Camira Recreation Reserve Fenced Dog Park

Camira Recreation Reserve's fenced dog park sits at 52 Allamanda Drive and gives Camira a proper, fully enclosed off-leash space with separate sections for small and large dogs, so it works for nervous pups and boisterous ones without a fence-line stand-off.

The rules. The park is managed by Ipswich City Council. Dogs must be under effective voice control even though the area is fenced, gates need to be shut behind you on the way in and out, and owners are required to pick up after their dogs (bins are supplied). Any dog showing aggression should be leashed and removed straight away.

What's there. Water taps for topping up bowls, picnic tables and benches around the fence line, some agility-style equipment for dogs that want a job to do, and free car parking right at the reserve. Public toilets are on site, though check they're unlocked before you rely on them.

Getting there. The reserve is easy to reach off the Centenary Highway or via the surrounding suburban streets, with free parking on site. There are bus stops nearby on the main roads; check Translink for routes connecting through Gailes or Springfield if you're coming without a car.

Nearby with the dogs. The Corner Cafe in Camira has outdoor seating and pupaccinos for a post-park coffee. Further afield, Screamin' Beans and Cafe 63 in Springfield are both worth the short drive, and Goodna Park Fenced Dog Park is a similar fenced option if you want to compare.

When to go. Weekday afternoons and early evenings are the busiest, especially once it cools down. Sunday and Tuesday nights, and the Wednesday-to-Friday afternoon window, tend to be quieter. A nervous dog will do better on a quiet weekday visit; a social one will find plenty of company on a warm afternoon.

Sources

• Camira Recreation Reserve - Ipswich City Council · ipswich.qld.gov.au

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