Forest Lake Sports Fields Fenced Dog Park

Fully fenced, split by size. The Forest Lake Sports Fields dog park sits on College Avenue at Hillbrook and is run by Brisbane City Council. It is a double-gated, off-leash enclosure with separate runs for large and small dogs, plenty of established shade, and lighting for early or late sessions. The defining feature is the size separation, which makes it a safe bet if your dog is timid or still learning manners.

The rules. Dogs must be under effective voice control inside the off-leash pens, and leashed on the way in and out and anywhere on the surrounding sports fields. Clean up after your dog; bins and bags are on-site. Keep children close, since this is a busy play space with fast-moving dogs.

What's there. Grassy, well-maintained pens with basic agility gear (ramps, weave poles), water taps and bowls, shaded benches, and lighting for evening visits.

Getting there. There is a dedicated, accessible car park right beside the sports fields. TransLink buses along College Avenue and Forest Lake Boulevard drop you within a short walk.

Nearby with the dogs. Simple Bliss Coffee on The Esplanade is a lakeside cafe that welcomes dogs on its deck, with water bowls on hand, a short drive away for a post-park brew.

When to go. Weekday mid-mornings and mid-afternoons are quietest. In summer, aim for before 8am or after 5pm; the lighting makes an evening play worthwhile. Good for social dogs who want room to run.

Sources

• Brisbane City Council · brisbane.qld.gov.au

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