Off-Leash Areas
Council understands the importance of exercising and socialising your dog and has provided a number of designated "off-leash" areas across Townsville 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.
Locations
Off-leash areas are located at:
Apex Park, Rasmussen
Location: Main entrance is across from 1255 Riverway Drive, Rasmussen (map)
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.
For more information about this park, visit:
Benwell Road Park, South Townsville
Location: Beach side between Archer and Boundary Streets, 49 Benwell Road, South Townsville (map)
This area is a free-run beach with no fencing, spanning approx. 520m of beach foreshore.
Ocean access is available for dogs to swim, however 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.
Cambridge Park, Vincent
Location: 85-99 Cambridge Street, Vincent (map)
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.
For more information about this park, visit:
Charles Moroney Park, Kelso
Location: 26 Hammond Way, Kelso (map)
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs.
For more information about this park, visit:
Edison Street Park, Wulguru
Location: 29-35 Kepler Street, Wulguru (map)
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.
For more information about this park, visit:
Gleeson’s Weir Park, Cranbrook
Location: 61 Louise Street, Cranbrook (map)
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.
High Vista Park, Mount Louisa
Location: 468-488 Bayswater Road, Mt Louisa (map)
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs.
For more information about this park, visit:
Jabiru Park, Condon
Location: 58 Gouldian Avenue, Condon (map)
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs.
For more information about this park, visit:
Lou Litster Park, Hermit Park
Location: 12-18 Boundary Street, Railway Estate (map)
Townsville’s largest free-run dog off-leash area spanning approximately 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. Warning: 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.
For more information about this park, visit:
Mannikin Way Park, Bohle Plains
Location: 51-53 Kalynda Parade, Bohle Plains (map)
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.
For more information about this park, visit:
Mindham Park, Mysterton
Location: 4 Townsend Street, Mysterton (map)
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.
For more information about this park, visit:
Mountview Park, Kirwan
Location: 41 Bamford Lane, Kirwan (map)
Two fully fenced spaces including a general dog off-leash area for everyone and a separate space for small dogs only.
For more information about this park, visit:
Murray Park, Annandale
Location: 77 Murray Lyons Crescent, Annandale (map)
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.
For more information about this park, visit:
National Park, Railway Estate
Location: 64 Brooks Street, Railway Estate (map)
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs. Supported by seating and a dog agility course.
For more information about this park, visit:
Pallarenda Dog Beach, Pallarenda
Location: Between beach access areas 8 and 9, Cape Pallarenda Road Foreshore, 0 Cape Pallarenda Road, Pallarenda (map)
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, however crocodile caution is advised.
The site adjoins a beach exercise area for horses.
For more information about this park, visit:
Peggy Banfield Park, Bushland Beach
Location: 11 Lionel Turner Drive, Bushland Beach (map)
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.
For more information about this park, visit:
Riverside Green Park, Douglas
Location: 18 Freshwater Drive, Douglas (map)
Two fully fenced spaces including a general dog off-leash area for everyone and a separate space for small dogs only.
For more information about this park, visit:
Rossiter Park, Aitkenvale
Location: 3-43 Kimball Street, Aitkenvale (map)
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs.
For more information about this park, visit:
Sanctum Park North, Mount Low
Location: 110 Sanctum Boulevard, Mount Low (map)
Two fully fenced spaces including a general dog off-leash area for everyone and a separate space for small dogs only.
For more information about this park, visit:
Solaris Recreational Reserve, Burdell
Location: 2 Cira Way, Burdell (map)
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs. Supported by seating, a dog agility course and adjacent parking.
For more information about this park, visit:
Thuringowa Park, Kirwan
Location: 1A Lappin Place, Kirwan (map)
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs.
For more information about this park, visit:
Wadda Mooli Park, Julago
Location: 30 Elliot Springs Boulevard, Julago (map)
Fully fenced off-leash area for all dogs.
For more information about this park, visit:
Riverway Movie Nights
Pack a blanket and head down to Riverway with the kids for Riverway Movie Nights - How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World on Friday 16 January.
Australia Day
Reflect. Respect. Celebrate. Join us this Australia Day – Monday 26 January at Jezzine Barracks, The Strand.
Citylibraries School Holiday Program
Check out the exciting programs and activities at Townsville Citylibraries this December - January School Holidays!
Capital Works Program
To keep Townsville growing, Council is actively involved in the delivery of projects to provide vital infrastructure and exciting development opportunities.
Battery Amnesty Weekend
Bring your old household items containing embedded batteries to our Household Embedded Battery Amnesty Weekend on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 January 2026.