Off leash dog areas

Council currently has 21 off leash areas. These areas are a great way to exercise and socialise your dog, which can help reduce behavioural problems.

Rules in off leash dog parks

• Dogs must be under the effective control of a competent person at all times.
• Clean up after your dog and dispose of dog litter in bins provided. Failure to remove dog poo immediately is a $275 fine. 
• Dogs are not permitted off leash on ovals during organised sports and games, and are not permitted off leash in the surrounding parks/reserves at any time.
• Dogs must be put on leash when leaving the off leash area.
• Keep dogs 10 metres away from playgrounds and food areas.
• Dogs are only allowed in some bushland reserves if they are on leash and under their handler’s control. Dogs are not allowed in wildlife protection areas.
• No dogs are allowed at Fiddens Wharf Sportsground.
• Failure to comply with notices displayed at Council ovals, parks and reserves is an offence under Section 632 of the Local Government Act 1993.
• Penalties apply under the Companion Animals Act 1998.

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