Zoomies Dog Park - By Appointment Only

Zoomies Dog Park is a private, fully-fenced 1-acre dog park at Mount Barker Springs that you book exclusively by appointment. The single defining reason to go: no random dogs, no crowds, just a secure off-leash space reserved for you and your dog.

The rules. Booking is mandatory. No walk-ins are permitted on this private property, and entry without a confirmed booking is not allowed. All visits must be scheduled in advance through the Zoomies Dog Park booking site or their Facebook page, and all fees are paid online at the time of booking. Site and safety guidelines are provided when you book. For phone enquiries, call +61 448 000 688.

What's there. The entire 1-acre site is enclosed by 1.5-metre high-tensile mesh fencing. On-site facilities include rainwater, poo bags, seating, and a paddle pool for dogs. Play equipment is scattered around the open spaces, and the natural scenic setting features trees and native vegetation for sniffing and exploring.

Getting there. The address is 556 Springs Rd, Mount Barker Springs SA 5251. It is accessible via local roads in the Mount Barker area, typically off the M1 (Princes Highway) via Wellington Rd or Bald Hills Rd. The entrance and parking are wheelchair-accessible.

Nearby. For a post-run coffee, Grounds For Coffee on Walker St in Mount Barker is a dog-friendly cafe roughly 3.8km away, about a 5-7 minute drive, and known for puppaccinos. If you want a free public alternative rather than a paid private session, Mt Barker 'Barka Park' Fenced Dog Park is nearby. For a longer lead walk, the Laratinga Wetlands offer another walking option nearby.

When to go. Weekdays are generally quieter and weekends busier, though the booking system keeps numbers manageable regardless. The most-booked windows are Sunday night through Monday morning, Tuesday afternoon, and Friday night through Saturday afternoon. The quietest slots tend to be Monday evening, Tuesday evening, Wednesday afternoon and evening, and Friday morning. Good for reactive dogs, dogs that need private off-leash space, or controlled socialising with a known group of dogs.

Sources

• Zoomies Dog Park - By Appointment Only | Mount Barker Springs · zoomiesdogpark.setmore.com

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