Macleans Park - Dog Park site

This consultation took place from 28 June to 25 July.

We asked you about proposed dog park locations within Macleans Park, Bucklands Beach.

We received 225 pieces of feedback on this project from our online AK Have Your Say portal, Facebook comments and messages, email correspondence and formal complaints.

Key feedback themes

• Opposition to the dog exercise area in Macleans Park.
• Many submitters suggested having a dog park in Lloyd Elsmore Park instead.

Next steps

The Macleans Reserve option is on hold and will be reviewed at a later stage once works are completed in Lloyd Elsmore Park

Proposed dog park locations within Macleans Park, Bucklands Beach

We are considering one of two sites within Macleans Park in Bucklands Beach to become a fenced-off dog park.

We will develop the dog park in two stages:

• Stage one: We will create the off-leash dog park with double gated access.
• Stage two: We will then add a dog exercise area to the dog park.

Option A:

Pro’s:

• Flat, open, and visible area

• Easily accessible location

• Car parking on Macleans Road can be utilised with a short walk to the suggested area

• Already established seating and bin in proximity

Cons:

• Limited car parking on Charles Dickens Drive

• Possible noise disturbance for the neighbours

• In sight of neighbouring properties

Option B:

Pro’s:

• Open and visible area

• Easily accessible location

• Car parking on Macleans Road – easy access for the public

Cons:

• In sight of neighbouring properties

• May make the park look crowded

• Possible noise disturbance for neighbours

Location of options A and B: