Off-Leash Areas

Dogs are only allowed to be off-leash in designated areas approved by Council.

Council currently has six (6) designated off-leash areas in the Glen Innes Severn LGA:

Designated Off-Leash Locations

  • Lynch Oval
    Lang Street, Glen Innes

  • Lions Park
     Ferguson Street, Glen Innes

  • Centennial Parklands
     North-eastern side of the road (Standing Stones), Glen Innes

  • Recreation Reserve
    Park Street, Emmaville

  • Bicentennial Park
    Picnic Ground, Glencoe Street, Glencoe

  • Recreation Reserve Corner
    Corner of Short and Fraser Streets, Deepwater

Off-Leash Area Rules

To ensure the safety and enjoyment of all users, the following rules apply in all off-leash areas:

  •  All dogs must be accompanied and supervised by a person over the age of 16.
  • Dogs must be under effective control at all times, even when off-leash.
  • Dangerous or menacing dogs, as declared by Council, are not permitted in any off-leash area.
  • Dog owners or controllers must clean up after their dogs.
  • Dog waste bag dispensers have been installed at all designated off-leash areas.
  • Dogs must not be encouraged to attack.
  • Owners are legally liable under NSW legislation if their dog attacks a person or animal (other than vermin).
  • Dogs should only be permitted off-leash between sunrise and sunset.

Enforcement and Penalties

Failure to follow the rules may result in:

  •  Fines for non-compliance

  • Seizure and impounding of the animal by Council's Ranger if verbal directions are not followed

These penalties are enforced under NSW Legislation.

For further details regarding Off Leash Areas please contact Council on: (02) 6730 2300

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