We love Cedar Bark Park! As soon as our pup Nala got all her puppy shots we started taking her there weekly which helped in getting her socialized. The park is large and divided into three sections: 1. Small - under 30 pounds 2. Large - over 30 pounds (and smaller at your own risk) 3. And the water park which is over 30 pounds (and smaller at your own risk) The amenities: 1. Several multilevel water fountains in each side of the park 2. A small amount of agility equipment on the large dog side 3. Newly added shade on the water park side 4. Dog washing stations 5. Quality poop bags (yes, this is noteworthy) 6. Lots of balls and Frisbees The water side of the park is sort of like a pond with a water fountain in the center and a dock for the dogs to leap off of. They clean the water every Tuesday. If you come at least once a week you start getting to know the regulars and Nala is always happy to see her fur friends when we go. Its free, I find the dog owners responsible and most importantly Nala has a blast. read more

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This is the bestest, absolute bestest dog park I have ever taken my babies to. And they have been to a lot of dog parks all across the country with the hubby and me! What are the basics? Well, a dog park with three separate, large, fenced-in areas for the dogs to play. Plenty of doggie poopie bags for the easy disposal of dog waste. Plus people bathrooms for the two-legged visitors. Plus water fountains for you and your fur baby. Now for the extras: The place is huge! I mean huge! I am sitting here, typing one letter at a time as I watch my babies run around this huge lake. They are having a blast. I have two Boston Terriers. They qualify as small dogs with big dog attitudes. Not that they are mean, they are rambunctious. Rollicking, frolicking fools on four legs. The area that they are playing in is designated for big dogs, and there are plenty of them here. But there are also small dogs and nobody seems to care. Everyone is in control of their own dogs, which probably helps keep the place in check for all. Lily wants me to mention that she particularly loves the lake. She has been dropping the ball nonstop into this bubbling lake. Bubbling lake, because the lake has some sort of aerator in the middle. I imagine that the purpose of this is to keep the water at an even level, but I cant be sure about that. Hubby says we need to get a cannon launcher to send the ball across the park for Lily to play. Plenty of running room here! read more

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It had been awhile since Samuel and I came here. My husband and I brought Samuel to the park on a Saturday afternoon. After our visit I was bummed that this place has kind of gone down hill. The areas near the water is more mud now. There used to be gravel but there's non now. I saw a lot of dog poop all over the place which makes me angry. It just seemed like they aren't maintaining the park like they used to. The only plus is that there's a fountain in the middle now that keeps the water moving so it doesn't stay stagnant. Samuel had fun just running around and romping around with some dogs. After we spent some time in the water area we went to the other dog park. We let him walk around and snoop around by himself. The grass was so dry and non existent. It was sad. Come on Cedar Bark Park get it together. read more

Gotta dog? Gotta dog you love so much they deserve that play time away from home?? I know... silly question. This is the place to exhaust your four legged family member. It's located at Veterans Memorial Park. There's a large open pond area for swimming and running but they also provide two other areas in a non pond/water areas-one for the smaller yappie dogs and the other for the bigger woofers. They provide different gates for entry, hose rinsing, drinking water stations throughout. What I really love is our Lab has "OCD" when it comes to his toys and he's literally the only dog I've seen dive off the pier. Unfortunately he is so OCD that he would probably chase a ball of the side of the Grand Canyon (but I'm never going to test that theory). Today I felt bad for some pups because after Shiner did his flying dive- other owners were pushing their dogs off the pier trying to get them to try it (ouch - poor pups)... Hey owner that's traumatic for the "chicken" dogs. Other than some questionable decisions by owners trying to make their dogs just as cool - it's a great place your play in NW Austin. read more

Cedar Bark Park - Shiner's running dive- he's splashing in the pond from the pier. This is heaven for him. - Dog Parks Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Great experience! My two med-large pups had a blast there! They love playing in the water and interacting with others dogs! They were so tired afterwards:) I enjoyed seeing them having fun..... Few things what to share: 1. It's muddy near the pond so wear appropriate gear - I wore sandals so my feet got really dirty. 2. Wear sunscreen, there is a small station where has shade and chairs, but elsewhere are no shades. 3. Bring towels and shampoo, there is a washing station at entrance/exit that you can bath your dogs. Kindly manage your time so other folks can wash theirs as well:) Overall great place for dogs! There are separate fenced areas for large and small dogs. Bathroom for human at the parking lot! We will visit again! read more

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My dog is having some kind of an allergic reaction from this park. I would not let your dog go in the water. We love this park but it's not worth my dog's health or life. We will not be going back. Please be advised read more

Super cute dog park! Lots of room and super clean! They also have one of the best "dog wash" stations. We can't wait until the pond is re-opened! read more

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Cedar Park Bark Park is Cedar Parks favorite off leash Dog Park. This 5 acre park features a dog pond/lake, drinking fountains, dog showers, benches, pet waste stations. Great Park for Dogs, I only wish there were a few more shaded sitting areas for the humans (smile). http://brigittethompson.hubpages.com/hub/Cedar-Park-Bark-Park-Off-Leash-Dog-Park-in-Cedar-Park-Texas read more

Nice but way too crowded. Also we're the dogs swim at times there are these weird looking worms swimming all around... I don't let my dogs swim in that water. read more

If you are visiting the area, this is a must stop for your pup! We absolutely loved everything about this park! Lots of open space, water feature was awesome; friendly people. FIVE STARS! read more

Love this dog park ... it's amazing. But heads up. On Tuesday's it is closed until 3:00 pm for cleaning and maintenance. I have made so many trips out there on Tuesday's read more

Great barbers. Cool vibe. I have great experiences with 3 of the barbers and that's all I've went to. Steve, Frankie and Mr. Lee.

This is the best dog park I've ever seen. It gets really muddy, so be prepared. But the pups have so much fun in the water and plenty of space to run around. It's well divided for larger and smaller dogs, although the large/all area is way better. It also has some shade, a couple benches and the best thing: platforms and hoses to wash your dog before heading out. read more

Good dog park for both small and large dogs. The park is overall well maintained. There is two dog bath areas as well as separate small and large dog areas. There is a dog pond for the dogs to swim in too. read more

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Great local park with soooo many dogs! We bring our pup here a lot and he truly enjoys it. I love that they have a man made pond for the dogs. They also separate the park out for little, medium, and large dogs. They also have a shower area for them in case things get messy! Just please watch your dogs. My dog got attacked here once but thankfully I had my eyes on him the whole time and he was okay. read more

Our dog LOVES the Cedar Bark Park!! We live in East Austin and make the drive all the way up here simply because of the pond for him to swim in! The recent upgrades have made it even that much nicer, and we have never had any issues with other dogs, or pet parents there. The dog-wash station is a great amenity, and they have lots of water fountains for people, and dogs alike! No other park in Austin has that! There are three different sections for big, and small doggos to run, play and swim openly, and safely. There is some shade, and a few places to sit as well. I just wish it was closer to central Austin!! read more

Drive to the park: A few bucks in gas Visit to the vet: $165 Intestinal bacteria infection: Free I would have recommended this park to anyone I knew, until my dog - who is up to date on all vaccines, regularly medicated and hasn't been taken into a vet for anything other than a check up - became violently sick with uncontrollable diarrhea after playing in the polluted pond water. Take your chances, but either way I'd think twice before letting your pup get in that cesspool. read more

Imagine Auditorium Shores, but fenced in. That's what the Cedar Bark Park is like. A massive dog park with a man made doggie lake. Complete with a dock for dogs to jump off...or in my case a dock from which to drop my pup. I ventured up here with a few friends and canines to try this park out. It is awesome! Three fenced in areas. One for small dogs. One for big dogs. One for big dogs with above mentioned lake. Enough space for even the larger breeds to go full throttle! My pup didn't stop running...and after getting a feel of the water, he didn't stop frolicking on the water. Water fountains inside the areas are an incredible convenience. Dog showers at the exit give you the option of washing your furbaby before heading home. (I totally recommend this. I didn't use them and when I bathed my critter at home, the run off water looked like chocolate milk...yuck) The smaller areas have plenty of shade and benches. The larger water area is somewhat lacking on any shelter form the sun. The lack of shade is the only negative. The pure happiness of all the four legged children running around is enough to bring a smile to anyone's face. This was my Wesley's first time swimming and I have to admit...I was so proud! I don't have kids, but I imagine that what I felt is not unlike the pride one feels when they see their child take that first step. It's a little far from me, but it's so amazing that it warrants a weekly excursion! read more

Now that my husband has a dog friendly car, he went all out and set the back up for our huskies so that they can cruise in comfort without getting hair and drool all over the rest of the interior. This is a big deal because it means we can take them more places other than just when we are going out of town and have to take them to boarding. The original plan today was to go for a walk with them on one of the downtown trails, but I have a cold and wasn't up for it. They still needed to play and let energy out though, so I did a little research and found this park via yelp! And yes, it's free to get in. Our girls are always up to date on their shots, heart worm medications, and flea medications so we don't worry too much when they play with other dogs. Here they have three fenced areas: one for big dogs, one for small dogs, and one with a pond where the dogs can play in the water. Small dogs are allowed in the big dog park, it's really just a matter of judgement. You know your dog better than anyone else so if you know they will be fine with the larger dogs then let them in. If they are hesitant it's probably best to keep them around dogs their own size. There are plenty of fountains here to hydrate the pups as they play as well as lots of poop bag stations and trash cans so no excuses for not cleaning up after your dog! Just do so please :-) It takes two seconds and then no one will get their day ruined by accidentally stepping in it later. We all had fun here! I love getting to play with the other dogs and our girls have the time of their lives and leave exhausted. They slept for the rest of day after we got them back home. This is very close to our house too and in a nice part of town. This is probably going to become part of our weekend routine now read more

This park is AMAZING!!!! I have been to quite a few dog parks around Austin and this is the best by far. The have two large dog parks, and a small dog park, five acres total. All three feature lots of dog fountains. All of the entrance gates and even the gates between areas have a double pass-through to keep dogs from escaping. There are also 12 dog showers at the entrance so you can wash your dogs after they are done playing. The best feature by far though is the dog pond in one of the large dog areas. It is a decent size pond with a large pier that the dogs can jump off. The park also has lots of tennis balls laying (and floating) around that the dogs love to swim out to. Their hours are from sunrise to 10 PM (though there were no lights so pretty much limited to sunset). It is also COMPLETELY FREE read more

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PROS: 1) This place is HUGE!! 2) 3 sections: small dog, big dog (dry), and another big dog section with a pond for dogs to swim in. 3) There's a swimming pool, a play ground, an area for BBQ, and etc. right next to the park. 4) Drinking fountains for the dogs are clean and functioning. 5) There's a section for dogs to get rinsed off. CONS: 1) Most random group of people... some are cool but some need to learn how to socialize their dog with other dogs. 2) Not everyone picks up after their dogs. I guess it's hard to keep track when the place is so big :( All in all, this is a good dog park and I wouldn't mind taking my baby back here again! read more

This is an AWESOME dog park. I love it because it has LOTS of running space, a pond made just for dogs, and even shower stations for the dogs after they get dirty swimming! Bring a towel and doggie shampoo! My dog learned to swim after several visits to this park. If I don't take her for a month or so, she goes nuts when we return (running crazy circles around the park). Recently, they improved the park by adding shade cover in the large-dog pond side. There are three sections in this park (small side, large dry side, and large wet side). I only wish it weren't so far away!!! This is a destination dog park for sure. read more

The park itself is okay for dogs. It's a little too rocky and dusty in the middle section though. The side by the pond has zero shade so it gets super hot if you're there for any length of time. Also, pretty much every other time we go we either meet super chill dog owners OR the complete OPPOSITE. These opposite people will mean mug you from the minute you walk in with your dog. HEAVEN forbid my dog gets a little freaked out when 20 dogs run straight up to her the second she gets there. She doesn't growl or bark but her hair sticks up and she kind of leans up by us. It's not every time just sometimes. Also she's the SWEETEST animal alive and loves all animals, birds, cats, dogs(puppies too), bearded dragons...so trust me I'm not one of those people who says "She's really nice! She wouldn't hurt a fly." as she lunges for the nearest person with spit foaming from her mouth. lol Some of those psycho people don't know jack sh-- about dog behavior because if they did they'd understand if you give her a minute or two and she will be her regular self again. NOPE instead they just stare and call their dogs back over to them to play ball. WHICH by the way is my dog's FAVORITE game OF ALL TIME. Soooo it only exacerbates the situation when she starts chasing the ball too. For the record people, YOU ARE AT A DOG PARK..dogs LOVE balls (hehe that sounds pervy) and if you seriously think you can go there without a single dog attempting to take the ball you're throwing, you have bigger issues than a dog borrowing the ball you're using to play catch with. SORRY about my little rant. Hopefully those "kinds of people" will see my review and reconsider their behavior :) We love how there is an area to wash your dog and give her water too! In fact, there are a few areas that have doggy water fountains. Hope this helps you make a decision on which dog park to go to! read more

AWESOME! This the best dog park in the Austin Area. The lot is broken into several areas - a small dog area(30 pounds and under), a large dog area (over 30 pounds) and the largest area contains the pond. Although it says over 30 pounds for this area there are many small dogs there. You'll have to pass through several gates to get to each area -helps prevents dogs from escaping - though why they would want to is beyond me :) There are convenient doggie bag stations for you to pick up after your dog. And trash bins all over the place - absolutely no excuse for not picking up after your dog. Nobody wants to step in poop not even another dog. There are water fountains - the perfect height for your dog. Of course you'll need to be close by to hit the button. Future idea - Automatic Water Sensor for doggie fountains Then the best part of this park. The pond. There is a diving pier for the dogs that love to take a flying leap into the water. Plenty of tennis balls and frisbees laying around. Then after all the running and swimming you can rinse your pooch off with the doggie showers. This place is great! Let's keep it that way by being responsible dog owners. Pick up after you dog and don't bring a dog with known aggression issues. read more

This park has so much potential, sad that the city didn't keep in mind safety for the dogs. Don't know who the rocket scientist or city official was who thought leaving fist size rocks all over the park was a great idea. My dog tears off skin off her pads every time she plays here. Cedar Park ... Fix this! read more

This is a cool dog park. It has a pond for big dogs to swim in, it's a big area so they have lots of space. There's a small dog part too. They even have a wash station to hose off your dog after they swim in the pond. Best dog park I've been to. read more

the dog wash area is now upgraded with hoses that have water stream adjustments from a gentle spray to a powerful stream -thumbs up on this nice improvement! We come home with a tired, happy and very clean dog! win-win for all! read more

I dog sit often for one of my friends, and whenever I get a chance, I love to bring him here. I haven't had any issues with any other dogs or owners, but I do try to be wary just in case. There's different areas for different sized dogs, which is great, and even though the little Frenchie I drag around isn't quite as big as some of the other dogs I see lumbering around, he holds his own when I let him explore in the big dog area. The park is really spacious with plenty of room for the pups to run around it, and the ride home is always quiet with the sleeping dog in my passenger seat. Water fountains that are scattered across the park make it easy when I realize that I've left his water in the car, and spray off stations are a godsend after he gets drenched in the pond and muddy with all the chasing he does. Great park to go to, although it is closed on Tuesdays! read more

Cedar Bark Park - Happy, exhausted pup just relaxing in the shade. - Dog Parks Near Me - Cedar Park, Texas

Find that this place is pretty great through holiday weekends - not as crowded as you might think! Word of warning: If you see a couple walk in with a black lab, a tall grey husky and a black wolf (yes wolf) leave. They will sit on a bench the whole time while their lab runs around humping and relentlessly causing trouble. The husky is fine but the wolf has its back curled and its tail tucked ANYTIME a human or dog approaches. It'd terrified and the owners do nothing other than use an e collar on the lab. Word to the wise, move to the dry area or as far as possible from this group. read more

I live in the community and used this park when it first opened. It had grass & a nice pebble beach around the pond. The water wasn't clear but it didn't have a bad smell. I now stay as far away as possible. There is very little grass or surface around the pond which makes it a muddy mess (I understand it's a dog park) and the pond is fairly fowl from many dogs frequently pooping in the water. The pond has a pump system that keeps the water moving but I don't think it filters anything. read more

I came here for the first time this past week. I heard about it from a guy at the 10th st dog park who said it was worth the drive, so it really piqued my curiosity. *note - driving here in the morning from Rosedale, you get to see all the bad traffic Austin has to offer without being a part of it. It was smooth sailing at 8:30 am. I met a great group of regulars and my dog met a lot of playmates. For all the dog parks I've been to- and I've been to a lot- there was not a lot of poop around, a little here and there, but generally, there was not much. The large dog park area is divided into 2 areas - one that's mostly dirt and twig mulch with agility equipment. The other side has the dog pond with the dog and woodsy areas. My dog enjoyed running amok here. I like the dog shower area which was probably the least favorite thing for my pup. This park is really well cared for. the only real con is the distance - the drive with no traffic was about 34 minutes, so this place can't be an every day thing. It is nice though. The dirt in the agility area really cakes on your shoes, but again, there's a very useful dog shower area. read more

Love this place! There are three gated parks, two for large dogs, one of which has a water feature. The third park is for small dogs but it is just as huge. My dogs love the wide open space! They even have a washing station if your dog gets really dirty read more

Where to start... This place is top notch when it comes to dog parks. There are three different section; an under 30lbs section, an over 30lbs section (dry) and an over 30lbs (wet). Everything is fenced off and the entrances are sectioned off in case you have one of those dogs that goes buck wild when you let him/her off the leash. I think the over 30lbs wet section makes this entire park because it has a large water area with a dock and all the dogs seem to flock to this part of the park. There are several benches for us humans to sit down. The biggest complaint I have is the lack of trees. We went in the morning so it wasn't too bad but I bet it is pretty brutal when it starts running up in the hundreds. The last bit of detail I noticed and liked was the doggie showers that are available and drinking bowls they have for the thirsty pups. Whether you live in Cedar Park, Austin or if you're just driving through you have to make it a point to take your pooch here, they will love you even more than they already do. read more

If I was a dog I would for sure live here! Great area with seperate fenced in spots for dogs of different sizes and a water area with a dock. Our boxer and chow played in the water for about 2 hours and loved every wet minute of it.. The park is clean and the people are very friendly. Love: Dog water fountain Dog wash area seperate areas the beautiful Veterans Memeorial Park read more

Loooove it I brought my little one there and its a very beautiful dog park! I love that even though she plays in the small dog yard it was just as much fun as the big dog park equipped with a water station, seat for paw-rents and a cute little dog tunnel. read more

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This is a great place to take your dogs. As long as they are friendly with other dogs they will have a great time. I especially like the water fountain area, because my dog really likes to play in the water. Very cool. read more

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My 5 1/2 month old puppy and I have been going to this park for almost 2 months now. I really did love the park. However, even though he was FULLY vaccinated 2 weeks before I brought him to this park, he came down with PARVO sometime during the first week of December 2017. He definitely got it from this park. I do not take him anywhere else. Please be super careful with your puppies who are not fully vaccinated. And if your fully vaccinated puppy or dog starts vomiting and won't eat, take them in immediately. If I had not taken him in as quick as I did, it could have been a lot worse. read more

We love this park and go here 5-5x a week! Great piece of land - great people and smart dog owners! read more

Excellent FENCED dog park, 3 separate areas. 2 for large dogs (one with pond and one without) and one for small dogs. Plenty of water stations, including a huge 6 station wash area for after they play in the pond. read more

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I love this place, take my 3 Dalmatians here fairly often, when I'm not taking them to the park up in Georgetown. It's nice to have a wet area in one of the three sections; even though we have a pool at our house, it doesn't have the right amount of mud in it for a self respecting dog! Like all dog parks, the only negative are the animals that walk on two legs, not 4. I would never knock down the rating over this, as the park can't control the humans. If you go to this park, (or any other), pay attention to your pet, pick up after it, play with it, enjoy the experience. That means PUT YOUR DAMN PHONE AWAY! I feel bad for the dogs that I see next sitting to their owners, who are planted on a bench, scanning their phones for the latest batch of worthless information. What are the Kardashians up to? WHO. CARES. [/rant] There are shade structures on the section with the water, for those that have commented previously about the lack of shade. read more