DOGS ON BEACHES AND FORESHORES While you can walk your dog on leash at most Gold Coast beaches, some areas are designated as off leash while others are prohibited to dogs. FOR MORE INFORMATION P 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326) W cityofgoldcoast.com.au Off leash dog areas Prohibited dog areas Suburb Location Description Suburb Location Description South of lifeguard tower 13 to Currumbin Creek including the inlet of Jacobs Well Area of foreshore from the northern point of the swimming enclosure to Palm Beach Parklands Jacobs Well Palm Beach Rockview Public Park. swimming enclosure Volunteer Marine Rescue boat ramp. Salk Oval Parklands Area on the eastern side of Salk Oval including foreshore. Paradise Point Area of foreshore between the Paradise Point Jetty and Ephraim Paradise Point swimming enclosure Island Bridge. Tallebudgera Tallebudgera Beach North of lifeguard tower 16 to Tallebudgera Creek entrance. Franquin Park including foreshore between 1 The Promenade South Stradbroke Island South Stradbroke Island All foreshores and bathing reserves. Franquin Park and 59 The Corso. Surfers Paradise Area of foreshore between the Labrador Boat Ramp and the stormwater outlet Paradise Waters Park including foreshore between 1 Viking Ct Labrador Harley Park Paradise Waters Park adjacent to Parker Street, including the Ian Dipple Lagoon. and 32 Commodore Dr. Area of foreshore within the Broadwater Parklands designated Broadbeach Moana Park Moana Park including adjacent foreshore. Southport Broadwater Parklands swimming enclosure. Area of foreshore adjacent to 2 Yacht St and 71 Regatta Pde. Harry Bond Park Area of foreshore between Cypress Ave and Budds Beach Time restricted between 5am – 7am and 5pm – 7pm. Budds Beach Reserve Surfers Paradise Boat Ramp. South of the seaway rock groyne to beach entrance opposite Muriel The Spit Surfers Paradise Beach Between lifeguard tower 37 at Higman St to lifeguard tower 33 at Clifford St. Henchman Park (signage located on dunes near surf camera station). Southport Area of foreshore in front of the Burleigh Pavilion building up to Burleigh Head Area of foreshore on the eastern side of Marine Stadium stretching Burleigh Heads Burleigh Heads Beach Marine Stadium National Park including John Laws Park. 1 kilometre south from Doug Jennings Park. Tallebudgera Creek Area of foreshore from the Tallebudgera Creek rock groyne to the Gold Coast James Overell Park including foreshore between 16 Biggs Pl James Overell Park Estuary Hwy bridge. and 75 Brighton Pde. Tallebudgera Tallebudgera Creek Area of foreshore adjacent to Tallebudgera Tourist Park. Labrador Labrador Foreshore Area of foreshore stretching 450 metres south of Central St (stormwater outlet). Tourist Park Biggera Waters Area of foreshore from Quota Park south to Burrows St. and Murlong Park Area of foreshore and Murlong Park between 34 to 41 Murlong Cres. Biggera Waters Esplanade Foreshore Time restricted between 5am – 8am and 4pm – 7pm. Open space and foreshore adjacent to the carpark including the Palm Beach Parklands Area of foreshore between The Sovereign Mile bridge and the northern Palm Beach children’s playground. Paradise Point Foreshore and Tarraborra Reserve Paradise Point platform near Paradise Point Parklands. Area of foreshore around Tarraborra Reserve including the walking trails. Boat Harbour Park Boat Harbour Park including adjacent foreshore. Currumbin Currumbin Estuary Area of foreshore from the Currumbin Alley rocks through to Woodgee St. Kirra Kirra Beach Area of foreshore adjacent to Musgrave St roundabout to Kirra Point groyne. Designated area where dogs are Designates area where no Coolangatta and Know where you can Coolangatta Area of foreshore south from Kirra Point groyne to Greenmount Beach. allowed to exercise off leash under dogs allowed, inlcluding all Greenmount Beaches take your dog. effective control. children’s playgrounds. Rainbow Bay and Area of foreshore from Greenmount Beach around the headland to Rainbow Rainbow Bay to It’s important to check designated Snapper Rocks Bay and Snapper Rocks. Dogs must be on leash, including on No dogs are allowed within Point Danger signs to make sure you are within the the foreshore to the low watermark, 200 metres of flagged Point Danger Area of foreshore from Snapper Rocks to Froogies Beach up to Point Danger. boundaries and follow these rules: unless otherwise signed. bathing area. 2 3 Walk your dog on a leash A daily walk with your dog has many benefits from decreasing loneliness to strengthening your bond with your beloved pet. Walks can also expose your dog to new experiences which is an important aspect in their behavioural development. Unless you are in a designated off leash area, and to maximise It’s important to: public safety, all dogs in a public place must be kept on a leash at • scoop the poop and bin it all times. Dog attacks often occur when dogs are not on a leash or under effective control. • have a person physically able to control the dog held by a chain, cord or leash Being a responsible dog owner means preventing them being a danger or nuisance to others. All pet owners must comply with • consider other users of public areas State Government Legislation and Local Laws. • not allow dogs in conservation areas and hiking trails to ensure the natural wildlife remains protected. Fines apply when dogs are off leash and not under effective control. There are a large number of parks, reserves and beaches within our city where dogs can be exercised off leash. Why walk your dog on a leash? Visit cityofgoldcoast.com.au/dogparks to find an off leash • It’s the law. area near you. • It keeps your pet safe. For more information • It keeps the community safe. P 1300 GOLDCOAST (1300 465 326) • It keeps our wildlife safe. W cityofgoldcoast.com.au/animals 19-LC-00274.