Wishart Reserve dog park
Reopening soon!
On 30 April 2024 the fully upgraded dog off-leash section of Wishart Reserve reopens. There's sure to be tails wagging as dogs sniff out and discover the great new spaces to explore and play.
Project overview
We’re transforming the fully fenced dog off-leash area within Wishart Reserve in Hampton East into a fabulous enriching exercise and training space for dogs and their walkers to enjoy.
The upgrade will enhance the play and exercise experience for dogs and their owners, as well as improve the reserve and provide a safe and suitable spaces for all user groups.
Works include a new separate pedestrian path to Bluff Road, additional planting and infrastructure designed for dogs.
Key features
The park will showcase a range of dog agility equipment for dogs of all shapes and sizes to play, explore, and even learn some new tricks!
Features include:
- Double gated entry to the fenced off-leash area
- two drinking fountains with dog water bowls
- more trees and vegetation
- two waste bins
- additional outdoor seating
- separate pedestrian access path along the south boundary of the reserve
Please note this map is illustrative and not intended to provide exact locations.
Timing
Works commenced in mid-December 2023 and the reimagined off-leash dog park reopens on 30 April 2024.
This project will take approximately 20 weeks to complete, weather permitting. This consists of 12 weeks for construction and 8 weeks for the new grass to establish. Works were not conducted during the Christmas holiday period from 22 December 2023 until 8 January 2024.
What to expect during works
Works will be conducted between 7am to 5pm, weekdays. The dog off-leash area will be closed for the duration of the works. The playground and eastern end of the Reserve will remain open.
While the dog off-leash area at Wishart Reserve is closed, there are three nearby off-leash areas to enjoy:
- W L Simpson Reserve – 81 Fewster Road, Hampton
- Off leash dog park
- Approx 700 metres away
- R J Sillitoe Reserve – 2-20 Lawson Street, Hampton
- Off leash dog park
- Approx 600 metres away
- Dendy Park Brighton East (off leash) – 51 Cummins Road, Brighton East
- Off leash dog park
- Approx 2 kms away
Where possible, parts of the off-leash area will be opened over the Christmas and New Year holiday period (21 December 2023 to 8 January 2024) to facilitate use while the contractor is not working.
Works will be managed to mitigate impacts on surrounding residents, although there will be some noise during the installation of infrastructure.
More information
If you have any questions or require further project information, contact:
Manager Open Space & Recreation, Tom Vercoe
03 9599 4631