Sunshine Coast Council has just opened a brand-new fenced dog exercise area at Tea Tree Park, on the eastern side of Yandina, off Pioneer Road, giving pets - and their humans - a fresh reason to get active and social.
The new space features secure dog fencing, expansive turf for off-leash play and socialising, a concrete pathway, and park furniture including seating, a dog tap and doggy drink bowls - everything you need for a tail-wagging good time.
Sunshine Coast Council Division 10 Councillor David Law said the project was a direct response to community feedback and a great step toward supporting active, healthy lifestyles for residents and their pets.
"Following community consultation and feedback, this new fenced dog off-leash area covers around 2,000 square metres - about the size of a traditional footy field," Cr Law said.
"Our off-leash areas are more than just places to play - they're hubs for social connection and wellbeing, for both dogs and their owners.
"I'm very excited to see the community enjoy this new facility."
Cr Law said the location was chosen to minimise impact on existing open spaces while making the most of existing park infrastructure.
Community-led facility
In May 2023, Council invited the Yandina community to have their say on a preferred location for a dog exercise area.
The response was overwhelmingly positive, with 95 per cent of participants supporting the idea.
Tea Tree Park now joins a growing network of 47 dog exercise areas across the Sunshine Coast, including 22 fenced parks, 14 unfenced areas, and 11 beach sections.
Within a 20-minute drive of Yandina, dog owners can also visit Quota Memorial Park in Nambour, Muller Park in Bli Bli, and Beach Access 67-72 in Coolum Beach.
So, bring your pooches, pack the treats and head to Tea Tree Park - your dog will thank you!
