Islington Park off leash area was identified in the Dogs in Open Space Plan, with recommendations to install partial fencing to reduce the risk of dogs running onto a road or car park, improve the surface, plant additional trees for shade, provide infrastructure such as seating, shelter and dog drinking water facilities, and increase the frequency of bin collection.

Upgrades to the off leash area in Islington Park included:

Concrete path connecting carpark and entry
Double entry gate with bin
1.2 metre high partial fencing
1.8 metre wide path connecting entry and shelter
Shelter with table seat
Additional seating
Bubbler
Sandstone garden beds
Tree planting.