On and off leash areas
There are rules about places dogs can be allowed off-leash to run and play. These rules cover local streets, parks and beaches.
For more information view Council's By-law no. 5 Dogs.
Dog on-leash areas
Your dog must be kept on a leash when being walked:
- on roads and streets
- on shared paths, including bicycle paths
- in public places (other than parks and reserves)
- on any park or reserve during times when organised sport is being played
- St Georges Avenue Reserve
- Fulham Community Centre.
- all local government land where a sign is erected identifying the area as requiring dogs to be on leash.
The lead can be a leash, chain or cord up to 2 metres in length.
Dog off-leash areas
Provided your dog is under effective control, you can exercise your dog off-leash in the following areas:
View 10 tips to help your dog enjoy a dog park
What is effective control?
Effective control means your dog:
- is close to you at all times
- responds to all verbal commands
- can be seen by you at all times.
If you don’t have effective control of your dog, your dog may be deemed wandering at large, which is an offence.
Dog prohibited areas
Dogs are not permitted within the following areas in West Torrens:
- All fenced playgrounds at the following locations:
- Apex Park, West Beach (Certificate of Title Volume 5763 Folio 915);
- Beare Avenue Reserve, Ramsey Street, Netley (Certificate of Title Volume 5678 Folio 881);
- Coast Watchers Reserve, Coral Sea Road, Fulham (Certificate of Title Volume 3856 Folio 114);
- College Grove Reserve, Lipsett Terrace, Brooklyn Park (Certificate of Title Volume 5713 Folio 495);
- Cromer Street Reserve, Camden Park (Certificate of Title Volume 5835 Folio 968);
- Dove Street Reserve, Dew Street, Thebarton (Certificate of Title Volume 5218 Folio 560, Certificate of Title Volume 5706 Folio 288, Certificate of Title Volume 5797 Folio 293, Certificate of Title Volume 5807 Folio 344, Certificate of Title Volume 5218 Folio 561);
- Frank Norton Reserve, Fairfax Terrace, Torrensville (Certificate of Title Volume 5657 Folio 421);
- Fulham Community Centre, Fitch Road, Fulham (Certificate of Title Volume 5344 Folio 959);
- Golflands Reserve, Aroona Avenue, Glenelg North (Certificate of Title Volume 5519 Folio 21);
- Grassmere Reserve, Cross Terrace, Kurralta Park (Certificate of Title Volume 5542 Folio 516);
- Rex Jones Reserve, Talbot Avenue, North Plympton (Certificate of Title Volume 5839 Folio 165);
- Sandringham Reserve, Kinkaid Avenue, North Plympton (Certificate of Title Volume 5998 Folio 425);
- Weigall Oval, Birdwood Terrace, Plympton (Certificate of Title Volume 5865 Folio 249);
- Westside Bikeway Reserve, Creslin Terrace, Camden Park (Certificate of Title Volume 5499 Folio 799);
- Clifford Street Reserve, Torrensville (Certificate of Title Volume 5775 Folio 663) (outside of the designated dog park);
- Plympton Community Garden, Plympton (Certificate of Title Volume 5454 Folio 76);
- Kurralta Park Community Garden, Kurralta Park (Certificate of Title Volume 5542 Folio 516); and
- Netley Community Garden, Netley (Certificate of Title Volume 6137 Folio 601).