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We are seeking your feedback on two proposed options for a dedicated off-leash area at Steel Park for dogs under 10kg.

How did we get here?

Between September and October 2024, we consulted the community on a proposal to create a part-time off-leash area on Field 2 at Steel Park. The majority of participants supported the idea.

In March 2025, the elected Council reviewed the community feedback and decided to explore additional options for full-time off-leash area for dogs under 10kg, located away from the sporting fields.

What are the options?

We are proposing two different options for a designated dog off-leash area.

Both options are:

  • Fenced
  • For dogs under 10kg only
  • Located away from the sporting fields
  • Located in the north-east section of the park along Thornley Street

Option 1 - Next to the Thornley Street car park. The fence line aligns with the existing footpath. This option incorporates the existing bench seat and drinking fountain within the fenced area.

Option 2 – Next to 16 Thornley Street. The fence line follows the current footpath. This option does not incorporate the existing bench seat and drinking fountain within the fenced area.

Have your say

Let us know your thoughts and which often you prefer. You can provide feedback the following ways:

  • Online through the survey below
  • In-person at Steel Park (near Thornley Street) on Saturday 6 September 2025 11am-12.30pm
  • Phone 02 9392 5024 - you can also request a paper copy of the survey
  • Email parksplanning@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
  • Mail Inner West Council, PO BOX 14, Petersham, NSW, 2049, Attention: Patrick Fitz-Hayes
  • Call a FREE Interpreter or the National Relay Service, Monday to Friday between 9am-4pm and provide our phone number 02 9392 5006
    • Free Interpreter call TIS National on 131 450
    • Voice relay call 1300 555 727
    • TTY call 133 677
    • SMS relay call 0423 677 767.

To complete the survey please create an account to join, or login to an existing account. The Your Say Inner West account is separate from other Council accounts.

What happens next?

All feedback will be reviewed and we will report back on what we heard.

At an upcoming Council meeting, Council will make a decision about the dog-off leash area at Steel Park.

Everyone who provided feedback will be kept up to date with the project.

Project stages

  • Timeline item 1 - active

    Open for comment

    Let us know your thoughts about the proposal.

  • Timeline item 2 - incomplete

    Review feedback

    All feedback captured during the consultation will be reviewed and consolidated into a report. Everyone who participated will be notified of the engagement outcomes.

  • Timeline item 3 - incomplete

    Council decision

    At an upcoming Council meeting, Council will decide on whether to formalise the proposal.

Find out more

Contact Council's Landscape Planner:

Contact Information
Name Patrick Fitz-Hayes
Phone 02 9392 5024
Email parksplanning@innerwest.nsw.gov.au


We acknowledge that this land area traditionally belonged to the Gadigal and Wangal peoples of the Eora nation.

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