Off-leash dog areas


Dogs at Rofe off leash, Galston Rd Hornsby Heights

Dedicated off-leash areas

There are five dedicated off-leash areas in Hornsby Shire for dog owners to exercise and train their animals.

These areas are:

  • Asquith Park, Rotherwood St, Asquith
  • Crossroads Reserve, corner Turner and Berowra Waters Rds, Berowra Heights
  • Greenway Park, Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook
  • Rofe Park, Galston Rd, Hornsby Heights
  • Ruddock Park, Eucalyptus Drive ,Westleigh
  • Off-leash area, Rotherwood St AsquithDawson Avenue Parkland, Dawson Ave, Thornleigh

All the areas are fully fenced with double gate entrances and have waste bins, dog waste bags and water.

Shared off-leash areas

Two other shared sites are available. At both of these sites dogs are NOT PERMITTED during organised sport and games and maintenance activities.

  • Epping Oval, Norfolk Rd, Epping
  • Ron Payne Reserve, Woods St, North Epping
Off-leash area, Greenway Park, Cherrybrook

Using off-leash areas

To ensure off-leash areas are safe and enjoyable for everyone, please consider other users.

  • Keep your dog in sight
  • Your dog must be under control by voice
  • Pick up and dispose of all waste correctly
  • Do not let your dog rush at or harass other dogs and people
  • Keep your dog on a lead until it is inside the fenced area and put it back on a lead before leaving