📍 Location:  Ron Beaton Memorial Park, Esplanade, Hervey Bay, Queensland
📅 Date of Visit: Monday, 7 April 2025

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Dog-Friendly Park and Beach Review – Pup-approved Summary

Sandy paws, gentle waves, and sunsets worth howling about—Ron Beaton Memorial Park and beach in Hervey Bay is a chilled-out beach pet-friendly escape for both pups and their hoomans. Just pack a lead and ball. 🐾🌊✨

	🐶 Doggo Rating	👤 Hooman Rating
🦴 Pet-Friendly Perks (waterbowls, treats, dog-friendly extras)	4/5	N/A
🌳 Space and Comfort (room, leash tie-ups, shade, comfy seating)	5/5	4/5
🍖 Food and Service (tasty meals, fast service, overall hooman experience)	N/A	N/A
🎉 Atmosphere and Vibes  (welcoming of pups, friendly staff, enjoyability)	5/5	4/5
☕ Puppacino / Coffee Index (price of puppacino / medium flat white)	N/A	N/A
Overall Rating	🐾🐾🐾🐾	⭐⭐⭐⭐

🐶 Ralph’s Pawspective

Now this is what I’m barkin’ about! Dogs are allowed on the beach here (woohoo!)—as long as you’re on a leash, of course.

But even with the leash, I had a blast zooming through the soft sand, dipping my paws in the small waves, and chasing the scent of every salty breeze.

We stayed to watch the sunset, and let me tell you… even my tail paused to admire the colours.

It’s a pawfect spot for evening walks, sandy sniffs and beach plays on my leash.

👤 Human Highlights

Ron Beaton Memorial Park is a hidden gem nestled just beside the Hervey Bay Surf Life Saving Club.

With showers, amenities, and easy access to the beach, it’s a relaxing coastal hangout for both hoomans and hounds.

The sunsets here are absolutely stunning—bring a towel or camping chair, sit back, and let golden hour do its thing while your pup enjoys the cool sand at their paws.

Pro Tip 

Head there about an hour before sunset, bring your pup’s lead and some water, and enjoy a slow stroll along the beach.

Don’t forget the camera—this spot’s made for golden hour glamour shots! 📸🌅