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Richmond Park

A deer park. Leads are required across the whole park in the birthing season, and all year in the skylark zones.

Richmond Park · London

RESTRICTED

  • Dogs must be on a lead (Lawn Field by Pen Ponds, Crown Field between the sports pitches and Bone Copse, and the Bog between Bog Gate and Sheen Gate — a short lead, all year).
  • Dogs are not allowed (Pembroke Lodge and Gardens).

Right now, 1:56pm: restricted.

For 11 November 2026. Assistance dogs are usually exempt — check the council page.

The rules we hold

  • Dogs must be on a lead (the whole park) from 1 May to 31 July.
  • Dogs must be on a lead (Lawn Field by Pen Ponds, Crown Field between the sports pitches and Bone Copse, and the Bog between Bog Gate and Sheen Gate — a short lead, all year).
  • Dogs are not allowed (Pembroke Lodge and Gardens).

Official source

Dogs in The Royal Parks

The Royal Parks. Last checked 11 November 2026.

A breach can mean a fixed penalty. The amount is on the council page.

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