When Council developed the Dogs in Public Places Policy in 2022, we heard from 771 residents and visitors about all things dog-related across the Mornington Peninsula Shire. To ensure we keep listening to the community, we have developed a process for the nomination of new leash-free sites, so if you have a great idea, we'd love to hear about it!
Want to see where your nearest leash-free area is or want to take your dog somewhere new? Check out our interactive map here.
To ensure we have a consistent approach to leash-free areas across the Mornington Peninsula Shire, some of the things we will look at when assessing community nominations are:
For more details on the site criteria, please see our Dogs in Public Places Policy.
Fill out our quick and easy form below! Once submitted, our Officers will assess your nomination and let you know the outcome.
Click here to view form.