| Austin is a dog loving town. Along with the | | | | dedicated for puppies. |
| dog friendly restaurants, and dog related | | | | |
| businesses, Austin is home to several dog | | | | As if twelve official dog parks weren't |
| parks. While San Antonio and Ft. Worth offer | | | | enough, several other areas in town have |
| one dog park each, and Houston and Dallas | | | | become unofficial dog parks as well, many of |
| have two, Austin boasts twelve official dog | | | | them located along the Barton Creek |
| parks in the city limits. | | | | Greenbelt, including "Dog Beach," just below |
| | | | Barton Springs pool. Dog owners take heed- |
| Just below the Tom Miller Dam on Red Bud | | | | having a dog off leash in an undesignated |
| Trail lies Red Bud Isle. It's a beautiful | | | | area can lead to fines up to $500. |
| wooded peninsula with open areas for dogs to | | | | |
| run, secluded trails to hike, and several | | | | Dog parks bond a community of humans as well |
| spots to access the water for dogs to swim, | | | | as their four-legged pets, though they might |
| kayakers to launch, and fishermen to drop a | | | | refer to each other by the dogs' names- for |
| line. | | | | instance, "You are Bingo's owner, right?" |
| | | | According to the Austin Parks Foundation, the |
| Bull Creek District Park is another lovely | | | | most popular dog parks are kept up by |
| leash-free dog park bisected by Bull Creek, | | | | different volunteer community groups, such as |
| one of two spring-fed water supply creeks in | | | | Friends of Turkey Creek and Friends of |
| Austin. Dubbed "The Galapagos of Texas" due | | | | Norwood Park. These groups maintain the |
| to the many species of animals that have | | | | parks by picking up waste, planting, and |
| evolved here, Bull Creek also hosts many dog | | | | laying down fresh mulch, providing a fresh |
| "meet ups" for different dog groups, such as | | | | and clean area for all of Austin's dog owners |
| "Active Dogs" or "Great Dane Day." | | | | to enjoy. |
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| Norwood Estate and The West Austin Dog Park | | | | To start investigating the Austin market Ki's |
| are the only parks fully enclosed by fencing, | | | | site is has information on Austin Texas real |
| a plus for those dog owners afraid of their | | | | estate. Their site provides a free search of |
| unleashed canine running off towards busy | | | | the Austin MLS along with market updates on |
| thoroughfares. Norwood Estate is actually | | | | his Austin real estate blog. |
| double-gated, and has a separate area | | | | |