Snakeweed Flats Sniff Space
Dog-friendly off-leash park in Oak Valley, QLD
The rules at a glance
Private hire, book before you go
A privately run space you hire by the session: fees apply, and it's not a walk-in park. The upside: the whole place to yourselves.
Verified dog-friendly on Google
- Daily
- 8am–6pm
Oak Valley, QLD 4811
Rules verified 9 June 2026
- Dogs
- Welcome
- Access
- Private hire, book ahead
- Where
- Oak Valley, QLD
- Policy checked
- 2026-06-09
What visitors mention
Snakeweed Flats Sniff Space is a private, fully fenced 1-acre off-leash park in Oak Valley, about 20 minutes from Townsville CBD. You book it for exclusive use through the Sniffspace platform, which means no sharing with unknown dogs, no public-park chaos, and a secure environment where nervous, reactive, or high-energy dogs can run, swim, and sniff on their own terms.
The rules. You must book in advance via the Sniffspace listing. The entire 1-acre space is fully fenced. Always double-check that gates are secured behind you on both entry and exit, as the property sits on a rural road.
What's there. The standout is the dam, which gives water-loving dogs a proper swim. A kayak and a toy box stocked with floating and non-floating toys are on-site, along with agility obstacles for active play. Cold water is provided for owners, and a first aid kit plus dog lifejackets are available. The setting is rural bushland near the Ross Dam Catchment.
Getting there. Address is 18 Brady Rd, Oak Valley QLD 4811. It is roughly 20 minutes' drive from Townsville CBD along rural roads, so you will need a private vehicle.
Watch-outs. Dam water levels shift with local rainfall, so depth and coverage vary between visits. The swim area stays available regardless, but manage expectations if you arrive after a dry spell.
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Weekend morning and afternoon slots book out fastest, so secure your preferred time on Sniffspace well ahead. Best suited to reactive or nervous dogs that need a crowd-free space, and high-energy dogs that want a private dam swim.
Sources
- Rent Private Off-Leash Dog Park in Oak Valley QLD | Snakeweed Flats · sniffspace.com.au
- Snakeweed Flats SNIFF SPACE | Townsville QLD - Facebook · facebook.com
Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.
Policy verified 9 June 2026 Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
