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Parks · Belconnen
Belconnen Dog Park (Diddams Close)
Free·Off-leash permitted
A fully fenced dog park on the northern shore of Lake Ginninderra with separate large- and small-dog enclosures, shaded benches, grassy and dirt runs, and a designated dog swimming beach right next door.
Why it made the list
Canberra's most complete dog park setup - fenced play, a lake swim and an on-lead lakeside circuit all in one stop.
Good to know before you go
Entry rules per ACT City Services: dogs must be registered, desexed and vaccinated, supervisees must be 16+, and no more than two dogs per person; supervised by signs on site, no set hours. Hours were not published in the material reviewed.
Practical notes
Use the double-gated transition area correctly
Combine with the Nengi Bamir dog beach next door
What is available on site
Off-leash area
Fenced
Water bowls
Swim access
Shaded seating
House rules and verification
The pet policy above is summarised from the venue’s own published information and cross-checked against public listings. Last checked: against the source on . Policies change without notice anyway, so confirm the current one with the venue before you travel, and keep your dog leashed anywhere that is not a signed off-leash area. Read the full disclaimer.
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Water bowlsShaded seating
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