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.
- Acacia Avenue, North Lambton
- Ballast Ground, Stockton
- Carrington Foreshore
- Elermore Vale Park, Elermore Vale
- Horseshoe Beach, Newcastle
- King Edward Park, Newcastle
- Islington Park, Islington
- Maryland Dr Reserve, Maryland
- Pilkington Street Reserve, North Lambton
- Pitt St Reserve (off King St), Stockton
- Purdue Park (off Scholey St), Mayfield
- Nesca Park, Newcastle
- Tarro Recreation Area, Tarro
- Upper Reserve, Wallsend
Leash free locations from sunrise to 9am and 5pm to sunset only:
- Braye Park, Waratah
- West End Park, Adamstown
- Dixon Park Reserve, Merewether
Dogs are only allowed to be off leash in leash free designated areas that are approved by City of Newcastle.
Leash free area maps can be found in our 📍 Leash free guide