Below are comments from the Heatherton and wider community on why they want the train yard moved. (Names have been removed for privacy reasons.)
Local Residents and Community
“We have been here for nearly 53 years and have gone through a lot in that time so we are concerned with the 24/7 noise also lighting all night not to mention this will probably bring vandalism and lack of security for our homes , also the prices of our houses will loose their value. There is no way that it should be allowed to be constructed so close to our houses especially when they have another site they could have used .”
“This is an inappropriate site to be putting the train stabling. There are significant challenges to this area with Moorabbin airport and the recycling yards. To add an additional disruption in both development as well as ongoing is a concern to both property values as well as the health and well-being of residents. The area was promised as a green wedge for locals more than 20 years ago. To reneg on this is grossly misleading. There are other more appropriate sites that will cause less disruption to residents.”
“It’s far too close to houses. The noise and vibration could damage our homes and hence reduce our house price, meaning no one would want to live here. Unable to sell. We have three kids who are studying and I am on shift work and the noise will be disruptive to this. Our mental health would suffer. No parks to walk in nearby. No parks for the Kids to play in. Lack of sporting grounds and open space for our children.This stabling. Should go to other land not surrounded by housing. Our peaceful corner would be destroyed.”
“We are worried about the house prices dropping, having absolutely no benefit for any residents here (not even a station) lighting, lack of parks/ nature/ trees in our area, loosing the dog park, security issues for residential homes, and vandalism that these things normally bring. Testing, construction and operation noise being so close to homes.”
“So many reasons it shouldn’t be going where they are proposing. The doggy Park is a great initiative and used by so many. A safe and secure place for our dogs to play off leash. The promise of our chain of parks in the green edge is long overdue. Politicians should start listening to us. The noise, the pollution, the traffic problems, it will devalue our houses which are close by and what on earth will it do to the stability of the land. Move it somewhere more suitable. Not on top of a giant sand hill.”
“We need to preserve this green zone in this area. There is so much going on here that isn’t conducive to healthy living. Airport with daily noise till night. Industry around us of warrigal rd. The new south rd extension. I think it is enough and I understand that a City needs to grow but there is nowhere to go to find peace and quite. It’s becoming unpleasant.”
“Noise at all hours and sleep deprivation for so many.vConstruction and ongoing disturbances, local amenity permanently destroyed instead of what long term plans for the physical and mental health of all who would visit the much needed and promised sporting and recreational park being lost FOREVER. There are alternative sites.”
“I completely object to the former Delta site being used for train stabling and call on the Victorian Government and the Suburban Rail Loop Authority to find a more suitable location away from residential streets. As a local resident just metres from the proposed train stabling site, I am extremely disappointed in the prospect of losing our long-time promised chain of parks and recreation reserve and instead having to live with the constant noise and disruption the train stable would bring. This year more than ever has taught us the value in having green open spaces to support our well-being and both our physical and mental health. I demand to know why the Victorian Government believes this site to be more suitable than other locations further away from residential housing and why our health and well-being don’t seem to matter.”
“We need to retain the green wedge which was fought for and promised not to be touched. In the age of increasingly denser dwelling development encroaching on green space this type of development is excessive with regard to the rail stabling. As mentioned there are plenty of other areas more suited away from green wedge and housing. Its another example of slipping in the industrial rail stabling alongside of the community payoff with the other proposed recreation development. Very underhand.”
“I walk here regularly with my dog. We find the space rejuvinating and enjoy the blue wrens, lorrikeets, and Kookaburras we have spoted on these walk away from the road and houses. I even spotted an eagle circling the paddock. This space is hugely important to my mental health . Green areas like this are priceless and need to be nurtured and encouraged to grow for the enjoyment of all children adults and dogs.”
“After years of putting up with disamenity due to landfill in this area, the post closure green space was something residents and our Council worked towards and held as a priority for these residents. These undertakings must be upheld.”
“This land has been marked for Parks Victoria for years and years. Residents were sent plans from the City of Kingston as recently as a couple of months ago for the sporting grounds facility. The residents in this area have chosen to live here due to the forever promised green wedge. At no point would we have expected to have something so hideous land right in our backyard.
The impacts of the residents is the surrounding streets will be enormous and extremely detrimental on our quality of life. There are other land pockets close to this site that do not have residents adjoining them that must be considered for this large establishment. City of Kingston have let their residents & rates payers down with their lack of action at this site and we are all going to pay the devastating price.”
“This parcel of land was promised by the state gov as core parkland so as to provide sports fields, now they have lied and are trying to take it back. We have spent 25 years trying to save this very block of land and it now apears that time may have all been wasted for nothing”
“I live locally and want the promised sporting fields that we’ve been waiting many years for”
“The green wedge was one of the things that appealed about the area and was promised for years. It was a reason I bought a house in the area.”
“One of the best things about this neighbourhood is the quiet almost semi-rural areas so close to suburbia. This will destroy that ambience for ever.”
“Our green wedges are vital. Need the lungs of S/E suburbs to remain. Vital for fauna, flora & green park space. We are not development fodder. Once this goes, Keysborough green wedge will go too. That will be it.. Save this precious gem. Irreplaceable!”
“This sporting and parklands should be the priority for this area. Not an industrial rail yard. The rail yard can be built underground like they do overseas, why must we be so behind the times in Australia!”
“I understand the need for ongoing infrastructure for Melbourne’s continued expansion. Some would argue we are growing to much! However, this parkland has been promised and there are other alternatives. The endless build up of concrete and steel structures destroys the soul of our community. Use your other alternatives for the train stables.”
“I regularly visit the beautiful parklands and nature trails surrounding thus proposed development and it would be an incredible shame for them to be demolished. I believe the train housing facility should be at the least, along a train line that already supports such infrastructure and not stealing our precious parkland.”
“Far too close to existing homes. It is unfair to locals when other options are available. Extremely disappointed in the state government’s backflip!”
“Our urban green spaces are important wildlife corridors”
“VICTORIAN GOVERNMENT IS TAKING CORE PARKLAND AWAY FROM LOCAL COMMUNITIES, CONTRARY TO STATE AND LOCAL PLANNING POLICIES THAT HAVE BEEN IN PLACE FOR DECADES”
“I am a local resident and we need parks, infrastructure, shops and supermarkets, not train stabling that will cause house prices to lower, not to mention the havoc caused by construction, noise and pollution.”
“Preserving green wedges is a major environmental issue to balance over development of surrounding suburbs. Also the secure dog park facilities is an important part of the local community and the only one of its type that enables owners with dogs that aren’t very social for a range of reasons or who require secure facilities for exercise to safely provide necessary exercise and training for their dogs.”
“I need Doggy Playpark to stay open & increase the nature and greenery around my heatherton home for reduced pollution.”
“It would impact the quality of life living in heatherton and more importantly our health and well-being, especially the health of our baby and all children”
“I object to this land being turned into a train parking lot. This land is part of the Green Wedge this land has been promised for park land for more than 25 years. Leave it alone & put the train stabling on the other site.”
“This is Green Wedge land. Not to be used for Industrial purposes!! It is also the site of a wonderful and unique business that has over 600 members and meets needs unable to be met anywhere else in Melbourne.”
“I want to keep the parks as promised and I do not want a train garage for various reasons incl noise, crime, fumes and not even an end of line train station?”
“Our green belt has been destroyed over the years and our natural diversity has been damaged enough”
“This is crazy & will ruin more of Victoria’s, what should be protected green wedge, along with the locals who chose to embrace the area for what it is now……Why would this not be sought in an Industrial Area….Seriously??”
“The Green Wedge needs to be completed as promised for years.”
“Save the green wedge, there are not enough of them. Find a more suitable location”
“This short-cut is permanent, and the residents deserve more.”
“The green wedge needs to be completed and protected. We need transparency on all the options available.”
“We need to preserve the “lungs” of our city.”
Doggy Play Park members
“Greyhounds can’t run free in public. Doggy Play Park gives them a chance to run as they need to off leash.”
“We have a rescue greyhound and this is the only place she can legally be let off the leash for a run. Doggy Play Park has been such an important part of our greyhounds adoption process settling in. She loves the park and it gives her much needed exercise and enrichment.”
“There is nothing else like Doggy Play Park around!. It is a safe off-leash area I can take my Rottweiler off-lead where she can play and run without fear of escaping or scaring anyone that she just wants to play with.”
“I attend Doggy Play Park with my German Shepherd who is dog reactive. Without access to this facility my dog has nowhere safe to run free. I greatly object to the private park being forced to close as it would greatly impact on my dog’s physical well-being.”
“We can’t lose the Doggy Play Park; it provides such a unique and beneficial service to Melbourne’s canine community.”
“More thought must be given to finding alternative sites. The impact of taking away Doggy Play Park is huge on a humans (well being) & dogs”
“I have a large breed dog who needs to be let off lead to stretch his legs. As he can be quite dog-reactive, I need a private space to be able to do this and no one other than Doggy Play Park offer this service. Our council won’t even consider putting up enclosed off-lead parks, so this really is our only option to properly exercise our dog. Without Doggy Play Park I’d worry his behaviour would become destructive and would likely heighten a number of his existing dog-reactive behaviours. Doggy Play Park has been a lifesaver.”
“I have a rescue dog who can be fear reactive to other dogs, this park is perfect in allowing her some off lead freedom while keeping her and others safe. It allows her time out of the backyard and the freedom to run around freely and just be a dog without the worry of random dogs and people approaching her space. It’s helping her gain much needed confidence in new areas due to all the smells she can safely sniff without feeling threatened.”
“As my dog was unable to play with other dogs due to behavioural problems, I joined Doggy Play park to safely exercise my dog, keeping him, other dogs and humans safe. The facilities are safe and exceptional for dogs with behavioural problems. Since joining Doggy Play Park, I have been introduced to a new trainer who brings my dog to the facility twice per week and has commenced a new program to allow him to socialise with other dogs slowly and safely. This facility is unique and needs to be protected.”
“Doggy Play Park gives my Diabetic blind dog a safe place to exercise and play. Without Doggy Play Park my dog will suffer physically and mentally.”
“Doggy Play Park has become more than just three paddocks for us. We have develop really close friendships with other members. Our dogs are happier, healthier, and more mentally stimulated by coming to this park. I have made friendships with so many other members. we have created a little community to catch up after work, look out for each other’s dogs and families, and love all of the dogs as our own. “
“At Doggy Play Park my greyhound has grown in confidence, social skills, made friends, ran to her hearts content and just flourished – elements us humans take for granted as we are not walking on a leash in public!! If Doggy Play Park closes it will be devastating as where will I be able to take my dog off leash freely and socialise freely without being fined by the council!!”
“Doggy Play Park is a safe place that my greyhound can be off leash. It is the only place that we are able to do that as we don’t have a yard and VIC has strict leash laws in place for greyhounds. If we didn’t have Doggy Play Park our greyhound would no longer have a place where he can safely and legally stretch his legs and show us his incredible athleticism.”
“Doggy play park has been an invaluable resource helping one of my dogs with resocialisation after a bad dog attack two years ago. Private sessions, agility training and meet ups with friendly dogs over 12 months built his confidence back up and he’s back to his old, happy, social self. We cannot say enough good things about the DPP! Recently we’ve also had the opportunity to make many new friends and organise bigger meet ups with pups of the same breed or with a similar play style. It’s an incredible space where dogs can be dogs and owners can share experiences and advice. We would be devastated if the park closed! We rely on it as part of our weekly exercise, socialising and training regimen. Without it we will be back in unregulated public dog parks for our off lead time and at risk of our dogs being attacked again.”
“I’m a member of this fabulous Doggy Play park! It’s an incredible space for my pup to play with other dogs in a safe and controlled environment. It would be a travesty if this was to be taken away!”
“If Doggy Play Park closes I won’t be able to let my dog run off the lead, as there aren’t many suitable spots near me. I tried to sign up for a slipping track before I found Doggy Play Park but was unable to do so. He is very high energy and being able to take him to doggy play parks helps to ease that for us. He also has high anxiety and getting his exercise in is vital to help reduce that.”
“Doggy Play Park provides a safe place for my German Shepherds to run and explore. Unlike in off lead dog parks, I don’t need to worry about out of control or aggressive dogs (or owners) and can relax knowing that my dogs are exercising and having fun, free of risk. Without Doggy Play Park I will no longer have a place where I can safely exercise my large, energetic dogs. Many users of off lead dog parks do not have control of their dogs and I do not feel safe letting my dogs run free in these areas.”
“Doggy play park has brought so much joy to me and my dog. He has his own space to run and explore without being disturbed by “friendly” dog. The place has provided him with a large number of activity and enrichment.”
“There is no other private dog parks that allow your dog to have the space to itself, it’d be incredibly sad to see it go as would all the doggy members.”
“I needed a secure place for my dog to play and exercise, which was not able to be provided anywhere else. I tried local parks, on leash and off leash areas, but no area provides the same opportunity for free exercise for my dog than Doggy Play Park. It has been fantastic, with my dog’s behaviour and temperament improving dramatically since I have been able to exercise him more at the Park. If Doggy Play Park closed, I won’t have the opportunity to exercise my dog as I currently do, in a safe and secure area. The Park cannot be compared to off-leash areas provided by Councils, which still pose a risk with strange dogs interacting and are therefore not suitable to many dogs. Doggy Play Park is fantastic and I please ask that it remain open, or at the very least, the Park be relocated nearby. It gives so much benefit to dogs and owners.”
“I would be very sad to see such a wonderful facility close. It adds another dimension to our neighbourhood. And it goes a long way to help owners bring up happy, healthy socially acceptable dogs.”
“As an older owner with impaired mobility Doggy day park allows me to give my two GAP adoption greyhounds the exercise and stimulus they require “
“If Doggy Play Park closes we won’t have anywhere to take our very active dog. We can’t take him on walks because he reacts to the other dogs in the street and we can’t play with him in the backyard because it isn’t big enough to get him tired. Our dog will not be able to thrive as a large dog without doggy play park because he will not have access to facilities like this where he can run around and play without making me and my family anxious about the presence of other dogs. “
“We’d be greatly effected if Doggy Play Park closes. I am primary carer for my mother with Alzheimer’s and also have a brother with an intellectual disability. This is the only park we can all visit together. It is not safe for me to walk my dog at other parks, even when he is on lead as many people allow their dogs to go (illegally) off lead. The doggy play park has been a life saver and game changer for my dog and my family. “
“If Doggy Play Park closes my dog will have nowhere close to us where she can legally run free. Other options such as slips at greyhound racing tracks are at least a 40 minute drive away, and paying to use them means financially supporting the racing industry, which I do not want to do. DPP has been such a find, my dog LOVES it there and it gives me so much joy as her owner to see her run free and have fun. I would be devastated if that was taken away from her. “
“It would be devastating to our family and dogs to lose Doggy Play Park. They have met so many new dogs here, and made new friends as have we. We regularly meet up 2 times a week for an hour at a time. It has helped re socialise one of our pups that was viciously attacked across the road from home at highett reserve, because an owner didnt care about having his aggressive dog off lead. This was unprovoked, and the dog charged out of nowhere. The thought that we have to go back to public parks has had us worried sick. “
“Doggy Play Park provides an essential service for all dog owners who require a safe, controlled environment to allow their dogs to play and socialize. It has been instrumental in building my dog’s confidence and as an animal osteopath, it has provided excellent play equipment to develop and help maintain my dog’s proprioceptive function. I also use the services of Captain K9 twice a week which provides exercise for my dog while I am working. This service is unique since it provides large group socialization for dogs in a controlled area, thus minimizing injury to the dogs.”
“I have a blind dog who needs open space to run without running into other dogs.”
“There is no dog park like it, it will be extremely saddening to see it close. It’s perfect for my dogs who need a lot of space to run.”
“Without Doggy Play Park we would have to find other places to let our greyhound run – we already have to travel 30mins and it is the only suitable place. We would be relying on another facility opening up or on using slip tracks which are not as nice.”
“Victoria has an ethical obligation to leave Doggy Play Park open, particularly because of the state’s acceptance of the greyhound racing industry. Once these smart and sensitive animals are “retired” they are adopted and then have to learn how to be dogs. They don’t know how to live with people, be social or cope with everyday experiences. The state acknowledges the difficulty of this process by requiring greyhounds to be leashed at all times in public spaces for their own and others’ safety. Unless a greyhound’s owner has a large property, these dogs no longer have the opportunity to run openly, which is what their bodies are made for. I suggest that it is cruel to breed an animal for a specific purpose, exploit them for it, and then effectively prohibit them from doing so after they are no longer profitable.
Our dog came to us malnourished and fearful after 9 years living in a cage. He had minimal interaction with humans and competed with other dogs for food everyday. He has physical scars that will always be with him, but he has somehow grown to be trusting, confident and affectionate. We avoid areas where other dogs will be off-leash because he wants to run and play with them and doesn’t understand why he can’t. Doggy Play Park is the one place where he can do this lawfully and safely. It’s his favourite place to be. When he realises that is where we are going, his excitement and joy are indescribable. I would invite anyone wanting to know the value of Doggy Play Park to spend 30 minutes with our dog there, contemplate what he’s been through, and ask what the impact would be on taking this away from him. “
“We visit the park 1 – 2 times a week so our 2 dogs can run freely and safely meet other dogs via the fence between paddocks. It would add huge amounts of stress and difficulty in managing our dogs if it closed. “
“If Doggy Play Park closed my dog won’t be able to legally or safely play off lead anywhere alone or with others. It’s important for his happiness and for promoting/supporting greyhound adoption!”
“Doggy Play Park has become a “safe” and “secure” place for my dogs to play. I also enjoy the outdoor space and stress free experience. It is not only a dog park but a community of like-minded dog owners.”
“If Doggy Play Park closes this would be a tragedy for everyone especially the dogs. So much time, money and effort has gone into making this a perfect place for our dogs and also for us humans. I have 2 Labradors and 2 very small poodles so finding another perfect place for us does not exist. I do hope that there is a way that DPP can remain for years to come!!!”
“When I adopted my dog she was dog aggressive and could not take her to a park. This park gave her the confidence to run around freely and also she is now a social member and likes other dogs due to this park. We would be devastated if it closed. This park is the safest place for dog owners and dogs of all needs.”
“If Doggy Play Park closed that would impact me because our greyhound will not be allowed off leash anywhere, unless we travel to Oak Park or Pascoe Vale (1.5 hrs away). Greyhounds (by law) aren’t allowed offleash in public areas or general dog parks.”
“My dogs need an opportunity to “run free” sometimes. I am in my sixties and have had 2 knee replacements as well as a bilateral mastectomy – I am not able to “run” my dogs on lead to give them the opportunity for hard exercise (which they need sometimes for good health) and their recall is poor despite many efforts to improve it. Although there are other leash free parks near me, there are none that are fenced well enough for small dogs (mine can usually get out under the fences). If we attend these parks I get very anxious about the possibility of my dogs getting out and causing an accident or being hurt themselves. Also, many of these leash free council parks seem to have at least a number of people who bring their dogs but do not supervise them adequately and consider the park just a chance to let their dog do what it likes. This is also stressful for other responsible dog owners – especially those with smaller dogs who can be badly hurt by unsupervised dogs. I will be devastated to lose this facility as I do not know of another than fills the purpose. My dogs will certainly suffer and I will be extremely disappointed that I cant provide them with what they need.”
“As one of my dogs is older she is getting less tolerant of bad behaviour and I get stressed walking when I see people. Once you have had a facility like this – it would be very hard to try to go back to the old way. This place is great and has a place in our community. “
“I have an extremely reactive working dog who needs lots of exercise. He can’t be exercised anywhere other than at doggy play Park where he can be guaranteed not to come into contact with any other people or dogs. There we have a fully enclosed safe space for him to run off leash. Untill doggy play Park opened he had never been off leash -ever-and that is the only place he is ever off leash at all. If Doggy play park closed I would be devastated. I honestly don’t know how I would exercise my dog as even just a short walk in the street is challenging and sometimes impossible. (And in any case a quick walk for a dog like him is completely inadequate.) It has honestly been a life saver for us, and even though it is not super close it is still do able. (And I am more than happy to travel for this place!)”
“If Doggy Play Park closes, we won’t have regular access to a secure space for our dog to play off leash. This will limit her socialisation and also limit our access to the supportive community of greyhound owners we have met through the park.”
“I have an extremely anxious greyhound, by law she is not allowed off leash in public areas, plus with her anxiety she is terrified of other dogs. Doggy play park is a safe place I can take her to run around off leash in a completely safe environment and she loves it! If Doggy Play Park closes it will mean I have nowhere safe to take my dogs to run around as public parks are an absolute no go. “
“I think closing Doggy Play Park will have an enormous impact on owners of dogs that do have reactive dogs and cannot just take them out for a run – dogs love to run free for a bit every day I have learnt this from over years of fostering – the joy on their faces when they first get to just run its amazing they are less destructive too – not only can they not let their dogs have that freedom but the stress it causes every time they have to take them out is enormous”
“Doggy Play Park is the only safe environment in this region where we can allow our dog to run free without any safety concerns. Without it she would then be restricted to standard on leash walking in the streets.”
“My greyhound is very social and likes to interact with other dogs of any size/breed. Doggy Play Park is the only dog park in Victoria where greyhounds are allowed to be off-lead because it is private land. Closing Doggy Play Park would be devastating. I travel 30min each way to Doggy Play Park because it is such a valuable place for my dog and myself to go. If it closed, there would be NOWHERE where he can be off-lead in the entire state of Victoria. I would also be effected because I could no longer be part of this wonderful community.”
“Closing this park would be disastrous as we would not have anywhere to let our dog run off lead in a safe place. We have a big dog that needs to run off lead. He is very well trained however it is the unreliability of other dogs and their owners that makes parks like this essential.”
“During lockdown I was looking for a place to take my reactive pooch. When I found the Doggy Play Park it was like I struck gold! I have no other option to let my pooch run free off leash as she is reactive with some dogs. She’s a rescue and whilst I’ve tried to socialise her she still has very dominant behaviour. So if the DPP was to close my girl wouldn’t be able to get enough exercise and to run free- which she so rightly deserves.”
“Doggy Play Park was recommended by many members of Reactive dogs Australia, as this is the only place in Melbourne where owners of reactive, fearful, antisocial and aggressive dogs can have a peaceful off leash play with their friends! And it’s so important for us to feel safe and relaxed when we exercise our dogs!”
“We were ecstatic to hear that there was a private and safe park for our highly reactive dogs to exercise in. DPP is a highly valuable community asset – it allows dog owners to engage and exercise their dogs in the most safe manner especially when it comes to highly reactive, rescue or ex service dogs. The service provided caters to ALL breeds, shapes and sizes not to mention allowing safe socialisation as well as private sessions. There is NO other offering on the market quite the same as DPP. DPP allows owners to be present with their pets in a safe environment encouraging bonding and positive learnt behaviours in the dogs as opposed to them being sent to a day care centre with trained staff. DPP allows the owners to engage in exercise simultaneously with their pets and is just a fantastic and safe place for the community.
If DPP were to close we would be devastated. The impact on our lifestyle would be severe. We came from an environment where we struggled to get our dogs to a public park due to the number of unleashed and unruly dogs running around completely uncontrolled by their owners. Our dogs had to remain muzzled at all times due to their sensitivity to strange dogs running up to them. DPP took all that away. DPP gave us the opportunity to book private sessions for our dogs where they could run around, be free and be exercised in a most safe and secure manner. Having attended DPP now for over 12 months, our dogs are completely different, health issues and behavioural issues have been alleviated and improved, their socialization skills have improved and we are living a much more stress free and active lifestyle thanks to DPP. If the park was to close, we would have NO other option available to us but to go back to short muzzled walks on the street but no access to large open spaces. It would have a detrimental affect on not only our dogs but also on our own peace of mind and mental health. DPP has been an answer to so many community members’ issues and we would hate to see such a positive place being shut down. It has improved the life of so so many dogs.”
“Removal of this park would be dreadful to the community and all who benefit from it. Not to mention all the good this park will do in the future. I would hate to hear about incidents at public parks in the future which could have been prevented if doggy play park stayed open and operating.
If I could no longer go to doggy play park both my dogs would not get as much exercise as they get now. And my mental well-being would suffer from the anxiety of public parks and the stress of looking after two big dogs. When I go to a public park I wait til very late or very early and try to find a time the park isn’t busy. If it’s too busy I just have to turn and go home. It is extremely stressful when it should be the opposite. A trip to the local park is supposed to be enjoyable and calming. Public parks are supposed to enhance our community but in reality due to increased population density in recent years, these parks are under strain and conflict happens all the time. Not to mention a lot of these parks are used more and more by sports teams and in recent years I arrive at the park and I’m not able to even exercise my dogs because the park is already being used. Doggy play park has removed all of these problems and enhanced my life more than I can say.
Doggy play park should not be removed. In fact, the aim should be to get the park more widely known in Melbourne. I’m devastated I didn’t know about doggy play park sooner given how much I have benefited from it. We should be encouraging and celebrating such facilities in our society, not removing them. We need more doggy play parks in Melbourne and I think it needs to be understood that everyone benefits from its use, not just members. The whole community benefits.”
Last Updated: 14th January 2021