Off-Leash Areas
Council understands the importance of exercising and socialising your dog and has provided a number of designated "off-leash" areas across the city where responsible dog owners can safely exercise their dogs.
Dog off-leash park etiquette:
- Remove your dog if it becomes aggressive or bothers other dogs.
- Always clean up after your pet and place in rubbish bins provided.
- Fill in any hole that your dog digs.
- Dogs should be under effective control or voice control at all times.
- Dogs must be leashed at all times prior to entering and upon leaving the dog park.
Even in dog off-leash areas, it is important to stop your dog from causing a nuisance.
At no time should your dog impede other people's enjoyment.
Download our Off Leash Exercise Areas for Dogs Information Sheet (PDF)
Locations
Off-leash areas are located at:
Aitkenvale
Rossiter Park - Aitkenvale
Between Kimball and Belinda Streets
Aitkenvale
Fenced off-leash area
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs. Supported by seating, shade trees, a shade sail, lighting and a dog agility course. Off-street parking is available off Kimball Street. Adjacent facilities within the park include a playground, half-basketball court, BBQ picnic facilities, a river pontoon and public toilets.
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Annandale
Murray Park - Annandale
Murray Lyons Crescent
(Riverside opposite Townsville Stadium)
Annandale
Two separate fenced off-leash areas
Two fully fenced spaces including a main dog off-leash area for everyone and a separate space for small dogs only. This facility is supported by adjacent parking, seating, shade sails and lighting. A dog agility course is available in the main area. Adjacent facilities include a skate park and a bitumen pump track.
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Bohle Plains
Mannikin Park - Bohle Plains
51-53 Kalynda Parade
(Beside Kalynda Tennis Centre)
Bohle Plains
Two separate fenced off-leash areas
Two fully fenced spaces including a general dog off-leash area for everyone and a separate space for small dogs only. Seating and lighting is available in both areas and the main area has a shade shelter and an agility course.
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Burdell
Solaris Park (North Shore Dog Park) - Burdell
Cnr Cira and Sunhaven Street
Burdell
Fenced off-leash area
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs. Supported by seating, a dog agility course and adjacent parking. Adjacent facilities within the park include a junior & senior playground area.
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Bushland Beach
Peggy Banfield Park - Bushland Beach
Lionel Turner Dr
Bushland Beach
Two separate fenced off-leash areas
Two fully fenced spaces including a general dog off-leash area for everyone and a separate space for small dogs only. Seating is available in both areas. Adjacent facilities include a playground, BBQ picnic area, public toilets, half-basketball court, tennis courts, sporting fields and fitness equipment.
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Condon
Jabiru Park - Condon
Between South Vickers Road and Jabiru Avenue
Condon
Fenced off-leash area
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs. Supported by seating, shade trees, a shade sail and a dog agility course. Adjacent facilities within the park include a playground, half-basketball court and baseball fields.
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Cranbrook
Gleeson’s Weir Park - Cranbrook
(also called Riverside Off-Leash Dog Park)
Between Arinya Street and Louise Streets,
Cranbrook
Partially fenced off-leash area
This area is fenced on the park side and is unfenced on the river side, allowing open access to the Ross River for dog swimming. The facility is supported by seating areas and is well shaded by large trees.
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Douglas
Riverside Green Park - Douglas
18 Freshwater Drive
(between Paddington Terrace and Estuary Parade)
Douglas
Two separate fenced off-leash areas
Two fully fenced spaces including a general dog off-leash area for everyone and a separate space for small dogs only. Seating is available in both areas. Adjacent facilities include a playground, half-basketball court, sports field and fitness equipment.
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Hermit Park
Lou Litster Park - Hermit Park
Between Boundary Street, Queens Road and Philp Street
Hermit Park
Unfenced off-leash area
Townsville’s largest free-run dog off-leash area spanning approx. 34 acres. This area has no fencing, and is a naturally vegetated creek corridor supported by a pathway network. Access to the Ross Creek is available for dog swimming *CROCODILE CAUTION IS ADVISED.
Please be mindful of other users of the park as this is a popular location for bicycle riding and creek fishing.
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Julago
Wadda Mooli Park - Julago
Also known as Elliot Springs Dog Park
Elliott Springs Boulevard
Julago
Fenced off-leash area
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs. This facility is supported by seating, a shade shelter, shade trees and nearby parking. Nearby facilities include a playground, learn to ride circuit, BBQ picnic facilities and sports field.
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Kelso
Charles Moroney Park - Kelso
26 Hammond Way
Kelso
Fenced off-leash area
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs. The facility is well shaded by large trees and is supported by seating areas and adjacent parking. Adjacent facilities within the park include a junior & senior playground areas, concrete pump track, tennis court, half-basketball & netball court, BBQ picnic areas and sports fields.
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Kirwan
Thuringowa Park - Kirwan
Cnr Kern Brothers Drive and Lappin Place
Kirwan
Fenced off-leash area
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs. Supported by seating, shade sail and a dog agility course. Adjacent facilities within the park include a pathway circuit, playground, fitness equipment and BBQ picnic facilities.
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Mountview Park - Kirwan
41 Bamford Lane
Kirwan
Two separate fenced off leash area
Two fully fenced spaces including a general dog off-leash area for everyone and a separate space for small dogs only. Seating is available in both areas and the main area has shade shelters. Adjacent facilities include a playground, a BBQ picnic area and public toilets.
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Mount Louisa
High Vista Park - Mount Louisa
488 Bayswater Road
(cnr Partridge Street)
Mount Louisa
Fenced off-leash area
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs. The facility is supported by seating areas and a shade sail. Adjacent facilities within the park include a playground, half-basketball court, BBQ picnic area, soccer fields and public toilets.
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Mount Low
Sanctum Park North - Mount Low
110 Sanctum Boulevard
Mount Low
Two separate fenced off-leash areas
Two fully fenced spaces including a general dog off-leash area for everyone and a separate space for small dogs only. Seating is available in both areas and the main area has a large shade shelter. Adjacent facilities include a playground with a BBQ picnic area.
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Mysterton
Mindham Park - Mysterton
Between Brentnall Street, Townsend Street and Charters Towers Rd
Mysterton
Unfenced off-leash area
Free-run dog off-leash area spanning approx. 6 acres of open grassed land that forms part of the drainage corridor. This facility has no fencing and is marked by a bollard boundary. Adjacent facilities include a playground and a half-basketball court.
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Pallarenda
Pallarenda Beach - Pallarenda
Cape Pallarenda Road
Between beach access areas 8 and 9
Town Common
Unfenced off-leash beach area
This area is a free-run beach with no fencing, spanning approx. 570m of beach foreshore. This facility is supported by off-street parking. Ocean access is available for dogs to swim *CROCODILE CAUTION IS ADVISED.
The site adjoins a beach exercise area for horses.
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Railway Estate
National Park - Railway Estate
Between Yates & Barnicle Streets
Railway Estate
Fenced off-leash area
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs. Supported by seating and a dog agility course. Adjacent facilities within the park include a playground, public toilets and a boat ramp with car parking.
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Rasmussen
Apex Park - Rasmussen
Riverway Drive
(opposite Shopping precinct - Woolworths/McDonald's)
Rasmussen
Partially fenced off-leash area
This area is fenced on the park side and is unfenced on the river side, allowing open access to the Ross River for dog swimming. The facility is supported by seating areas and nearby parking. Adjacent facilities within the park include BBQ picnic areas, parkour play equipment and a river pontoon.
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South Townsville
Benwell Road Park - South Townsville
Owned by the Port Authority
Beach side between Archer and Boundary Streets
South Townsville
Unfenced off-leash beach area
This area is a free-run beach with no fencing, spanning approx. 520m of beach foreshore. Ocean access is available for dogs to swim *CROCODILE CAUTION IS STRONGLY ADVISED.
Area is tidally influenced and space for dog activities is best at low tide. Please be mindful of others users of the beach, as this site is also a popular fishing location.
This site is owned by the Port of Townsville and Townsville City Council is not responsible for the infrastructure at this facility.
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Vincent
Cambridge Park - Vincent
Between Cambridge Street and Hodges Crescent
(Off-leash area on Cambridge street)
Vincent
Fenced off-leash area
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs. This facility is supported by seating, shade trees, a shade sail, lighting and a dog agility course. Adjacent facilities within the park include a pathway circuit, playground, half-basketball court and a fitness station.
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Wulguru
Edison Park - Wulguru
Between Edison & Kepler Streets
Wulguru
Two separate fenced off-leash areas
Two fully fenced spaces including a general dog off-leash area for everyone and a separate space for small dogs only. Seating is available in both areas and the main area has shade shelter and an agility course. Adjacent facilities include a fitness station and a pathway circuit through the natural parkland.
