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. 41 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
Park or reserve · Bulls
Bulls Domain
Off lead Off lead; keep dogs off the playground and playing fields
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
Park or reserve · Gonville
Gonville Domain
Off lead Off lead (council-designated off-lead area); keep dogs off marked playing surfaces when in use
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
Park or reserve · Feilding
Manfeild Park
Off lead Off lead across the park except the racing area and stables; not during organised events
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
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
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
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
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