Each of these sits on a council page that classes the area as fenced, quoted below with a link to the page the wording came from. A gate can still be propped open and a fence can still have a gap in it, so walk in on the lead and look before you unclip.
The council describes a fence around part of the area, not around all of it. The quote below is what it actually says, and where the fenced part starts and stops is the bit to read on the sign at the gate.
We hold no fencing statement at all for these, so treat them as open ground. Not stated is not the same as not fenced, and we are not going to guess which one it is.
Aberfoyle Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council1.2ha off-lead area. Council-listed facilities: park benches, walkway, off-leash dog exercise area.
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Aberfoyle Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be off…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzBeetham Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council0.6ha off-lead area.
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Beetham Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be off…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzBraithwaite Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council6.1ha off-lead area. Council-listed facilities: bike path, off-leash dog exercise area, picnic tables, walkway, park benches, lighting.
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Braithwaite Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzBristol Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council0.8ha off-lead area. Home to a dog obedience club. Council-listed facilities: off-leash dog exercise area.
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Bristol Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be off…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzChelmsford Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council1.8ha off-lead area. Council-listed facilities: climbing equipment, park benches, picnic tables, playground, seesaw, slide, swings. Note…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Chelmsford Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzClaudelands Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council3.5ha off-lead area within 14ha of flat open space. May be unavailable occasionally when required and advertised by the Waikato Show Trust.
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Claudelands Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzCrawshaw Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council0.5ha off-lead area. Council-listed facilities: basketball court, exercise equipment, full-sized field, park benches, playground, seesaw…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Crawshaw Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be off…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzDays Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council8.6ha off-lead area, one of the largest in the city. Council-listed facilities: off-leash dog exercise area, picnic tables, park benches…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Days Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be off lead…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzDerby Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council0.4ha off-lead area. Council-listed facilities: park benches, playground.
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Derby Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be off…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzDerek Heather Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council1.3ha TIME-RESTRICTED off-lead area, newly designated. Dogs must be ON LEAD weekdays 4pm-10pm and weekends 8am-5pm; off lead at all other…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Derek Heather Park | Off lead dog exercise area (specified times) | Weekdays dogs must be on lead between…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzEden Park Reserve
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council0.7ha off-lead area. Council-listed facilities: balance equipment, climbing equipment, park benches, playground, rockers, swings, walkway.
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Eden Park Reserve | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzGreensboro Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council1.7ha off-lead area, newly designated in the 2024/25 review. Council-listed facilities: park benches, picnic tables, walkway.
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Greensboro Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Status='New', Notes…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzHamilton Gardens - area north of Hungerford Crescent
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council0.7ha off-lead area, newly designated. IMPORTANT: the Enclosed Gardens at Hamilton Gardens are a prohibited area for dogs at all times.
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1, under 'Hamilton Gardens': 'Area north of Hungerford Crescent: Off lead dog exercise area | All times' and…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzHamilton Gardens - Coxhead Flat (western river area)
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council0.3ha off-lead area beside the Waikato River, newly designated. IMPORTANT: the Enclosed Gardens at Hamilton Gardens are a prohibited area…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1, under 'Hamilton Gardens': 'Coxhead Flat (western river area): Off lead dog exercise area | All times'…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzHamilton Gardens - Hillside Lawn (including southern river area)
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council2.3ha TIME-RESTRICTED off-lead area with different hours to the sports-field parks: dogs must be ON LEAD 10am-6pm every day, off lead at…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1, under 'Hamilton Gardens': 'Hillside Lawn (including southern river area): Off lead dog exercise area…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzHamilton Gardens – Hillside Lawn (incl. southern river area)
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council2.27ha time-restricted off-lead area; the enclosed gardens themselves are a dog exclusion…
Hamilton City Council GIS layer 'Dogparks2024': Status2024 = "Off lead dog exercise area (specified times)", Notes = "Dogs can be off lead…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzHamilton Lake Domain - greenspace at reservoir
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council3.9ha off-lead greenspace near the Ruakiwi reservoir. IMPORTANT: the playground and picnic area at Hamilton Lake Domain, and the lawn…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1, under 'Hamilton Lake Domain': 'Greenspace at reservoir: Off lead dog exercise area | All times' and…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzHare Puke Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council2.7ha TIME-RESTRICTED off-lead area, newly designated. Dogs must be ON LEAD weekdays 4pm-10pm and weekends 8am-5pm; off lead at all other…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Hare Puke Park | Off lead dog exercise area (specified times) | Weekdays dogs must be on lead between…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzHillcrest Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council1.7ha TIME-RESTRICTED off-lead area, newly designated. Dogs must be ON LEAD weekdays 4pm-10pm and weekends 8am-5pm; off lead at all other…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Hillcrest Park | Off lead dog exercise area (specified times) | Weekdays dogs must be on lead between…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzInnes Common - area east of Lake Domain Drive
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council3.6ha off-lead area, off lead at all times. Council flags it as a busy shared space. Wider park has hockey turf, cricket pitch, full-sized…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1, under 'Innes Common': 'Area east of Lake Domain Drive | Off lead dog exercise area | Off lead at all times'.
Source: hamilton.govt.nzInnes Common - area west of Lake Domain Drive
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council2.8ha TIME-RESTRICTED off-lead area, newly designated. Dogs must be ON LEAD weekdays 4pm-10pm and weekends 8am-5pm; off lead at all other…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1, under 'Innes Common': 'Area west of lake Domain Drive | Off lead dog exercise area (specified times) |…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzLake Ngāroto (Bank Road)
WaikatoFencing not stated by the councilCouncil's own park page conflicts, stating 'Dogs: Yes…
Dog Control Bylaw 2023, Schedule Two, Pirongia-Kakepuku ward: 'Lake Ngaroto Bank Road (note: walkway around the lake is dog on leash)'…
Source: waipadc.govt.nzLeamington dog exercise area
WaikatoFencing not stated by the councilThe record carries no wording about this park.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributorsMangaiti Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council4.5ha off-lead area, newly designated. A further ~2.8ha across three sections is TEMPORARY and will cease to be off lead once sports…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Mangaiti Park* | Off lead dog exercise area | Off lead at all times. *Three sections of the park are…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzMelville Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council1.3ha off-lead area. Home to both a dog obedience club and a dog agility club.
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Melville Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be off…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzMoonlight Drive Reserve
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council0.5ha off-lead area, newly designated. Council-listed facilities: bike path, playground, sand play area, picnic tables, toilets, walkway.
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Moonlight Drive Reserve | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Status='New'…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzPorritt Stadium - surrounding park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council13.6ha off-lead area, the largest single off-lead area in Hamilton. IMPORTANT: the athletics/sports stadium itself is a prohibited area…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1, under 'Porritt Stadium': 'Park surrounding | Off lead dog exercise area | All times' and 'Stadium |…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzPukete Farm Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council2.9ha off-lead area inside a much larger farm park on the Waikato River. The rest of the park is on lead, and the tracks through it are mountain bike singletrack.
Hamilton City Council Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Pukete Farm Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' The council's own Dogparks2024 GIS layer draws that off-lead area at 2.9ha, so it is a small part of the wider park rather than the whole of it. Reported by Inge and Pip.
Source: hamilton.govt.nzRakautahi Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council1.3ha off-lead area, newly designated in the 2024/25 review.
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Rakautahi Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Status='New', Notes…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzRaymond Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council1.5ha TIME-RESTRICTED off-lead area, newly designated. Dogs must be ON LEAD weekdays 4pm-10pm and weekends 8am-5pm; off lead at all other…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Raymond Park | Off lead dog exercise area (specified times) | Weekdays dogs must be on lead between…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzRegent Street Reserve
WaikatoFencing not stated by the councilGrassed area running from Great South Road to the boundary bordering Turangawaewae Marae.
Council page: "The grassed area from Great South Road to the end of area bordering Turangawaewae Marae." Bylaw/Policy Schedule One…
Source: waikatodistrict.govt.nzResthills Park - eastern area
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council1.7ha TIME-RESTRICTED off-lead area. Dogs must be ON LEAD weekdays 4pm-10pm and weekends 8am-5pm; off lead at all other times. Distinct…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1, under 'Resthills Park': 'Eastern area | Off lead dog exercise area (specified times) | Weekdays dogs must…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzResthills Park - northern area
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council8.6ha off-lead area, off lead at all times. Distinct from the eastern area of the same park, which is time-restricted. Wider park has…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1, under 'Resthills Park': 'Northern area | Off lead dog exercise area | All times'. Council GIS Dogparks2024…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzRiverside Reserve, Horotiu
WaikatoFencing not stated by the councilNext to the Waikato River on Horotiu Bridge Road. Riverside.
Council page: "Located next to the Waikato River on Horotiu Bridge Road." Bylaw/Policy Schedule One: "Riverside Reserve on Horotiu Bridge…
Source: waikatodistrict.govt.nzShelley Street dog park (Agility Park)
WaikatoFencing not stated by the councilDog agility park; some playground equipment present which Council notes is 'probably not suitable for small children due to unleashed…
Dog Control Bylaw 2023, Schedule Two, Cambridge ward: 'Shelley Street dog park. Shelley Street, Cambridge'. Council park page (Agility…
Source: waipadc.govt.nzTamahere Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the councilBy the Tamahere Community Centre, between the carpark and the road, in the marked area. Council page describes it as at the end of Devine…
Council page: "Located at the end of Devine Road." Bylaw/Policy Schedule One: "Tamahere Park, located by Tamahere Community Centre and…
Source: waikatodistrict.govt.nzTauhara Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council5.8ha off-lead area. Council-listed facilities: destination playground, flying fox, basketball court, bike path, full-sized field…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Tauhara Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be off…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzTe Kootii Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council1.0ha TIME-RESTRICTED off-lead area. Dogs must be ON LEAD weekdays 4pm-10pm and weekends 8am-5pm; off lead at all other times. Facilities…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Te Kootii Park | Off lead dog exercise area (specified times) | Weekdays dogs must be on lead between…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzTe Manatu Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council1.8ha off-lead area plus a ~3.3ha TEMPORARY off-lead area in the centre of the park. Council states the temporary area will cease to be…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Te Manatu Park* | Off lead dog exercise area | All times. * Centre of the park is designated as a…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzTemple View Reserve
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council0.7ha off-lead area. Council-listed facilities: playground, spinning equipment, slide, swings, climbing equipment, balance equipment…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Temple View Reserve | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzTill's Lookout
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council1.8ha off-lead area on the Waikato River escarpment. Council-listed facilities: off-leash dog exercise area, toilets, park benches, picnic…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Till's Lookout | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be off…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzWaipa Esplanade Reserve
WaikatoFencing not stated by the councilReserve running from the Pony Club along the grassed area to below Princess Street. Riverside esplanade.
Council page + Bylaw/Policy Schedule One: "Waipa Esplanade Reserve from the Pony Club along the grassed area to the area below Princess…
Source: waikatodistrict.govt.nzWaiwherowhero Park
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council0.6ha off-lead area. Council-listed facilities: balance and climbing equipment, off-leash dog exercise area, parking, park benches, picnic…
Dog Control Policy Schedule 1: 'Waiwherowhero Park | Off lead dog exercise area | All times.' Council GIS Dogparks2024 Notes: 'Dogs can be…
Source: hamilton.govt.nzWordsworth Street east dog exercise area (Wordsworth dog park)
WaikatoFencing not stated by the council1.4 hectare dog park; dog agility equipment installed early 2019; dog poop bin just outside the park and bag dispenser at the entrance; no…
Dog Control Bylaw 2023, Schedule Two, Cambridge ward: 'The dog exercise area Wordsworth Street east (excluding sports fields but including…
Source: waipadc.govt.nz