Tilley Recreation Park - Draft concept plan for a new dog park

Council decisions/outcomes

During the consultation period, a total of 124 responses were received as well as one email submission. Of those who responded, 88% were either happy with what’s proposed (54%), or happy with it but would change one or more things (34%). A further 10% didn’t like what’s proposed/would make significant changes, and 2% were either neutral or unsure.

At its meeting on Tuesday 10 December 2024, Council considered the feedback received from the community and endorsed the Tilley Recreation Park dog park concept plan, noting there are no significant changes proposed besides minor adjustments to the concept plan. The main reason for wanting to change something about the dog park was a request to add a third fenced area for use by one dog and their owner at a time. After investigating this proposal, staff would not recommend the inclusion of a third fenced area due to the limited area available.

At the same meeting, Council carried the Motion as Varied, noting a management report be prepared for Council investigating the feasibility of a new single-use dog park within the City of Tea Tree Gully, including consideration of:

1. Possible locations
2. Estimated costs
3. Mapping of existing dog parks across the city and identifying gaps
4. Any other relevant information

Other feedback relating to specific design details will be considered during the detailed design and costing phase.

Read the community engagement outcomes report

Read the Council report (Council Meeting - Notice, Agenda & Reports - 10 December 2024 - see pages 172-245)

Read the Council Meeting minutes - 10 December 2024

Background

We are inviting feedback on Tilley Recreation Park draft concept plan for a new dog park.

Tilley Recreation Park is a large recreation reserve in Surrey Downs featuring two grassed areas used mainly for soccer and athletics, community buildings, tennis courts, a playground and picnic and barbeque areas. Council is seeking feedback from the community regarding the draft concept plan for a new dog park at Tilley Recreation Park.

In early 2022, State government funding was received to deliver a new soccer clubroom and other park improvements in line with the Tilley Recreation Park Master plan. The master plan was then revised to capture the approved location of the new clubroom and provide a more resolved concept design for Tilley Recreation Park. It was developed in consultation with the community and sporting groups that currently use Tilley Recreation Park.

In October 2023, community engagement was undertaken on the revised master plan, in particular the inclusion of a dog park, which required amendments to the Tilley Recreation Park Community Land Management Plan.

Following the community engagement process, at its meeting on 30 January 2024, it was resolved that Council:

• Notes the findings of the community engagement undertaken on the Draft Tilley Recreation Park Masterplan and the proposed changes to the Tilley Recreation Park Community Land Management Plan to facilitate the inclusion of a dog park
• Endorses the amended Tilley Recreation Park Community Land Management Plan to facilitate the inclusion of a dog park
• Endorses the Tilley Recreation Park Masterplan document

What’s included in the draft concept plan for a new dog park? 

The community provided detailed feedback on the types of elements they would like to see in a dog park. The most popular elements that respondents wanted to see included:

• Perimeter fencing with two (2) gates per entry
• Natural shade (trees)
• Drinking water for humans and dogs
• Separately fenced areas for large and small dogs
• Landscaping for dogs to explore

Key design features of the dog park concept plan include: 

• Separate areas for large and small dogs
• 1.5m high fencing with double gated entry points
• A mix of grass, garden bed, paths and mulch areas
• Dog themed artwork and information signs
• Drinking fountains with dog bowls
• Bins with dog bag dispensers
• Seating

For more information please refer to the draft concept plan

An Easy Read version of the Tilley Recreation Park - draft concept plan for a new dog park is also available.

To get involved and have your say:

• Register here (if you haven't already, otherwise you can sign in when prompted)
• Provide feedback by completing the online feedback form
• Come along to our ‘drop in’ session at Tilley Recreation Park (near the playground) where you can talk to Council staff and Elected Members:
  • Saturday, 26 October 2024 – anytime between 10.30am – 12pm
• Have a question? Ask us here or click on the Questions tab below

All feedback received will be presented to Council for consideration before any further decisions are made about this project.

If you need assistance to participate in this consultation, please contact the Community Engagement team on 8397 7444 or send us a message