Off leash dog area locations
Maitland has a number of parks and reserves where dogs may be exercised off leash.
![Off Leash area at Raworth](/sites/default/files/styles/media_with_text/public/images/2023-01/Image%20Hero-Off%20Leash-Raworth.png?itok=Wnmoat8w)
Raworth
Fenced: Yes
Amenities: Taps, shelters, garbage bins, agility equipment
Location: Bakers Brickyard, Raworth
![Lorn Esplanade Off Leash area](/sites/default/files/styles/media_with_text/public/images/2024-10/Image%20Hero-Off%20Leash-Lorn-2_0.png?itok=Mx3KMCfd)
Lorn
Fenced: No
Amenities: River
Location: The Esplanade, Lorn
![Off Leash area at Rathluba](/sites/default/files/styles/media_with_text/public/images/2023-01/Image%20Hero-Off%20Leash-Rathluba.png?itok=lqicDgUj)
Rathluba Lagoon
Fenced: No
Amenities: Lagoon
Location: Lochend Circuit, East Maitland
![Off Leash at Telarah](/sites/default/files/styles/media_with_text/public/images/2023-01/Image%20Hero-Off%20Leash-Telerah_0.png?itok=uSVHd0CZ)
Telarah
Fenced: No
Amenities: None
Location: Verge Street, Telarah
![Off Leash-Thornton](/sites/default/files/styles/media_with_text/public/images/2023-01/Image%20Hero-Off%20Leash-Thornton.png?itok=JSYbLMXI)
Thornton
Fenced: No
Amenities: Nearby at Allan and Don Lawrence Field
Location: Hillgate Drive, Thornton
![Off Leash Gillieston heights area](/sites/default/files/styles/media_with_text/public/images/2023-01/Image%20Hero-Off%20Leash-Gillieston%20heights.png?itok=O8S_LHr2)
Gillieston Heights
Fenced: No
Amenities: None
Location: Les Circuit, Gillieston Heights
![Off Leash area at East Maitland](/sites/default/files/styles/media_with_text/public/images/2023-01/Image%20Hero-Off%20Leash-East%20Maitland.png?itok=TE6tcKxc)
East Maitland
Fenced: No
Amenities: None
Location: Alliance Street, East Maitland
Rules for off leash dog areas
If you are planning on using an off leash area, you must:
- Ensure you pick up and dispose of your dog's poo in the disposal bins provided
- Remember you are still required to have control over your dog in the off leash areas
- Ensure your dog is wearing a collar and identification tag
- Follow the signs in the off leash areas
- Not take restricted or dangerous dogs.
Report an issue in a dog area
If you’ve encountered a problem at an off leash dog area, let us know by reporting an issue.