Aurora Boulevard Park Fenced Dog Park

Aurora Boulevard Park is a fully fenced off-leash dog park near the corner of Aurora Boulevard and Expedition Drive, North Lakes, with separate enclosures for large and small dogs. The split fencing plus a covered shelter is what sets it apart locally: timid and little dogs get their own secure run, and there is real shade for the owners standing about while the dogs sort themselves out.

The rules. Lead on until you are inside the fenced area, then off-leash within. Keep your dog under voice control and in sight, and pick up after them straight away (bag dispensers are usually stocked, but carry your own as backup). Use the small-dog enclosure for small or nervous dogs rather than risking a mismatch with the big runners.

What's there. Two fenced runs, agility equipment in the large-dog side, a covered shelter with seating, mature trees for natural shade, a tap and water bowls, and bins. It sits next to a playground, barbecues, and walking paths, so it works as one stop on a longer family outing.

Getting there. On-street parking along Expedition Drive, with access off Aurora Boulevard. Local bus routes run along Aurora Boulevard, and the park ties into the North Lakes path network if you are walking in.

Nearby with the dogs. The Lake Eden precinct is a short hop for a leashed lake-loop, and North Lakes has several cafes with dog-friendly outdoor seating for afterwards.

Busiest on weekday afternoons (roughly 4 to 6pm) and weekend mornings; mid-morning weekdays or the middle of a weekend day are calmer for one-on-one play. Shade is good but thins over the benches at high noon, so bring water in summer. Good for owners who want a secure, well-shaded run with a genuine small-dog option.

Sources

• Dog off-leash areas - City of Moreton Bay · moretonbay.qld.gov.au

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