Dog Friendly Parks in Hervey Bay
Hervey Bay offers plenty of open spaces where dogs can stretch their legs, explore new scents, and enjoy time outdoors with their owners. Alongside the region’s dog-friendly beaches, several parks and green spaces provide great options for daily walks, off-leash exercise, and relaxed picnics with your dog.
Many of these parks sit close to the foreshore and connect with shared walking and cycling paths, making it easy to combine a park visit with a longer coastal walk.
If you're looking for dog-friendly beaches as well, you can view the map of off-leash and dog friendly beaches and parks in Hervey Bay to explore nearby coastal areas.
Popular Dog Friendly Parks
Hervey Bay offers a mix of off-leash dog parks, foreshore green spaces, and scenic reserves where dogs can enjoy the outdoors.
While dogs are welcome in many public spaces throughout the Fraser Coast, the parks below are popular with locals and visitors looking for dog-friendly places to walk or exercise their pets.
Off-Leash Dog Parks in Hervey Bay
Scarness Park
Located just inland from the Esplanade, Scarness Park is a recognised dog off-leash exercise area with open grassy space where dogs can run and socialise. Facilities include water taps and dog waste bag dispensers, making it convenient for longer visits.
This park is popular with locals because it sits close to the foreshore walking paths, allowing visitors to combine a park visit with a coastal walk.
Augustus Estate Dog Park
Augustus Estate Dog Park is a purpose-built fenced dog park designed specifically for off-leash exercise. The secure space allows dogs to run freely while owners relax nearby.
Separate areas and open space make it suitable for social play and energetic dogs that enjoy running or playing fetch.
📍Directions to Augustus Estate Dog Park
Urraween Dog Park
Urraween Dog Park is a purpose-built fenced off-leash park designed specifically for dogs to exercise and socialise safely. The enclosed area allows dogs to run freely while owners relax nearby.
The park includes open grass space for play and is popular with locals looking for a secure off-leash environment away from busy roads or beaches.
📍Directions to Urraween Dog Park
River Heads Reserve
River Heads Reserve offers a quieter open space with scenic views overlooking the Great Sandy Strait. While dogs should remain on lead in most areas, it’s a pleasant spot for relaxed walks and exploring with your dog.
The reserve is also a good stop for visitors heading toward the River Heads ferry terminal, making it an easy detour for a quick walk with your dog.
📍Directions to River Heads Reserve Dog Park
On-Leash Dog Excercise areas in Hervey Bay
Dayman Park (Urangan)
Located near the Urangan foreshore, Dayman Park offers wide open grass areas and walking paths with views across the bay. The park sits close to the Urangan Marina precinct and connects easily to foreshore walking routes.
It’s a convenient place to stop for a walk before or after visiting nearby beaches.
Seafront Oval (Pialba)
Seafront Oval is one of the larger open green spaces along the Hervey Bay Esplanade. The wide grassy areas make it suitable for exercise, casual play, and relaxed walks with dogs on lead.
Its central location also means it sits close to cafés, shops, and other local amenities.
Wetside Foreshore Green Spaces
While dogs are not permitted within the Wetside Water Park itself, the surrounding foreshore areas include walking paths and grassy sections where dogs can be walked on lead.
These areas connect with the wider esplanade path network, which stretches for kilometres along the Hervey Bay coastline.
Tips for Visiting Parks with Dogs
When visiting parks in Hervey Bay with your dog, a few simple guidelines help ensure these shared spaces remain enjoyable for everyone.
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Keep dogs under effective control at all times
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Follow local leash requirements where signage applies
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Carry waste bags and clean up after your dog
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Be mindful of children, wildlife, and other park users
Rules can vary between parks, so it’s always best to check signage when you arrive.
Combining Parks and Beaches
One of the advantages of visiting Hervey Bay with a dog is how close many parks are to the coastline. It’s easy to combine a park walk with a visit to one of the region’s dog-friendly beaches.
You can explore the main off-leash beach areas on the Dog Friendly Beaches in Hervey Bay page, including sections near Urangan and Scarness.
Explore More Pet Friendly Places
Planning a pet-friendly visit to Hervey Bay? These guides highlight other places where pets are welcome:
Together these resources help visitors discover beaches, parks, cafés, and services that welcome pets throughout the region.