Gundagai Drive Park Fenced Dog Park

Gundagai Drive Park Fenced Dog Park is a fully fenced off-leash reserve at 28 Gundagai Drive in Capalaba, run by Redland City Council. Its split layout is what keeps regulars coming: separate sections for small and large dogs, so a quiet cavoodle and a boisterous labrador can both get proper play without sharing the same space.

The dog setup

Both enclosures use double-gated airlock entries, and the golden rule is to close the first gate before opening the second so nothing bolts. Keep dogs in their designated size section and stay in visual and voice control at all times, which is the Redland City Council requirement for off-leash areas. The ground is open grass with secure perimeter fencing, shaded trees and some sheltered seating, plus a tap and bowl for water. It turns muddy after heavy rain, so pack a towel and consider skipping a day or two while the surface dries out. Carry your own waste bags because on-site supply can run out.

Max: check both airlock gates are shut before you unclip the lead. It is the simplest step and it stops the one bad outcome that matters at a fenced park.

The vibe

Mornings before 8am and late afternoons from about 4:30 to 6:30 are busiest with the before-and-after work crowd, while mid-morning to early afternoon is quieter if your dog prefers fewer playmates. Reviewers consistently call out the shade, the separate small dog area and how well maintained the ground is kept. This is a neighbourhood park rather than a destination, and most of the crowd walks in from surrounding streets.

Getting there and parking

The address is 28 Gundagai Drive, Capalaba QLD 4157, reached via Redland Bay Road or the Mount Cotton Road turn-off, with street parking near the entrance. Capalaba Bus Station is the closest transit hub, about a 5 to 10 minute walk away, which makes this one of the easier fenced parks to reach without a car.

Close by with the dogs

The IndigiScapes precinct on Runnymede Road has two outdoor dog-friendly stops, IndigiScapes Cafe and The Bush Pantry, both a few minutes away with garden seating. If your dog has energy left, Brosnan Drive Park Fenced Dog Park is the other fenced option in Capalaba, and George Street Park Fenced Dog Park is next suburb over. The Koala Tavern takes dogs in its outdoor areas for an end-of-day drink.

More options are in the Queensland dog parks guide and on the Capalaba destination page.