Dog Exercise Areas
Looking for somewhere to exercise your dog?
There are a number of dog exercise areas across the Matamata-Piako district where dogs can enjoy off-leash exercise, provided they remain under effective control. Check the maps below to find an exercise area near you!
Before you visit
- Keep your dog under effective control at all times.
- Stay with your dog while it exercises.
- Please clean up after your dog and dispose of waste in a bin.
- Follow any signs, closures, or temporary restrictions.
- Be considerate of other people, dogs, and wildlife using the area.
Find an exercise area
Use our online map to find dog exercise areas (off-leash) in your town.
When using the online map, click on the bookmark tab on the left side to select your town.
List of dog exercise areas (off-leash):
Matamata
- Centennial Drive from Tainui Street to Broadway
- Tom Grant Drive from Rawhiti Avenue to Tawari Street
- Furness Reserve
- Founders Park
- Peria Road Reserve (portion excluding memorial plantings and pathway)
Morrinsville
- Murray Oaks Reserve – State Highway 26
- Morrinsville Recreation Ground Polo Field area only at times when there is no horse or sports activity)
- Holmwood Park (lower portion near the Piako River)
Te Aroha
- Spur Street Esplanade (portion near the Waihou River under the footbridge)
- Reserve on Spur Street (portion opposite the netball club and BMX track)
Need more information?
View the our legal information page for all dog-related rules.
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