Bayside Council received strong community support for the establishment of a fenced off-leash dog park at Linear Park, Mascot.
The project concept design was endorsed in September 2025 with funding allocated through a quarterly budget review.
The project is on Sydney Water owned land and due the contamination and history of the site, a rigorous approval process is required.
Sydney Water has provided in principle support, but detailed construction documentation is required to ensure that the contamination capping layer is not breached at any stage of the construction process.
Detailed designs, already underway, are due to be completed in March. Following approval by Sydney Water construction should start in July 2026.
Once the turf has been established the off-leash area is expected to open to the public in October 2026.
