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Dog off-leash areas

Council provides a number of dog off-leash areas across the Fraser Coast.

These areas provide the opportunity to play, exercise and socialise leash-free with other dogs and dog park visitors.
Dog off-leash areas can include facilities such as seating, water, dog waste bins/litter bag dispensers, and some shaded areas.

When attending an off leash area, you must ensure your:

  • dog is under your control (for example: your dog will return to you when called).
  • dog is not a nuisance to other dogs and their owners.
  • dog's droppings are disposed of in the bins provided.
  • dog is registered with Council, wormed regularly, and its vaccinations are up to date.

DOG OFF LEASH BROCHURE

Dog off-leash etiquette 101 

Council understands the importance of exercising and socialising your dog and has provided several designated off-leash areas where dog owners can safely exercise their animals.

However, despite your dog being the wiggliest, cuddliest, sweetest pup ever, their temperament can’t prevent unexpected accidents.

  • A lot of people are terrified of dogs — even your cute pup which ‘wouldn’t hurt a fly’. Be conscious of who your dog is approaching and how they are approaching other animals and people, especially small children.

  • Lots of dogs are aggressive toward other dogs or are leash reactive. If your dog isn’t on a leash, you have lost your most powerful tool to stop a dog fight before it starts.

  • You cannot control the outside stimuli, what’s happening around you, such as the appearance of another dog, people, bicycles, traffic, loud noises or wildlife.

    Your dog may become distracted by these even with your best attempts to keep them in line.

    Consider pausing before you enter the area, assess the area and your dog’s response to such before setting them free to play.

  • Bring several bags on your walks to be sure you have enough.

  • The same rule applies if you see another dog and their owner approaching. Ask first and respect the other’s response.

  • Not everyone is comfortable around dogs. Keep your dog close to you and stay alert to others. Your leash should be short enough to prevent your dog from contacting or jumping on passers-by.

  • Some dogs are harder to control than others, especially when excited. If you cannot control the animal, it's best you don’t take it into a public space, especially an off-leash space.

  • Stay close to your dog. Be attentive and be proactive.

  • Being a dog owner means that you are legally responsible for your dog’s behaviour at all times. Even in off leash areas, it’s important to stop your dog from causing a nuisance or being aggressive towards other dogs. At no time should your dog impede other people’s enjoyment of the park.

Below is a list of current dog off-leash areas. 

Council has recently installed separate play areas for small dogs and big dogs at the following dog parks: Neptune Street in Maryborough, Petersen Rd in Craignish, Brendan Hansen Park in Granville, Blaxland Rd and Julie-Anne Street in Urraween. 

  • Point Vernon (Foreshore)
    Description

    Point Vernon (Foreshore) - Between Aplin Street and the Pines Park (with the exception of the southern entry to 40m north of last playground).
    Times allowed
    24 Hours
    Address
    between Aplin Street and The Pines Park
    Point Vernon QLD 4655

  • Toogoom (Foreshore)
    Description

    Toogoom (Foreshore) - between the pathway opposite Lorikeet Avenue to the pathway between 76 & 78 Kingfisher Parade.
    Times allowed
    3pm - 8am
    Address
    between 76 & 78 Kingfisher Parade
    Toogoom QLD 4655

  • Toogoom - Craignish (Foreshore)
    Description

    Toogoom (Foreshore) - from Ries Road to Petersen Road, Craignish.
    Times allowed
    3pm - 8am
    Address
    45 Petersen Road
    Craignish QLD 4655

  • Burrum Heads (Foreshore)
    Description

    Burrum Heads (Foreshore) - between Dudley Street and Bushnell Road.
    Times allowed
    3pm - 8am
    Address
    58 Esplanade Road
    Burrum heads QLD 4659

  • Burrum Heads (Foreshore)
    Description

    Burrum Heads (Foreshore) - from Road 784 to the walkway between 78 & 82 Riverview Drive.
    Times allowed
    24 Hours
    Address
    80 Riverview Drive
    Burrum Heads QLD 4659

  • Burrum Heads - Serenia Beach (Foreshore)
    Description

    Burrum Heads (Foreshore) - from the southern end of Burrum Street to Orchid Drive, Serenia Beach.
    Times allowed
    24 Hours
    Address
    Lot 4 Esplanade Road
    Burrum heads QLD 4659

  • Craignish (Park) - Petersen Road
    Description

    Petersen Road Park

    Bbq 2 BBQ
    Dog bag dispenser icon 1 Dog bag dispenser
    Playground Playground
    Picnic shelter Picnic shelter
    Seating Seating
    Toilets Toilet
    Water tap Water tap
    Times allowed
    24 Hours
    Address
    Lot 108 Petersen Road
    Craignish QLD 4655

  • Dundowran Beach (Foreshore)
    Description

    Dundowran Beach (Foreshore) - from Sawmill Road to Ansons Road.
    Times allowed
    3pm - 8am
    Address
    Lot 26 Esplanade Road
    Craignish QLD 4655

  • Dundowran Beach - Point Vernon (Foreshore)
    Description

    Dundowran Beach - Point Vernon (Foreshore) - from Ansons Road to the end of Spence Street , Point Vernon.
    Times allowed
    24 Hours
    Address
    Lot 94 Ansons Road
    Dundowran Beach QLD 4655

  • Howard (Park) - James Street
    Description

    James Street, Howard

    Dog bag dispenser Dog bag dispenser
    Fenced playground Fenced
    Water tap Water tap
    Times allowed
    24 Hours
    Address
    2-14 James Street
    Howard QLD 4659

  • Maryborough (Open space)
    Description

    Maryborough (Open space) - End of Arbury Street as signed
    Times allowed
    24 Hours
    Address
    Lot 1 Arbury Street
    Maryborough QLD 4650

  • Maryborough (Park) - Neptune Street
    Description

    Located in Neptune Street (opposite Boys Avenue intersection), Maryborough

    Dog bag dispenser Dog bag dispenser
    Water tap Water Tap
    Times allowed
    24 Hours
    Address
    Lot 3 Neptune Street
    Maryborough QLD 4650

  • Pialba (Foreshore)
    Description

    Pialba (Foreshore) - between Taylor Street and Zephyr Street.
    Times allowed
    3pm - 8am
    Address
    between Taylor Street and Zephyr Street
    Pialba QLD 4655

  • Point Vernon (Foreshore)
    Description

    Point Vernon (Foreshore) - from beach marker PVT20 (300m west of Gatakers boat ramp) to 100m west of the playground at ESA Park (as signed)
    Times allowed
    24 Hours
    Address
    Gatakers Bay Esplanade
    Point Vernon QLD 4655

  • River Heads (Park)

    Description

    Within the River Heads Reserve Project. 

    Dog bag dispenser icon 1 Dog bag dispenser
    Playground Playground
    Toilets Toilet
    Times allowed
    24hrs off-leash
    Address
    55 Seafarer Drive

  • Scarness (Park) - Denmans Camp Road
    Description

    Located on Denman Camp Road between Totness Street and Parkway Drive, Scarness.

    Dog bag dispenser Dog bag dispenser
    Water tap Water Tap
    Times allowed
    24 Hours
    Address
    27 Denmans Camp Road
    Scarness QLD 4655

  • Scarness (Park) - Hervey Street
    Description

    East Street, between Stephenson and McNally Streets.

    Dog bag dispenser  Dog bag dispenser
    Water tap Water Tap
    Times allowed
    24 Hours
    Address
    41 Hervey Street
    Scarness QLD 4655

  • Tinana (Park) - Gympie Road
    Description

    This fully fenced, dog agility park is located at 84 Gympie Road, Tinana.

    Agility equip logo Agility equipment
    Dog bag dispenser Dog bag dispenser
    Picnic shelter Picnic shelter
    Seating Seating
    Water tap Water Tap
    Times allowed
    24 Hours
    Address
    84 Gympie Road
    Tinana QLD 4650

  • Toogoom (Foreshore)
    Description

    Toogoom (Foreshore) - from the pathway between 54 & 56 Shellcot Street to Ries Road.
    Times allowed
    24 hours
    Address
    Lot 902 Esplanade Road
    Toogoom QLD 4655

  • Toogoom (Park) - Delrose Court
    Description

    Located in Delrose Court, Toogoom. 

    Dog bag dispenser Dog bag dispenser
    Water tap Water Tap
    Times allowed
    24 hours
    Address
    24 Delrose Court
    Toogoom QLD 4655

  • Urangan (Foreshore)
    Description

    Urangan (Foreshore) - from Margaret Street groyne to Churchill Street groyne.
    Times allowed
    24 hours
    Address
    Opposite 517 Esplanade
    Hervey bay QLD 4655

  • Urangan (Foreshore)
    Description

    Urangan (Foreshore) - from the rock wall south of the harbour, adjacent to Boat Harbour Drive, to Pulgul Creek.
    Times allowed
    3pm - 8am
    Address
    Opposite 662 Esplanade
    Hervey Bay QLD 4655

  • Urangan (Foreshore)
    Description

    Urangan (Foreshore) - from the Urangan Pier to the aquarium.

     
    Times allowed
    3pm - 8am
    Address
    Opposite 595 Esplanade
    Urangan QLD 4655

  • Urangan (Park) - Vista Street
    Description

    Located on Vista Street between Becks Road and Round Island Road, Urangan

    Agility equip logo Agility Equipment
    Picnic shelter Picnic shelter
    Seating Seating
    Dog bag dispenser Dog bag dispenser
    Water tap Water Tap
    Times allowed
    24 hours
    Address
    Vista Street
    Urangan QLD 4655

  • Urraween - Blaxland Road
    Description
    Agility equip logo Agility Equipment
    Dog bag dispenser Dog bag dispenser
    Fenced playground Fenced
    Water tap Water Tap
    Address
    Lot 1005 Blaxland Road
    Urraween QLD 4655

  • Urraween - Hershel Court
    Description
    Dog bag dispenser Dog bag dispenser
    Water tap  Water Tap
    Times allowed
    24 hours
    Address
    14 - 15 Hershel Court
    Urraween QLD 4655

  • Urraween - Julie Ann Street
    Description
    Agility equip logo Agility Equipment
    Dog bag dispenser Dog bag dispenser
    Fenced playground Fenced
    Picnic shelter Shelter
    Seating

     Seating
    Water tap  Water Tap
    Times allowed
    24 hours
    Address
    50 Julie Ann Street
    Urraween QLD 4655

  • Wondunna (Park) - Raward Road
    Description

    Located at 48 Raward Road, Wondunna 

    Dog bag dispenser Dog bag dispenser
    Water tap  Water Tap
    Times allowed
    24 hours
    Address
    Lot 196 Raward Road
    Wondunna QLD 4655