Broadmeadows’ off-leash dog park fun for owners and pets

The dogs are panting with excitement and the smiles are wide on their humans as a new off-leash dog park opens in Broadmeadows. But there’s some crucial rules to follow.

Resident Nicole Bologna with Hachi, Cr Drew Jessop with Shilo, Mayor Carly Moore and Cr Karen Sherry enjoy the new enclosed dog park in Broadmeadows. Picture: Andy Brownbill

Westmeadows resident Nicole Bologna can’t wait to play with her beloved dog Hachi at Broadmeadows’ new off-leash dog park.

“It means I am able to play catch and frisbee without worrying that he might run into traffic,” she said.

Miely and Gemma enjoy the new enclosed dog park in Broadmeadows. Picture: Andy Brownbill

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Located in the John Ilhan Memorial Reserve, the park has a 1.2m perimeter fence and a separate fenced area for smaller dogs.

There is also agility training equipment including a dog bridge, weave poles, a tunnel, a sit and stay platform, and hurdles. Drinking fountains with dog water bowls and bins with waste bags are also at the facility.

Hume Mayor Carly Moore said the new park was a safe place for people to exercise their dogs. But she said owners should ensure their dogs could be controlled while off-leash.

“The rules are in place, so everyone can enjoy the park safely,” Cr Moore said.

“Until your pet has the socialisation and obedience training to respond to your voice commands they must stay on a lead, even within the park.”

Important park rules are dogs must:

Wear a collar

Wear current council registration tags

Be fully supervised

Be under effective voice control

Be on a leash outside the dog park