According to the Macedon Ranges Council all dogs (within our shire) must now be exercised on leash unless in designated OFF-LEASH areas.
New signage is currently being installed throughout the Shire. Some footpaths will also be stencilled further indicating dog ON-LEASH requirements.
In the absence of signage, an area should always be assumed to be ON-LEASH. Dogs must also be under effective control at all times and should not be left unattended.
Further details can be found at: https://www.mrsc.vic.gov.au/Live-Work/Cats-Dogs-Pets/Walking-Dogs-Off-Leash
OFF-LEASH AREAS
Within Romsey township the following are designated OFF-LEASH areas:
| Bowkett Close Reserve(PDF, 620KB) | 11 Bowkett Close |
| Five Mile Creek West(PDF, 620KB)
(off leash between 7.30am-10am, seven days a week) |
Five Mile Creek West Riverwalk |
| Lomandra Reserve(PDF, 620KB) | 11a Newnham Drive |
| Metcalfe Drive Reserve(PDF, 620KB) | Metcalfe Drive |
Within Lancefield township the following are designated OFF-LEASH areas:
| James Patrick Way Reserve(PDF, 620KB) | 48-70 James Patrick Way |
| Park Street Road Reserve(PDF, 620KB)
(outside of school hours) |
Park Street Road Reserve |
Within Riddells Creek township the following are designated OFF-LEASH areas:
| Rangeview Park(PDF, 491KB) | 40-42 Rangeview Drive |
| Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve(PDF, 491KB)
(when sporting events are not in progress) |
26-32 Sutherlands Road |
