Johnstone Dog park - Maintenance Upgrade
As part of the 2025/26 Capital works upgrade program, the Johnstone Dog park Off Leash Area is scheduled to receive a maintenance upgrade, out on the storage shed area.
Please note that the Johnstone Dog park Off Leash Area will need to close for approximately 4 days while the upgrades are underway. Work is currently scheduled to commence on Monday 1 December 2025.
*Adverse weather can delay any scheduled works.
Concept Plan
The main types of off-leash areas include:
- Designated fenced dog park – this is a fully fenced area which has been set aside specifically for dog owners/guardians to legally exercise their dogs off-leash (24/7).
- Time-share arrangements – this is where dogs can be off-leash at specific times of the day (e.g., 6am – 10 am). This is typically used by other Councils for sporting reserves and beach foreshores.
- Off-leash 24/7 but not a designated fenced dog park– This area could be partially or fully fenced or have no fencing.
In off-leash areas, dog owners/guardians must always have their dog(s) under effective control or supervision.
The maintenance upgrades are scheduled to commence on Monday 1 December 2025.
The dog park will be closed for approximately 4 days while the work is underway.
Adverse weather can delay any scheduled works.
Yes, Council has nearby dog parks available for off-leash excercise at:
- Tim Overall Reserve
- White Park
- Kuchel Park