Sweeney Reserve — Attraction in Greater Brisbane

This was one of my fave places to walk the dog prior to the water rising and flooding some of the reserve and the dog park by the river. It hasn't been rebuilt.

There is so much to do here. Concrete paths throughout the reserve making it suitable for all mobility levels. Saw benches, undercover tables and spots to have a picnic. There is a children's playground, exercise equipment scattered throughout and a dog park next to the playground/ toilet block. I've heard dogs go swimming in the river & the other day I saw people with fishing rods. If you're lucky you might spot koalas and other wildlife. There used to be a path going through the trees where a bunch of flying foxes are known to reside. The population seems to have increased based on the noise alone. Shout out to the council for removing this path & building a new one nearby.

The reserve is well signed and provides lots of useful information about the surrounds. Saw an advertisement for the Sweeney bush care group. Shout out to these...

Great place to go for walks with your dog. Feels like open Bushland but it's fenced off so your dog can be off leash. There's areas to go swimming and walk along pebbles. Be aware of snakes and bull sharks as these have been spotted previously. (There's areas to swim where bull sharks aren't able to reach). The only thing which could be improved is more shaded areas to sit and an additional water fountain as there's only one of each. The fencing also isn't the most secure as it ends right before a tree, enabling your dog to easily escape. The gate also has a large gap underneath from general erosion from people walking through. Beautiful park with friendly people and dogs. A good...

Though very hard hit by the February 2022 floods the wildlife is returning. Myriad bird species including flyovers by raptors such as Whit-bellied Sea-eagles; Ospreys fishing; Brahminy Kites; Grey &/or Brown Goshawk; Whistling Kite. Bush birds such as finch species; Fairywrens species; Kingfisher species Honeyeaters species to name a few. Sweeney’s Reserve is connected by walking path to Mungarra Reserve to the North and to the east to Wiley Park and thence to University of Sunshine Coast Petrie campus where there are are further...