Stannard Road Park Fenced Dog Park

A small, fully fenced off-leash park for dogs who do better away from the crowd. Stannard Road Park in Manly West gives you a securely double-gated enclosure of a bit over 1,000 square metres, tucked into a quiet residential pocket off Wondall Road. It is not a sprawling romp-space, but that is the point: it is a calm, contained spot that suits reactive dogs, recall training, and small dogs who get bowled over at bigger parks.

The rules. Dogs can be off-leash inside the fenced area, and effective control still applies once you are through the gates. The double gates are there to stop bolters, so latch the outer gate before you open the inner one, and always close both behind you. Bags and bins are provided, so clean up after your dog.

What's there. Expect the essentials rather than the extras: a water bubbler usually set up with a dog bowl, a bench seat for owners, a scattering of trees for shade, and lights for evening visits. It is generally quiet and well kept.

Getting there. The park sits at 63 Stannard Road, Manly West, reached via Wondall Road, with residential street parking out front. Local bus routes run along Wondall Road if you are coming without a car.

When to go. Weekday mornings and Sunday mornings are usually the quietest windows; it tends to fill on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday afternoons and evenings. Being inland, there are no tides to plan around, and the tree cover makes it workable on warmer days. Good for nervous or reactive dogs who need space without a big-park free-for-all.

Sources

• Dog-friendly Parks in Wynnum Manly · wynnummanlyhideaway.com.au

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