26 September 2023

New dog parks not to be sniffed at

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The four-legged canine friends of Victorians are to have more space to run and play soon with the State delivering 31 new off-leash dog parks across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

Opening the newest dog park in South Yarra, Minister for Environment and Climate Action, Lily D’Ambrosio said the versatile new space at Thomas Oval was the perfect environment for dogs and their owners to exercise and socialise

“So far, 28 of the 31 dog parks have been completed across Victoria, in suburbs stretching from Altona to Pakenham and as far as Mildura and Portland,” Ms D’Ambrosio said.

“The final three dog parks under construction in Eltham North and Reservoir West – will open later this year, and one in Werribee to open in 2023,” she said.

“The purpose-built parks include designated ball play areas, fencing, agility equipment, nature play elements, seating and drinking fountains.”

Ms D’Ambrosio said work was also underway to upgrade 41 parks and 29 pocket parks across Melbourne as part of the Suburban Parks Program.

She said the Program would create up to 6,500 hectares of new parkland, walking trails, bike trails, pocket parks and dog parks – the equivalent of more than 170 Royal Botanic Gardens.

Further information about the dog parks under construction can be accessed at this PS News link.

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