Onyx Crescent Fenced Dog Park

Onyx Crescent Fenced Dog Park is a small, fully fenced off-leash park on Onyx Crescent in Officer, secure enough to let a dog run without a lead. The reason to come: an enclosed oval, roughly 35 metres across, that works as a handy local burn-off for recall practice or a quick social session.

The rules. Inside the fenced enclosure dogs run off-leash, but everything outside the gate is a designated on-leash zone, so clip the lead on as you enter and exit. Keep your dog under control and in sight, with a maximum of two dogs per person. Do not bring female dogs in heat, supervise any children, and pick up after your dog using the bins on site.

What's there. A secure perimeter fence with gates, a couple of seats inside the enclosure, and bins for waste. There is a water tap with a bowl, though it sits outside the fenced area. The surface is grass with some worn, bare patches near the entrance.

Getting there. It is at 6 Onyx Crescent, reached off the Princes Highway or the M1 through Officer, with street parking along Onyx Crescent. Most visitors arrive by car or walk in from the surrounding streets.

Nearby with the dogs. The park is small and fills fast, so pair the visit with an outdoor coffee at The High Horse or Blondie's Kafe, both dog-friendly cafes a short drive away.

When to go. Quietest early morning or early afternoon on a weekday; it gets busiest on weekend mornings and after 4pm on weekdays, and the small footprint means it crowds quickly. Good for a sociable dog that does not need a lot of room.

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