A great open space to exercise your dog off-leash, with access to the river.
The Manawatū River pathway near Ruamahanga is one of the best spots in the city to enjoy the changing autumn leaves.
Dog exercise area
Accessing the Manawatū River Pathway
Toilet, water fountain with drinking bowl for dogs
Ruamahanga Crescent
Off leash throughout.
No dogs on the neighbouring Palmerston North Golf Course.
All parks and playgrounds are open again, including skate parks, basketball courts, and the dog park at Ahimate Reserve. It's OK to let your dog off-leash again but people should still maintain physical distance.
Find out what the change in alert level means for Council services.
Check our online map to see where you can and can't take your dog in Palmerston North. Places you can exercise your dog off-leash are coloured green.
