Valantine Park Fenced Dog Park

Valantine Park Fenced Dog Park on Valantine Road in Birkdale is a fully fenced off-leash area with separate zones for small and large dogs, set in a leafy, well-shaded corner of the Redlands. Locals rate it among the cleaner, better-kept fenced parks on this side of Brisbane, with mature trees giving decent shade through most of the day.

The dog setup

A double-gate airlock entry keeps the park secure while dogs come and go, and the small and large dog runs are separate, so use the one that matches your dog's size. There is a water tap with bowls and shaded shelter seating for owners. Bins and bag dispensers are provided and pick-up is expected on the spot.

Max: check the airlock gate is fully closed behind you before unclipping. It is the one part of a fenced park worth double-checking every single visit.

The rules

Dogs stay leashed in the car park and on the paths in, and go back on lead the moment they exit the fenced boundary under Redland City Council's off-leash rules. Owners remain inside with their dog in sight and under effective voice control, regulated or declared dangerous dogs are not permitted, and children need close supervision. One Redlands-specific point: koalas are active in these suburbs, so scan the trees before you unleash and never let your dog chase or disturb wildlife.

Getting there and parking

The park sits at 43 Valantine Road, Birkdale, with on-street parking along Valantine Road. Local bus routes serve the Birkdale and Alexandra Hills area, and the park is walkable from the surrounding streets. Hours run 4am to 10pm daily, though it is worth confirming current times on the on-site signage.

When to go

Weekday mornings are the quietest window; weekend mornings and weekday late afternoons after work draw the biggest crowds. A playground and disc golf course in the surrounding parkland make it an easy longer stop for families.

Pair it with

For a second session, Three Paddocks Park Fenced Dog Park is the other modern fenced option in Birkdale, and the Wellington Point dog park is just down the road towards the bay. Wellington Point Farmhouse Restaurant and Cafe brings water bowls out for dogs at its outdoor tables.

More fenced options are on the QLD parks guide and the Birkdale destination page.