Sunbird Park Fenced Dog Park

Sunbird Park Fenced Dog Park sits on Nova Street in Kewarra Beach, a fully fenced, open grassed area ringed by native foliage. The fencing is the whole point: dogs run properly off-leash here without the usual worry about a bolt to the road.

The rules. Dogs run off-leash once inside the fence, but keep your dog leashed until you're through both gates of the double-gate entry, this stops a dash before you're properly inside. Clean up after your dog; bags and bins are provided. It's a shared space, so a well-socialised dog makes for a smoother visit when things get busy.

What's there. Water taps for dogs, a few shaded spots (though seating is limited and some of it sits exposed to the weather), basic benches, and free street parking on Nova Street. The ground is flat, sandy-soil and grass, well maintained.

Watch-outs. Wallabies are common in the surrounding bushland, so keep control of your dog at the gates going in and out. Shade and seating are limited, worth knowing if you're planning a long stay on a hot day.

Nearby with the dogs. Trinity Beach is about five minutes' drive away, with a dog-friendly beachfront and cafes offering outdoor seating for well-behaved dogs. Several pet-friendly motels and holiday rentals sit in the surrounding Trinity Beach and Kewarra Beach area too.

When to go. Weekdays during the day are quieter if your dog prefers space to itself. Late afternoon, roughly 5 to 6pm, is peak social hour, good if you want your dog to meet the neighbourhood regulars, busier if you don't.

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.