Eddie Baker Dog Park
Dog-friendly off-leash park in Norman Gardens, QLD
The rules at a glance
Off-leash allowed
Verified dog-friendly on Google
Open 24 hours
Norman Gardens, QLD 4701
Rules verified 9 June 2026
- Dogs
- Welcome
- Where
- Norman Gardens, QLD
- Policy checked
- 2026-06-09
What visitors mention
Pet policy
Eddie Baker Dog Park is the off leash area inside Eddie Baker Park on Currawong Street, Norman Gardens, a suburban park run by Rockhampton Regional Council with a covered children's playground alongside. The dog area is fenced in parts but not in full, so treat secure enclosure as the fenced section only and keep voice control everywhere else.
Eddie Baker Dog Park is the off leash area inside Eddie Baker Park on Currawong Street, Norman Gardens, a suburban park run by Rockhampton Regional Council with a covered children's playground alongside. It is the quick, grassy run for the suburb, open around the clock.
The dog setup
The dog area is fenced in parts but not in full, so treat secure enclosure as the fenced section only and keep voice control everywhere else. Council rules for its off leash areas apply: dogs need a current registration tag, you must carry a lead, leash up for entry and exit, and keep the dog within sight under effective control.
On site you get shaded seating and tables for owners, a water source, and bins for waste. Any dog showing aggression has to be leashed and removed straight away, and cleanups are expected immediately rather than at the end of the visit.
Max: the fencing is incomplete, so do not assume the whole area is secure. Check the gates and open edges before you trust a dog with a so-so recall.
The vibe
Weekday mornings are the calm window and the better choice for shy or reactive dogs, while late afternoons towards the end of the week and weekends bring the bigger crowd. The separate playground means kids and dogs have their own zones, which keeps the park workable for families.
Getting there and parking
The park sits within Norman Gardens with street parking around the perimeter. Buses pass through the suburb, but for most people a car is the simpler option, and Rockhampton's centre is about ten minutes south. The playground side of the park makes it an easy combined outing if you are juggling a dog and small children at once.
Make a day of it
The Dock Cafe in the same suburb takes leashed dogs at its outdoor seating, and Berserker Leash Free Dog Park is a short drive away if you want a fully fenced second run. Travelling through, Discovery Parks Rockhampton keeps the dog welcome overnight.
More options are on the Queensland dog friendly parks guide and the Norman Gardens destination page.
Policy verified 9 June 2026 Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
