Did you know that you can't take dogs into a conservation area?
Our conservation parks provide a much-needed refuge for native plants and animals and are vitally important to the survival of many threatened species. Some of our parks are dog prohibited to help protect and preserve our flora and fauna.
City of Gold Coast has numerous areas where you can exercise your dog off leash.
Find an off leash exercise area
Dogs and domestic animals can
- cause native animals stress and may even cause them to leave their homes and their young unprotected from their presence, sound and scent
- chase wildlife and potentially cause injury or death
- introduce disease harmful to our native wildlife and increase the spread of weeds throughout our natural environments.
Please respect our natural areas and native wildlife by
- adhering to all regulatory and park signage
- remembering to walk your dog on a leash in all City parks unless signed otherwise
- checking our website if you're still unsure on where you can take your dog.
We have many recreational parks that you can take your dog on lead and also designated off leash areas. You can view the full list of facilities here.
Certified guide, hearing and assistance dogs are allowed; however, you must comply with the Queensland Government Guide, Hearing and Assistance Dogs Act 2009.