A new doggie park has opened in Lisburn dedicated to pooches and off-lead exercise.
The enclosed area at the city's Barbour Playing Fields, on Ballynahinch Road, Lisburn, is open to members of the public who wish to be able to have their dogs off-lead.
It is hoped the new facility will encourage dog owners and walkers to steer clear of sports pitches and avoid the potential for sports men and women stepping into trouble.
Councillor Sharon Skillen, Leisure & Community Development Chair, said: "The addition of this area is for the health and sociability of our four legged friends and I hope it will be used by dog walkers."
Councillor Caleb McCready, Vice-Chair of Environmental Services added that the council expects the users of this dog exercise area to 'self-police' in terms of cleaning up after their dog and ensuring their dog is comfortable socialising off-lead with other dogs before allowing them to use the new facility.
A spokesperson for Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council, said: "Dog exercise areas are not just for dogs. They also provide the opportunity for conversations to start between dog owners as dogs are natural icebreakers and give their owners confidence to talk to new people."
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