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Park improvements

An enclosed dog park was opened at Gilpin Park in July 2018. This is an area which is fenced off with a dual access gate entry. Signs at the entries provide clear guidelines about what is expected of owners and handlers and their dogs when they are at Gilpin Park, particularly inside the fenced area.

Dog walking pilot program

Gilpin park is part of our pilot program, testing changes on how we share our open space with dogs. This program will run for 6 months (July 2025 - early 2026).

• You can find out more about the specific changes at this park, including a map, on the Gilpin Park page on Conversations Merri-bek.
• Find out more about the Dog walking in Merri-bek Pilot program on Conversations Merri-bek.

Park features

Walking your dog

General dog walking information

At off-leash dog parks you must still keep your dog under control. You can find out more about these rules on our Park amenities and equipment page.

In all other public places, dogs must be kept in control with a leash, cord, or chain. 

• Dogs are prohibited from within 15 metres of playgrounds
• Within creeks.
• Dogs must be off the field/ground when organised sport is in progress. Dogs must be on a lead within 15 metres of the sporting ground/fence.  Penalties may apply. 

Accessibility

You can find a list Merri-bek's recharge points for electric wheelchairs and scooters on our Accessibility page.

Recreation

You can find out about leisure centres, pools, sports and activites in Merri-bek on our Active Merri-bek website.