I think there should only be restrictions in actual children's play areas or ornamental gardens, and near traffic of course.

Free running areas should be available and owners expected to take responsibility. those whose dogs cause problems due to aggression should be fined and banned, as should those who do not pick up after their dogs.

With my breed I cannot let them off in soem plces others easily coudl as they naturally range ahead more (hunting breed) so I only let off lead in the country parks or fenced areas.

When I just had two and there were no recycling boxes I was able to let them off in my local recreation ground, but scavenging is as problem with mine now. in our local rec as it is easy for them to go through a hedge and raid the food waste bins or cans and jars in the black recycling boxes.

so mine get the amount of free reign where they can be safely and reliably controlled.