Blacktown City has one of the highest dog ownership rates in
the state and to support responsible dog ownership Council
has just opened 2 new dog parks in Hebersham and
Quakers Hill and is hosting a dog picnic to celebrate.
The off-leash, fenced enclosures are located at Paterson
Reserve, Quakers Hill and in Heber Park, Hebersham.
Blacktown City Councillors Chris Quilkey and Moninder
Singh recently joined the Department of Planning’s director
of Open Space, Fiona Morrison and children and teachers
from Mary Immaculate primary school in opening the
Paterson Reserve dog park.
“These two dog parks will bring to 16 the number of off-leash
areas in Blacktown City,” Councillor Quilkey said.
“Dog parks bring many benefits to the community.
“They encourage dog owners to exercise their pets and
themselves, meet fellow dog owners and be part of the
community. At the same time, the facilities prevent dogs
interfering with other activities and events in the parks.”
The NSW Department of Planning, Infrastructure and
Environment contributed $190,000 to the cost of the
construction of the 2 dog parks which include watering
points, shaded seating, fencing and a special gateway
system to make dog handling easier.
Council is inviting pooches and their owners to a dog picnic
at the new off-leash park at Paterson Reserve, Quakers Hill
on Sunday 15 September.
The pupnic will be held from 9am to 10.30am and there will
be free giveaways, pupcakes and information on animal
adoption and responsible pet ownership.
Date: Sunday, 15 September
Time: 9am to 10.30am
Location: Off-leash dog park, Paterson Reserve, Quakers Hill
Pet lovers should mark their calendar for the annual
Blacktown Pet Festival on Sunday 13 October at the
Blacktown Showground.
The pet-friendly day promises to be full of fun with a range of
entertainment and activities to help owners look after their
companions and raise community awareness about
responsible pet ownership.
Date: Sunday, 13 October, 2018
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: Blacktown Showground Precinct, Richmond
Road, Blacktown
| Blacktown City Councillors Chris Quilkey and Moninder Singh (centre) joined the Department of Planning’s director of Open Space, Fiona Morrison and children and teachers from Mary Immaculate Primary School (and dogs) in opening the Paterson Reserve dog park. |
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