There are over 8,000 registered dogs in Wellington, according to the Wellington City Council.  And they need places to run around off the leash.

The Council is reviewing its  Dog Control Policy.  A draft paper of suggested  changes will go out for public consultation in June.

One proposal is for five new dog exercise areas – including Chelmsford Reserve in Ngaio. Another is for dog owners  to have to carry a dog poo receptacle when they are walking their dogs.

Read more: Wellington City Council news, 1 May 2009

On Sunday July 13 2008 an enthusiastic team of about 20 local residents planted over 200 Council-provided trees and shrubs either side of the Silver Stream at the back of the Play Centre in Silverstream Road. The area is adjacent to the Dog Exercise area so it was appropriate that a few local dogs also joined in the fun. Now we can all enjoy watching the plants grow and seeing the beautiful bush extend right down to the stream.

A photo gallery is below.

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