Sweeney Reserve Fenced Dog Park

Sweeney Reserve is a fenced off-leash dog park on Old Dayboro Road in Petrie, run by the City of Moreton Bay. It pairs a secure, fully enclosed play area with a larger surrounding reserve on the North Pine River, so you get both a safe romp and space for a longer on-lead walk in one stop.

The rules. Keep your dog on lead until you are inside the fenced enclosure, then it is off-leash within the fence. Owners must supervise closely and remove any dog showing aggression. You are legally required to pick up after your dog, so carry your own bags. Make sure your dog is registered, vaccinated, and wearing an ID tag.

What is there. The fenced area has shaded, covered seating and water for dogs and people, with rubbish bins on hand. The wider reserve includes toilets, a playground, and river frontage, though the playground is not a dog area. The mix of open grass and shade makes it comfortable to linger while your dog plays.

Getting there. It is right off Dayboro Road in Petrie with on-site parking that fills quickly on weekend mornings, so arrive early to get a spot easily. Petrie Station, on the Redcliffe Peninsula and Caboolture lines, is the nearest train station, with local footpaths and buses covering the short remaining distance. Plan the exact trip via the Translink journey planner.

Watch-outs. The grass areas turn muddy after heavy rain, so keep an old towel in the car for the drive home.

Nearby with the dogs. The Old Petrie Town precinct is a short hop away, with dog-friendly cafes including Striker Coffee Co for a post-run coffee.

When to go. Weekends and late weekday afternoons are the busy windows. For a quieter session with fewer dogs, aim for mid-morning or early afternoon on a weekday. Good for social dogs that enjoy company and owners who want shade while they watch.

Sources

• Sweeney Reserve - City of Moreton Bay · moretonbay.qld.gov.au
• Sweeney Reserve - Brisbane Kids · brisbanekids.com.au
• Translink Journey Planner · translink.com.au

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