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Walking your dog

There are many great spots in New Plymouth District to walk your dog, however there are some areas where dogs are banned or required to be on a lead.

Guidelines for dogs in public places

Your dog must be under proper control at all times.
You must carry a leash at all times when your dog is in a public place.
Your dog must not act aggressively or harm other animals or people.
Dog faeces must be picked up and disposed of appropriately.

Dogs are banned in the following areas:

New Plymouth central business district.
The Fernery in Pukekura Park.
Brooklands Zoo.
Ngamotu Beach and Reserve.
Fitzroy paddling pool and enclosure.
Urenui and Onaero domains.
Children’s playgrounds.
Within 200m of Lake Mangamahoe.
The island in the middle of Lake Rotomanu.
Wetland areas and the pond in Barrett Domain.
Sportsgrounds (area of play) during organised sports events.

From 9am to 6pm during daylight savings dogs are also banned from:

Oakura Beach and foreshore.
Fitzroy and East End beaches.

Dogs are required to be on a lead in the following areas:

Coastal Walkway from the Te Henui footbridge to Kawaroa Park playground.
Te Henui walkway, river and reserve – between the lower footbridge (near the river mouth) and the overhead car bridge on Devon St East.
Fitzroy, Waitara, Oakura, Inglewood and Okato shopping centres and shopping areas.
Pukekura and Brooklands park and gardens.
Oakura – along Tasman Parade and north along Messenger Terrace to Pitcairn Street, Oakura River and Corbett Park.
Liardet Street from Leach Street to and including the Coastal Walkway.
Puke Ariki Landing.

From 9am to 6pm during daylight savings dogs are also required to be on a lead at Bell Block beach and reserve between the public toilets and boat ramp.