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Best Off-Leash Dog Parks in Eastern Suburbs

Eastern Suburbs has dedicated off-leash dog areas across multiple suburbs, from fully fenced enclosures to large open reserves. All parks listed here have confirmed off-leash areas from council or visitor sources.

What to look for

Finding a safe off-leash area in Eastern Suburbs depends on a few deal-breakers: is the area fully fenced, are there toilets nearby, and is parking close? The table below compares every confirmed off-leash park in the district.

Comparison table — Best Off-Leash Dog Parks in Eastern Suburbs

Park	Suburb	Off-leash area	Parking	Toilets	BBQ / Picnic	Water	Details
Marks Park	Bondi	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Bronte Park	Bronte	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Centennial Park	Centennial Park	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Burrows Park	Clovelly	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Steyne Park	Double Bay	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Woomera Reserve	Little Bay	✓	✓	✓	✓	?	View →
Coral Sea Park	Maroubra	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Snape Park Playground	Maroubra	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Royal Hospital for Women Park	Paddington	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Lough Playing Fields	Double Bay	✓	✓	✓	✗	✓	View →
Snape Park	Maroubra	✓	✓	✓	✗	✓	View →
Moore Park	Moore Park	✓	✓	✓	✗	?	View →
Paine Reserve	Randwick	✓	✓	✓	✗	✓	View →
Dickson Park	Bondi	✓	✓	?	✓	✓	View →
Baker Park	Coogee	✓	?	✓	✓	✓	View →
Barracluff Park	North Bondi	✓	✓	✗	✓	✓	View →
Varna Park	Waverley	✓	✓	✗	✓	✓	View →
Bangor Park	Coogee	✓	✓	?	✗	?	View →
Broadarrow Reserve	Maroubra	✓	?	✓	✗	?	View →
Moncur Reserve	Woollahra	✓	✓	?	✗	?	View →

Park profiles — Best Off-Leash Dog Parks in Eastern Suburbs

Marks Park

📍 Bondi, NSW 2026

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Marks Park is a grassy clifftop park on Mackenzies Point between Bondi and Tamarama, with panoramic ocean views north to Bondi and south to Coogee. Its standout feature is a designated off-leash dog area, open daily from 4:30pm to 8:30am, and it also hosts the annual Sculpture by the Sea exhibition and the Bondi Memorial: Rise.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Marks Park

Marks Park has a designated off-leash dog area that operates every day from 4:30pm to 8:30am. Outside that zone, dogs must stay on a leash on the park lawns and the coastal walk. Dogs are banned from the beach, the area near the Bronte ocean pool, the BBQs and anywhere within 10 metres of the children's playground. Off-leash access is suspended each year while Sculpture by the Sea runs, roughly mid-October to mid-November. Current Waverley Council signage at the park sets the rules.

Playground and Family Facilities at Marks Park

Marks Park has a children's playground with a sandy base. Marks Park has public toilets, including a recently refurbished toilet block, and accessible public toilets are nearby. Picnic areas, seating and shaded spots spread across the park's flat grassy lawns, and BBQ facilities sit away from the off-leash zone. Marks Park also has a fitness station, and wide paved pathways link the seating areas over easy terrain suited to prams and wheelchairs.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundFamily picnicsClifftop ocean viewsAccessible paved pathsSculpture by the Sea

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🔥 BBQ🚻 Toilets🅿️ Parking🚶 Paths

Bronte Park

📍 Bronte, NSW 2024

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Bronte Park is a coastal public park above Bronte Beach, beside the Bronte Baths ocean pool, managed by Waverley Council. Its standout feature is a timed, unfenced off-leash dog area in the gully, with free barbecues and a children's playground also on site.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Bronte Park

Bronte Park has an off-leash dog area that is a specific, unfenced walking corridor located within the gully, set back from the main beach and picnic areas. Off-leash access at Bronte Park is timed, so dogs may be off-leash only within the permitted windows. The gully at Bronte Park is not lit at night, which means off-leash activity is limited to daylight hours. Dogs are strictly forbidden from Bronte Beach and the rock pools, and within 10 metres of the playground and BBQs at Bronte Park. Owners must bring their own bags, and Waverley Council manages the off-leash arrangements at Bronte Park.

Family Facilities at Bronte Park

Bronte Park has a children's playground with swings, and the playground is toddler friendly and suitable for all abilities. Bronte Park has a sun shade over its play area and seating and tables for families. Bronte Park has free barbecues and picnic shelters, with shaded picnic lawns and picnic tables spread across the grass. Bronte Park has public toilets and a miniature train track for children. The best picnic spots at Bronte Park are higher up on the northern slopes, where sea views over the beach open up. Some barbecues at Bronte Park may be broken on busy days such as Christmas.

Off-leash dogs (timed gully)Kids playgroundWeekend BBQFamily picnicsSea viewsWheelchair-friendly picnicsBeach access

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🔥 BBQ🚻 Toilets🅿️ Parking🚶 Paths

Centennial Park

📍 Centennial Park, NSW 2021

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Centennial Park is a public park of more than 189 hectares in Centennial Park NSW 2021, Sydney. Its standout feature is its designated off-leash dog area, which covers over 30% of the parkland. The park also has sports fields, cycle tracks, an equestrian centre and six free barbecues.

Off-Leash Dog Areas at Centennial Park

Centennial Park sets aside over 30% of the parkland for off-leash dogs. Dogs may run off-leash outside Grand Drive and on sporting fields that are not in use, provided they stay under effective control. Dogs must be leashed on all roads, shared paths and cycle lanes and within 10 metres of ponds and waterways, and they must stay out of all ponds, lakes and waterways. Dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of children's playgrounds and of BBQ and food preparation areas. Restricted breeds such as pit bull terriers must be leashed and muzzled. Centennial Park enforces these rules with on-the-spot fines under the NSW Companion Animals Act.

Sports, Cycling and Horse Riding at Centennial Park

Centennial Park has a range of sports fields and wide avenues lined with cycle tracks. Beginner riders can use the Learner's Cycleway, and cycle hire is available in the park. Centennial Park has an equestrian centre and a horse track for horse riding. Visitors who want to exercise outdoors can use the outdoor fitness equipment. Between activities, visitors can explore the labyrinth, gardens and wetlands.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundWeekend BBQCyclingHorse ridingFree picnicsOutdoor fitnessSports fields

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🔥 BBQ🚻 Toilets🅿️ Parking🚶 Paths🏅 Sports

Burrows Park

📍 Clovelly, NSW 2031

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Burrows Park is a public park on Ocean Street, Clovelly, with an unfenced off-leash dog area on its southern cliff-top. It also has rugby and football fields with sportsfield lights, a free outdoor gym, a coastal walkway, a scenic lookout, picnic shelters and public toilets.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Burrows Park

Dogs can run without a lead on the southern side of Burrows Park, an open cliff top with no fencing. Dogs using this area therefore need excellent recall and constant supervision. Dogs are not permitted on the sports field at any time, whether leashed or not. Seating and toilets sit close to the off-leash space, and a water tap and bins are also on hand for owners on longer visits.

Sports Fields and Outdoor Gym at Burrows Park

Burrows Park has a rugby union and rugby league field, a football field and sportsfield lights. A toilets block and picnic shelters stand at the sportsfield. Burrows Park also has a free outdoor gym with low-impact strength and cardio equipment, open to the public at no cost. The park also has a coastal walkway and a scenic lookout for walkers and other visitors.

Off-leash dogsSports playersOutdoor fitnessCoastal walksPicnic tablesScenic lookoutFree gym users

🐕 Off-leash area🚻 Toilets🅿️ Parking🚶 Paths🏅 Sports

Steyne Park

📍 Double Bay, NSW 2028

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Steyne Park is a 4.9-acre harbourside reserve on the Double Bay foreshore. Its most notable feature is an unfenced off-leash dog area by the water, open 24 hours, while the rest of the park is on-leash. Steyne Park is also home to a large children's playground, a cricket field and the Double Bay Sailing Club.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Steyne Park

Steyne Park has an unfenced off-leash dog area by the water at the corner of William Street and Bay Street, and it can be used at any hour. The zone is narrow, so it suits calm dogs best, and it closes during sailing events on the foreshore. Everywhere else in Steyne Park dogs must be on a leash, and dogs are never allowed inside the large children's playground.

Playground and Picnic Areas at Steyne Park

Steyne Park has a large upgraded children's playground with swings and slides, plus a fenced kiddies area for younger children. Picnic sites with tables sit among shady trees, and a gazebo gives a covered space for gatherings. Public toilets and drinking water stations are close to the picnic areas. Steyne Park also contains an old bandstand, an artwork display and the Double Bay War Memorial.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundPicnics with picnic tablesCricket playersFerry commutersHarbourside walksWheelchair-friendly visits

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🚻 Toilets🅿️ Parking🚶 Paths🏅 Sports

Woomera Reserve

📍 Little Bay, NSW 2036

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Woomera Reserve is a public park on Bunnerong Road in Little Bay where dogs can be exercised off the leash. The reserve also has a fenced playground, a free outdoor gym, a basketball court, a cricket field and a kids bicycle track.

Off-Leash Dog Exercise at Woomera Reserve

Woomera Reserve allows dogs to be exercised off the leash, and owners may bring dog toys. Dogs are prohibited within 10m of the playground and are banned from the sports fields, so owners should use the off-leash areas away from both. Woomera Reserve is only partly fenced, and its main entry opens directly onto the road, so owners should keep dogs under close control near the entrance.

Playground and Outdoor Gym at Woomera Reserve

Woomera Reserve has a fenced playground in the south east corner, with a shade structure and park seats beside it. The reserve also has a free outdoor gym that needs no membership or booking. Its equipment includes balance equipment, a chest press, an elliptical, an exercise bike, a lat pull-down, a leg press, a leg raise, monkey bars, a pull-up bar and a sit-up bench.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundFree outdoor gymBasketball and cricketKids bike trackFamily BBQ

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🔥 BBQ🚻 Toilets🅿️ Parking🚶 Paths🏅 Sports

Coral Sea Park

📍 Maroubra, NSW 2035

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Coral Sea Park is a 5.6-hectare public park in Maroubra, open 24 hours a day. Its most notable feature is an unfenced off-leash dog area, and the park also has a large inclusive children's playground, a basketball court, a cricket pitch, soccer and rugby fields, BBQs and picnic areas.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Coral Sea Park

Coral Sea Park is an off-leash dog area at all hours, every day of the week. The park is completely unfenced and open to the surrounding roads, so owners must keep dogs under control, especially when other activities are running. Dogs are not allowed on the sports fields during organised matches or training, and they are banned from the children's playground. Toilets, water and poo bags are provided on site for dog owners.

Inclusive Playground at Coral Sea Park

Coral Sea Park has a large children's playground, which was upgraded in 2022 into an inclusive play space for children of different abilities. A NSW Government grant paid for the upgrade, with Randwick City Council matching the grant. Fencing surrounds the playground, unlike the rest of the park, and the play space has seats, a drinking fountain, bike racks, a litter bin and a shade structure.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundInclusive play spaceWeekend BBQFamily picnicSports fieldsWalking pathsFree parking

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🔥 BBQ🚻 Toilets🅿️ Parking🚶 Paths🏅 Sports

Snape Park Playground

📍 Maroubra, NSW 2035

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Snape Park Playground is a fenced, shaded playground in the south-western corner of Snape Park at 15R Snape Street, Maroubra. Its most notable feature is equipment for toddlers and younger children, from baby swings to a rope climbing spider net, with softfall flooring and a bike track beside the play area.

Play Equipment at Snape Park Playground

Snape Park Playground has baby swings, senior swings, spring riders, a stand-on spinner and a large see-saw. Climbing equipment includes a rope climbing spider net, a rope ladder, climbing ropes and a monkey bar, alongside a slide and a small tunnel. The play area is fenced and shaded, with softfall flooring under the equipment, and a bike track runs beside it for children learning to ride.

Dog Rules In and Around Snape Park Playground

Snape Park, home to Snape Park Playground, is a dedicated off-leash dog exercise park, and off-leash use is allowed at all hours in its unfenced passive zones. Dogs are barred from the playground and must stay at least 10 metres from it. Dogs are also barred from the inner fenced oval, the netball and tennis courts, and the rugby and cricket fields. Outside the designated leash-free areas, dogs must be on a leash at all times.

Toddler playgroundOff-leash dogsBall gamesFamily picnicSports fieldsBike ridingFree parking

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🚻 Toilets🅿️ Parking🏅 Sports

Royal Hospital for Women Park

📍 Paddington, NSW 2021

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Royal Hospital for Women Park is a half-hectare neighbourhood park on Glenmore Road, Paddington, built on the former site of the Royal Hospital for Women. Its standout feature is an off-leash dog area with a small-dog zone, agility equipment and night lighting, set beside a playground, picnic tables and a broad lawn.

History of Royal Hospital for Women Park

Royal Hospital for Women Park occupies the former site of the Royal Hospital for Women, which the Benevolent Society of New South Wales ran from 1901 to 1997. Woollahra Municipal Council reserved half a hectare of the site fronting Glenmore Road as open space, and the park was designed with Turf Design Studio and opened on 9 April 2005. Interpretive signage tells the site's story, sandstone markers in the lawn near Flinton Street trace the old tennis court, and salvaged sandstone pieces sit across the lawn and planted embankment.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Royal Hospital for Women Park

Royal Hospital for Women Park has an off-leash dog area with a separate small-dog section, agility equipment, natural water access, poo bags and night lighting. Dogs can run off-leash from 3:30pm to 10:30am and must be on a lead in the middle of the day. Dogs are not allowed in the park on Sundays between 10am and 8pm. The grassy off-leash area is unfenced.

Off-leash dogsSmall dog areaKids playgroundPicnic tablesWheelchair accessibleLocal historyQuiet reading spot

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🚻 Toilets🅿️ Parking🚶 Paths

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Lough Playing Fields

📍 Double Bay, NSW 2028

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Lough Playing Fields is a historic sports park at 104 Manning Road, Double Bay, spread across 6.6 acres. Its standout feature for dog owners is an off-leash window on its unfenced grassy fields from 3:30 pm to 10:30 am outside organised sport, and the fields host netball, cricket and team training.

Sports Facilities at Lough Playing Fields

Lough Playing Fields hosts organised netball, softball and cricket, along with rugby and soccer training. The grounds have a grassed netball court with a netball hoop and two junior synthetic cricket pitches. Walking, jogging and running are also popular across the grounds, so the fields suit both team players and fitness visitors. Park benches and shade areas give players and spectators somewhere to rest between matches.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Lough Playing Fields

Lough Playing Fields allows dogs off-leash from 3:30 pm to 10:30 am, except while organised sport is under way. At all other times dogs are still welcome, as the park is listed as pet friendly, but they must be on-leash. The off-leash area is the open, unfenced grassy fields, so owners need to keep their dogs under control near sports activity.

Off-leash dogsNetball and cricketJunior cricketTeam sport trainingJogging and walkingFree drinking waterPublic toilets on site

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Snape Park

📍 Maroubra, NSW 2035

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Snape Park is a sports and recreation park at 15R Snape Street, Maroubra, and its standout feature is a dedicated off-leash dog exercise area in the unfenced passive zones. The park also has a fenced playground, six flood-lit tennis courts, sportsfields and a free outdoor gym.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Snape Park

Snape Park lets dogs run off the leash only in its unfenced passive zones. Dogs are not allowed on the playground or within 10m of it, on the inner fenced oval, on the netball and tennis courts, or on the rugby and cricket fields, and unleashed dogs are prohibited on all sports fields. Drinking water and human water bubblers are provided for visitors.

Playground and Outdoor Gym at Snape Park

Snape Park has a fenced playground in its south-western corner, where Percival and Storey Streets meet. The playground has a shade structure and softfall flooring and is best suited to toddlers and younger children, and smoking and vaping are banned within 10m of it. A free outdoor gym offers four groups of equipment for users over 14, and a 6-minute walk track with distance markings gives walkers a measured route through the park.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundTennis playersOutdoor fitnessSports fieldsWheelchair accessFree parking

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🚻 Toilets🅿️ Parking🚶 Paths🏅 Sports

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Moore Park

📍 Moore Park, NSW 2021

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Moore Park is a 115-hectare regional park in Moore Park NSW, about 3 km from the Sydney CBD and part of Centennial Parklands. Its most notable feature is an 18-hole public golf course, one of Sydney's oldest. It also has off-leash dog areas, sportsfields, courts and a children's playground.

Sport and Golf at Moore Park

Moore Park has natural turf and synthetic turf sportsfields, an all-weather field and rugby football fields. Moore Park also has tennis, basketball and netball courts, a running track and an athletics track. The Sports Centre is available for hire to organised and casual sporting groups. Moore Park's public golf course, founded in 1913, includes a Golf Academy, a 60 bay all-weather driving range and function rooms. Outdoor training fitness equipment includes an outdoor fitness station with pull-up bars.

Off-Leash Dog Areas at Moore Park

Moore Park has off-leash dog areas within its 115 hectares of open space, and the Centennial Parklands dog map shows their precise locations. Dogs are prohibited in playgrounds, memorials, wetlands, water features and sports grounds, so owners should keep dogs away from the Rotunda Playground and the sportsfields. The NSW Korean War Memorial at the park entrance is also off limits to dogs.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundGolf fansSports teamsOutdoor fitnessBus access

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🚻 Toilets🅿️ Parking🚶 Paths🏅 Sports

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Paine Reserve

📍 Randwick, NSW 2031

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Paine Reserve is a park on the corner of Botany and Rainbow Streets in Randwick, best known for its dog exercise park, where dogs may run off the leash. It also has a fenced playground with swings and slides, a sports field used for football, soccer and netball, and the Randwick Community Organic Garden.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Paine Reserve

Paine Reserve has a dog exercise park where dogs of all sizes may be exercised off the leash. Dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of the playground, so owners need to leash them when passing that zone. Unleashed dogs are also prohibited on the sports fields. A water bubbler with a bottle refill and a dog bowl lets owners and their dogs drink on site.

Playground at Paine Reserve

Paine Reserve has a fenced playground with swings and slides, set within the wider reserve. A shade structure gives children and carers shelter from the sun while they use the play equipment. The entrance to the reserve is wheelchair accessible, so families using wheelchairs or prams can reach the playground from the street. The reserve is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundSports fieldAccessible accessCommunity gardeningShade and water stop

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🚻 Toilets🅿️ Parking🏅 Sports

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Dickson Park

📍 Bondi, NSW 2026

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Dickson Park is a split-level public park on the corner of Edward and Wellington Streets in Bondi. Its most notable feature is an off-leash dog lawn on the upper level, open 24 hours a day, while a large adventure playground sits on the lower level.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Dickson Park

Dickson Park has an off-leash dog area on its upper grassy level, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The area is unfenced, and a steep embankment acts as a natural barrier, so dogs need good recall. Dogs must stay on leash on the lower level and keep at least 10 metres from the playground. Dogs must also avoid the sports areas on the top section while sports are being played. A drinking water station and poo bag dispensers serve dog owners.

Playground and Picnic Areas at Dickson Park

The lower level of Dickson Park has a large adventure playground with climbing equipment, a long slide, a nest swing, spring rockers and a merry-go-round. The playground is toddler friendly, with sun shade, seats and tables near the play area and a sheltered picnic table beside it. The playground is unfenced, so children need adult supervision. Dickson Park also has picnic spots with shelters, tables and BBQs, plus a half court with basketball rings.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundToddler friendlyFamily picnicBBQ gatheringsBasketballWheelchair accessible

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🔥 BBQ🅿️ Parking🏅 Sports

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Baker Park

📍 Coogee, NSW 2034

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Baker Park is a triangular grassed park in Coogee NSW 2034, located between Dudley, Carr and Byron Streets. Its standout feature is a designated off-leash dog exercise area. The park also has a fully fenced, shaded children's playground, two synthetic grass tennis courts and a cricket pitch.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Baker Park

Baker Park has a designated off-leash dog exercise area, making it one of the notable places in Coogee for dog owners. The off-leash space adjoins the children's playground, and dogs are prohibited inside the playground and within 10 metres of it. Dogs are also not allowed on the tennis courts. Baker Park provides a dog bag dispenser, so owners can collect waste bags on site. Owners should keep dogs out of the playground enclosure and observe the 10 metre buffer at all times. The off-leash area suits owners who want open grass for their dogs to run, while the playground and tennis courts remain dog-free zones.

Playground and Children's Facilities at Baker Park

Baker Park has a children's playground on the corner of Carr and Dudley Streets. The playground includes a slippery slide, swings, a climbing structure and softfall flooring. The playground is fully fenced and shaded, so Baker Park offers a contained space for young children. A bus stop sits beside the playground on Carr Street, which makes the playground easy to reach by public transport. Baker Park's playground prohibits smoking and vaping, alcohol, dogs and glass. Baker Park also has public toilets and a drinking fountain on Dudley Street, which suits families with toddlers.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundShaded play areaFree tennis courtsCricket pitchPicnic areasFamilies with toddlers

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🚻 Toilets🏅 Sports

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Barracluff Park

📍 North Bondi, NSW 2026

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Barracluff Park is a park in North Bondi with a timed off-leash dog area, open from 3pm to 10am daily and shared with its turf sportsfield. It also has a fully fenced inclusive playground built around a large custom-built play tower, plus a community sports court.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Barracluff Park

Barracluff Park is a timed dog off-leash park under Waverley Council rules: dogs may run off-leash between 3pm and 10am daily and must be leashed at other times. Because the off-leash area is shared with the sportsfield, access is restricted during organised sporting activities and community events. Dogs are not permitted within 10m of the playground and community courts and must not dig on the sportsfield. Owners must collect droppings and place them in the bins provided, and fines apply for breaches.

Playground at Barracluff Park

Barracluff Park has a fully fenced inclusive playground, upgraded by Waverley Council. Its centrepiece is a large custom-built play tower with slides, climbing nets, a fireman's pole, musical instruments and puzzles. Toddlers have a toddler swing and a toddler-size cubby with slide. The play space also has a seesaw, springer rockers, a group spinner and a nature play area with timber and rock balance challenges. Picnic tables sit inside the play space, and several large trees give natural shade.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundToddler playSports courtsPicnic tablesFree parking nearby

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Varna Park

📍 Waverley, NSW 2024

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Varna Park is a neighbourhood park on the corner of Varna and Leichhardt Streets in Waverley NSW 2024. Its standout feature is the designated off-leash dog area, and it also has a playground, shade trees and a free outdoor gym.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Varna Park

Varna Park has a designated off-leash dog area, and dogs are permitted off-leash within that marked space. Varna Park provides poo bags and seating for dog owners. The off-leash area at Varna Park is not fully fenced, so Varna Park has no fully fenced dog run. Varna Park prohibits dogs within 10 metres of the playground. Dogs off-leash outside the designated area, including inside the playground, have been a compliance issue at Varna Park, so owners should keep dogs within the marked zone at all times.

Picnic Areas and Family Facilities at Varna Park

Varna Park has a picnic shelter and open grassy areas that visitors use for picnics. Varna Park has shade trees across its grassy slopes. Varna Park has a water bubbler for drinking water. Varna Park has wheelchair-accessible seating. Varna Park has play equipment, including slides and swings, and its playground was last upgraded in 2012. Varna Park has no public toilets and no kiosk, so families should plan ahead for facilities.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundFree outdoor gymPicnics on the grassShaded family visitsNeighbourhood dog walksFitness workouts

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Bangor Park

📍 Coogee, NSW 2034

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Bangor Park is a sloping public park in Coogee with level areas fronting Oberon Street and Rainbow Street. Its standout feature is an unfenced off-leash dog exercise area open 24 hours a day, every day. A fully fenced playground for young children sits within the park as well.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Bangor Park

Bangor Park has an off-leash dog exercise area with no fencing around it. Dogs are prohibited inside the playground and within 10 metres of it, so owners need to keep them clear of the play area. A dog bag dispenser and bins are provided for waste. Because the area is open to the surrounding roads, Bangor Park is less suited to dogs that need secure fencing or protection from nearby traffic, and owners of those dogs should consider other options.

Playground at Bangor Park

Bangor Park has a fully fenced playground with swings, a jungle gym, slides, spring animals and a climbing web. Shade sails cover some of the equipment and a shade structure gives further cover, so the play area suits toddlers in warm weather. A park seat and a baby change table are also part of the playground. Smoking and vaping are prohibited within 10 metres of the playground.

Off-leash dogsKids playgroundShaded play areaToddlersBall games24-hour accessStreet parking

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🅿️ Parking🏅 Sports

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Broadarrow Reserve

📍 Maroubra, NSW 2035

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Broadarrow Reserve is a public park behind Maroubra Beach on Fitzgerald Avenue, Maroubra, best known for its shaded off-leash dog exercise area, which is open 24 hours. The reserve also has cricket, rugby and tennis fields, toilets and a litter bin, and it hosts a monthly market.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Broadarrow Reserve

Broadarrow Reserve has a designated off-leash dog exercise area, where Randwick City Council allows dogs to run without a lead. The off-leash area has plenty of shade and no restricted areas. Broadarrow Reserve operates as a 24-hour dog park that is open year round. A litter bin and toilets are on site for dog owners. The shade at Broadarrow Reserve helps dogs and owners on hot days.

Maroubra Beach Markets at Broadarrow Reserve

Broadarrow Reserve hosts the Maroubra Beach Markets on the first Saturday of every month, from 8am to 2pm. The market brings more than 100 stalls to the reserve. Cambridge Markets produces the Maroubra Beach Markets for Randwick City Council. Because the date is fixed to the first Saturday, weekend visitors to Broadarrow Reserve can plan a trip to Maroubra Beach around the market.

Off-leash dogsShaded dog exerciseTeam sportsTennis playersMonthly market shoppersWeekend marketsBeachside visitors

🐕 Off-leash area🚻 Toilets🏅 Sports

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Moncur Reserve

📍 Woollahra, NSW 2025

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Moncur Reserve is a small grassed park at 64 Holdsworth Street, Woollahra NSW 2025, beside Holdsworth Community Centre. Its standout feature is a trial off-leash dog area, open before 10:30am and after 3:30pm daily, plus a mini basketball and netball court.

Off-Leash Dog Trial at Moncur Reserve

Moncur Reserve offers a trial off-leash dog area for dog owners. Dogs may be off-leash at Moncur Reserve on a trial basis every day from after 3:30pm and before 10:30am. The off-leash trial excludes the basketball hoop section of Moncur Reserve, so dogs must be leashed in that part of the reserve. Dog owners visiting Moncur Reserve should plan their off-leash walks for the early morning or late afternoon window, because the off-leash permission only applies during those hours. The trial area sits within the small grassed reserve next to Holdsworth Community Centre.

Sports and Children's Play at Moncur Reserve

Moncur Reserve has a mini court with both basketball and netball hoops. The mini court gives players a compact sports space within the reserve. Moncur Reserve also has a grassed area for children's play, so younger visitors have open lawn to run around on. Moncur Reserve provides shade and park benches, letting parents and carers sit while children play or players take a break. Moncur Reserve is a small grassed area next to Holdsworth Community Centre, so its sports court and children's play area sit together on one site.

Off-leash dogsEarly morning dog walksBasketball and netballYoung childrenShade and seatingWoollahra shopping strip nearby

🐕 Off-leash area🅿️ Parking🏅 Sports

Frequently asked questions

Which Eastern Suburbs parks have fully fenced off-leash areas?

Several parks across Eastern Suburbs have fenced or designated off-leash zones. Check each park listing for confirmed fencing details as council signage varies.

What time are dogs allowed off-leash in Eastern Suburbs?

Off-leash hours vary by park and council area. Verify current times on council signage at each park before visiting.

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