Located in Austin inside the Emma Long Metropolitan Park, entrance to the beach costs $5 from Monday through Thursday, and $10 on weekends and holidays. Your pup may join you in all of the beach areas except the water, and must remain on a lead at all times. The beach sits right on the shores of Lake Austin. There is a large stretch of sandy coast where you and your best canine pal can do some sunbathing, work on pawrfecting your next sandcastle, or just take a stroll along the water's edge. You will also find several long docks where you can cop a squat to do some fishing or walk your pooch.
This pawsitively awesome sunny haven has lots of pawrific grass areas that are a pawpular place for games of fetch or tug, so be sure to bring along some toys, tennis balls, or frisbees. You will also discover lots of picnic tables. Each of the picnic areas is equipped with a grill, so you'll want to pack some meat to throw on the barbecue for Fido and the fam to enjoy. Don't forget to include drinking water and cleanup bags in your beach essentials kit.
Other furrific things to do at Emma Long Metropolitan Park Beach include beach volleyball, basketball, and hiking. There are lots of woofderful trails where you and your main canine squeeze can work off some calories from your doggone delicious lunch!
Ready for your next barking great day by the sea? Bring Fido and the fam to visit Emma Long Metropolitan Park Beach. You'll have a terrierific time!