As part of the Benalla Rural City Council Budget 2022/2023 funds have been allocated for the establishment of dog park facilities within Benalla Rural City.
A total of $100,000 has been allocated to this project and we estimate that several (between two and four) fenced off-leash areas could be delivered depending on the size and location chosen. Each new dog park would be developed with fencing, bench seating, water fountains for dogs and owners, and appropriate signage.
Nine suitable locations for the creation of fenced off-leash areas (dog parks) has been identified and these are presented below.
At the bottom of the page you will find a short survey, designed to capture the community's preferred location to create several new fenced off-leash areas (dog parks). The number we will be able to deliver will be dependent on the size and location of the new parks, however will likely be somewhere between two and four. Please use the survey below to indicate your top two (2) preferences and least preferred from the list of nine options.
Hair Crescent
Map of area proposed for dog park at Hair Crescent
- Limited access via Hair Crescent and next to Broken River
- Limited on street parking and no off street parking availability
- Adjacent to creek with access limitations
- Established shade trees, small area available
- Slightly undulating area suitable for most ages and abilities
Psaltis Parade Reserve
Map of area proposed for dog park at Psaltis Parade
- Easy access via lake walk, Fawckner Drive and Psaltis Parade with excellent parking adjacent
- Part of the lake walk used by substantial amount of dog walkers
- Already a declared off leash area
- Large flat area suitable for all ages and abilities
Cook Street Reserve
Map of area proposed for dog park at Cook Street Reserve
42 – 46 Goodwin Street (Cook Street Reserve)
- Easy access to area
- Central location
- Large flat area suitable for all ages and abilities
- Can be sited to avoid interference with children’s play equipment
Gaskin Street
Map of area proposed for dog park at Gaskin Street
- Easy access via Mansfield Road
- Medium amount of on street parking
- No current use as a reserve
- Flat area suitable for all ages and abilities
- Proximity to Benalla West residents
Arundel Street
Map of area proposed for dog park at 91 – 109 Arundel Street
91 – 109 Arundel Street
- Easy access via Arundel Street
- On street parking on Arundel Street and off-street parking availability
- Current use as a parking area for football grounds and adjacent to practice fields
- Established shade trees, small area available
- Slightly undulating area suitable for most ages and abilities
Monash Drive
Map of area proposed for dog park at 4 – 6 Monash Drive
4 – 6 Monash Drive
- Easy access via Mansfield Rd and Monash Drive
- On street parking availability
- Smaller area next to drain and may be subject to inundation
- Slightly undulating area suitable for most ages and abilities
Neil Avenue
Map of area proposed for dog park at Neil Avenue
- Reasonable access via Neil Avenue
- Limited street parking and no off-street parking
- Adjacent to Broken River with access limitations
- Established shade trees, small area available
- Slightly undulating area suitable for most ages and abilities
Market Street
Map of area proposed for dog park at Market Street
- Easy access via Market Street and Benson Road
- On street parking
- Adjacent to large spoon drain
- Established shade trees, small area available
- Moderately sloping block suitable for some ages and abilities
Churchill Reserve
- Site already partially fenced
- Central location already popular with dog owners
- Good parking available
- Only a small area at the corner of Clarke and Bond streets is proposed as use of the oval is not suitable
PLEASE NOTE: Site not owned by Council so any development will need approval from the Committee of Management
Quick Poll
Select your MOST preferred location for a new dog park in Benalla from the options below. Details of each option is provided in the above map and tabs.
This poll has concluded.
- Psaltis Parade Reserve 23% (50 votes)
- Cook Street Reserve 21% (46 votes)
- Gaskin Street 2% (5 votes)
- Arundel Street 18% (39 votes)
- Monash Drive 7% (15 votes)
- Neil Avenue 2% (5 votes)
- Market Street 4% (8 votes)
- Churchill Reserve 21% (45 votes)
- Hair Crescent 2% (5 votes)
Quick Poll
Select your SECOND most preferred location for a new dog park in Benalla:
This poll has concluded.
- Psaltis Parade Reserve 23% (50 votes)
- Cook Street Reserve 21% (46 votes)
- Gaskin Street 2% (5 votes)
- Arundel Street 18% (39 votes)
- Monash Drive 7% (15 votes)
- Neil Avenue 2% (5 votes)
- Market Street 4% (8 votes)
- Churchill Reserve 21% (45 votes)
- Hair Crescent 2% (5 votes)
Quick Poll
Select your LEAST preferred location for a new dog park in Benalla:
This poll has concluded.
- Psaltis Parade Reserve 11% (13 votes)
- Cook Street Reserve 5% (6 votes)
- Gaskin Street 25% (31 votes)
- Arundel Street 5% (6 votes)
- Monash Drive 10% (12 votes)
- Neil Avenue 13% (16 votes)
- Market Street 8% (10 votes)
- Churchill Reserve 15% (18 votes)
- Hair Crescent 9% (11 votes)
