Meridan Downs Off Leash Dog Park

Meridan Downs Off Leash Dog Park is a large, open, mostly unfenced green space on Winchester Road in Little Mountain, shared with the Meridian Downs disc golf course. It suits dogs with solid recall who just need room to run rather than agility gear or a securely fenced pen.

The rules. Because the area is unfenced, dogs need to be under reliable voice control at all times, and kept on lead in the car park and while entering or leaving. Pick up waste straight away, and any dog showing aggression should be leashed and removed immediately. Since disc golf players share the space, keep dogs clear of the fairways and players mid-throw.

What's there. It's a natural setting rather than a built-out dog park: grassed open ground with scattered mature trees for shade, and a bitumen car park. There's no fencing, agility equipment or on-site water, so bring your own bowl. For playgrounds, toilets and BBQs, the fenced Little Mountain Common dog park is a short drive away.

Getting there. Head to 30 Winchester Road via Currimundi Road or Bellvista Boulevard, off Nicklin Way. On-site bitumen parking is provided; local buses service the surrounding streets but expect a walk in from the main road.

Nearby with the dogs. One Table Cafe in Little Mountain welcomes dogs outdoors for a coffee afterwards, and the fully fenced Little Mountain Common Fenced Dog Park is nearby if you want a securely enclosed option on the same trip.

When to go. Weekend mornings and early evenings bring the most disc golfers and dog walkers; weekday mornings are quietest. Good for confident, well-recalled dogs that want space to properly run rather than a small fenced yard.

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