The Onion Creek Metropolitan park is a 517-acre regional park located in Southeast Austin. It has…read morenature and groomed trails, pavilions, restroom, and open play fields. I came for a group trail run through the 250-acre Onion Creek Greenbelt. The park was clean and in great shape. There is a gravel loop around the park that is about 800 m. However, the draw for me was the nature trails in the park that are not too technical but offer a safe introduction to trail running. The trail was about 4 miles long and is fairly flat with a few steep areas. It was a great place to explore the trails whether hiking or running and connect with nature.

Let me start off by saying that we chose to begin our trek through Onion Creek through one of its…read morebranching sub trails, and that was a HUGE mistake. Despite being marked as a branch of the trail it was extremely overgrown with bugs everywhere. The mosquitoes were relentless and the walk was just a nightmare with all the brush we had to walk through. We won't give a terrible rating cause ultimately we did decide to go down that particular path but just be VERY wary of which one you choose to go down.

We traveled to from Austin to San Marcos to check out K9 and it was absolutely worth the 30 min…read moredrive. Our chocolate lab LOVED the jumping dock. The price for an hour was so reasonable for the experience. For $45 You have access to toys, life jackets, dog bowls and you get the pool to yourself. You're also able to get in the pool as well if you need to help acclimating your pet. We will definitely be returning and recommending to our friends.

I took my two dogs to the bone pool today and it was the best! The water was a great temperature,…read morethe area was very clean and well kept, there was a shaded area with a picnic bench and my dogs absolutely loved it. We will definitely be back!

Full of stickers. While this park is close to home and my pooch does enjoy it, it's always a major…read moredecision to take my long haired dog here. I spend a lot of time pulling stickers out of him when I get home. The entire park is heavily saturated.

Tried taking my dogs here since there really isn't another dog park out here in kyle. Full of…read morestickers, people don't pick up after their dogs, so full of crap. Couldn't get in due to not having a tag because I don't not live in the plum creek subdivision.

The park itself is okay, we travel so we've been to 11 states worth of dog parks for our dog Nova…read more For Austin I thought it would look nicer. The reason I gave it a 5 stars is for the other dogs and all the cool dog owners. We struck up some conversations with some of the owners and our dog LOOOVED playing with their dogs. It also had an interesting bird houses on a pole.

Important note: The wading pool is not for the fur babies. We were slightly misled, but regardless,…read morethe dogs had a great time West Austin Park (& Wading Pool) is a green space in the cute Clarksville neighborhood.There's a playground, wading pool, and open lawn for some frisbi throwing or whatever park activity you're into. As for the dog park area... it's a wonky and warped medium-sized lot that's fenced in. Water bowls are spread throughout, along with patio chairs that neighbors likely donated, and the majority of it is shaded. This dog park seems to be maintained by the community. There was a giant water jug that one kind gentleman kept refilling the bowls. Outside the bark park you'll find the water refill and rinsing station. My dog had a great time, and would probably give this spot a solid 5-stars.

A day pass is $25 when a full month is $50. I went for the first time today and paid for the day…read morepass, then tried to convert it to a membership. They said I needed to pay the $25 and then start the membership next time for $50. Not a great policy. The rules say you shouldnt bring your own food or beverages, but inside there's just a self-serve pod coffee machine and some bubbly waters. Loved the shade, turf, fans, attendants. Didnt try the wifi. So close to being awesome, but not there yet.

This business is a prime example of an oxymoron. A business meant to harness compassion, operates…read moreunethically behind closed doors. I was a member for over one year. I paid $40 a month and was happy with the environment. I must admit on a surface level, this is the best dog park in Austin. Amenities include a completely astroturfed playground, large flatscreen TVs, and fans for each of the guests. Caution, the glamour hides ugly business practices. Come to find out, the women employees get paid less than the male employees. The owner consistently disrespects his employees by yelling at them. I've seen employees cry because of the way he treats them. My experience: Many dog parents throw birthday celebrations for their pet. We're all responsible and we clean up after ourselves. They're peaceful celebrations. I had the decency to ask for permission to throw my dog a birthday party. They told me they were going to charge me a $500 fee even though I wasn't asking for anything beyond permission. I purchased gifts to give out for all attendees. my generosity was met with malice. Mid-celebration the owner texted me a long, unfriendly message telling me to FaceTime them. My membership was then suspended, but I guess they decided to revoke it without communication. They continued to charge me for the membership, even though I no longer had access. They chose to lose my business of over one year, which amounts to almost $500, over a dog's birthday party, generous of all guests. Choose wisely where you spend your dollars. A membership here supports unethical practices.

Red Bud Dog Park, also called Red Bud Isle, is one of Austin's best off-leash parks. Set by the…read morewater, it offers shaded trails, open spaces, and lake views for a relaxing outdoor experience. Dogs can roam freely and swim, making it perfect for water-loving pets. The natural environment is peaceful even with many visitors. Trails are ideal for walks, and tree cover gives shade on hot days. Parking is limited, but attentive dog owners help keep play safe. Red Bud Isle is a must visit for dog owners in Austin. It's scenic, spacious, and offers a true off leash experience that feels more like a mini adventure than a simple park visit. If your dog loves nature, water, and making new friends, this spot is hard to beat.

Limited parking spots. Alternative options are to park and grab coffee at the nearby Mozart's and…read morewalk here. It's worth the serene scenery!

best bark bouncers ever. great space. Friendly fun bartenders and you have to try the iced Chai!!read more

Our dog Valkyrie loved Bark House Social and she loved playing with other dogs. She's newer to…read moreinteracting with other dogs and she acclimated very well with the dogs in the park while being on the smaller side.

Absolutely love going to auditorium shores during my runs or walks around the lake on the weekends…read moreor whenever. I went here yesterday with my boyfriend and my family and all his friends and had the best freaking time celebrating the Mexico vs South Africa game which is the FIRST game of the World Cup and they held such an awesome celebration!! There was food and drinks and there were so many people but it was perfect because we got there a bit early and waited in line with everyone then brought picnic blankets to spread out and got such a good spot! We stayed there for like 5 hours just drinking eating watching the game it was super super fun! Absolutely recommend coming for future soccer celebrations or just during your weekends for a fun time.

My favorite open space in Austin that I am lucky enough to walk/run through almost daily. Beautiful…read morecity views! A great spot to have a picnic, meet up with friends, do a workout, etc. Always good people watching too. We have attended so many events here from the Austin Wine and Food Festival to Sips & Sounds, to the MLS soccer party, Turkey Trot, Statesman Cap10k, etc. We are here very often and it is just such a nice area. There is a parking garage at the Palmer Events Center that is usually $12 if you're looking for somewhere close to park for a full day. Otherwise there are small lots and other garages just across the bridge downtown that are convenient. I am not sure if the bathrooms are open. Every time I have tried to use one they are closed and only have porta potties outside.