You can exercise your dog in the permitted areas around Gisborne city and Wainui.
You must keep your dog under control at all times in a public place. Always clean up after your dog - scoop the poop!
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Leash rules for dogs
Dogs must be on a leash at all times in a public spaces within the city area, except in designated off-leash or prohibited area.
See the map below showing the city area (reticulated boundary) in orange.
Leashes are also required in Titirangi Domain and Waihirere Domain.
Off-leash dog exercise areas
You can exercise your dog without a leash, provided they remain under continuous supervision and control at all times.
| Ayton Park | Nelson Park - adjacent the footbridge |
| Beach and foreshore - Stanley Road to Waipaoa River | Wainui Beach - except between the flags |
| Coldstream Reserve | Waiteata Park - north side of the waterway, non-playground side |
| Heath Johnston Park - Paraone Road end | Whataupoko Reserve |
Dog prohibited areas
Dogs are not allowed in the following locations across Gisborne city.
| Adventure Playground | Kaiti Beach and dunes (up to but not including adjacent road corridor) |
| Alfred Cox Park - Pump Track | Kaiti Mall |
| Alfred Cox Skateboard Park | Kiwa Pools |
| Anzac Park | Nelson Park Sports Grounds (excluding the surrounding area) |
| Barry Park | Outdoor Theatre (Gisborne Soundshell) |
| Botanical Gardens | Railway Reserve |
| Childers Road Reserve | Rugby Park |
| Gisborne Airport | The Oval |
| Gladstone Road – Roebuck Road to Customhouse Street | Titirangi Park |
| Harry Barker Reserve | Victoria Domain |
| He Pipi Park | Waikanae to Midway Beach – The cut to Roberts Road |
| Heath Johnston Park (Wainui Road end) | Waikirikiri Reserve Sports Grounds (excluding the surrounding area) |
| Innes Street Reserve | Watson Park |
Map of dog access areas
View the map of dog exercise areas in Gisborne city and surrounds with specific restrictions.