Protect Our Beaches

say “no” to off leash dogs

The Northern Beaches Council is considering allowing dogs to roam off leash on the Pittwater side of Palm Beach, at Station Beach.

Off leash dogs will increase ocean pollution, threaten bird and marine life and increase the risk of unprovoked dog attacks on families and children. It will also increase traffic congestion and parking problems at Palm Beach.

The proposed trial would create a dangerous precedent where all beaches on the peninsula could become open to off leash dogs.

The Council has asked the community to vote on whether they should set up a trial to allow dogs to roam off leash on Station Beach.

Show the Council the community doesn’t support this.

Station Beach is one of the most child and family friendly beaches on the peninsula, popular with residents and visitors alike. Allowing dogs to roam off leash on the beach is completely incompatible with how it is used.

Station Beach doesn’t have waves and provides a safe environment for families and visitors, particularly those with young children.

There were 693 dog attacks in Sydney in the first six months of 2018, including 38 on the Northern Beaches.

Allowing dogs to roam off leash on Station Beach will increase the likelihood of an unprovoked dog attack, impacting the safety of children, visitors and residents.

Northern Beaches Council is considering allowing dogs to roam off leash on the Pittwater side of Palm Beach, at Station Beach.

Help us to protect Station Beach from dog waste including urine and faeces in the water and on the beach.

Off leash dogs will also threaten bird and marine life; increase the risk of unprovoked dog attacks on families and children; and create traffic congestion and parking problems at Palm Beach.

The community is being given an opportunity to have their say.

Join the campaign and show the Council the community doesn’t support this by voting NO.