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# Dog-friendly parks & nature in Waitakere City

_Waitakere City · New Zealand_

Parks, trails, beaches and green spaces in Waitakere City for walks with your dog.

Map: https://maps.dog/en#13/-36.8524/174.5543

## Dog-friendly parks & nature in Waitakere City (10)

- [Espalier Reserve](https://maps.dog/en/place/espalier-reserve-waitakere-city-6e6f13) — Park & nature · Waitakere City. Off-leash.
- [Henderson Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/henderson-park-waitakere-city-8154ba) — Park & nature · Waitakere City. Off-leash.
- [Maire / Emerald Valley Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/maire-emerald-valley-park-waitakere-city-641f79) — Park & nature · Waitakere City. Off-leash.
- [Moire Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/moire-park-waitakere-city-9416c0) — Park & nature · Waitakere City. Off-leash.
- [Momutu / Helena Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/momutu-helena-park-waitakere-city-d2a605) — Park & nature · Waitakere City. Off-leash.
- [Onewherowhero / Brains Park](https://maps.dog/en/place/onewherowhero-brains-park-waitakere-city-54bb4c) — Park & nature · Tamariki Avenue 9a, Waitakere. Off-leash.
- [Royal Reserve](https://maps.dog/en/place/royal-reserve-waitakere-city-b0dc1c) — Park & nature · Waitakere City. Off-leash.
- [Tai-kato / Riverpark Reserve](https://maps.dog/en/place/tai-kato-riverpark-reserve-waitakere-city-b98767) — Park & nature · Waitakere City. Off-leash.
- [Taipari Strand](https://maps.dog/en/place/taipari-strand-waitakere-city-56d7d9) — Park & nature · Waitakere City. Off-leash.
- [Tūī Glen Reserve](https://maps.dog/en/place/tui-glen-reserve-waitakere-city-82647c) — Park & nature · Waitakere City. Off-leash.

## Other categories

- [Dog parks](https://maps.dog/en/guides/new-zealand/waitakere-city/dog-parks) — 1
- [Shops](https://maps.dog/en/guides/new-zealand/waitakere-city/shops) — 3
- [Vets](https://maps.dog/en/guides/new-zealand/waitakere-city/vets) — 5

## FAQ

### Where can my dog go off-leash in Waitakere City?

Off-leash is allowed for example at: Espalier Reserve, Henderson Park and Maire / Emerald Valley Park. Check the signs on site, rules can change.

### How up to date is this?

The base data comes from OpenStreetMap and from dog owners who add places. Every review updates the info on dogs inside, water bowls and leashes. If something changed, report it on the place's page.

### My favourite place in Waitakere City is missing – can I add it?

Yes. Open the map, tap “Add a place” and drop the pin on it. After a quick review everyone can see it.

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