Hawks Nest Off-Leash Dog Park Project 2026 – Providence Bay Park

The Hawks Nest Tea Gardens community currently has no fenced off-leash dog park. This means there is no safe, secure, or accessible space for seniors, people with mobility challenges, families, or visitors to enjoy off-leash time with their dogs.

We working to change that with a major project in 2026. 

We are raising funds to build a purpose-built, fully fenced off-leash dog park at Providence Bay Park, Hawks Nest, designed to serve both locals and visitors while enhancing safety, inclusion, and community connection.

What the Dog Park Includes

• A fully fenced, secure off-leash area

• Two separate play zones:

  • Small or timid dogs

  • Large or energetic dogs

• Covered seating in each zone

• Agility and basic training equipment

• A safe, shaded, community-friendly design

This project has the support of MidCoast Council and has been carefully designed to promote accessibility, wellbeing, and positive community use.

Fundraising Goal

We aim to raise $60,000 to deliver this much-needed community facility.

How You Can Support the Project

There are several ways to contribute—every donation makes a difference:

Direct Donation: 
Donate any amount. Every contribution helps bring the project closer to completion.

Buy a Fence Panel – $50
Have your name listed on the community Fence Panel Roll of Thanks.

Sponsorship Opportunities

• Platinum – $5,000+

• Gold – $1,500 to under $5,000

• Silver – $1,000 to under $1,500

• Bronze – $500 to under $1,000

All sponsors will have their names recorded on the Founders Pawprint Stone and will receive a Certificate of Appreciation.

How to Donate

Option A – Offline Donation
Contact our Vice President Robert Dorman on 0437 070 900.
Robert will call back to safely arrange payment by credit card, cheque, or cash. Receipts provided.

Option B – Online Donation
Donate securely via GoFundMe:
Help build our Hawks Nest Off-Leash Dog Park, Providence Bay
https://gofund.me/aa93c05bf