Dog exercise areas

Caboolture district specificCaboolture

Dogs may be exercised along footpaths while on a leash. However, dogs are prohibited from conservation parks, sports fields, reserves and foreshores unless designated as a dog exercise area. Dogs are prohibited from being within 15 metres of any children’s playground at all times.

The following areas have been allocated for the exercising of dogs on and off a leash, providing they are kept under strict control.

On-the-spot fines are issued where dogs are found not to be under appropriate control or defecating in a public place.

On leash Off leash
Bribie Island
  • The beach from the south end of South Esplanade around the southern end of the island to Red Beach, Bribie Island except that dogs must be kept a minimum of 50m away from the Buckley's hole environmental Park Rserve
  • The entrance to Woorim Beach, Bribie Island from the entrance at the northern end of North Street northwards to the 4WD access track
  • The beach north of Broronia Drive to the end of Sylvan Beach Esplanade, Bribie Island
  • In the enclosed area marked by official signs forming part of Cosmos Park on the corner of Sunderland Drive and Cosmos Avenue, Bribie behind the Croquet Club
  • On the beach from Red Beach car park around to Woody Bay, Woorim, Bribie Island
  • On the beach from Woody Bay to the pathway opposite the Koolamara at the corner of Lowry and Benelong Streets, Woorim, Bribie Island
Beachmere
  • Foreshore parkland adjacent to Timothy Esplanade, Bakers Flat (trial period)
  • Beachmere Beach - North of Sandy Street to opposite the end of Louise Drive
  • Beachmere Beach - adjacent to the carpark at the southern end of Biggs Avenue, south to the Caboolture River.
Burpengary

 
  • Pump station reserve at the end of Springfield Drive
  • Crendon Street (near Girl Guides Hut) – fenced dog enclosure only
  • Parkland adjacent to Burpengary boat ramp and the end of O’Leary Avenue
Caboolture
  • Walking track and grassed areas (excluding all playing and sports fields), from the Caboolture River walk bridge (Riverview Street), east along the land adjacent to the Caboolture River to Centenary Lakes
  • Park adjacent to Bellmere Road and Wararba Creek specifically in the treed area
  • The corner of Grout Street and Rowe Street – fenced dog enclosure only
  • Centenary Lakes – behind houses in Elliott Street and adjacent to Riverview Street – fenced dog enclosure only
  • Park adjacent to Bluebell Street
Caboolture South
  • Walking track and grassed area from the Caboolture River walk bridge (Norfolk Esplanade), west to the Arboretum (Caravel Court)
  • Open grassed area western end of the Arboretum bounded by the billabongs, tree line, river, private property and houses in Mainsail Drive
Upper Caboolture
  • Newton and Hausmann Parks at the corner of Caboolture River Road and Tinney Road
Deception Bay
  • Deception Bay foreshore from the boat ramp adjacent to Wallin Avenue to Webster Road, but only along the walking path (trial period)
  • Deception Bay foreshore between Wallin Avenue and Beach Road
  • Deception Bay foreshore between Seaview Parade and Windlass Street
  • Windlass Park, Deception Bay – fenced dog enclosure only
Donnybrook
  • The foreshore area on South Esplanade from Edith Street to the south
  • The parkland on the western corner of Ann Street and Donnybrook Road
Elimbah
  • Western section of the treed area of the Elimbah Sports and Recreation Reserve, Rose Creek Road
Godwin Beach
  • The foreshore including the grassed area adjacent to the Esplanade
Morayfield
  • The parkland behind houses in Jonkers Court bounded by Walkers Road and Sheep Station Creek
  • Glenwood Drive drainage easement on the eastern side of the concrete drain only
  • Glenwood Drive, Brodies Park pathway
  • Glenwood Drive drainage easement on the western side of the concrete drain only
  • Parkland in Grogan Road, Morayfield – fenced dog enclosure only
Narangba
  • Corner of Mumford Road and McCullagh Crescent
  • Corner of Alvisio Court and Ferrier Road
Sandstone Point
  • The foreshore east of the stairs off Clark Terrace - on the lower level only
  • The foreshore south of the carpark off Bestmann Road East, to parkland adjacent to Avalon Street
Toorbul
  • The Esplanade from The Crescent, north to the creek
Woodford
  • Grassed area south west corner of the Showgrounds behind the football field

Pine Rivers district specificPine Rivers

A number of parks and reserves throughout the district have designated dog leash-free areas. Residents are encouraged to exercise their dogs in these locations.

Park / Location Boundaries Dog Waste Facilities
Apex Park
Apex Grove, Eatons Hill		 Fully fenced 1 standard bin Refilling bowl, picnic shelter & table
Bleakley Park
Old Northern Rd, Albany Creek		 Fully fenced 1 standard bin, 1 waste bag dispenser Refilling bowl water, seat & dog agility equipment
Boxwood Court Park
Boxwood Crt, Warner		 Fully fenced 1 standard bin, 1 waste bag dispenser No water, 2 seats & dog agility equipment
Bunya Leash Free Area
Bunya Rd, Bunya		 Fully fenced 1 standard bin, 1 waste bag dispenser Refilling bowl water, seats
Carramar Reserve
Alma Rd, Dakabin		 Fully fenced 1 stardard bin Refilling bowl water, seats
Freshwater Reserve
Park Grove Crt, Kallangur		 Fully fenced 1 standard bin Refilling bowl water, seats
H T Ireland Reserve
Saraband Dr, Eatons Hill		 Fully fenced 1 standard bin Refilling bowl water, 2 seats & dog agility equipment
Les Hughes Reserve
Baker St, Bray Park		 Fully fenced 1 dog waste bin, 1 waste bag dispenser, 1 standard bin Refilling bowl water, 2 picnic shelters, seats & dog agility equipment
Mungarra Reserve
Affleck Avenue, Petrie		 Fully fenced 1 Standard bin No water, 2 seats & dog agility equipment
Piggott Reserve
Nicole Way, Strathpine		 Fully fenced 1 standard bin Refilling bowl water, 2 seats
Rob Akers Reserve
Bells Pocket Rd, Strathpine		 No dog fencing, car barriers only 1 waste bag dispenser, 2 dog waste bins No water, 2 picnic settings
Sargent Reserve
Bunya Crossing Rd, Draper		 Fully fenced 1 stardard bin No water, seat
Sunstone Circuit Park
Corner Sunstone & Bonnet Pde, Mango Hill		 Fully fenced 1 waste bag dispenser Refilling bowl water, seat & dog agility equipment

Sweeneys Reserve
Old Dayboro Rd, Petrie

 75% fencing + North Pine River (saltwater) 1 waste bag dispenser, 1 dog waste bin Refilling bowl water, BBQ area & shelter
Sylvia Gibbs Park
Nyora St, Everton Hills		 75% fencing + Cabbage Tree Creek (freshwater) 2 dog waste bins Refilling bowl water, seat
Thomsett Park
Olakuna Crescent, Ferny Hills		 Fully fenced 1 standard bin Refilling bowl water, seats
William Scott Park
View Crescent & Bunya Rd, Arana Hills		 Fully fenced 2 standard bins, 1 waste bag dispenser Refilling bowl water, 2 seats
Woodside Playing Fields
Gardenia Pde, North Lakes		 Fully fenced 1 standard bin Refilling bowl water, shelter, seats & dog agility equipment

Redcliffe district specificRedcliffe

Dogs must be on a lead

When you are taking your dog for a walk in a public place (eg. on the footpath, in parks or on dog beaches), it must be held on a lead at all times.

This is required because dogs which stray or escape from the person walking them can cause numerous problems for the community including:

  • Straying onto roads causing accidents
  • Jumping up onto other people
  • Attacking people or other animals
  • Disturbing other dogs in the neighbourhood causing a chain reaction of barking
  • Defecating in public areas

Off leash area

If you would like to let your dog run free, the Council provides an off-lead dog park at:

  • Kroll Gardens
  • Corner of Duffield Road & Elizabeth Avenue, Clontarf
  • Facilities include: refilling water bowl, dog agility equipment, seats & toilets

Dog friendly beaches

Dogs are allowed on the following beaches in Redcliffe:

  • Any beaches between the Houghton Highway and Woody Point Jetty, Clontarf & Woody Point
  • The beach between Drury Point and Queens Beach North, Scarborough
  • Any beaches between Jamieson Park and Endeavour Park, Scarborough

Remember, your dog must be held on a lead while it is on the beach.

Dogs not permitted near parks

Dogs are not permitted to go within 15 metres of a children's playground (regardless of whether or not the playground is being used at the time) or on a sports field area of any park.

Dog droppings

In order to keep Redcliffe free from dog droppings, you are required to pick up after your dog in a public place. The easiest way to do this is to ensure that you always carry a bag with you when walking your dog.

The Council provides a network of dog tidy bags throughout the area. Using a bag to collect your dog's droppings is easy:

  • Collect a bag from a dog tidy bag dispenser (or take your own bag)
  • Use the bag like a glove to pick up your dog's droppings
  • Turn the bag inside out so that the contents are on the inside
  • Securely tie the bag
  • Place the bag in a public litter bin

Penalties

Penalties (ranging from $75.00 - $150.00) apply for failing to comply with any of the rules for walking your dog. Contact Council for further information.