Dogs
When in public, dogs must be kept on a leash unless in a signed off-leash area.
Off-leash areas
In off-leash areas and parks, you must carry a leash with you and be able to call your dog under your control immediately.
Your dog must not be allowed to wander or roam without you being nearby to call it under control.
Restrictions
In Yarra, the restrictions on dogs in public places are:
Playgrounds
- Dogs must be kept on-leash within 30 metres of all unfenced playground areas.
- Dogs are not allowed within five metres of the mulch area of playgrounds
- In off-leash reserves (listed below) dogs must be on-leash between five and 20 metres from the mulch area of the play equipment, unless the playground is unfenced, in which case dogs must be on-leash within 30 metres.
Shared pathways
- Dogs must be kept on-leash on shared pathways and five metres either side, even if pathways run through off-leash areas.
Barbeque and picnic facilities
- Dogs must be kept on-leash within 30 metres of all barbeque and picnic facilities.
Skate and BMX facilities
- Dogs must be kept on-leash within 10 metres of all skate park and BMX facilities.
Sports grounds
- Dogs are allowed off-leash in all unfenced sporting grounds, when the grounds are not in use for any approved games, club or school competitions or training, or events.
- Dogs are not allowed on any sports grounds enclosed by fencing (except Victoria Park or Citizens Park) or any synthetic sports grounds.
Wetlands and other environmentally significant areas
- Dogs are not allowed in wetlands and other environmentally significant areas.
Further information
Compliance Branch
9205 5063
info@yarracity.vic.gov.au
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