Off-leash dog park a win for all
Tails are now wagging at a new off-leash dog park in Ararat.
The park is designed to promote safe play and bonding for dog owners within the municipality, allowing healthy social interaction between pooches.
Ararat Rural City Council chief executive Tim Harrison said the area presented an opportunity to engage in playful exercise and training for active dogs, with a fenced area enabling owners to ‘responsibly allow a free range of activities’.
Dr Harrison said the council was able to establish the park thanks to $85,439 from the State Government’s Building Works program.
“Boasting 1750 square meters of open space, the park includes some fantastic play equipment for active pooches to run free,” he said.
“As our region continues to grow, we’re making sure residents and their pooches have easy access to open green space to exercise, socialise and enjoy the outdoors.
“The construction and delivery of community infrastructure projects like this have also kept people in jobs, supporting a number of local firms in the construction industry.”
Dog owners who require bonding and obedience training for their pets can make use of the skills playground, featuring a ramp, tunnel and poles arranged in a course.
There are bins and dog bags available, and several water bowls around the perimeter.
“Dog owners are encouraged to prevent messy moments for the community by picking up after their four-legged friends,” Dr Harrison said.
The new off-leash dog park is among ‘a trio of community facilities’ along an active corridor between Vincent and Queen streets.
The corridor also includes a half-court and bouldering wall, nearing completion.
“It’s a great addition to the parks precinct, supporting active recreation for young people and families and further enhances the region’s liveability,” Dr Harrison said.