Dog owners are being reminded to check where their pets can be walked off lead, as concerns about dogs in community parks and fields highlight the importance of knowing designated areas and following local rules.
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The reminder follows concerns raised by residents about dogs being walked off lead in community parks and fields. A post by Cr Adam Allan reminded dog owners that dogs must be securely on a lead in public unless they are in a designated and signed off-leash area.
Owners must also be able to physically control their dogs, including when inside an off-leash area. That means knowing the boundaries of the designated space and being prepared to respond if a dog becomes aggressive, barks excessively or displays other unwanted behaviour.
Off-leash options around Nundah and Nudgee
There are several designated off-leash areas in and around Nundah and Nudgee, with a mix of fenced and unfenced spaces. In Nundah, Albert Bishop Park has a small fenced off-leash area accessed via Hedley Avenue, as well as a larger unfenced area. Boyd Park on Boyd Road is another fenced option.
Nudgee has several designated areas, including Nudgee Waterholes Reserve and Nudgee Recreation Reserve on Elliott Road. Tuckeroo Park at Nudgee Beach also has an off-leash area, including access to Kedron Brook.
Other locations listed in the local reminder include Downfall Creek near Turquoise Place in Wavell Heights, with access to Downfall Creek, and the Kedron Brook access area via 5th Avenue in Kedron. The areas differ in their layout and facilities. Some are fenced, while others are unfenced, and some locations include separate spaces for smaller dogs.
The official Brisbane parks information identifies the Kedron Brook area as part of Tuckeroo Park at Nudgee Beach. It also notes that the former foreshore off-leash area on Nudgee Beach is now an on-leash area.
Rules and regulations for off-leash areas
Being in an off-leash area does not remove an owner’s responsibility to keep their dog under control. The rules state that owners should familiarise themselves with the specific regulations applying to each location, including the boundaries of unfenced designated zones and any restrictions that may apply.
Owners are expected to watch their dogs and respond promptly to signs of aggression, excessive barking or other unwanted behaviour. Dogs should also not create a nuisance for other dogs or their owners, including by entering areas designated for smaller dogs.
Another responsibility applies in off-leash areas: owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of dog waste in the bins provided. Dog registration and vaccinations should also be kept up to date.
Check the signs before letting dogs off lead
For people walking dogs around Nundah and Nudgee, checking the signs before unclipping the lead can help clarify where off-leash access applies.
An off-leash designation applies to a specific area. It does not automatically extend beyond the boundaries of the designated zone, particularly at unfenced locations where there may be no physical barrier separating the area from surrounding parkland.
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The official parks information provides a map search for finding designated off-leash areas and checking facilities at individual locations.
For local dog owners, the message is straightforward: know where off-leash access applies, keep dogs under control and clean up after them.
Published 20-August-2026
