Locations of on-leash and off-leash dog areas
All dogs in public places must be restrained by a leash no more than two metres in length as per the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995. A dog must be on leash in the following areas or situations, as per Council’s Dogs By Law No 5:
- on all roads, streets and footways;
- when formal (organised) sporting events are being conducted;
- within five metres of Children’s Playground equipment; and
- in or near any wetland area.
Dogs off-leash in areas that are not designated can incur an expiation fee of $210, or up to $750 for prescribed breeds and dogs with orders placed on them.
The on-leash areas (at all times) in Town of Walkerville includes:
- River Torrens Linear Park and shared path in Vale Park, Walkerville and Gilberton;
- Fife St Reserve (part of Linear Park) in Vale Park;
- Ascot Reserve (part of Linear Park) in Vale Park;
- Belt Reserve in Walkerville;
- Bickle Reserve (part of Linear Park) in Gilberton;
- Crawford Reserve (opposite aged care facility) in Walkerville;
- Creswell Reserve (near Walkerville Lawn Tennis Club and part of Linear Park) in Gilberton;
- Gawler Tce Reserve in Walkerville;
- Hawkers Reserve in Medindie;
- Howie Reserve in Walkerville;
- Mary P Harris Reserve 'Bundilla' in Walkerville;
- playground near The Watson (unfenced playground) in Walkerville;
- Rose St Reserve in Gilberton;
- St Andrews Reserve in Walkerville;
- Soldiers Memorial Reserve in Gilberton;
- Thiele Reserve in Gilberton;
- Walkerville Memorial Gardens in Walkerville;
- Walkerville Wesleyan Cemetery in Walkerville;
- Webster Reserve in Walkerville; and
- Willow Bend Reserve (part of Linear Park) in Vale Park.
Town of Walkerville have provided areas within the township for owners to exercise their dogs in off-leash areas. As a responsible dog owner, please ensure that you carry a bag or object for the purposes of picking up after your dog at all times to ensure everyone can enjoy our reserves and parklands.
Off-leash areas mean the owner or handler must have the dog under effective control at all times. Effective control means that your dog must respond to your command, be in close proximity and that you can see your dog at all times.
Our off-leash areas (at all times) are available at the following locations:
- Hamilton Reserve & Stewart Avenue Park in Vale Park;
- Levi Park Reserve in Vale Park;
- EC Scales River Park (part of Linear Park) in Walkerville;
- Frome Reserve in Vale Park; and
- Walkerville Oval in Walkerville.
There are two dog prohibited areas (at all times) within Town of Walkerville where dogs are not allowed at any time:
- Levi Park Children’s Playground (fenced) in Vale Park; and
- Alfred Street Playground (fenced) in Walkerville.