North Sydney welcomes dogs in many public spaces. To keep parks, playgrounds and community areas safe and enjoyable for everyone, dogs are prohibited in some locations. The information below explains where dogs are not permitted and what rules apply when exercising your dog in public.
Dogs are prohibited in the following public places:
- within 10 metres of children's play equipment/playgrounds
- food preparation and consumption areas
- recreation areas where dogs are declared prohibited
- public bathing areas where dogs are declared prohibited
- school grounds, unless with the permission of the person controlling the grounds
- child-care centres, unless with the permission of the person controlling the centre
- and shopping areas, unless secured in a vehicle, going to or from a vet or pet shop, or with the permission of the person controlling the centre.
All dogs in public places must be under the control of a competent person. Council is required by the State Government to enforce all laws concerning dogs. Rangers may issue on-the-spot fines for infringements of the regulations.
For more information, refer to the Companion Animals Act 1998 - Section 14.
