest Austin, West Austin
Red Bud Isle: frequently asked questions
Is there a small-dog area at Red Bud Isle?
Our sources do not mention a separate small-dog area.
How big is Red Bud Isle?
It is about 13 acres.
Where is Red Bud Isle?
Red Bud Isle is at 3401 Red Bud Trl, on Lake Austin & Northwest Austin, West Austin, Austin. A small wooded peninsula at the top of Lady Bird Lake where the whole park is off-leash. Water on three sides makes it a swimming spot for dogs, but parking is tight.
Sources
- City of Austin, Mar 2023
- BringFido, undated, read Oct 2026
- Austin American-Statesman (Foursquare list), undated, read Oct 2026
- Humane Heroes, Jun 2018
- Hepper, Jun 2026