Dog Off-Leash Policy

Council endorsed a new Off-Leash Policy at its 29 November 2022 meeting. 

Following this, Council endorsed a new Dog Control Order at its 28 March 2023 meeting.

Changes to dog off-leash areas will come into effect on 1 July 2023.

Monash Dog Off-Leash Policy(PDF, 2MB)

More information:

Report - Dog Off-Leash Area Review Consultation Findings & Off-Leash Policy(PDF, 4MB)

Decision - includes amendment (item 2.2)(PDF, 299KB)

Watch Council meeting video recording (item 2.2)

The Policy was endorsed following extensive consultation with our community. This policy provides the rational for the provision of off-leash areas in the City of Monash, including detailing the site assessment methodology and key principles to be applied when determining and assessing off-leash areas in Monash.

Read more: Consultation - Dog off-leash area