Boyd Family Park

Boyd Family Park sits on Piggabeen Road in Tweed Heads West, and Tweed Shire Council lists it as an official dog off leash exercise area. That designation matters: this is council sanctioned territory where your dog can run free within the designated area, rather than a park where you are quietly hoping nobody checks.

Off-leash rules

The council rules are clear. Off leash exercise is permitted within the designated area of the park, so keep your dog inside that zone and re-clip the leash when you move into the general park areas. Dogs are prohibited from playground zones, which are active family spaces, and owners are expected to carry their own waste bags rather than rely on park supplies. The usual off-leash etiquette applies: keep your dog within sight and under voice control, and call it away from anyone who looks unsure.

What you'll find

The park earns its family name with a playground for the two legged kids and open grass for the four legged ones. Beyond the exercise area there are lookouts with sea views across the district, and fishing spots nearby make it a popular stop for people combining a dog run with a line in the water. A restroom on site means longer visits are practical, and the elevated parts of the park give you clear sightlines to keep track of a free ranging dog.

Grounds are grassy and open rather than fenced, so this suits dogs with reliable recall. If yours is still working on it, keep sessions short and use the flatter corners of the designated area where escapes are less tempting.

Getting there and parking

Boyd Family Park is on Piggabeen Road, Tweed Heads West, with parking at the park itself. It is on the western side of the Tweed, a short drive from the Tweed Heads centre and close to the NSW and QLD border crossings.

Worth knowing

There are no posted opening hours, and as a neighbourhood park it sees its busiest times after school and on weekend mornings. Bring water in summer, because shade and facilities are basic rather than resort grade, and check the ground after rain, the grass areas can hold moisture.

While you're out there

After the run, Frankie Mae's is the local spot for a sit down meal, and Kennedy Drive Boutique Motel is one of the nearby stays. If you are planning a longer Tweed trip, Pyramid Holiday Park is in the same suburb.

Browse more dog friendly parks in NSW or see the Tweed Heads West guide.