Dog off-leash parks and exercise areas

Dogs are required to be kept under control when in a public setting, whether on-leash or off-leash.

To help everyone appreciate our outdoor lifestyle, we have designated areas where you can exercise your dog on a leash or allow your dog to run off its lead. We also have areas where dogs or other domestic animals are not permitted.

Find a dog off-leash park

Rules for dog off-leash parks

To allow all users to enjoy dog off-leash areas safely, we ask that dogs:

• are effectively controlled
• do not attack, menace or worry other persons or animals
• do not damage private or public property
• do not escape from the off-leash area
• wear a collar and identification tag
• faeces are picked up.

The owner or responsible person for a dog that is on heat must ensure that the animal is not in a public place. 

Dogs in public

Within any public area you must:

• keep your dog on a leash
• stop your dog from attacking or causing fear to a person or other animal
• ensure your dog is registered.

Bushland areas and parks

Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times in all bushland areas. 

Areas where dogs are prohibited

Dogs are prohibited at:

• Waterbird Habitat
• Lake Cooby
• Lake Perseverance
• Lake Cressbrook.