Wavell Dog Off Leash Area

A suburban off-leash park on Fourteenth Avenue, Wavell Heights, best known for the mature trees that keep a good chunk of the ground shaded through the day. It is open 24/7 and draws a steady stream of locals rather than crowds, which makes it an easy option for a relaxed run and a bit of socialising.

The rules. Keep your dog on-leash through the car park and surrounding streets, and only let them off once you are inside the off-leash area. Owners need to stay within sight and hold reliable voice control, pick up after their dog, and remove any aggressive dog straight away. Reports on fencing are mixed, so treat it as not fully enclosed and keep an eye on the boundaries if your dog bolts.

What is there. The main draw is genuine shade from established trees, backed by benches and picnic tables for owners and water for dogs. The ground is flat and easy to walk, with open grass for ball work.

Getting there. Access is off Fourteenth Avenue, with street parking along the avenue and nearby streets. It sits close to Gympie Road and Rode Road, and the nearest bus stops are a short walk away on the surrounding main roads.

When to go. Weekday afternoons from about 4:30pm and weekend mornings are the busy windows. Weekday mornings are the quiet pick if you have a shy or reactive dog. If it is too full, Kedron Brook Dog Walk nearby gives you far more room to spread out.

Sources

• Off-leash dog parks in Wavell Heights · wavellheightsnews.com.au
• Off-leash dog parks | Brisbane City Council · brisbane.qld.gov.au

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