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London Borough of Bexley: dog rules
Council-wide dog rules, beaches and named places
Rules added
- In all council parks and open spaces, dogs must be kept under proper control, kept out of ponds, streams and paddling pools, and kept off flower beds.
- Dogs must be on a lead (2 metres or shorter) in Marlborough Park, Sidcup.
- Dogs are not allowed in 23 parks or parts of parks (list below). Guide dogs are exempt.
- Pick up after your dog straight away; the council issues fixed penalties.
No dogs (1987 parks byelaws) (23)
- Abbey Wood Recreation Ground, Erith (whole ground)
- Belvedere Recreation Ground (whole north side, and the children's playground on the south side)
- Danson Park, Bexleyheath (tennis courts, bowling greens, children's playground, Old English Garden, rock garden, water garden, Mansion Garden, pitch and putt, putting green and lodges)
- Erith Recreation Ground (playground and tennis courts)
- Erith Stadium (whole ground)
- Franks Park, Erith (children's playground)
- Hall Place, Bexley (ornamental gardens)
- King George's Playing Field, Bexleyheath (children's playground)
- King George's Playing Field, Sidcup (children's playground and cricket pitches)
- Lodge Hill, Welling (whole ground including playground)
- Mayplace Sports Field (whole ground including bowling green)
- Northumberland Heath Recreation Ground (tennis courts, bowling green, children's playground and cricket pitches)
- Old Manor Way, Crayford (whole ground)
- Riverside Walk, Bexley (tennis courts and ornamental area between Crofton Avenue and Elmwood Drive, including the children's playground)
- Russell Park, Bexleyheath (bowling green, tennis courts, flower gardens and children's playground)
- Slade Green Recreation Ground (children's playground and cricket pitches in Whitehall Lane / Hazel Drive)
- Stevens Park, Welling (south side)
- Stoneham Park (whole ground)
- The Dell, Crayford (whole ground including children's playground)
- The Green, Welling (children's play areas and tennis courts)
- Waring Park, Sidcup (children's playground and tennis courts)
- West Heath Recreation Ground, Erith (bowling green, children's playground, tennis courts and flower garden)
- Willersley Park, Sidcup (children's playground and tennis courts)
Byelaws made in 1986 and in force since 1987. The council told us by email on 26 October 2026 that they are in the early stages of review and may change.
Assistance dogs: most council dog orders and beach bans exempt assistance dogs, such as guide and hearing dogs. Check the source if you are unsure.