Council Resolution | Dog Off-Leash Trials 2023
Published on 03 June 2025
From 20 March 2023 - 20 March 2024, Council conducted a 12-month trial of three new dog off-leash areas at the following sites:
- Warrawong Reserve, Eastwood
- Brereton Park, East Ryde
- Fontenoy Park, Macquarie Park
During this trial, Council invited our community to share their thoughts on the new dog off-leash facilities and any suggestions for improvement.
The Community Engagement Report was reported to the Council Meeting on Tuesday 27 May 2025, and the feedback received helped inform Council's decision.
At this Council meeting, it was resolved:
(a) That Council declares Warrawong Reserve (by issue of future order) to be an enclosed dog off-leash area pursuant to Section 13(6) of the Companion Animals Act 1998 once works are completed in the 2026/2027 financial year.
(b) That Council declares Brereton Park (by issue of a future order) to be an unfenced dog off-leash area pursuant to Section 13(6) of the Companion Animals Act 1998.
(c) That Council declares Fontenoy Park (by issue of a future order) to be a partially fenced dog off-leash area pursuant to Section 13(6) of the Companion Animals Act 1998 once works are completed in the 2026/2027 financial year and on the condition that the declaration is only in place during times when the Park is not being used for organised sporting activities booked by the Council.
(d) That funding be identified in 2026/2027 Operational Plan for the installation of fencing at Warrawong Reserve and Fontenoy Park in line with recommendation (a) and (c).
Next Steps
The three sites are now formal dog off-leash areas and signage will be installed at the parks over the coming weeks.
Fencing is a priority for Warrawong Reserve and Fontenoy Park, and will installed in the 2026/2027 financial year.
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