Julie Road Park Fenced Dog Park

Julie Road Park is a fully fenced off-leash dog park in Ellen Grove on Brisbane's southwest edge, covering roughly 0.36 hectares at 12 Julie Road. It is open 24/7 and suits locals after a convenient, secure run rather than a destination park. There is one combined fenced yard, so no separate large and small dog zones.

The dog setup

The perimeter is secure chain-link fencing with a single gate entry. Brisbane City Council's standard off-leash rules apply: leash your dog until you are inside the gate and before you leave, stay in the park and keep your dog within sight under effective control, and clean up immediately in the bins provided. Dogs in heat stay home, and any rough play or aggression gets leashed and managed on the spot.

The vibe

Think simple and functional. Dog waste bins and tap water are provided, though bringing your own bowl is a sensible precaution. Basic bench seating is available for owners, shade is limited to some trees, and the yard is open grass with room for a decent game of fetch. With only a handful of regulars, it is quiet outside after-work hours, which suits dogs that do not enjoy a crowded park and owners who want to keep an eye on every interaction. Because it is a single shared yard, size mismatches can happen, so introduce your dog at the gate rather than mid-sprint.

Getting there and parking

Street parking is available on Julie Road, with easy access from the Ipswich Motorway and Logan Motorway. A local bus route runs along the surrounding main roads, but it is a short walk from the nearest stop, so most people drive.

While you're out there

Ellen Grove itself has no cafes directly nearby, but Simple Bliss Coffee in Forest Lake is a practical post-walk stop. For bigger fenced alternatives, the Forest Lake Sports Fields Fenced Dog Park and the Woogaroo Reserve Fenced Dog Park are both short drives, and the Richlands Dog Park at C.J. Greenfield Park is another option up the road.

Morning visits are the better call in summer given the limited shade. More dog parks in Queensland and the rest of Ellen Grove are on the site.