Statement relating to Dog Exercise Area at East Fremantle Community Park

Published on Friday, 27 February 2026 at 1:15:19 PM

The Council item 'Dog Exercise Areas' relates to clarifying the process around changing the use of the dog park area at the East Fremantle Community Park on WAFL Match Days. The suggested change will see dogs required to be on-leash in the dog exercise area on WAFL Game Days only.

Outside of WAFL game days, dogs can run off leash in the dog exercise zone.

To clarify the process, the Town will give public notice of the WAFL Match Day exception in accordance with section 31 (3) of the Dog Act 1976 and will be seeking public submissions on the proposed change.

Following the advertised public comment period, the Town will submit a report for Council to consider.

In the meantime, dogs are still allowed to use the dog exercise area off leash.

The Town has requested an edit to the PerthNow story. 

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