Tansey Park Fenced Dog Park

Tansey Park Fenced Dog Park sits at 108 Tansey Drive, Tanah Merah, on a waterfront park alongside the Logan River managed by Logan City Council. The headline feature is the layout: fully fenced enclosures with separate sections for large and small dogs, so the size mismatch problem is solved before you walk through the gate.

The dog setup

The ground inside is flat and grassy with shaded shelters and tables in each section, water taps on hand, and doggy bag dispensers plus bins so you are never caught without supplies. Wheelchair-accessible paths and parking make the whole precinct manageable for less mobile owners. Outside the fence, the wider park adds a playground, boat ramp and fishing spots on the riverfront, which is handy if the household is split between dogs and kids.

The rules

Logan City Council's standard off-leash conditions apply: leash up until you are through the double gates, remove loose harnesses inside the entry area so nothing gets tangled, and stay inside with your dog while it is off lead. Females on heat, and declared dangerous or menacing dogs, are not permitted. Clean up straight away with the bags provided, and if your dog shows distress or aggression, the sensible move is to leave.

Max: plan around the divide. If your dog is still learning park manners, the small-dog yard buys a manageable first session before the big yard.

Getting there and parking

Tansey Drive runs off the roads feeding Tanah Merah from either the Pacific Motorway (M1) or Loganlea Road, and the dog park fronts directly onto Tansey Drive. Street parking along Tansey Drive near the entrance is free, with accessible parking on site. Bus stops on Loganlea Road are within walking distance.

When to go

Saturday mornings draw the regulars, so expect company then. Weekday mornings and early afternoons are quieter if your dog prefers a calmer yard, and the shaded shelters make the warmer months workable.

Close by with the dogs

Alexander Clark Park Fenced Dog Park in Loganholme is a few minutes away with agility equipment and river views, and Cornubia Dog Park adds a third fenced option in the area. For coffee afterwards, Fold & Rise Cafe in Loganholme is the closest of the local stops.

More options are on the Queensland dog parks guide and the Tanah Merah destination page.