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.
Albany Domain
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge open park with toilets, sports fields and mobility parking. Dogs prohibited on sports surfaces.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.17.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (3) Albany Domain'. s2.17.3: 'There…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzArundel Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLocal reserve adjoining the beach with park benches, picnic tables, toilets and outdoor shower. One of the two off-leash ends of the…
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (10) Arundel Reserve'. Related…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzAwaruku Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilBush-covered reserve with a waterfall, good walking paths and a seating area. Adjacent Awaruku Wetland is also off-leash.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (13) Awaruku Reserve ... (14) Awaruku…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzBecroft Park Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLocal sports and open-space reserve.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.3.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (14) Becroft Park Reserve'. No…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzBill Moir Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilSimple neighbourhood reserve: whole reserve off-leash apart from the playground. Close to Sanders Reserve for a longer outing.
Council park page dog-walking table: 'On the playground ... Prohibited'; 'Near the playground ... On-leash'; 'Reserve areas ... Off-leash'.
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzBirdwood Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilSwanson park, off-leash across all park areas with no sub-zone restrictions listed by the council.
Council park page, zone 'Park areas' = Off-leash, All times - the only dog zone the council lists for this park. No fencing statement…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzBirkenhead War Memorial Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge accessible recreation park with playground, toilets and changing rooms, car park, picnic tables, seating and cricket facilities…
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.8.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (14) Birkenhead War Memorial Park'…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzBrookfield Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLocal park adjoining Brookfield Stream Reserve.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.17.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (24) Brookfield Park'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzBrowns Bay Beach Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge beachfront reserve with playground, toilets, seating and picnic tables, car park (including mobility parks) and skate facilities…
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.4: 'Dogs are allowed in the following areas during the following times and seasons - ... (3) Browns Bay Beach…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzBushlands Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilBush and open-space park in Albany.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.17.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (29) Bushlands Park'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzCentreway Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge open green space with picnic tables and seating.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (41) Centreway Reserve'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzEdith Hopper Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilSports park with playground, large car park, sports fields, tennis courts and seating. Dogs prohibited on sports surfaces.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (57) Edith Hopper Park'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzGrant Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLocal park with a car park and a good network of paths around the perimeter.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (78) Grant Park'. No fencing wording.
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzGreenhithe War Memorial Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge sports park with playground, tennis courts, toilets, picnic table and seating.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.17.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (58) Greenhithe War Memorial Park'…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzGreville Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge park with accessible paths, mobility parking, toilets and changing rooms, seating, picnic tables and a playground.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.3.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (33) Greville Reserve'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzHooton Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge open space with playground, toilets, car park (with mobility parks), fitness equipment, basketball courts and skate facilities.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.17.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (61) Hooton Reserve'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzHurstmere Green
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilTown-centre green space at the top of Takapuna Beach.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.3.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (39) Hurstmere Green'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzKaipatiki Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge bush and stream park with walking tracks.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.8.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (72) Kaipatiki Park'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzKaurilands Domain
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilTitirangi domain where off-leash is confined to a defined corner rather than the whole park - the southwestern corner bordered by the path.
Council park page, zone 'Grass areas' = Off-leash, All times, council wording: "This covers the area in the southwestern corner of the…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzKennedy Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge clifftop park with playground, toilets, parking, historic WWII tunnels and the Kennedy Park stairs. CAUTION: off-leash applies to…
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.3.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (43) Kennedy Park beach and foreshore'.
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzKillarney Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge open space with seating among mature trees, beside Lake Pupuke.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.3.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (45) Killarney Park'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzLuckens Reserve off-leash dog exercise area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilOff leash across the reserve, on leash in the car park, and prohibited on the playground, the basketball court and the skate park. Paths link the entrances, and there are picnic tables, a barbecue, toilets, a drinking fountain and views over the beach.
Auckland Council park page, "Dog walking at Luckens Reserve": "Reserve areas ... Off-leash ... All times". "On the playground" and "On all sports surfaces" (the council notes this "applies to the basketball courts and skatepark") are "Prohibited ... All times". "Near the playground", "Near all sports surfaces" and "Car park" are "On-leash ... All times". Re-read 7 September 2026.
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzManly Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge park with playground, toilets, parking, picnic tables, seating, boat ramp and access to Big Manly Beach. The time-and-season rule…
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.4: 'Dogs are allowed in the following areas during the following times and seasons - ... (7) Manly Park on the…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzManuka Reserve Dog Park (Manuka Reserve dog agility course)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilDog agility course with tunnels, walkways, an A-frame and weaving poles, beside the path towards the middle of a large bushland reserve…
Auckland Council Policy on Dogs 2025, s2.8.1 (Kaipātiki Local Board): "There are no designated dog exercise areas in the Kaipātiki Local…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzMaygrove Reserve (council park page: Maygrove Park)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLocal park with playground, petanque court, picnic tables, seating and a sculpture. NOTE: the policy schedule names it 'Maygrove Reserve'…
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (109) Maygrove Reserve'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzMilford Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilReserve with beach access, playground, basketball half court, volleyball court, barbecue, toilets and changing rooms. Time-and-season rule.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.3.4: 'Dogs are allowed in the following areas during the following times and seasons - (4) Milford Reserve'. s2.3.3…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzMoire Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilMajor Massey park with sports fields and playground. Off-leash across general park areas; foreshore closed to dogs for wildlife protection.
Council park page, zone 'Park areas' = Off-leash, All times. 'On the playground', 'On the sports field' and 'Foreshore' = Prohibited all…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzNgahere Jelas Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge reserve on a hill overlooking Orewa village and beach.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (119) Ngahere Jelas Reserve'. No…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzOrewa Reserve (includes Orewa Domain, Orewa Reserve Layby and Orewa Recreation Reserve)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge beachfront reserve with car park, playground, toilets, fitness equipment, barbecue, picnic tables and seating. Summer (1 Dec-1 Mar)…
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.4: 'Dogs are allowed in the following areas during the following times and seasons - ... (10) Orewa Reserve…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzOteha Valley Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilValley reserve with walking connections through Albany.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.17.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (112) Oteha Valley Reserve'. No…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzParrs Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge Glen Eden sports park. Off-leash confined to the grassed areas north of the sports fields, reachable from Tuck Nathan Drive and the…
Council park page, zone 'Grassed areas' = Off-leash, All times, council wording: "This covers all grassed areas north of the sports fields…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzRed Beach Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge park with sports fields, playground, pump track, flying fox, toilets, picnic table, seating and a drinking fountain. Dogs prohibited…
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (145) Red Beach Park'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzRed Beach Waterfront Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge reserve adjacent to Red Beach with two parking areas, toilets, boat ramps and picnic tables; headland to headland including all…
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.4: 'Dogs are allowed in the following areas during the following times and seasons - ... (11) Red Beach…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzRosario Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilOpen grassed area with a good network of paths, a playground and a park bench.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (152) Rosario Reserve'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzRānui Domain
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge suburban domain on Swanson Road with playground, sports fields and car park. Off-leash across general park areas only. NOTE: the…
Council park page, zone 'Park areas' = Off-leash, All times. Prohibited on the playground and on sports fields at all times; On-leash near…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzShepherds Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge park with sports fields, fitness equipment, learn-to-ride bike trail, playground, toilets, seating and picnic tables. Dogs…
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.8.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (131) Shepherds Park'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzSherwood Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge open space with playground, toilets, picnic tables and seating, car parks (with mobility parks) and drinking fountain.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (164) Sherwood Reserve'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzSilverdale War Memorial Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge sports park with car park, playground, picnic tables and seating, and the Silverdale Tennis Club. Dogs prohibited on sports surfaces.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (168) Silverdale War Memorial Park'…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzStanmore Bay Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge beach-side park with sports fields, playgrounds, skate park, parking, toilets, petanque and volleyball courts and picnic tables…
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.4(13): 'Stanmore Bay: grass between Stanmore Bay Beach and the open drainage channel. Dogs are allowed under…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzStanmore Bay Weir Reserve / D'Oyly Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLong narrow reserve with a playground and park benches.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (176) Stanmore Bay Weir…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzStredwick Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilMostly bush and grassed reserve with two ponds and a small playground.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (182) Stredwick Reserve'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzSunnynook Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLocal reserve with toilets, playground, fitness equipment, sports fields, parking, seating and picnic tables.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.3.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (86) Sunnynook Park'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzTaharoto Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge sports park between Lake Pupuke Drive and Taharoto Road with open grassed space, two car parks; home to Takapuna Association…
Auckland Council park page, Dog walking section: 'Park areas ... Off-leash All times'; 'On the sports field ... Prohibited All times. This…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzTaipari Strand off-leash dog area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge off-leash dog area in the southern part of the park; playground, basketball half-court, picnic sites, toilets, car park, rowing club…
Council park page description: 'There is also a large off-leash dog area in the southern area of the park. Keep your pet on-leash around…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzTakapuna Rose Garden (Potter's Park)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilFormal rose garden reserve beside Lake Pupuke.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.3.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (88) Takapuna Rose Garden (Potter's…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzTe Atatu Peninsula Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge peninsula park; park areas off-leash at all times, dogs prohibited on sports surfaces and the playground, on-leash near them when in…
Council park page dog-walking table: 'Park areas ... Off-leash ... All times'; 'On the sports field ... Prohibited ... All times - This…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzTe Rangi Hiroa off-leash dog exercise area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilDedicated open green space for off-leash dog exercise; full outdoor basketball court, BMX track, skate park, playground, picnic sites…
Council park page description: 'There are public toilets, plenty of shade, and a dedicated open green space area perfect for off-leash dog…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzThe Landing
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLong narrow strip of land and bush around the water's edge with seating and a basketball half-court.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.17.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (162) The Landing'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzVictor Eaves Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge sports park with lots of open space and a good network of paths linking the fields, playground and entrances. Sports fields…
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (196) Victor Eaves Park'. s2.6.1…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzWainoni Park North
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge open space with playground, toilets and changing rooms, water play area, car park (with mobility parking) and cricket facilities.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.17.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (172) Wainoni Park North'. No…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzWairau Estuary Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilEstuary-edge reserve on the Milford/Takapuna boundary.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.3.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (90) Wairau Estuary Reserve'. No…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzWestern Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge open space with toilets, seating, picnic tables, car park (including mobility parking) and basketball courts. One of the two…
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.6.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (208) Western Reserve'. Related…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzWindsor Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilLarge sports park. Dogs prohibited on sports surfaces and on-leash near them when in use.
Policy on Dogs 2025 s2.17.2: 'Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas - ... (182) Windsor Park'. No fencing…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzThe council says in its own words that these are not enclosed. They are still places dogs are allowed, they are just not the answer when the recall is a work in progress.