Please follow these guidelines with visiting dog parks.

Leash Free Parks - ALWAYS check out the park to make sure

1. You and your dog will be safe from other dogs, people, or traffic.

2. That it is a leash free park.

3. Always keep a copy of current vaccinations on hand when going out.

4. Do not take puppies under 16 weeks as they are still susceptible to parvovirus.

5. Make sure you can still control your dog as not all dog parks are fenced.

6. Maintain control of your dog at all time. Be aware of dog body language and know how to keep your dog and other dogs safe.

7. If your dog is not friendly, you have two options. 1. Socialize and correct that behavior. or 2. Keep your dog at home.

8. Remember, that it only takes one person to screw it up for the rest of us. Now Pace Bend Park has a leash-law instead of allowing dogs to be off-leash. Thank you to the irresponsible person who made this to happen.

9. All other Austin Parks EXCEPT the Veloway are dog friendly - leashed.

1. Auditorium shores from South First to Bouldin Avenue: Undergoing reorganization and remapping.
2. The soccer field area of Zilker Park between Barton Springs Road, Stratford Drive and Lou Neff Drive *Wi-Fi*Read about the City of Austin Outdoor Mesh Wireless Project
3. Far West Boulevard right of way between Great Northern Boulevard and Shoal Creek Boulevard
4. ~~Surplus airport property between Old Manor Road, Manor Road, Lovell Drive and the airport fence~~ Read this for more info.
5. Red Bud Isle
6. Onion Creek District Park, located at the North end of the greenbelt
7. Northeast District Park between Crystal Brook Drive, the railroad right of way and Decker Lake Road
8. Walnut Creek District Park between Cedar Bend Drive, Walnut Creek and the east and west park fences
9. Emma Long Metro Park between City Park Drive, the west park boundary fence, Turkey Creek and the top ridge of the bluff line overlooking Lake Austin
10. ~~Bull Creek District Park, area of the park behind the restrooms (100 yards in length) all the way to the creek. In danger of not being off leash!~~
11. Shoal Creek Greenbelt between 24th and 29th streets – Pease Park
12. Norwood Estate on the north end of Travis Heights at the northwest corner of Riverside Drive and IH-35. (Fenced in)
13. New: Georgetown Bark Park 151 Holly Street Georgetown, TX
14. New: West Austin Dog Park 1317 W 10th St Austin, TX 78703 (281) 804-5942

http://www.texasoutside.com/austinframes/DogOffLeashZones.htm

Hotels

There are more hotels in Austin that accept pets. However, some charge enormous fees and have a weight limit. They are not listed.

Four Seasons

98 San Jacinto Street

Austin, TX

Here's my blogpost about them.

North Austin Plaza Hotel and Suite

6911 IH35 North

Austin, TX

Baymont Inn & Suites
150 Parker Drive (near Mopac & IH-35)
Austin, TX 78728

Comfort Inn & Suites
700 Delmar Ave.
Austin, TX 78752

Comfort Inn & Suites
300 E. Whitestone Blvd
Cedar Park, TX 78613

Crowne Plaza Austin Hotel
500 N IH-35
Austin, TX 78701

Motel 6
5330 IH-35, exits 238-A/238-B (near 53rd street)
Austin, TX 78751

La Quinta Inn Highland Mall

5812 I-35 North

Austin, TX

Red Roof Inn
8210 North IH 35 (close to Rundberg)
Austin, Texas 78753

Red Roof Inn
4701 South IH 35 (close to Hwy 71)
Austin, Texas 78744

SpringHill Suites
2960 Hoppe Trail
Round Rock, Texas 78681

Travelodge Suites
8300 North IH 35
Austin, Texas 78753

Wingate Inn
1209 North IH 35(at Hwy 79)
Round Rock, Texas 78664