West Austin Park & Wading Pool

Great park overall. Nice and shady, and not too big. I tend to «helicopter mom» my two huskies because of the breed’s reputation for being escape artists, so I really liked that this park was on the smaller side, and laid out in such a way that I could actually sit down and keep eyes on my fur-​kids.
The people were very friendly and all the pups seemed friendly and well socialized. Also, compared to my experiences at other dog parks, this one is above average in terms of cleanliness. I also appreciated the double gated main entrance.
My one complaint about this park, and the reason it isn’t a ⁵⁄₅ for me, is that there is a single gate back entrance closer to the road. Not many people used it, but it made me very nervous. It didn’t help that when we attended there was an unattended child hanging on the gate, which really put me on edge. Too much opportunity for accidents to happen!
Overall, it’s a great park, and we really enjoyed it. I highly recommend it, and we’ll definitely be going back. Just be mindful of the back gate if, like me, you have pups who like to dart!

I love it here and so does my little one, there’s a lot of big dogs though so it takes him a little bit to warm up to the other dogs cus he’s a little squirmy. It’s completely fenced off with lots of tennis balls, chairs, and water bowls. Great place with really nice people!

Favorite dog park in Austin! There are always lots of friendly dogs, big and small. Sometimes there are some little feisty humping ones but the owners are usually always trying their best to tame them. Lol. There are also some tennis balls and plenty of water bowls to fill up for your furry friend.
Overall great GATED dog park with lots of chairs for the humans!

This is the best dog park in Austin that I’ve found so far.
It’s location is prime & easily accessible. (Easy to park as well).
Lot’s of water bowls, poop stations, toys and mixed terrain. Plenty of seating for humans as well!
It gets pretty busy, but that’s the best time to bring the pups & get em all worn out. I recommend this place — although beware it is a one size dog park (no separate area for the smaller pups). So if your pup is on the smaller side and easily intimidated by other dogs. might not be the place for you! Just a thought.

More like 3.5 stars. Anyway, I come here from time to time with my erratic cattle dog. For us, it’s usually hit or miss, on whether or not he finds a playmate.
There’s a lot of shade. The ground is full of twig mulch, which apparently makes it hard for some people to pick up after their dogs. Since it is shady, after the rain it takes a while for this place to stop being muddy. I just prefer grass over dirt. There are lots of places for dogs to safely chase out squirrels and plenty of water jugs and bowls around.
Don’t make the mistake of coming here with treats on you. I got bitten 3 times, but that was my own fault for having treats — it can be a scary experience, but overall, it’s a pretty decent dog park.

This is such a perfect off leash park to bring your pup! There is a gated dog park that is spacious enough for the dogs to run around but small enough for you to keep an eye on them. Water bowls available, lots of random tennis balls, chairs and benches/​tables for humans, trees for shade and water hose. Double doors when entering and exiting to keep your dogs safe. Street/​neighborhood parking. Small playground, pool, large field and restrooms for humans. Have fun!

We come here 3 – 4 times a week and everyone (owners and pets) have been nothing but friendly. Perfect place to take my small dogs :)

Of all the dog parks close to downtown this is definitely my favorite. There is plenty of shade and places to sit and generally speaking the dogs are well socialized and friendly. There is a hose and some water dispensers for the dogs and one or two «poop stations» with bags and trash cans.
Overall, this is definitely my go-​to dog park in Ausitn.

I’m a frequent visitor to the dog park with my crazy catahoula mix. He loves running around meeting all the other pooches and I have had some nice conversations with other dog parents. Only a handful of times have I encountered people bringing dogs that cause trouble. I totally understand sometimes dogs can just be assholes, even if it’s not their baseline (my dog does it too on occasion)… but just be courteous and if your dog is being a jerk, just take it out of the group setting. There’s nothing more annoying than a dog causing a scene and the owner just sitting there pretending it’s not their responsibility.

I love this park. EVERYONE IS SO FRIENDLY. I’m only taking one agar off because parking is kind of scary, it’s very cramped and idk if I parked in the wrong area or something but we were parked in front of a persons house… It has a fence and literally everyone is so friendly. This is what Austin is all about! I was hesitant at first cause this is the first time I took my dog to the park after his adoption. It’s so cute seeing him scared and trying to hide behind me, but in the end he played with the other dogs till they got dirty. This place does not have grass though so any stranded dog poop can be camouflaged. Overall I love this place!

We’ve now been to this dog park the past two Saturdays and are really enjoying it. Each time there has been a lot of dogs, of all different sizes and breeds. Almost all of them are well behaved which is the big reason we like coming back. There are plenty of places to sit and watch the craziness that ensues. There are plenty of bowls of water for the dog to drink out of and one great double gate entrance door. Only bummer is the other entrance to the park is not a double gate and is located in the Southwest corner which can be hard to watch from other parts of the park. It can be a little nerve racking if your dog is an escape artist.
The area around the dog park is really nice and makes us feel more comfortable about going there more often. We have heard a number of stories about people getting their car broken into at the E. Riverside park.

This is the closest dog park to UT, so I come here quite often. I seriously appreciate the volunteers and all the people who take time out of their lives to constantly maintain the mulch and the fencing.
The Park:
This is a well-​fenced dog park on a slope, shaded by trees. There are two entrances, the main one being a double gate to make sure no little buddies slip out. There is water, trees, lawn chairs, but no grass. The dogs don’t seem to mind though. The only concern is about potential injuries from being on a slope. I have a big dog, and when he’s playing around and chasing his friends, it always makes me nervous when he jumps off a ledge because I think both his legs are going to snap.
The Dogs/​People:
The people are really friendly and love to talk about their pets and share training tactics and advice. Most dogs are well behaved, and the owners are always quick to split up any tussles between dog friends without being jerks about it. They understand that even with the best training, their dogs just might not get along. Personally I don’t worry about my dog getting into a crazy fight or anything when we come here.
The only instances where I didn’t really have a good time were when frat guys and sorority girls bring their dogs and don’t pick up after them, or just absolutely freak out at people when their pets accidentally play too rough. They’re pretty rude about it.

I really enjoyed this dog park. Being so used to the Bark Park in G-​Town, it was nice to experience a different dog venue. Bark Park is pretty exceptional, so it sets a high bar for other dog parks to measure up. But West Austin is definitely a decent contender. Obviously, being tucked in a neighborhood in downtown Austin, it would be unfair to compare the smaller size of this park to the spacious Bark Park. All else considered, this is a nice park. The dog owners are (mostly) cool and friendly; the dogs are (mostly) well-​behaved; there is an ample supply of water for the dogs. I had to ding a star on this park, because – while there’s a double gate inside the park grounds – the fenced-​in dog area has a single gate right on the street. I think having a double gated access to a dog park is so important. It acts as a sally port to safely enclose your dogs, so you can take of their leashes as you enter the dog enclosure. If budgetary reasons only allow for one double gate for the park, the double gate should then be placed at the street entrance. (but seriously, how expensive is some extra stanchions, hinges, and chain link?) Anyway…
So, I’ll definitely come back to this dog park. The neighborhood is great, the surroundings serene… Excellent!
(Gratuitous Unilocal-​insider stuff– Carmela S’s dog Luna is a SWEETIE! That is all.)

There are several things that make this one of the better dog parks that I have been too!
1. The dogs are almost all well behaved!
2. The dog owners are for the most part friendly and will include you in conversation!
3. The double gate, entrance door!
4. Big jug dog bowls around the play area!
5. Fence so, you don’t have to worry about your furry friend breaking free at any moment!
6. A working hose so you can refill bowls or give your pup a quick rinse on hot days!
The Cons:
1. There is a back exit gate on the fence that isn’t a double gate which made me kind of nervous.
2. Some of the owners are friendly of other dogs and some aren’t! If you are going to go to a fenced in off leash dog park please realize that other dogs will come up to you for a quick pet! This is called friendly, well behaved and socialized dog manners!
3. If you don’t want your dog sniffed or even looked at by another dog then walk your dog on a trail, don’t throw a fit and pout everytime a dog comes up to yours!
This park has other areas such as a playground for children (it looked super nice), a large field area for kids to run, pool and ample parking! I really enjoyed my afternoon here with Mark E. There is nice plastic lawn chairs and shady treed areas to relax in while your dogs are playing! Towards later afternoon there was more dogs and things turned into a mix of some crazy dogs, humping dogs (Mark E. Bocce can’t control himself) and some agressive types!
All in all, I really liked the low key feel of this dog park and it is way better than some of the other one’s that I have been to!

My dog is a sprinter which is surprising considering he’s 20 lbs, but he could win an Olympic sport for track and field if the opportunity let him. That being said, I can only trust him in this dog park because it’s fenced so he can’t go to other parks like zilker.
I’ve been here twice with him and my dog is good with dogs of all sizes but I can see this park being an issue if your dog isn’t because there’s no separation for size. Parking is convenient I’ve never had issues finding street parking.
It is rocky/​dirt, so id imagine this place would be a mud pit after rain falls. the park is pretty well kept though considering its used all day by numerous dogs. But there’s plenty of dog butts for my dog to sniff and chase so he’s happy here.
I usually keep an eye on my dog because I read reviews about dogs getting out but most of the parents here are pretty respectful and I feel like try to help each other when opening and closing the gate, so I’ve (fingers crossed) not had an issue. I gave this four stars because it would be perfect for my dog if the gate was double fenced, which is not an expensive addition so I am surprised the city doesn’t just do that for this park, since there’s already a fence!

I’m only writing about the dog park portion of the space in this review. It’s a nice, little dog park that I enjoy, though it’s not my favorite. I used to go there all the time until I found some others that I liked more and that were nearer to where I lived.
PROS:
–fenced
–water inside dog park
–plenty of place to run
–responsible and responsive owners
–a nice neighborhood surrounds it
–lots of nice dogs
CONS (not many, though significant)
–does not have separate areas for small and big dogs
–there is no double gate and I have seen dogs get out and have to be chased down the street
–no grass (mostly mulch/​dirt)

Great dog park!!! Wonderful people, friendly dogs, and my 8month old Vizsla LOVED it! Great accessibility and completely fenced in!

We just came here for the first time, the Riverside Dog Park is just a little too intense for my 45 pound pup and 7 year old son. This one is smaller but the owners are more responsive and don’t let things get so rowdy. Dogs are still jumping, running like crazy and nipping at each other, just not as much pinning and neck shaking as you can see at Riverside. The one thing I miss about Riverside — the double door entrance to prevent sneaky escapes.
Nice little park. Responsible people. Friendly dogs. Pool and playscape (for pre-​K kids) for the non-​furry members of the family to also get their exercise.

Small, shady, dusty, oh yea… it’s a dog park.
just meh — nothing too fancy.

Perfect spot if you have a runner and jumper like our husky. West Austin Park has high chained link fences and is an off leash zone = yay we get to take Hailey out. Thanks to the reviews here, we made it to West Austin Park and everyone had fun this sunny January Sunday.
Like many have mentioned, it’s not that large of a fenced in dog park but it’s sufficient and does have enough room for the doggies to run. There are plenty of seating throughout for you to chill and watch your dog play.
The husky had a great time here meeting lots of different dogs and found enough space to wander and sniff to her heart’s content. We also enjoyed the park knowing that Hailey was in a secured place with fences too high for her to jump over and no areas for her to dig herself out of. We kept a keen eye on the 2 gates each time any were open. But, all in all, people were nice to also be aware when they were coming in or out and not letting the dogs out.
Good to note that the park is mostly dirt. There is a hose on the north end of the park to spray down the dirty pup when playtime is over. Also very nice that there are some tennis balls and random dog toys here and there for the patrons to enjoy.
The dog park is in a downtown neighborhood and it’s adjacent to an open field along with a playground. We had no trouble finding parking even on a popular day like today. I’m guessing half the patrons there are from the neighborhood and must have walked over.
I met Sandra and her dog Mozart, both very nice! She updated me that her and the community have been raising money for the upkeep of the dog park. I think January 8 is when they will be renovating the park.
I like the park already and I’m happy to find a place that Hailey enjoys! We look forward to returning.

I took my Pup here for the first time today and she loved it! I had stopped taking her to Red Bud and Auditorium Shores because of the irresponsible owners not watching their dogs and not picking up the poo. After reading Emily H’s excellent review this morning I told the Pup I would take her to the dog park later today — she must have understood at the least the «park» part because she got super excited and ran off to get her leash.
We arrived on a Saturday around 1:30 and there was only 3 other people and dogs there during the 45 minutes we were there — maybe it was because of the recent rain and mud or ACL weekend hm? As others have stated it is fenced in and large enough for a greyhound to gain some speed without being too big to lose sight of your Pup. There are some huge oak trees for shade, several picnic tables, plenty of chairs for the humans, several self watering water bowls topped with huge spring water jugs.
When we first arrived there was only one other human and dog and that dog was put on a leash when we entered. The woman called out and asked if my Pup was an intact male? and explained her dog was aggressive towards intact males. I feel the same way Rocky — I get angry when I see intact males too:) The Momma was responsible and made sure Rocky liked Mia before letting him off leash then was right there to correct him when he used an unfriendly play voice. Rocky’s Mom was very friendly and told me this was her favorite dog park because of the responsible dog owners who bring their dogs here. I have to agree after my only experience.
It is not as beautiful as Bull Creek nor does it have water to swim in. But, my main priority in a dog park is the safety of my Pup while she plays and for that they get 5 stars.
Oh, and want to see what you get when a Pit Bull knocks up a Dachshund? look at the pic I posted of Rocky:)