Leash free areas
Dogs are only allowed to be off- leash in designated areas approved by Council.
The following rules apply:
- Dogs are allowed off leash between sunrise and 9:00am and between 5:00pm and sunset
- All dogs are to be accompanied and supervised
- All dogs area must be able to be controlled without a leash
- Dogs that are declared dangerous dogs by Council (such as aggressive and restricted breeds identified by the Companion animals Act 1998) are not allowed to use any designated off leash areas
- Dog owners/controllers MUST remove all dog faeces that may be deposited by the dog under their control
- Dogs MUST NOT be encouraged to attack. The dog owner is liable under legislation if the dog attacks a person or animal.
These areas are patrolled. There are penalties for non compliance.
Information and maps of off-leash areas.
For further information
Please contact Companion Animal Management on 02 4974 2545.
Contact us
City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4974 2000