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.
Aberfeldy Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilPolicy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – (1)
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzBeachlands Domain off-leash area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge open sports park. Off leash everywhere except the playground and the sports field. Dogs are prohibited on the sports field while it is in use, and on leash near it. Toilets and changing rooms on site.
Auckland Council park page, "Dog walking at Beachlands Domain": "All other areas ... Off-leash ... All times". "On the playground ... Prohibited ... All times" and "Near the playground ... On-leash ... All times". "On the sports field (when in use) ... Prohibited ... All times", with the council's own note "When the sports field is not in use or closed, follow the park's dog rules". Re-read 7 September 2026.
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzBooralee Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilPolicy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ...
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzBradbury Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilPolicy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ...
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzBrylee Drive Reserve off-leash area (north of stormwater channel)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilWARNING: the wetland north of the stormwater…
Council park page dog-walking zones: 'North reserve areas' - 'This covers the area north of the stormwater channel.' Off-leash: All times. '
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzCape Hill Reserve off-leash area (excluding the fenced grazed area)
WaikatoFencing not stated by the councilThe fenced grazed area is EXCLUDED from the off-leash area - the fence is stock…
Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2025, s2.4.1 (Franklin local board off-leash areas), item (3): 'Cape Hill Reserve (Pukekohe): excluding…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzCockle Bay Beach (time and season area)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilSummer (1 December to 1 March): off-leash before 10am, PROHIBITED 10am-5pm, off-leash after 5pm. All other seasons: off-leash at all times.
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.3 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed in the following areas during the following times and…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzCockle Bay Domain
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilThe adjacent Cockle Bay Beach is a separate time-and-season area.
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ...
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzCrawford Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilPolicy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ...
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzDavid Nathan Park off-leash area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilPlayground, picnic sites, tennis court.
Council park page dog-walking zone: 'Park areas' - Off-leash: All times. 'Bush walk and car park areas' - On-leash: All times. 'On the…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzElm Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilPolicy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ...
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzFerguson Street Reserve Manurewa
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilSmall local reserve carrying a blanket off-leash designation - the council page lists no prohibited or on-leash sub-areas at all.
Council park page dog-walking table lists a single rule: 'Reserve areas ... Off-leash'. No fencing statement.
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzGlenmary Place Reserve off-leash dog exercise area (Kohuora)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilOff-leash dog exercise area within the Kohuora volcanic crater reserve; toddler-friendly playground, sports field, public toilets, picnic…
Council park page description: 'Combine your walk with a visit to the toddler-friendly playground or off-leash dog exercise area (check…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzHayman Park off-leash area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilCentral Manukau park, off-leash across park areas; playground, picnic sites, toilets, skate park.
Council park page dog-walking zone: 'Park areas' - Off-leash: All times. 'On the playground' - Prohibited: All times. Policy on Dogs 2025…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzHighland Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilPolicy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ...
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzHowick Beach (west of boat ramp)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilThe stretch from the westernmost boat ramp to Rangitoto View Road is a separate…
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ...
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzJack Farrell Park off-leash area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilWhole park off-leash. One of only nine named off-leash areas in the Papakura local board area (Papakura has NO designated dog exercise…
Council park page dog-walking zone: 'Park areas' - Off-leash: All times. Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.14.2(3) lists 'Jack Farrell Park' as an…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzLaurie Gibbons Memorial Park off-leash area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilSports surfaces prohibited.
Council park page dog-walking zone: 'Park areas' - Off-leash: All times. 'On the sports field' - 'This covers all sports surfaces.'…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzLloyd Elsmore Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge East Auckland park, off-leash year-round except within 10m of Howick Historical Village. Auckland-wide rules still prohibit dogs on…
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.1: "There are no designated dog exercise areas in the Howick Local Board area." s2.7.2: "Dogs are…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzMaraetai Park off-leash area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilCoastal park, off-leash across general park areas; playground, basketball court, picnic sites, toilets, boat ramp. Car park and boat ramp…
Council park page dog-walking zone: 'Park areas' - Off-leash: All times. 'On the basketball court' - 'Applies to all sports surfaces.'…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzMellons Bay (west of water pipe)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilEast of the water pipe is a separate time-and-season beach area.
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ...
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzMorrin Cooper Park (Whitford Park)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilPolicy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ...
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzMountfort Park off-leash area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge sports park, off-leash across general park areas; playground, sports facilities, picnic sites, toilets, basketball and volleyball…
Council park page dog-walking zone: 'Park areas' - Off-leash: All times. 'On the playground' and 'On the sports field' ('This covers all…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzMurphy's Bush
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilRemnant kahikatea forest.
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ...
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzOmana Regional Park off-leash perimeter walk and foreshore
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilRegional park with beach, picnic sites, toilets, BBQ…
Council park page dog-walking zones: 'Park and foreshore areas' - 'This covers the perimeter walk and associated foreshore. Excludes Omana…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzPahurehure Esplanade Reserve off-leash walkway
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilOff-leash on the foreshore walkway and boardwalk around Pahurehure Inlet, from Longford Park Esplanade Reserve to the Southern Motorway…
Council park page dog-walking zone: 'Walkway areas' - 'This covers the foreshore walkway around Pahurehure Inlet from Longford Park…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzPapatoetoe Recreation Grounds off-leash area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilSports surfaces prohibited; car park on-leash.
Council park page dog-walking zone: 'Park areas' - Off-leash: All times. 'On the sports field' - 'This covers all sports surfaces.'…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzPoint View Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge elevated reserve with views.
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ...
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzRandwick Park off-leash area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilCouncil park page dog-walking zone: 'Park areas' - Off-leash: All times. 'On the sports fields and surfaces' - 'Applies to all sports…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzRiverhills Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilOff-leash in the park, BUT dogs are prohibited on the adjacent foreshore (intertidal, mangrove and saltmarsh) of the Pakuranga/Wakaaranga…
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ...
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzSomerville Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilPolicy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.7.2 (Howick Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ...
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzTe Pua / Keith Park seasonal off-leash area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilAdjoins Shallow Water Beach. Picnic sites…
Council park page dog-walking zone: 'Park areas' - Winter: off-leash All times; Summer: off-leash 5pm - 10am; Summer: prohibited 10am - 5pm.
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzTe Puru Park off-leash area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge park, off-leash across general park areas; playground, sports facilities, netball courts, skate ramp, picnic sites, toilets. Sports…
Council park page dog-walking zone: 'Park areas' - Off-leash: All times. 'On all sports fields and surfaces' - 'Also applies to the…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzTōtara Park off-leash dog area
AucklandFencing not stated by the council216-hectare park with a large off-leash dog area of wide open green space; basketball and tennis courts, two playgrounds (award-winning…
Council park page description: 'In the 216 hectare park you'll find a basketball court, tennis courts, off-leash dog exercise area and…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzWalter Strevens Reserve off-leash area (south of car park)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilOff-leash in the reserve area south of the car park to Pine Tree Point; rest of the reserve, car park and boat ramp on-leash; playground…
Council park page dog-walking zone: 'Reserve areas - south of the car park' - 'This covers the reserve area south of the car park to Pine…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nz