There are regulations for dogs in the Parklands to make sure dogs do not compromise safety in areas where there are horses, cars, cyclists, children or sporting activities. These regulations also help us to protect the Parklands' animals, plants, ponds and heritage items.
The rules are legally enforceable. You can be fined on the spot for breaking them.
In short, the Regulations state or imply the following:
- Dogs must be on a lead inside and on the Grand Drive circuit, and within 10 metres of Federation Pavilion.
- You may exercise your dog off-leash outside Grand Drive, but you must keep it under control at all times.
- Dogs are not allowed on the horse or cycle tracks, roads, equestrian grounds, children’s playgrounds, Learner’s Cycleway, in ponds or on sporting fields when in use.
- Dogs must be kept 10 metres away from BBQs and children’s playgrounds.
- Dogs must not be led by cyclists, rollerbladers, horse riders or from vehicles.
- Dog owners must clean up their dog’s droppings and dispose in proper bins.
- A single person can lead a maximum of four dogs.
- Restricted breeds such as pit bull terriers and Argentinian fighting dogs must be on a leash, muzzled and under the control of a person over 18 years at all times.
Centennial Parklands has a dog brochure that you can pick up from our office on Banksia Way or various brochure racks across the Parklands, or download here (PDF, 1.4 MB).
Centennial Parklands' dog policy is supported by the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998.