Pontville Park Loop

Pontville Park sits in Pontville, within the Brighton municipality, and its loop comes with a bonus for dog owners. Alongside the lawns and footpaths there is a dedicated dog arena for off-lead play and training.

Lead rules

Brighton Council welcomes dogs on a lead across the general park and open lawns. The Pontville Park Dog Arena is the place to let them off for a run or a training session.

The sports grounds and playing field edges are closed to dogs at all times, so steer your loop around them.

The walk

Expect gentle grass, open lawns and mature trees, with sealed community footpaths linking the park to the streets around it.

The park also has a playground, and the loop runs close to the Jordan River Trail network.

Max: The sports fields are off limits even when they are empty. Keep to the lawns and the arena.

Pair it with

Stretch the outing along the Jordan River Trail, or try Brighton Fenced Dog Park for another off-lead run.

When to go

The mature trees help on warm days, and the soft grass loop suits older dogs and puppies alike. Bring water for the dog.