Draft Dogs in Open Space Strategy

At the meeting on Monday 27 March 2023, Council adopted the Dogs in Open Space Strategy and Dogs in Open Space Policy. The community will be notified as changes are implemented. 

You can view the adopted strategy, policy and supporting documents on the city strategies, plans and reporting webpage.

With over 92,000 registered dogs in Lake Macquarie, balancing the open space needs of dog owners and the general community is important.

The strategy will guide future provision for dogs and their carers in Council’s open spaces over the next 10 years. In addition, the policy has been updated to ensure consistency with the strategy.

Public exhibition of the strategy and policy closed 30 November 2022.