We want everyone’s feedback, whether you are a pet owner or not - it’s important to hear everyone’s voice.

We’re seeking feedback on proposed changes to existing dog off-leash areas, and prohibited areas (for dogs and cats). We are not seeking suggestions for new off-leash and/or prohibited areas, as this was explored during the first stage of community consultation in 2024.

Current restrictions

  • I.R. Robertson Reserve, 340 Couangalt Road, Gisborne South: Off leash when pony club events are not in progress.
  • Gilligan Reserve, 176 Millett Road, Gisborne South: Restricted to back north section of the reserve.

Proposed changes

  • Revoke I.R. Robertson Reserve, 340 Couangalt Road, Gisborne South as a designated off-leash area.

Current restrictions

  • Chessy Park Drive Reserve, 61 Chessy Park Drive, New Gisborne: Designated off-leash area.
  • Dixon Field, 40 Robertson Street, Gisborne: Restricted to the designated area behind Council office car park only.
  • Dixon Field Ovals: 50 Robertson Street, Gisborne: Off leash when sporting events are not in progress.
  • Gisborne Fields, 12 Tovey Drive, Gisborne: Restricted to the designated area.
  • Gisborne Marshlands, New Gisborne: Prohibited area (Public Conservation and Resource Zone).
  • Jacksons Creek, Gisborne: Prohibited within the waterway and within 5 metres from the embankment.
  • Macedon Ranges Netball Complex, 153 Hamilton Road, New Gisborne: Restricted to the designated area at the rear of the netball courts. Off leash when sporting events are not in progress.
  • Mount Gisborne Reserve, 198 Mount Gisborne Road, Gisborne: Prohibited area (Public Park and Recreation Zone).
  • Pleasant View Open Space, 22 Pleasant View Court, Gisborne: Designated off-leash area.
  • Railton Court Open Space, 5A Railton Court, Gisborne: Designated off-leash area.
  • Ross Watt Reserve, 214 Station Road, New Gisborne: Restricted to the designated area between the tennis courts and BMX track.
  • Sankey Reserve, Sporting Oval Station Street, Gisborne: Off leash when sporting events are not in progress.
  • Sankey Reserve, Open Space 7 Aitken Street, Gisborne: Restricted to the area between Gardiner and Sankey Reserve, southeast side walking trail.
  • Steam Park, 20 Webb Crescent, New Gisborne: Off leash when events are not in progress.
  • Stirling Way Reserve, 15 Stirling Way, Gisborne: Designated off-leash area.
  • Turanga Reserve, 16 Turanga Road, Gisborne: Designated off-leash area.
  • Willowbank Drainage Reserve East between Willowbank Road and 16 Carinya Drive, Gisborne: Designated off-leash area.
  • Worcester Road Open Space, 16 Worcester Road, Gisborne: Designated off-leash area.
  • Zeal Street Reserve, 8 Doremius Court, New Gisborne: Designated off-leash area.

Proposed changes

  • Howey Creek, Gisborne: Prohibited within the waterway and within 3 metres from the embankment.
  • Bunjil Creek, Gisborne: Prohibited within the waterway and within 3 metres from the embankment.
  • Waa Creek, Gisborne: Prohibited within the waterway and within 3 metres from the embankment.
  • Marram Bulok Creek, Gisborne: Prohibited within the waterway and within 3 metres from the embankment.
  • Willowbank Drainage Reserve East between rear of 12 Fowler Court and 16 Carinya Drive, Gisborne. Excludes the Bunjil Creek waterway area.
  • Revoke Macedon Ranges Netball Complex, 153 Hamilton Road, New Gisborne as designated off-leash areas
  • Steam Park, 20 Webb Crescent, New Gisborne: Restricted to the designated oval, the designated open area at the north end of the park, and the designated open area south of Webb Crescent. Off leash when events are not in progress.

How to have your say

Use the map to zoom in or out, or enter an address in the Search bar at the top of the map to go directly to a specific area.

You can also select the layers icon in the top left corner of the map to toggle layers on and off, showing current areas and proposed changes.

To share your feedback, select the icon at the location you’re interested in and:

  1. Rate the area by giving it a thumbs up or thumbs down, and/or
  2. Fill out the form to share your specific feedback.

Please note: your feedback won’t be visible on the map, but it will be recorded and considered as part of the consultation.

If you require assistance to provide your feedback, please call our customer service team on (03) 5422 0333.