Eltham Lower Park dog park

Project typeNew facility
Project scheduleExpected completion October 2025

Background

Nillumbik is the perfect place to own a pet with the beautiful open spaces and parks to walk them in. As a part of the Eltham Lower Park upgrade, and in support of the Domestic Animal Management Plan 2021-2025, a dedicated off-leash dog park will be built on part of the Eltham Lower Park equestrian arena. This will also see some upgrades to fencing and facilities for the equestrian arena.

A concept plan was shared with the community to provide feedback in late 2023. The community’s response has helped shape the final design.

Works include

Separate spaces for dogs and horses
Accessible car parking, path connection and seating
Inclusion of water station and dog waste station
Seating and shelter in dedicated viewing area
Snake-proof fencing around dog park perimeter
New fencing around the north-west perimeter of the equestrian park

View the final design.

Funding details

The new dog park is being funded as part of a $2 million commitment by the Federal Member for Jagajaga Kate Thwaites MP through the Federal Government’s Investing in Our Communities Program.