CE Brown Reserve Fenced Dog Park

CE Brown Reserve Fenced Dog Park is a fully fenced off-leash exercise area on Dowling Street in Wendouree, Ballarat, near the showgrounds. Its defining feature is the secure perimeter with double-entry gates, which makes it a practical choice for owners who want a free run without the worry of a dash toward the street.

The dog setup

The park is fully fenced and designed for off-leash exercise, with double gates that let you bring your dog in and out securely. All dogs share one running area regardless of breed or size, so supervision and basic recall are expected.

Keep an eye on your dog and keep the gates latched behind you. It is also worth walking the perimeter before you unclip, as the grass runs patchy in spots and the occasional hole opens up in the ground.

Max: those double gates only work if everyone closes each latch behind them. Give the inner gate a firm check before you clip off the lead.

Worth knowing

Expect grassed running areas, benches and sheltered seating for owners, with water taps and watering stations for dogs and poop bags usually on site.

Wheelchair-accessible parking and an accessible entrance make arrivals easy. Sunday mornings and afternoons, Friday evenings and Saturday mornings are the busy, social sessions; mid-week mornings and late weekday afternoons are calmer.

Getting there and parking

The park sits on Dowling Street, Wendouree, with free on-site parking. From central Ballarat or the Western Highway it is an easy drive.

Make a day of it

For a bigger run, Victoria Park dog park is a five to 10 minute drive south with expansive off-leash space, and Pierre De Coubertin Fenced Dog Park offers another fully fenced option nearby.

Cafes around Lake Wendouree are a short drive away, with The Lake View Hotel covering a dog-friendly meal afterwards.

Browse more dog parks in VIC or our guide to Wendouree with the dogs.