Community comment is being invited on 17 potential sites for new off-leash dog parks in Sutherland Shire.
All but one of the sites are within five "priority areas" - Caringbah / Lilli Pilli, Sylvania / Taren Point, Woronora Heights, Illawong / Alfords Point and Menai /Bangor.
There are six existing park or beach off-leash dog areas in the shire, and another planned for Heathcote Oval.
The council's open space strategy aims to provide one within 5km of most homes.
Site options include new, fully fenced spaces or shared use of sports fields at specified times.
The council says the shared use model is already being used at two sports ovals, and has been utilised successfully in other local government areas.
"Our community has one of the highest rates of dog ownership in NSW, and this has grown significantly in recent years," a council statement said.
"Dog exercise is an important part of responsible pet ownership."
Potential sites in the five priority areas are:
Caringbah/ Lilli Pilli
- Robin Place Reserve, Caringbah South
- Castelnau St Reserve, Caringbah South
- Burraneer Park, Burraneer
- Alcheringa Park, Miranda
Sylvania / Taren Point:
- Miranda Park, Miranda
- M6 Corridor, Taren Point (opposite Flower Power)
- Sylvania M6 Corridor, Sylvania Waters
- 223A Belgrave Esplanade, Sylvania Waters
Illawong / Alfords Point:
- Austin St Reserve, Illawong
- Tallowwood Reserve, Alfords Point
- Batavia Place Reserve, Illawong
- 19R Phoenix Place, Illawong
Menai/Bangor:
- Akuna Reserve, Bangor
- Buckle Reserve, Menai
- Ross Reserve, Bangor
Woronora Heights:
- Woronora Heights Oval, Woronora Heights
Grays Point
Another site, which is not in a priority area, has also been identified:
- Grays Point Reserve, Grays Point
The consultation period runs until September 19.
Visit the Join the Conversation page on the council's website:
https://jointheconversation.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/planning-for-off-leash-dog-parks