Schuster Park — Attraction in Gold Coast City

This is our favourite off leash dog park but have been unhappy recently with our walks due to horses being in our path.... Are the horses suppose to ride on the foot path...and are they suppose to be in the off leash dog area? I experienced two very rude female riders today .... my dog is very energetic so was a mission for me to distract him while they walk past ...this is unfair as there are not many big dog parks around...they can ride the horses anywhere, I just cant let my dog run down the street. There are signs saying no horses aswell so was shocked when they were walking on the foot path like they owned the place. They have the whole other side of the park to use (which we stay away from) or could atleast not walk on the foot path causing a dangerous obstacle for me to get my dog away from...I wonder how long it will be before and animal or a person is injured for...

Schuster Park is where you'll see the most happiest dogs at the southern end of the Gold Coast. It's a huge park with walking tracks throughout. There's so much room for dogs to run like crazy & be social. There's taps also with a little metal tray so they can have a drink. Just remember to please pick up your dogs poop! It's nice to walk through here, or ride a bike. Schuster Park can be accessed from 19th Ave, Palm Beach, or over at Tallebudgera. And there's heaps of...

Large area of grass with paved footpaths. Dog off leash zone in most of the park. I have been here a couple of times on different days and in different hours and I didn't meet many dogs. I feel this place is great for an off leash walk with a dog so they can sniff around. May meet occassional dog or bicycle on the way but you are mostly alone. There is only one drinking station near the entry. It would be great to see more of those in the dog...