Victoria Park Fenced Dog Park(Spring Hill)

Victoria Park Fenced Dog Park sits at 400 Gregory Terrace in Spring Hill, tucked behind Centenary Pool on the edge of the Victoria Park (Barrambin) parkland. It is the inner north's most convenient fully fenced off-leash run - open around the clock, with separate yards for big and small dogs, just a few minutes' drive from the CBD.

The rules. Off-leash applies inside the fence only; dogs must be on-lead everywhere else in the surrounding Brisbane City Council parkland, including the walk from the carpark. Standard council conditions apply: keep your dog in sight and under effective voice control, remove any dog showing aggression, and pick up - bags and bins are provided. The small-dog yard is there for a reason, so keep large dogs on their own side.

What's there. Two fenced areas (a main yard plus a smaller one for little dogs), agility equipment including ramps, drinking taps with bowls, shaded benches under mature trees and bins throughout. The ground slopes in parts, which adds a bit of work to a game of fetch but keeps things interesting. Lighting makes early starts and after-work visits workable.

Getting there. There is a free dedicated carpark right beside the park off Gregory Terrace, but it fills fast on Saturday mornings; street parking on Gregory Terrace is the fallback. Buses run along Gregory Terrace, and the park connects to the wider Victoria Park path network if you want a longer on-lead walk first.

Nearby with the dogs. Knowhere Brisbane on Boundary Street takes dogs at its footpath tables if you have earned a steak. Staying over, The Inchcolm by Ode Hotels and Punthill Spring Hill are both pet-friendly and within walking distance.

When to go. Weekday mornings are the quiet window; weekend mornings and weekday afternoons after five are the social peak. With the separate small-dog yard, decent shade and 24-hour access, it suits shift workers and nervous small dogs alike.

Sources

• Dog parks - Brisbane City Council · brisbane.qld.gov.au
• Dogs in public spaces - Brisbane City Council · brisbane.qld.gov.au

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