Sheriff Park Fenced Dog Park

Sheriff Park Fenced Dog Park sits on Red Gum Crescent in Wakerley, a residential pocket of Brisbane's bayside between Manly West and Lota. It is a fully fenced off-leash area open around the clock, with separate sections for large and small dogs, and it is a genuinely large grassed space rather than a token patch of fenced dirt.

The dog setup

The big and small dog areas are fenced separately, so a nervous cavoodle and a boisterous labrador never have to share ground. Entry is double-gated, which buys you time to unclip before your dog meets the regulars, and there is a water tap for dogs and people plus shaded seating for the humans. Standard Brisbane City Council off-leash rules apply: keep your dog under effective control, carry a leash at all times, skip the visit if your dog is on heat or unwell, and pick up after them. Bring spare bags as a backup even though bins are usually stocked.

Pepsi: separate small dog yard with a double gate is exactly what you want on a bayside park like this. Plenty of room to run once you are inside.

The vibe

This is a neighbourhood park first, and most visitors live within a couple of streets. Weekday mornings and early evenings draw the after-work crowd, while weekend mornings are the busiest stretch. Because it is fenced and off-street, it suits recall training and dogs who bolt, and the 24-hour access means shift workers get a proper option too. There is no agility equipment, so bring a ball if your dog needs a job.

Getting there and parking

Free street parking runs along Red Gum Crescent, and the park is an easy drive from Cambridge Parade and Tilley Road. Buses serve the wider Wakerley area, but expect a 10 to 15 minute walk from the closest stop, so most people drive. Entry is on foot from the street, with the gates a short walk from where you park.

Close by with the dogs

Stannard Road Park fenced dog park in Manly West is the other fully enclosed option nearby, with its own water bubbler and bag dispensers, and Moss Road Park gives you a second choice within Wakerley itself. For a swim after play, Manly off-leash dog beach is a short drive away, and The Hide Green Cafe in Manly West works for the post-park coffee.

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