Your brand new dog park is now open!
Tails are wagging and the paws are hitting the grass after City of Parramatta officially opened the West Epping Dog Park at Grant Close, Epping. The $365,366 off-leash park, funded by the NSW Government’s Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program, is designed to keep pooches and their owners fit, healthy and happy with an open grassed area free of obstacles.
Safety for both dog owners and those without a pet was a priority with double gates and a 1.2 metre high fence installed, while water stations, additional trees for shade and seating have been added. The project was shaped by community feedback which demonstrated 98 per cent support for a fenced dog park. Many also requested lighting to extend the hours the park can be used and improved drainage which Council took on board and included in its final concept plan.
Project background
City of Parramatta has endorsed a plan to create a dog off-leash area for the community at West Epping Park.
The final concept plan is a refined version of the draft concept plan endorsed by Council, incorporating enhancements requested by the community during public consultation, including:
- Lighting to extend hours of use
- Drainage improvements to address waterlogging
The location and alignment of trees, garden beds, fencing, light poles and furniture have also been slightly adjusted to improve maintenance access, address the overland drainage flow and ensure we meet current lighting standards.
Final concept plan
This project aims to provide:
- A safe fully-fenced (1.2m high) dog off-leash area with separation from other park users
- New lighting to support controlled after-hours use of the off-leash area
- Improved subsoil drainage and water infiltration to increase park use
- New seating, waste bin and drinking station with dog bowl within the off-leash area
- Shade trees and garden beds
The final concept plan is also available to download in the Resources section.
Proudly funded by the NSW Government's Western Sydney Infrastructure Grants Program in association with City of Parramatta Council.