Dog parks and off-leash areas in Adelaide
The complete guide.
Hazelwood Park
Large open lawns with creek access
City of Burnside
Dogs must be under effective control at all times
Kings Park Reserve
Medium fenced enclosure
City of Port Adelaide Enfield
Dogs must be under effective control at all times
Morialta Conservation Park
Large bushland trails
Department for Environment and Water
Dogs on-leash in most areas; check park signage
Rundle Park / Kadlitpia
Small central lawns
City of Adelaide
Dogs must be under effective control at all times
Hallett Cove Boardwalk Reserve
Coastal open space
City of Marion
Dogs must be under effective control at all times
West Beach Dog Park
Large coastal dunes
City of Charles Sturt
Dogs must be under effective control at all times
Linear Park (Torrens River)
Long linear trail network
Multiple councils
Dogs off-leash only in designated sections
Brownhill Creek Recreation Park
Large creek-side reserve
City of Mitcham
Dogs must be under effective control at all times
Leash laws in Adelaide
In South Australia, dogs must be on a leash in all public places unless in a designated off-leash area. Council rangers can issue on-the-spot fines for breaches — penalties vary by council but typically start around $210. Always check local signage: some parks have time restrictions or seasonal off-leash rules.
Report a dog attack
If a dog attacks a person or another animal, report it immediately to SA Police on 131 444 or your local council. Collect details of the offending dog, owner and any witnesses.