Dog-Friendly Beenleigh, Eagleby, Bethania and Loganholme

The Beenleigh, Eagleby, Bethania and Loganholme basics

Head north over the Gold Coast border and Beenleigh, Eagleby, Bethania and Loganholme are in Logan City, which means a different council and different dog rules. Logan City Council lists off-leash areas at six parks across Beenleigh, Eagleby, Bethania and Loganholme, plus one more next door at Mount Warren Park, and five of them have separate large and small dog areas. Logan's rules have a few specifics worth knowing: a 2 metre maximum lead, no more than two dogs handled by one person in public, and a 10 metre buffer around playground equipment. Here's what council actually says, park by park, plus the one local venue that spells out where dogs can go.

Last checked 28/10/2026. Every park rule here comes from the council or park authority's own pages, every venue from its own website or socials plus its Google listing, and each fact was checked a second time before we published.

Logan's dog rules in plain English

Logan City Council says a dog in a public place is under effective control when it's:

• on a lead no longer than 2 metres, held by someone who can physically control it
• held by a child under 16 only if an adult who can control the dog is with them
• walked by someone handling no more than 2 dogs at the same time
• tethered to something fixed, with you supervising the whole time
• restrained in a vehicle so it can't escape or poke out of it

Two more rules from council's animal management local laws, which apply unless council requires otherwise, catch Gold Coast visitors out:

• Your dog must not be within 10 metres of playground equipment in a public place. City of Gold Coast's park pages say dogs are prohibited in children's playground areas, while Logan's rule is a measured buffer.
• Your dog must not be within 10 metres of any equipment in a public place used to prepare or sell food, so give the coffee van and the sausage sizzle some room.

Off-leash still means under control. Council's effective control page says you need to stay inside the off-leash area, supervise your dog the whole time and have a dog that comes back when called.

Off-leash dog parks: the quick list

Park	Suburb	Off-leash areas	Toilets listed
Logan River Parklands, Blackbird Street	Beenleigh	Large and small	Yes, accessible
Albert River Park, Ramu Street	Eagleby	Large and small	Yes
River Hills Park West, 189 River Hills Road	Eagleby	Large	Not listed
Federation Drive Reserve, Federation Drive	Bethania	Large and small	Not listed
Alexander Clark Park, Dewar Drive	Loganholme	Large and small	Yes, accessible
Tudor Park, Clarks Road	Loganholme	Large and small	Yes, including wheelchair toilets
Noyer Park, 175 Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road	Mount Warren Park	Large	Yes, but closed early November to early December 2026

Every park here is listed in Logan City Council's own parks directory. "Not listed" means council doesn't mention toilets, not that there definitely aren't any. Council's park pages don't describe fencing, although its dog park rules talk about gates and entrances, so check the layout on your first visit before you let a new dog off.

Beenleigh: Logan River Parklands

Logan River Parklands, Blackbird Street, off the Pacific Highway. Our pick of the area. Council lists both a large and a small off-leash area, plus accessible toilets and parking, electric barbecues, picnic areas, an accessible playground, a boat ramp, canoe and kayak access and a waterfront. The gates open at 6am and close at 7pm from August to April, and at 6pm from May to July, so it's not a late-night spot. See council's Logan River Parklands page.

Noyer Park, 175 Beaudesert-Beenleigh Road, Mount Warren Park. Next door to Beenleigh, with a large off-leash area, a picnic area, a playground and toilets. Council says the public toilets will be closed from early November to early December for maintenance works.

Eagleby dog parks

Albert River Park, Ramu Street. Large and small off-leash areas with a waterfront, toilets, wood and electric barbecues, a playground, skate facilities, a basketball court, fitness equipment and canoe access. A good one for a family day where the dog comes too. See council's Albert River Park page.

River Hills Park West, 189 River Hills Road. A large off-leash area with a picnic area and playground. Council doesn't list toilets or a small dog area, so it's better for confident dogs than tiny ones.

Eagleby Wetlands, 293 Logan Street. Council lists a walking track, a bike track and accessible parking, but its page says nothing either way about dogs, so read the signs at the entrance before you head in, and keep your dog on a lead. It's a wetland, so keep your dog close and on the path.

Bethania: Federation Drive Reserve

Federation Drive Reserve. Large and small off-leash areas, with electric barbecues, picnic areas, a boat ramp, canoe and kayak access, skate facilities and a basketball court. Council doesn't list toilets here. See council's Federation Drive Reserve page.

Loganholme dog parks

Alexander Clark Park, Dewar Drive. The one for a proper outing. Large and small off-leash areas, accessible toilets, a walking track, a waterfront, picnic areas, a bike track and a disc golf course. Like Logan River Parklands, the gates open at 6am and close at 7pm from August to April, and at 6pm from May to July. Do a lap of the walking track on the lead, then let them off in the right-sized area. See council's Alexander Clark Park page.

Tudor Park, Clarks Road. Large and small off-leash areas, toilets including wheelchair-accessible toilets, a walking track, a playground, skate facilities, a basketball court and cricket nets. See council's Tudor Park page.

Logan's off-leash park rules

Council's own dog park page asks owners to:

• keep your dog on a lead arriving and leaving, and keep the gates and entrances clear
• take the lead off inside the gate, and check the collar or harness is secure
• only bring a dog that's recall trained
• keep female dogs on heat out of off-leash areas
• leave declared dangerous dogs and prohibited breeds at home, as they aren't permitted in off-leash areas
• not bring unvaccinated dogs or puppies, because so many dogs visit that there's a risk of exposure to sick dogs and diseases

Council also says unsupervised children under 16 aren't permitted in dog parks. Read the rest on council's dog off-leash parks page.

Walks by the river

Council lists a waterfront at Logan River Parklands, Albert River Park and Alexander Clark Park, and Alexander Clark Park has a walking track too, so there's plenty of waterside walking on a lead. One honest note: we found no council advice on dogs swimming in the Logan or Albert rivers, so we'd treat them as a sniff and a view, not a swim. For calm water where council says dogs can swim, our Broadwater dog swims guide covers the options on the Gold Coast side.

Distillery Road Market, Eagleby

The one local venue we found whose own website says exactly where dogs can go. Distillery Road Market's FAQ says dogs are currently only permitted in the Market Hall, depending on the event, and in the Main Stage Area. Dogs aren't permitted in Perentie Brewing Co, The F.E.D. or the Factory Direct Cafe unless they're a registered assistance dog. Keep your dog under control and clean up after them. It's busy on market and event days, so it suits calm, social dogs best. See Distillery Road Market's FAQs.

Address: 124 Distillery Road, Eagleby QLD 4207
Phone: (07) 3373 0222

Cafes and pubs. We also checked Beenleigh Tavern, Cafe 63 and two Loganholme cafes that appear on dog-friendly lists. We couldn't find a dog policy from any of them on their own websites or socials, so we're not listing them as dog friendly. Ask the venue before you bring your dog.

Stays. We couldn't find a dog-friendly stay in these four suburbs that publishes its pet terms. For a weekend away with the dog, our pet friendly accommodation guide covers the Gold Coast side.

Vets in Beenleigh and Loganholme

Greencross Vets Beenleigh. Inside Petbarn on George Street. Open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 1pm, closed Sundays and public holidays. See Greencross Vets Beenleigh.

Address: 3/137-141 George Street, Beenleigh QLD 4207
Phone: 07 3287 2470

VetLove Southside. Open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 8am to 2pm, closed Sundays. See VetLove Southside.

Address: 10/12 Atlantic Drive, Loganholme QLD 4129
Phone: 07 3133 1175

After hours and emergencies

Animal Emergency Service Underwood. An emergency hospital that's open every night, from 6pm to 8am on weekdays, and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays. It's in The Centre @ Springwood complex. See Animal Emergency Service Underwood.

Address: 1 Lexington Road, Underwood QLD 4119
Phone: 07 3423 1888

Animal Emergency Service also runs a hospital on the same hours at 104 Eastlake Street, Carrara, on the Gold Coast. Neither is open during the day on weekdays. For a hospital open 24 hours every day, see our Gold Coast vets guide. Check which one is quickest from your place in your maps app now, not on the night.

Registering your dog in Logan

Moving over the border? Logan City Council says all cats and dogs aged 12 weeks and over must be registered, and you'll need your dog's microchip number to do it. For 2026, council says renewal notices went out from 3 August and were due for payment by 31 August. Our moving with a dog guide covers the Gold Coast side if you're heading the other way.

Bushy riverside parks mean ticks, especially in the warmer months. Run your hands over your dog after every walk and read our paralysis ticks and snakes guide for what to look for.

FAQs

Is there an off-leash dog park in Beenleigh?

Yes. Logan River Parklands on Blackbird Street has large and small off-leash areas, accessible toilets and a river frontage, and Noyer Park at Mount Warren Park, next door to Beenleigh, has a large off-leash area.

Do Gold Coast dog rules apply in Beenleigh and Loganholme?

No. Beenleigh, Eagleby, Bethania and Loganholme are in Logan City, so Logan City Council's rules apply, including a 2 metre maximum lead, no more than 2 dogs handled by one person in public, and a 10 metre buffer around playground equipment.

Can I take my dog to Distillery Road Market?

Yes, in some areas. The market's FAQ says dogs are currently permitted in the Market Hall, depending on the event, and the Main Stage Area, but not inside Perentie Brewing Co, The F.E.D. or the Factory Direct Cafe unless they're a registered assistance dog.

Where's the nearest emergency vet to Beenleigh?

Animal Emergency Service has hospitals at Underwood and Carrara, both open from 6pm to 8am on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays. Check which is closer to you before you need it.

Checked 28/10/2026. We're humans, not council, so we can get things wrong. Check the signs, the venue and council's current rules before you go. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.