Quinns Street Park Fenced Dog Park

Quinns Street Park Fenced Dog Park sits at 216 Thynne Road, Balmoral, next to the Balmoral Youth Space skate park and basketball court. It is a small, fully fenced, open-24-hours off-leash run, more of a local drop-in spot than a destination, and it suits a quick lead-off session close to home.

The rules. Dogs must be under voice or visual control at all times, and owners need to clean up after them straight away using the bins provided. Remove a dog immediately if it is showing aggression or excessive barking, close both gates behind you on entry and exit, and make sure dogs are registered and vaccinated before you visit.

What's there. Secure perimeter fencing, a few benches, and reasonable lighting for early or evening visits. There is a shared car park with the adjacent youth space. Locals sometimes leave water bowls out, but it is not guaranteed, so bring your own.

Getting there. The address is 216 Thynne Road, Balmoral, reached via Lytton Road or Hawthorne Road. There is an on-site car park, and Brisbane City Council buses run along Wynnum Road and Thynne Road, about a 10 to 15 minute walk away.

Nearby with the dogs. Oxford Street's cafes in Bulimba are a short drive away, and Balmoral Bulimba Dog Park down on the river is worth the trip if you want a bigger, more scenic run with separate small-dog space.

When to go. Weekday mornings and evenings (roughly 5-7am and 4:30-6:30pm) draw the regulars, along with weekend mornings. Weekday afternoons are quieter, which suits a nervous dog or one still working on recall.

Sources

• Off-leash dog parks - Brisbane City Council · brisbane.qld.gov.au

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