Dogs on lead in nature reserves

The City of Wanneroo advises that following a resolution of Council at its meeting of November 2025, dogs will be required to be exercised on a lead in a number of nature reserves across the City.

Council endorsed 18 reserves to be designated as dogs on leash areas in accordance with Section 31(1) of the Dog Act 1976.

Scenic Park and Lake Joondalup Park were excluded from the decision and will remain as dog exercise areas.

Enforcement of the new dog on leash requirements will commence from 1 April 2026.

Clear signage has been installed at affected reserves to advise park users of the change. A full list of the endorsed reserves and further information is available on the dog exercise areas webpage.