Brisbane Dog Parks Map 2026 | Brisbane Pets Guide

Popular Parks

Find Brisbane dog parks by region

Compiled from Brisbane City Council data and local pet community recommendations. Addresses are for reference — please check current status before visiting.

Powerhouse Park

137 Sydney St, New Farm QLD 4005

A popular Brisbane off-leash area next to the Powerhouse and New Farm Riverwalk. Fenced with a small-dog zone and water stations. Lively on weekends.

Fenced off-leashSmall-dog zoneRiverside walkNear cafes

Victoria Park Off-Leash

400 Gregory Terrace, Spring Hill QLD 4000

Large off-leash area close to the CBD. Open grass with shade trees — popular with office workers on lunch breaks.

Off-leashCity centreShadeWater

West End Riverside Lands

Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101

Riverside off-leash area with fencing, landscaping and water bubblers. Stunning river views at sunset.

RiversideFencedScenicWater

Mowbray Park

Mowbray Tce, East Brisbane QLD 4169

Riverside park with a designated off-leash area. Quiet mornings with great sunrise views. Has benches and BBQs.

Off-leashRiversideBenchesBBQ

Newstead Park

Breakfast Creek Rd, Newstead QLD 4006

Historic riverside park with off-leash zones and open lawns. Next to Newstead House, often hosts community events.

Off-leashRiversideHeritageLarge lawn

Albert Bishop Park (Toombul)

40 Hedley Ave, Nundah QLD 4012

6,485 sqm off-leash area with agility equipment, water stations and a grooming table. Separate small-dog zone.

Off-leashAgilitySmall/large splitWater

Kalinga Park

Kalinga St, Clayfield QLD 4011

Large community park with designated off-leash zones. Dense shade, playground and BBQs. Leash-friendly trails along Kedron Brook.

Off-leashDense shadeBBQCreek trail

Downey Park

Albany Rd, Windsor QLD 4030

Windsor's favourite dog park with large off-leash lawn. Strong social vibe on weekends near the Grange.

Off-leashLarge lawnSocial hotspotParking

Sarbi Park

Warner QLD 4500

Memorial park named after military working dog Sarbi, with a dog statue. Spacious off-leash area great for big dogs to run.

Off-leashMemorialSpaciousFamily-friendly

Brickyard Road Park

59 Brickyard Rd, Geebung QLD 4034

Fenced off-leash area with a small-dog zone. Shaded trees and free poop-bag dispensers at the entrance.

Fenced off-leashSmall-dog zoneShadeFree bags

7th Brigade Park

Murphy Rd, Chermside QLD 4032

Large north-side nature reserve with multiple leash-friendly trails. Has a shallow creek for water play.

On-leadNature reserveCreek playTrails

Lacey Road Park

Lacey Rd, Carseldine QLD 4034

North-side off-leash area with open grass and shade trees. Quiet, away from main roads.

Off-leashOpen grassShadeQuiet

Rocks Riverside Park

Counihan Rd, Seventeen Mile Rocks QLD 4073

12-hectare riverside park with a large fenced off-leash area split for small and large dogs. Water features and shaded picnic spots. Rated a well-regarded Brisbane dog park.

Large fencedSmall/large splitWater playPicnic

Toohey Forest

Toohey Rd, Nathan QLD 4111

The southside's largest eucalypt forest with multiple leash-friendly trails. Bushwalking paradise — watch out for ticks in summer.

On-leadEucalypt forestBush trailsScenic

Abbeville Street Park

41 Abbeville St, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122

1,332 sqm off-leash area with a small-dog zone, lighting and water. Usable after dark.

Off-leashSmall-dog zoneNight lightingWater

Thomas MacLeod Park

Sinnamon Park QLD 4073

Riverside community park with off-leash areas and open lawns. Near Oxley Creek — great for a relaxed stroll.

Off-leashRiversideLawnQuiet

Nudgee Beach Off-Leash

Nudgee Rd, Nudgee Beach QLD 4014

A popular Brisbane off-leash beach. At low tide dogs can run across sand and mudflats. Check tide times.

Off-leash beachSandTide-dependentOcean

Manly Foreshore

Manly QLD 4179

One of only three designated off-leash foreshore areas in Brisbane. Bay-side walking path with weekend markets.

Off-leash bayForeshoreWalk pathWeekend markets

Sandgate / Shorncliffe Off-Leash

2nd Ave, Sandgate QLD 4017

Coastal off-leash stretch from 2nd Ave Sandgate to Zeehan St Shorncliffe. About 1km of shoreline — wide sandy flats at low tide.

Off-leash coastLong shorelineTide-dependentSunsets

Colmslie Recreation Reserve

Colmslie Rd, Morningside QLD 4170

Riverside off-leash area with large lawn and BBQ facilities. Overlooks the shipping channel.

Off-leashRiversideBBQLarge lawn

Decker Park

25th Ave, Brighton QLD 4017

Quiet Brighton off-leash beach. Fewer people, more dogs. Great for water-loving breeds.

Off-leash beachQuietWater playLess crowded

Arbor Street Park (Ferny Grove)

1200 Samford Rd, Ferny Grove QLD 4055

9,150 sqm off-leash area with a small-dog zone, agility equipment, lighting and water. Well-equipped.

Off-leashSmall-dog zoneAgilityNight lighting

CJ Greenfield Park

Kimberley St, Richlands QLD 4077

Fenced off-leash area with well-maintained grass. Secure chain-link fencing — great for first-time dog socialising.

Fenced off-leashSecureBeginner-friendlyGrassy

Sherwood Arboretum

Sherwood Rd, Sherwood QLD 4075

Riverside botanical arboretum with leash-friendly walking paths. Centuries-old fig trees — picturesque.

Leash-friendlyArboretumRiverside pathHeritage trees

Mt Coot-tha Reserve

Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Toowong QLD 4066

A well-known Brisbane bush reserve with multiple leash-friendly trails. Panoramic city views. Watch for ticks in summer.

On-leadBush hikingCity viewsTick-prone

Park Rules

Brisbane park dog-walking essentials

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Read the Signs

Check entrance signs: green = off-lead zone, yellow = dogs must be on-lead, red = no dogs allowed. When in doubt, put the lead on. Brisbane City Council website lists rules for every park.

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Always Pick Up Waste

Carry waste bags at all times and clean up immediately. Brisbane City Council fines for not picking up pet waste go up to $262. Free bag dispensers and bins are usually at park entrances.

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Vaccines & Parasite Prevention

Ensure your dog's core C5 vaccination is up to date, including Kennel Cough. Keep heartworm prevention current year-round. Puppies under 16 weeks should avoid dog-heavy areas until fully vaccinated.

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Stay Within Sight

Off-lead doesn't mean out of sight. Keep your dog within view and reliably recallable. Put the lead on around children, the elderly and unfamiliar dogs — don't let your dog approach people or dogs who don't want to interact.

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Bitches in Season

Bitches in season are not permitted in off-lead areas (Brisbane City Council rule). During season, use quiet on-lead trails instead of dog parks.

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Maximum 2 Dogs Per Person

You may walk no more than 2 dogs at a time (Brisbane City Council rule). Additional dogs require a special permit. Make sure you can physically control every dog you're walking.

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Summer Heat Safety

Brisbane regularly exceeds 30°C. Avoid midday walks. Bitumen can burn paw pads — press the back of your hand to the ground for 5 seconds; if it's too hot for you, it's too hot for your dog. Carry water at all times.

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Tick Checks

Brisbane paralysis ticks can be fatal. After every walk through grass or bush, do a full-body check — especially inside ears, between toes, under the chin and along the belly. If you find a tick, remove it with a proper tool and monitor closely.

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Don't Feed Wildlife

Do not feed birds, ducks or other wildlife in the park. It disrupts local ecosystems and makes animals dependent on humans. Fines apply under Queensland wildlife regulations.

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Never Leave Your Dog Alone

Never leave your dog unattended in the park, on a tie-out, or in a car. Even "just 5 minutes" can heat a car to lethal temperatures in 10 minutes. There is no safe amount of time to leave a dog in a car in summer.

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