Newcastle dog owners have a new space to let their furry friends roam free with the opening of the city's first fully fenced dog park.
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The park, located in Acacia Avenue Reserve, North Lambton, was officially opened on Sunday with creatures great and small converging on the fenced facility to celebrate.
Deputy Lord Mayor Declan Clausen said the unveiling of the dog park was fantastic for the city's dog-loving community.
"After a strong response to the development of our Dogs in Open Space Plan, including more than 1000 community submissions, it was clear that catering for our four-legged friends is extremely important to our city," he said.
"The community's input has been reflected in the unique way the park has been constructed."
The dog park is encircled by a 1.5 metre-high chain-mesh fence, contains 452 metres of accessible pathway throughout, and is equipped with two shelters and tables, two dog bubblers and dog dispenser bags
"A unique and popular feature of the park is the dedicated areas for small and large dogs to enjoy. The 1.5 hectare fenced area is the ultimate space for pet owners to bring their dogs without the worry of them wandering off into traffic," Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said.
Newcastle has one of the highest rates of dog ownership in NSW with more than 44,300 registered dogs calling the city home.
The existing off-leash area at the reserve's lower level will be retained providing an overflow from the fenced area.