Turquoise Place Park Dog Off-Leash Area

A small neighbourhood off-leash area off Hamilton Road in Wavell Heights, backing onto the Kedron Brook catchment. It is open 24/7 and runs quiet, so it suits dogs that like water and owners who would rather skip the bigger, busier parks.

The rules. Leash up in the car park and surrounding streets, and keep reliable voice control once your dog is off-leash. Clean up after your dog and use the bins provided. Regulated dogs (declared dangerous or menacing) are not permitted. The area is largely open to the brook rather than fully fenced, so mind the boundary if your dog does not have a solid recall.

The water. This is a genuine draw for water-loving dogs, with brook access on the doorstep. The catch is that Kedron Brook rises after heavy rain, so check the water before letting a dog in and skip it entirely when it is running high or murky.

Getting there. Access is via Turquoise Place off Hamilton Road. Street parking along Turquoise Place is limited, so arrive early at peak times. Bus stops on Hamilton Road are close but involve a short walk through residential streets.

When to go. Weekday and Sunday mornings tend to be the busier windows. Friday and Saturday afternoons are usually the calmest. Best for confident, water-happy dogs; nervous swimmers may prefer a drier, more enclosed park.

Sources

• Off-leash dog parks | Brisbane City Council · brisbane.qld.gov.au

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