Where you can exercise your dog
The Kāpiti Coast has many places where dogs can exercise safely.
Dog exercise areas may be:
- off-lead areas
- on-lead areas
- seasonal beach zones
- areas where dogs are not allowed.
We have one securely fenced dog park at Aotaki Street in Ōtaki.
Check dog access maps before you go
Use our dog access maps to check where dogs are allowed, where they must be on a lead, and where they are not allowed.
Dog access area maps
- Ōtaki dog access areas [PDF 312 KB]
- Paekākāriki dog access areas [PDF 300 KB]
- Paraparaumu dog access areas [PDF 375 KB]
- Waikanae dog access areas [PDF 373 KB]
- Raumati dog access areas [PDF 322 KB]
- Te Horo / Peka Peka dog access areas [PDF 259 KB]
Seasonal dog exercise zone maps
- Dog exercise zones – summer (1 December–end of daylight saving)
- Dog exercise zones – winter (end of daylight saving–30 November)
When using the online maps, check that the legend is turned on.
For the full list of dog parks, exercise areas, and seasonal zones, see the Dog Control Bylaw.
Ōtaki Dog Park is designed to give dogs a safe space to run, play, and socialise off-lead.
The park includes:
- secure fencing
- a double-gated entry area
- open space for exercise and play
- dog agility and obstacle features
- drinking water for dogs
- dog waste bag dispensers.
The fully fenced layout helps provide a safe environment for dogs and owners.
What to expect
Dogs using the park must still remain under owner control at all times.
Owners should:
- supervise their dogs
- clean up after their dogs
- make sure dogs behave safely around other people and animals.
Seasonal dog beach zones
Where your dog can go on the beach changes during the year.
Winter dog beach zones
Winter zones apply from the end of daylight saving to 30 November.
Summer dog beach zones
Summer zones apply from 1 December to the end of daylight saving.
Check the dog access maps before visiting beaches in Ōtaki, Waikanae, Paraparaumu, Raumati, Paekākāriki, Te Horo, and Peka Peka.
See larger image of sports ground areas [PNG 349 KB].
Dogs near playgrounds and equipment
When your dog is near playgrounds or playground equipment, you must:
- keep your dog on a lead
- keep your dog at least 10 metres away.
Places where dogs are not allowed
Dogs are not allowed on the Te Araroa Paekākāriki Escarpment Track.
For more information about this track, visit the Te Araroa website.