Park improvements
Council has endorsed Richards Reserve as the preferred location for an enclosed dog park. This follows community consultation in 2017 and the creation of Moreland’s first dog park at Gilpin Park in Brunswick.
See the Coburg enclosed dog park project page for further details.
Park features
Walking your dog
At off-leash dog parks you must still keep your dog under control. You can find out more about these rules on our Park amenities and equipment page.
In all other public places, dogs must be kept in control with a leash, cord, or chain. Dogs are prohibited from the area around playgrounds or within creeks.
Accessibility
You can find a list Merri-bek's recharge points for electric wheelchairs and scooters on our Accessibility page.
Recreation
You can find out about leisure centres, pools, sports and activites in Merri-bek on our Active Merri-bek website.
