Ararat Rural City Council has successfully secured funding from the State Government to establish a new off-leash dog park in Ararat.

The new dog park will be located at Ararat’s Centenary Park and will provide a dedicated secure outdoor space for dog owners to exercise and socialise their dogs off-leash safely.

This project will accommodate features which support healthy and safe activity, including secure fencing, shaded areas and waste disposal stations.

It will also offer other benefits, including opportunities to socialise, improved mental and physical health for dog owners, and a safer environment for dogs to exercise and play.

This project is supported by $100,000 received under the State Government’s New and Upgraded Dog Parks Program.

The program aims to improve Victoria’s network of open spaces by investing in green open spaces for dog owners to enjoy the outdoors with their dogs.

The new dog park project was chosen through a competitive state-wide application process amongst other councils.

Works are expected to have commenced by November 2025.