Park or reserve · Awapuni
Ahimate Dog Park
Off lead Off lead; fully fenced agility park inside Ahimate Reserve, which is off lead throughout
Dog-friendly Manawatū-Whanganui
Beaches, parks, walks, cafés and places to stay, with the off-lead rules and where they come from. 55 so far.
Park or reserve · Awapuni
Ahimate Reserve (formerly Waitoetoe Park)
Off lead Off lead throughout the reserve; dogs under strict control in the camping area
Walk or track · Ashhurst
Ashhurst Domain upper circuit
Off lead Off lead on the upper circuit walkway; on lead on the lower loop and campground; no dogs at the playground, sportsfields or wetlands
Park or reserve · Bulls
Bulls Domain
Off lead Off lead; keep dogs off the playground and playing fields
Beach · Castlecliff
Castlecliff Beach
Off lead Off lead between the Mowhanau bluff and the north bank of Karaka Stream; on lead from Karaka Stream to the North Mole
Park or reserve · Waitarere Beach
Esplanade Reserve Waitārere
Off lead Off lead; the adjacent Waitārere Domain, Rua Avenue play area and Holmwood Park are no-dog areas
Beach · Foxton Beach
Foxton Beach
Off lead Off lead on the beach outside the ramp-to-ramp surf beach; the surf beach between the ramps is no dogs during daylight saving
Park or reserve · Gonville
Gonville Domain
Off lead Off lead (council-designated off-lead area); keep dogs off marked playing surfaces when in use
Beach · Himatangi Beach
Himatangi Beach
Off lead Off lead on the foreshore at least 400 m from the Kaikokopu Stream mouth
Park or reserve · Levin
Kimberley Reserve
Off lead Off lead except the camping area; keep dogs away from swimmers and on lead while pest control is under way
Park or reserve · Whanganui East
Kowhai Park
Off lead Off lead north of the Multisport Club to the railway line and east of the stop bank walkway (Nile St to Ikitara Rd); playground no dogs
Park or reserve · Levin
Levin Adventure Park dog exercise area
Off lead Off lead in the designated dog area only; dogs are prohibited elsewhere in the park
Park or reserve · Kelvin Grove
Linklater Reserve
Off lead Off lead in the designated dog exercise area only; not within 30 m of play equipment
Walk or track · Palmerston North
Manawatū River Shared Pathway (Riverside Walkway and Bridle Track)
Off lead Off lead along the riverside walkway and bridle track except between the Fitzherbert Bridge and the Holiday Park, which is on lead
Park or reserve · Feilding
Manfeild Park
Off lead Off lead across the park except the racing area and stables; not during organised events
Walk or track · Cloverlea
Mangaone Stream Walkway
Off lead Off lead along the walkway except where it passes around the Awapuni Racecourse (no dogs 4:30–10:30am, on lead otherwise)
Park or reserve · Ohakune
Mangawhero Terrace Extension (Mangawhero River Walkway start)
Off lead Off lead in the open space at the SH49 / Ayr Street corner; Rochfort Park behind Carrot Park is on lead
After-hours vet · Palmerston North
Massey University Pet Emergency Centre
On lead 24-hour emergency vet from Monday 8am to Saturday 8am; weekends for existing clients only, otherwise Totally Vets Feilding 06 324 0812
Beach · Kai Iwi
Mowhanau Beach (Kai Iwi Beach)
Off lead Off lead north of the south bank of Kai Iwi Stream; on lead from the stream south to the bluff
Park or reserve · Taumarunui
Ngā Huinga / Cherry Grove Reserve
Off lead Off lead in the signed area along the Whanganui River only
Park or reserve · Otamatea
Otamatea Reserve (the Dog Park)
Off lead Off lead; the district's designated dog exercise area
Park or reserve · Levin
Playford Park
No dogs No dogs (sportsground); motor camp caretaker and tenants only, on lead
Park or reserve · Pohangina
Pohangina Domain
Off lead Off lead; on lead when stock are grazing the domain
Park or reserve · Raetihi
Raetihi SH4 / Railway Road road reserve
Off lead Off lead on the road reserve at the SH4 and Railway Road corner
Park or reserve · Palmerston North Central
Railway Land Reserve
Off lead Off lead except within 30 m of the skate park, where dogs are prohibited
Park or reserve · Taumarunui
Rangaroa Reserve
Off lead Off lead in the signed area; on lead along the East Street road frontage
Campground · Ruatiti
Ruatiti Domain
On lead No dogs 1 Nov to 30 Apr; on lead at all times 1 May to 31 Oct
Park or reserve · Aramoho
Somme Parade Riverbank Reserve
Off lead Off lead on the riverbank reserve opposite the cemetery
Park or reserve · Springvale
Springvale Park
Off lead Off lead except when the park is in use for sport or events
Park or reserve · Taihape
Taihape Memorial Park
Off lead Off lead in the designated dog exercise area; keep dogs off marked playing surfaces
Park or reserve · Shannon
Te Maire Park
Off lead Off lead when not in use for sport or community events
Park or reserve · Feilding
Timona Park
Off lead Off lead along the riverbank and park edges; no dogs on the playing fields or at the playground
After-hours vet · Gonville
Vets on Carlton
On lead After-hours service by phone on 06 349 0486 (shared roster with Wanganui Veterinary Services)
Park or reserve · West End
Victoria Esplanade
On lead On lead; no dogs in the central area (playground, paddling pool, railway, conservatory, aviary, cafe) or the Junior Road Safety Park
Park or reserve · Feilding
Victoria Park Feilding
On lead On lead around the edges only; no dogs on the playing fields
Park or reserve · Vinegar Hill
Vinegar Hill Reserve
Off lead at set times Off lead across the whole reserve from Easter to Labour Weekend; on lead at other times
Park or reserve · Dannevirke
Waihipai Domain grassed area
Off lead Off lead on the grassed area opposite the Mangatera Hotel
Beach · Waikawa Beach
Waikawa Beach
Off lead Off lead on the beach and in Waikawa Reserve and Hank Edwards Reserve
Beach · Waitarere Beach
Waitārere Beach
Off lead Off lead outside the patrolled area all year; no dogs between the flags during daylight saving
After-hours vet · Whanganui East
Wanganui Veterinary Services
On lead 24/7 emergency service, phone 06 349 0486
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