Taking Your Dog to Sanders Reserve
A large fenced off-leash dog park in Albany with plenty of room for a proper run, popular with North Shore dog owners.
Off-leash rules
A large reserve with a fenced off-leash dog park area. Dogs can be off-leash and under control in the dog area.
When: Off-leash in the designated dog park area.
- • Keep your dog under control and pick up after them.
- • The reserve has mixed uses, so check signage for the dog area boundaries.
Facilities
Sanders Reserve in Albany is one of the few fenced dog parks on the North Shore, and it is a big one. There is loads of room for a genuine run, which suits high-energy dogs who need to actually stretch their legs.
It is a mixed-use reserve, so the dog area is one part of a larger space. The fencing on the dog park makes it a safer option than an open beach for a dog who is still learning to come back.
Make the most of it
The size and the fencing are the win here, your dog can burn real energy safely while you keep working on recall. A tired dog learns better, so a good run at Sanders before a training session often makes everything else easier.
Local tips
- Check the signage for the dog area boundaries, as it is a shared reserve.
- Great for burning energy off a young dog before a calmer training session.
- No fresh water in the dog area, so pack your own.
Common questions
Is Sanders Reserve a fenced dog park?
Yes. Sanders Reserve in Albany has a fenced off-leash dog park area within a larger mixed-use reserve, which makes it one of the safer off-leash options on the North Shore.
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