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.nzBig Oneroa Beach (north of Korora Road entrance)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilSouth of that entrance is a separate time-and-season area.
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.18.2 (Waiheke Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ..
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzBlackpool Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilNote the nearby Blackpool Beach is split: off-leash eastwards of Moa Avenue, but dogs are PROHIBITED west of Moa Avenue to…
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.18.2 (Waiheke Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ..
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.nzBucklands Beach Domain
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilNote the adjacent Bucklands Beach itself has separate, partly seasonal rules.
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.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.nzEastern Beach (north of northernmost water pipe)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilSouth of that pipe is a separate ti…
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.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.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.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.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.nzKuakarau Bay Forest
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilForest reserve, off-leash under control.
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.18.2 (Waiheke Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ..
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzLittle Oneroa Beach Reserve (time and season area)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilSummer (1 Dec-1 Mar): off-leash before 10am, prohibited 10am-5pm, off-leash after 5pm. Other seasons: off-leash all times. Dogs are…
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.18.3 (Waiheke Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed in the following areas during the following times…
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.nzMacleans Park
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilDogs prohibited on playgrounds and sports surfaces at all times under Auckland-wide Schedule 1 rules.
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.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.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.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.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.nzMusick Point Esplanade Reserve
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilHeadland esplanade reserve, off-leash year-round; connects to the Bucklands Beach off-leash foreshore route.
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.nzOnetangi Beach (time and season area)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilApplies from the rocky outcrop at the western end of the beach to the eastern end. Summer (1 Dec-1 Mar): off-leash before 10am, PROHIBITED…
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.18.3 (Waiheke Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed in the following areas during the following times…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzOnetangi Sports Park (Rangihoua)
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilWaiheke has no designated dog exercise areas at all.
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.18.1: "There are no designated dog exercise areas in the Waiheke Local Board area." s2.18.2: "Dogs are…
Source: aucklandcouncil.govt.nzPalm Beach (including Little Palm Beach), time and season area
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilSummer (1 Dec-1 Mar): off-leash before 10am, prohibited 10am-5pm, off-leash after 5pm. Other seasons: off-leash all times.
Policy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.18.3 (Waiheke Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed in the following areas during the following times…
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.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.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.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 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.nzTi Rakau 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.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.nzWhāroa Basin
AucklandFencing not stated by the councilPolicy on Dogs 2025, Schedule 2, s2.18.2 (Waiheke Local Board area): "Dogs are allowed under control off a leash in the following areas – ..
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.