Leash Free Areas

Newcastle’s leash free areas allow your dog to be exercised without the use of a lead

Leash free rules:

• All dogs are to be accompanied and supervised
• All dogs must be able to be controlled without a leash
• Dogs that are declared dangerous dogs (such as aggressive and restricted breeds identified by the Companion animals Act 1998) are not allowed to use any designated leash free 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
• Dogs are permitted leash free between sunrise and sunset only except in time restricted areas
• Within time restricted leash free areas, dogs are allowed leash free between sunrise and 9am and between 5pm and sunset.
• Dogs are not permitted on the Memorial Walk

These areas are patrolled and penalties apply for non compliance.