Outdoors NearbyBarkton Creek Dog Park (& Detention Pawnd)
Barkton Creek Dog Park (& Detention Pawnd) is a dog park in Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin, TX. The park also has a playground, basketball courts, pickleball courts, tennis courts and restrooms.
| Location | Barton Creek Greenbelt Austin, TX Directions |
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| Hours | Mo-Su 05:00-22:00 |
| Amenities | Volleyball, Football field, Lit sports field |
| Also in the park | Playground, Basketball, Pickleball, Tennis, Restrooms |
| Run by | Austin Parks and Recreation Department |
| Website | austintexas.gov |
Details from OpenStreetMap. Rules and hours are posted at the entrance. You can send corrections through our suggestion form.
What Austin requires at off-leash areas
| Hours | Parks generally open 5am-10pm unless posted; each off-leash area kiosk lists its hours |
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| Vaccinations | Current rabies vaccination required; dogs too young for rabies shot (under 4 months) not allowed |
| Limits | Max 3 off-leash dogs per handler; no dogs in heat; kids under 12 with an adult; dogs must be spayed/neutered |
Source: austintexas.gov, the official site for Austin. The city updates these from time to time; signs at the park are the latest word.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Barkton Creek Dog Park (& Detention Pawnd)?
Inside Barton Creek Greenbelt, Austin, TX. The Directions button opens the route in Google Maps.
Is Barkton Creek Dog Park (& Detention Pawnd) fenced?
No fence is recorded for Barkton Creek Dog Park (& Detention Pawnd). That may just mean nobody has added it yet.
When is Barkton Creek Dog Park (& Detention Pawnd) open?
Hours on the map: Mo-Su 05:00-22:00. Park hours can change with the season.
Are there restrooms at Barkton Creek Dog Park (& Detention Pawnd)?
Yes, Barton Creek Greenbelt has public restrooms on the map.
What other dog parks are near Barkton Creek Dog Park (& Detention Pawnd)?
Quest Dog Park (2 mi), Volma Overton Sr. Beach at Town Lake Metro Park (2 mi) and Shoal Beach at Town Lake Metropolitan Park Dog Park (3 mi).