Leash Free Areas

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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.

Leash free locations

Leash free area maps

City of Newcastle acknowledges that we operate on the grounds of the traditional country of the Awabakal and Worimi peoples.
We recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and continuing relationship with the land, and that they are the proud survivors of more than two hundred years of dispossession.
CN reiterates its commitment to address disadvantages and attain justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of this community.