Anzac Park is a special community area

So many people devastated by Clarence Council’s decision to turn Anzac Park in Lindisfarne into an ‘on lead only’ park.

This park was donated as a public use park and the memorial, which we all respect, is only one of its uses.

In fact many of the elderly and disabled who use this park to exercise their dogs off lead are ex servicemen and RSL members.

The park is especially well suited to this demographic with its flat area and paved surfaces for wheely walkers and those unsteady on their feet.

91 yo Molly is one of many who will lose their only exercise and socialising outlet as she cannot manage her walking cane and her dog on lead together.

Dozens of us meet up there every day and hundreds of friendly dog interactions take place every day.

This is such an important exercise and social area for so many people and we are so upset that council is planning to take this away from us this with almost no consultation.