Walter E. Long Metro Park
6614 Blue Bluff Rd, Austin, TX 78724
Metropark🪢 Leash required
3,800 acres · 12 miles of trails
⭐ 4.4
820 reviews
Walter E. Long Metro Park in Austin provides shaded trails, water sources, parking, restrooms, and trash cans for leashed dogs. Explore 3,800 acres by the lake. Keep dogs on leash at all times.
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- Park
- Walter E. Long Metro Park
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Austin, Texas
- Coordinates
- 30.3192, -97.6072
- Size
- 3,800 acres
- Trail miles
- 12
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.4 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.5 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
Dog Parks Hub Vibe Score™
7.5/ 10
Great vibes
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 3,800 acres of room
- · 12 miles of trail
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Dog policy
3,800-acre metropolitan park. Leashed dogs on trails + lake.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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