Have your say on four paw-tential dog off leash areas
Published on 19 October 2022
Council has identified four parks that we believe would make great spots for dog owners to let their lucky pups off leash, and we want to know if you agree.
The concept of ‘Dog Friendly Parks’ are unfenced areas within a park that allows dogs to be off leash as long as users follow the off-leash code of conduct signage. The off-leash areas are separate to fenced off dog parks and do not replace these.
An example of a popular, existing dog friendly park in the region is Duthie Park in Frenchville.
Parks, Sport and Public Spaces Councillor Cherie Rutherford said she is keen to hear what the community have to say about the proposed off leash dog parks.
“Last year we conducted a survey to understand how the community feels about dog off leash areas in the Rockhampton region, and this feedback showed an overwhelming need to provide more areas for dog owners to take their furry friends for a run off leash,” Cr Rutherford said.
“From this feedback, we have identified options for potential dog friendly parks and off leash areas and now we want to know your thoughts on these options.
“The locations that we are looking at trialling off leash areas are Eddie Baker Park, Remembrance Park, John Hegvold Park, and the Kershaw Gardens Southern precinct.
“If the community support these proposed off leash dog parks, we will trial the locations and if all goes well, we will make the arrangements permanent.”
“If you are a dog owner, visit the above parks, or live nearby any of these locations then we want to hear from you.
“The off-leash dog parks are not guaranteed to go ahead, so we really want as much feedback as possible to help us determine if we will proceed with the trial or not.
“The survey only takes a couple of minutes to complete but will have a big impact on whether or not these off leash dog areas go ahead so I would strongly encourage people to take the time and let us know what matters to them.”
Get in quick and have your say before 24 October 2022 via https://engage.rockhamptonregion.qld.gov.au/dog-friendly-parks-and-off-leash-areas