Lane Cove Council is currently revising their policies regarding dogs on all sports fields. They have already claimed that in order to maintain the new sports field at Bob Campbell oval  having "dogs allowed off-leash on the field, will not be possible" (1) We want to ensure that Lane Cove Council staff and Councillors are aware how important to the community it is to maintain shared access to sports fields in Lane Cove.

As a concerned dog owner and rate payer in Lane Cove I believe that all members of the community, including dogs, deserve equal access to public facilities. 

We are not asking for unrestricted access. We understand the importance of sports as a community activity but at a time when space is becoming an increasingly limited and ever more valued commodity it’s not realistic or fair that sports fields be reserved for one small section of the community. Organised sports typically only utilise the fields on weekends and occasionally for afternoon/evening training, so why should this valuable public space remain empty and unused the rest of the week?

We believe that responsible pet ownership, including cleaning up after pets and ensuring they are well-behaved in public, is essential and must be upheld to ensure that these spaces remain welcoming to all community members.

We urge Lane Cove Council to consider our petition and uphold the integrity of mutual respect and accessibility for all. Our community believes in equal access to public facilities, and we must fight to preserve this belief.

Sign the petition today and help ensure our sports fields remain accessible to all members of the community.

(1) Ordinary Council Meeting 22 February 2023 Agenda — Item 6, Page 18