Off Leash Areas

The City of Ryde has two off leash areas:

Blenheim Park Blenheim Road, North Ryde	Meadowbank Park Meadowbank, off Andrew Street
off leash at all times	off leash hours: Monday - Friday, 6-8am & 5-7pm

An off leash area is a designated public area in which dog owners can exercise dogs without a leash. These are the only areas in the Ryde LGA where a dog's are permitted to run free without a lead.

It is recognised that dogs benefit greatly from a chance to run freely and socialise with other dogs as it reduces boredom, pent-up energy, barking and other nuisance behaviour.

The City of Ryde has provided these large open areas to comply with the Companion Animals Act and for the enjoyment of residents, helping them to enjoy the companionship that dogs provide.

Rules for Off Leash Areas

1. All dogs using the area must be accompanied and supervised by a competent person
2. All dogs using the area must be able to be controlled without a leash, i.e. return to handler on command
3. Maximum of four dogs per person
4. Off-leash activities will be permitted only in the designated area approved by Council
5. Dogs are only permitted in the off-leash area as indicated on the sign posts at each off-leash area
6. Dogs that are declared dangerous by Council and aggressive and restricted dogs as indicated under the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998 are not permitted to use the off-leash area
7. Dog owners/controllers must remove all dog faeces deposited by the dog under their control
8. Dogs must not be encouraged to attack
9. Dog owners are liable under legislation if their dog attacks a person or animal