Park or reserve · Hamilton

Hamilton Gardens

Off lead at set times Off lead north of Hungerford Crescent and on Coxhead Flat by the river. Hillside Lawn: on lead 10am–6pm. No dogs in the enclosed gardens.

The river flats and the area north of Hungerford Crescent are off lead; the famous enclosed gardens are not for dogs at all.

Where Cobham Drive · Directions

Facilities Drinking water · Bins · Toilets · Café nearby · Parking

Getting there Parking at the main entrance. The enclosed themed gardens are dog-free.

Source hamilton.govt.nz/dogs-and-other-animals/dogs/dog-exercise-areas · checked 14 Oct 2026

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