Dog Off-leash Parks
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The City of Greater Dandenong recognises the clear health and social benefits in owning a pet and encourages responsible dog ownership.
One of the key components to maintaining a healthy and socially acceptable dog is good regular exercise. To assist residents in this important task, we have a number of areas within the municipality where dogs can be exercised off-leash.
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Dog Off-Leash Consultation
Council is currently reviewing its Dog Off-Leash Strategy with a view to increasing the number of dog off-leash that are in Greater Dandenong. The plan is to make sure off-leash areas are evenly distributed and accessible for all residents.
Council is keen to hear from community members about the location of current parks and the proposed locations of new parks.
Have your Say
1. Complete an online survey. This survey is also available from Council’s Customer Service Centres and Libraries.
2. Write a submission which can be sent to: council@cgd.vic.gov.au or mailed to the Strategic Planning Department, City of Greater Dandenong, PO Box 200, Dandenong 3175
Comments close Friday 3 May 2019
Parks/reserves with off-leash areas
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Fotheringham Reserve
Dalimore Court, Dandenong
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Spring Valley Reserve
Clarke Road, Springvale
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Greaves Reserve
18 Bennet Street, Dandenong
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Springvale Reserve
Newcomen Road, Springvale
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Robert Booth Reserve
117 Clow Street, Dandenong
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Warner Reserve
Flynn and Short Streets, Springvale
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Tirhatuan Park
Outlook Drive, Dandenong North
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Fabian Reserve
Fabian Court, Keysborough
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Lois Twohig Reserve
McFees Road, Dandenong North
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Frederick Wachter Reserve
Bloomfield Road, Keysborough
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Barry J. Powell Reserve
Halton Road, Noble Park North
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Tatterson Park
62 Chapel Road, Keysborough
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Birkley Reserve
4 Birkley Court, Noble Park North
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Roth Hetherington Botanic Gardens
Kingsclere Avenue, Keysborough
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View all dog off-leash parks on a map
Off-leash park rules
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- Dogs must only be off-leash in areas designated by Council
- Dogs can be exercised off-leash only within these designated areas and must be put back on leash when they leave the sign-posted area
- Dogs must be no more than 50 metres from the person walking them and under effective control by voice command or hand signal at all times
- Dogs must remain on-leash in all areas if any club or school sport is being played in the park or reserve
- Dogs off-leash must not be within 20 metres of a playground at any time
- Dogs must be wearing a current registration tag at all times when they are outside their owner's property
- Dogs must not be allowed within 20 metres of a designated cycling path or track, unless they are separated from the track by a fence at least 1.2 metres in height
- Dogs must not be allowed to chase people or other animals
- Any droppings left by a dog must be cleaned up and disposed of properly
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Council officers randomly patrol parks and reserves to ensure compliance with these rules. On the spot penalties of up to $250 apply for failure to comply with these requirements .
Much more serious penalties can apply to owners of dogs that rush at, menace or attack people or other animals.
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