Pet recreation

Off-leash dog exercise areas

Dogs and their owners are welcome to make use of our many reserves that are designated as an off-leash dog exercise area.  You can find one nearest to you by using the City's Near Me portal.  Alternatively, there is a suburb by suburb list available to download below.

Remember that although these reserves are off-leash areas, you are required to have your dog under effective control at all times.  You are required to clean up after your dog by making use of the bags provided at bin sites or bringing your own.

Dog beaches

There are a number of beaches across Rockingham that have been designated as dog exercise areas. You can view a list of the relevant beach area maps in the Related Documents below.

Enclosed dog parks

We have four enclosed off-leash dog exercise areas.

An enclosed off-leash dog exercise area is a secure, fully fenced space dedicated to dogs for recreational purposes within part of a reserve. In contrast, a dog off-leash exercise area is a park where people can take their dogs to exercise and socialise with other dogs without the dogs wandering off or having to be restrained.

An enclosed off-leash dog exercise area provides benefits to both people and their dogs, including:

• promoting acceptable behaviour from dogs by socialising with other dogs
• promoting social interactions between owners of dogs from all walks of life
• providing a safe place for the elderly and people with disability to exercise their dog safely.

Please remember that at all times you are responsible for your dog's actions, either on or off a lead.

Please observe sign-posted restrictions.

Rangers undertake regular patrols to ensure responsible use of theses areas.

St Clair Reserve Enclosed Dog Park

The City's latest enclosed dog park on the corner of Chelmsford Avenue and Warnbro Sound in Port Kennedy opened in 2022.

Like our other enclosed dog parks, there are separate areas for all dogs and small dogs, sheltered seating areas and water fountains. Paved walkways, a variety of pet play areas and overflow parking service this new addition to the City's dedicated pet recreation areas. 

Seahaven Enclosed Dog Park

The enclosed off leash dog exercise area at Seahaven reserve, opened on 16 December 2020 and is situated on the corner of Chalmers Avenue and Charthouse Road in Waikiki. 

The park includes two separate spaces - one for small dogs and one for all dogs. There are a number of interactive elements within each area to provide stimulation and challenges for the dogs, some of these include "King of the Castle" where the dogs can jump up a series of platforms and vie for the top spot. Another is called "Tunnel Hideout" where a series of pipes allow dogs to play a game of hide-and-seek with their owners. All dogs love sand so there is a sand pile for dogs to play in, and of course a large expanses of grass for the dogs to stretch their legs off leash in a safe environment.

Baldivis Enclosed Dog Park

Located within Barri Barri Reserve, Baldivis Enclosed Dog Park includes two separate spaces - one for small dogs and one for all dogs. It has various activity zones to minimise high-speed free running and encourage interaction, dog drinking fountains, seating, and a 1.8m high boundary fence with a 1.5m solid, internal dividing fence.

Rockingham Enclosed Dog Park

Located in Bayview Reserve, Rockingham, the Rockingham Enclosed Dog Park includes two separate spaces - one for small dogs and one for all dogs, various activity zones to minimise high-speed free running and encourage interaction, dog drinking fountains, seating, and a 1.8m high boundary fence with a 1.5m solid, internal dividing fence.

East Rockingham horse beach

The exercising of horses is permitted north of the grain terminal jetty located on Rockingham Beach Road, East Rockingham. Horses are permitted to swim and exercise on this beach anytime throughout the day.  Horses must be under effective control at all times and must be cleaned up after.