Sydney council slaps dog walkers and gender reveals with new park fees
North Sydney Council is implementing new fees for using public parks, targeting dog walkers, pop-up picnic vendors, and social gatherings. Starting July 1, annual permits will be required, with fees reaching up to $2,000 for events like weddings and gender reveals. The council aims to manage public space usage while addressing its financial challenges.
- ▪North Sydney Council will charge for park usage starting July 1.
- ▪Dog walkers will need to pay a $300 annual permit, while gender reveals could cost upwards of $2,000.
- ▪Public consultation on the fee structure has concluded, and it will be voted on in June.
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Sydney council to charge pop-up picnics, dog walkers and gender reveal parties for using parksMBy Miriah DavisTopic:Local GovernmentFri 22 May 2026 at 6:21amFri 22 May 2026 at 6:21amFri 22 May 2026 at 6:21amPop-up picnic vendors will soon have to pay to use parks in one cash-strapped Sydney council. (Supplied: Anna Murray Photography)In short: New charges will apply to commercial activity and social gatherings at public parks and reserves in North Sydney from July 1.North Sydney Council will require dog walkers and pop-up picnic vendors to fork out for annual permits, while weddings and gender reveal parties will have to pay thousands for three-hour blocks at the park.What's next?Public consultation for the draft fee structure has ended and it will go to vote in…
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