Walsh Boat Landing

Watercraft/Boat Rentals - As of August 14, 2020 - the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department implemented guidelines regarding commercial uses at the site.  See the "Posted Guideline and Closure Information" below.  All commercial uses require a permit for those who qualify to receive approval under the guidelines. These requirements apply to any watercraft at the property used for any commercial purpose.  Any watercraft or company not meeting the guidelines may not legally operate at the site.

Posted Commercial Use Guidelines/ Permit Requirements

Posted Guidelines

Posted: 8/14/2020 - Guidelines for Use of Walsh Boat Landing

As authorized by City Code Section 8-1-3, the Director of the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department issues the following guidelines:

• Effective August 15, 2020, Walsh Boat Landing, including the park, docks, and boat launches, is open to the public.
• Also effective August 15, 2020, the following guidelines apply to Walsh Boat Landing. These guidelines prohibit all commercial activity that boards or disembarks passengers from the docks, boat launches, or any other part of Walsh Boat Landing.
• These guidelines supersede any prior guidelines regarding the use of Walsh Boat Landing.
• Overview Map of Site Related to Guidelines
• Information about Temporary Concession Permits

Park Rules and Laws Common to the Park/Boating

Rules:

• Pets must remain on leash and under the control of the owner at all times. Styrofoam is prohibited.

Common City of Austin Laws:

• Alcohol is prohibited by Ordinance in all City of Austin parks except by permit. 
• Commercial Activity, Vending or Concessions are prohibited without a permit from the parks department.
• Glass containers are prohibited in the entire park system.
• Smoking is prohibited in all park areas.  Violations are a Class C Misdemeanor.
• Amplified Sound/Music on the waterway - A person may not operate sound equipment in a watercraft audible or causing a vibration 100 feet from the equipment. NO amplified sound is permitted on land component of the park grounds.
• 8-5-81 - WATERCRAFT AND OTHER MOTORIZED CRAFT ON LAKE AUSTIN. (A) A person may not use or possess a jet ski, wet bike, motorized surfboard, or similar device on Lake Austin:  (1) from sunset on the Friday before Memorial Day until sunrise on the Tuesday after Memorial Day; (2) from sunset on the Friday before Labor Day until sunrise on the Tuesday after Labor Day; or (3) from sunset on July 3 until sunrise on July 5.
• Boating: Know Before You Go - Austin Police Department Boating Video

Full Park Rules

 

 

Park Map and Location

Location: 1600 Scenic Dr., Austin, Texas 78703

Construction Project Information

Walsh Boat Landing Restroom Renovation