Dog access in parks and reserves
This consultation has concluded.
Feedback from this community consultation will inform our decision-making process. This feedback will be considered alongside other key factors.
Why we need your feedback
To develop our new Animal Management Plan for 2021-2025, we are reviewing the existing provisions for dogs within the City of Unley including on-leash, off-leash and dog prohibited areas.
As the City increases it’s medium and higher density living, there will be more pressure placed on public open space with competition for different activities. This review is in response to the changes taking place in our City.
Areas of focus
The survey focuses on dog provisions in the following types of public open space:
Public open space | Existing dog provisions |
Sporting ovals | Off-leash at all times, except during sporting activities |
Parks with time-share arrangements | On-leash between 10 am - 5 pm, daily |
Parks with different zones in the same park | Parks with a combination of off-leash, on-leash or dogs prohibited areas |
Local parks/reserves | Dogs on-leash at all times |
Fenced/unfenced children’s playgrounds | Dogs prohibited at all times – fenced Dogs prohibited within 3 metres - unfenced |
Please take the time to fill in the survey and tell us what you would like to see in our parks and reserves.
All residents are welcome to participate - dog owners and non-dog owners.
All personal details in the survey will remain confidential.
What happens next
Feedback from this community consultation will inform our decision-making process. This feedback will be considered alongside other key factors.