Dog Exercise Areas
Dogs need plenty of exercise to stay healthy and happy. There are many places in Timaru District where you can take your dog for a run off the lead.
There are designated areas throughout the district with clear signage to indicate where dogs can go, and where they can’t.
Don't forget to take something with you to remove faeces when exercising your dog, (e.g. pooper scooper, plastic bag). Dog faeces should be disposed of in bins. Failing to do so may result in a fine.
Signage relating to Dog Exercise areas is shown below:
Off-leash sign
There are many designated parks and beaches throughout the district where your dog is free to exercise off-lead. Owners must still be watchful that their dog is not aggressive with other dogs, and people.
You can exercise your dog off the leash in the following areas.
| Name | Conditions / Comments | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Timaru | Maps currently | |
| Ashbury Park | under review | |
| Marchwiel Park | ||
| Redruth Park | ||
| Scenic Reserve (Centennial Park) | Excluding the fenced picnic area | |
| South Beach | ||
| Waimataitai Beach | ||
| West End Park | ||
| Caroline Bay | 1 April - 30 September (tidal area) | |
| Temuka | ||
| River areas | The river bed, ie shingle, streams and berm areas | |
| Domain Avenue | On the tree walkway between Rayner Street and Murray Street | |
| Geraldine | ||
| Reserve | Opposite Fire Station | |
| River area |
The river bed, ie shingle, streams and berm areas |
|
| Todd Park | ||
| Pleasant Point | ||
| River area |
The river bed, ie shingle, streams and berm areas |
Where a dog is permitted off-leash, under the Dog Control bylaw this means an owner may have a dog off a leash but under continuous and effective control (i.e. obedient and responsive to its Owner’s commands). Alternatively, the dog must be on a leash.
Portions of the above designated exercise areas that are used as or adjacent to sports fields, children’s playgrounds or signposted walkways are not included as part of the exercise area.
On-leash sign
Leashed dogs are welcome in many parks and gardens and on district streets, except in prohibited areas as listed below.
Prohibited Area
Access for dogs has been restricted in areas where there is a probable conflict with public safety, health and hygiene.
Dogs are not allowed at any time in the following areas:
District Wide
All children's playgroundsTimaru
- Aorangi Park
- Bay Hill
- Beswick Street
- Cains Terrace
- Canon Street
- Caroline Bay – (Except as noted below)
- Church Street - From Stafford Street to Sophia Street
- George Street
- King George Place
- Piazza
- Sophia Street
- Stafford Street - from Sefton Street to North Street
- Station Street
- Strathallan Street
- The Royal Arcade
Temuka
- Commerce Street
- King Street between Dyson and Fraser Streets
- Maude Street Playground
- St Leonards Road Playground
- Temuka Domain - the portion of Temuka Domain between the western boundary of the Temuka Golf Course and the eastern boundary of Fergusson Drive.
- Temuka Motor Camp
Geraldine
- Village Green Camping Grounds
- Geraldine Domain - excluding walking track
- Geraldine Motor Camp
- Raukapuka Reserve playing fields
- Kennedy Park Sports field
Pleasant Point
- Camping Grounds- Labour Weekend until Easter (inclusive)
Caroline Bay Restrictions
- Dogs are not allowed anywhere on Caroline Bay between 1 October and 31 March each year.
- Dogs are allowed on the tidal area of Caroline Bay between 1 April to 30 September each year. Dogs may be exercised off-leash, but must be under continuous and effective control at all time.
