Brandon Park Fenced Dog Park

Brandon Park Fenced Dog Park sits on Fairbairn Street in Marsden, a fully fenced off-leash area with a double-gated entry that makes it one of the safer local options for letting your dog off the lead.

The rules. There is no separate small-dog and large-dog zone, so keep a close eye on your dog if they are timid or easily overwhelmed by boisterous play. You still need to carry a lead and keep voice control over your dog even inside the fence. Clean up after your dog, bins and bags are sometimes stocked but bring your own as backup.

What's there. A water tap with a dog bowl, shaded and unshaded seating for owners, and basic agility equipment for dogs that want more than a flat run. The dog park sits inside a larger community park with a playground, picnic tables and BBQs, so it works for a family outing as well as a dog walk.

Getting there. Main access is off Fairbairn Street, with additional access near Second Avenue. There is parking nearby, and local bus routes run along Chambers Flat Road and Second Avenue for anyone walking in.

Nearby with the dogs. V's Viet Cafe on Fifth Avenue is a short drive away for a coffee and banh mi after a run.

When to go. Early mornings before 8am and late afternoons from around 4:30pm are the busiest, social times. Mid-morning or early afternoon on weekdays is quieter if your dog prefers space to itself. After heavy rain the grass holds moisture, so pack a towel for muddy paws.

Sources

• Dog-friendly places in Logan · ourlogan.com.au
• Brandon Park, Second Ave, Marsden, QLD 4132, AU · mapquest.com

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