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Dog-friendly Forde
A walk in Forde stacks up easily — Frankies At Forde first, then Forde Dog Park, with Forde Dog Park the local favourite when the lead stays on.
ACT·Best Autumn + spring for walks; summer needs early mornings
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Walking Forde: the local loops
Forde Dog Park — A dedicated dog park with open grassy areas and some trees, popular for off-leash play and training. Off-lead applies in the signed sections; carry the lead anyway. Benches and shade appear often enough for a slow dog.
Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary — Walk through protected woodlands with native trees and shrubs, offering a chance to spot local wildlife (behind a predator-proof fence). Off-lead applies in the signed sections; carry the lead anyway. Benches and shade appear often enough for a slow dog.
Forde and Bonner Ponds Shared Path — A paved shared path winding around the Forde and Bonner ponds, with views of the water, reeds, and surrounding suburban areas. Lead-on throughout unless council signage says otherwise. A coffee stop is never far on the way back.
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