Dog Parks and Leash-Free Areas
Dubbo Regional Council provides several areas in the Local Government Area where owners can take their dogs for a run off the leash; including three fenced areas with agility equipment.
Whilst dogs are permitted off the leash in these areas, owners are still legally liable for any damage or attacks that their dog may commit. There are rules governing the use of these facilities to ensure these areas remain safe and friendly for all users, please read them below prior to making your way to a local leash-free space.
Leash-Free Areas
The following leash-free locations are available for community use in our Local Government Area. Please view the brochure for map reference, or click on the location name for directions.
Leash-Free Areas Brochure (PDF 9.1MB)
- Apex Park, Wellington
- Bourke Hill Park, Dubbo
- Caroline Reserve, Dubbo
- Devil’s Hole (lower end of Brisbane Street), Dubbo
- Douglas Mawson / Wheelers Lane (fenced), Dubbo
- Joan Flint Park, Dubbo
- John Oxley Park, Wellington
- Joira Road, Dubbo
- Kester Leonard – Delroy Parklands (fenced), Dubbo
- Mountbatten Drive Easement, Dubbo
- South Dubbo Park (fenced), Dubbo
- Wise Park, Geurie
Applicable Rules and Responsibilities
Leash Free Area Rules
The following rules must be abided by in leash-free areas:
- Dogs must always be under effective control of a competent person over 16 years of age
- Dogs must be on a leash prior to entering or leaving the dog friendly fenced space
- No more than three(3) dogs are to be off leash at any one time; in small fenced areas e.g. South Dubbo Parkland no limit for large areas
- Owner must provide their own bags and dispose of dog waste in appropriate bin. Fines apply for failing to pick up after your dog
- Declared Dangerous dogs or Restricted Breed dogs are not permitted to use the leash free areas
- Vaccinations must be current
- Your dog must not become a nuisance or show aggressive behaviour
- Be considerate of other users by putting your dog on a leash before entering and sharing the facility
Responsibilities of Dog Owners
To ensure the comfort, safety and health of the community the Companion Animals Act places certain responsibilities on all dog owners including:
- All dogs must be microchipped and registered
- If your dog is in a public place it must be under the effective control of a competent person by means of an adequate chain, cord or leash
- You are not permitted to walk more than four (4) dogs on a leash at any one time in an on-leash area or off-leash area
- If your dog defecates in a public place it is an offence not to remove the faeces
- Dogs are prohibited in children’s play areas, food preparation/consumption areas, sporting facilities, recreation areas, public bathing areas, school grounds, child care centres, shopping areas and wild life protection areas
Last Edited: 23 Jul 2024