Update: January 2025
This area is temporarily for ‘general use’ pending a review by the Council in the New Year.
The fenced area in the middle of Blakers Park WAS designated as dog-free for more than 50 years after local parents had asked the Council to make this a safe space for young children to be able to play.
This 1970’s request was granted because dog poo leaves toxic traces harmful to humans. and the Council put up ‘ No Dog’ signs.
Then, in 2023, following a change in the national law regarding separated areas in parks, the dog free status was changed and the signs were removed by the Council.
We we’re not informed that this was to take place.
Many members of our community – including dog lovers like ourselves – are unhappy about dogs being allowed to enter this area because it had been known as ‘dog free’ for so many years.
We have asked the Council, backed by our Councillors, for an urgent solution by returning this to its former status. We will update this page as soon as we know more.
Meanwhile, we would politely request that people to recognise the risk to children and please not to let dogs enter the area. There is a much bigger grassy area above these railings where dogs are very welcome.
However, at the moment, the area does not have official ‘dog free’ status.
Friends of Blakers Park
