Mortimer Rd Dog Park

Mortimer Road Park in Acacia Ridge holds a fully fenced off-leash dog area inside a larger community park, with separate fenced sections split by dog size and shade trees around the grounds. It is a practical southside Brisbane option: secure, well-equipped and paired with enough park facilities to keep the whole household busy.

The rules

Brisbane City Council's standard conditions apply: keep dogs under effective control at all times even inside the fence, and leash and remove any dog showing aggression or excessive barking straight away. Scoop and bin waste, and shut the gates behind you both ways. Dogs should be registered and vaccinated as a matter of course, and the size-split sections are there to be used rather than negotiated.

What's there

The fenced runs split by dog size, with benches and shaded spots for waiting out the Queensland sun. Water points and poo bags are usually stocked but do run out, so carry a spare bag and your own bowl. The wider park adds a playground, BBQ areas, walking paths and toilets, which makes it a genuine family stop rather than just a dog run.

The vibe

Weekend mornings and weekday afternoons after 4pm are the busiest windows, and mid-week mornings are your best bet for a quiet run. Shade trees help, but the fenced area heats up fast in summer, so early morning or evening is kinder on paws than the middle of the day.

Getting there

The park sits at 143 Mortimer Road, close to the Beaudesert Road intersection, with sealed on-site parking. Bus stops on Mortimer Road and Beaudesert Road put it within reach without a car; check TransLink for current routes before you plan around them.

Close by with the dogs

Marnham Street Park Fenced Dog Park is the suburb's other enclosed option, Coopers Plains Dog Park is a few minutes down the road, and Toohey Forest adds an on-lead bushwalk for the longer outing. The Feathers Cafe at Nathan covers the coffee stop nearby. See more off-leash parks in Queensland or what's listed around Acacia Ridge.

Max: big and small yards, water on tap and a playground for the kids. Early morning before the heat is the go.