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May - August 2024
In partnership with the NSW Government, City of Parramatta is creating an off-leash dog park with all the safety features the community asked for along with additional trees for shade, and seating for pawrents. The new park will feature double gates, 1.2m high fencing, water stations and of course grass that is great to roll-on, run-on and play fetch.
Work hours
Construction of the dog off-leash area in West Epping Park has now commenced. Construction works will take approximately 12 weeks to complete, subject to weather conditions. Work will take place Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm and from 8am to 1pm on Saturday.
The proposed works are shown on the Final Concept Plan and include construction of a fully fenced dog off-leash area with new lighting, seating, drinking station with dog bowl, waste bin, shade tree planting, garden beds, and re-turfing including irrigation and subsoil drainage.
For more information,contact City of Parramatta’s Capital Works team on 1300 617 058 or email openspace@CityofParramatta.nsw.gov.au.
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.