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Best Off-Leash Dog Parks in Sutherland Shire

Sutherland Shire 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 Sutherland Shire 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 Sutherland Shire

Park	Suburb	Off-leash area	Parking	Toilets	BBQ / Picnic	Water	Details
Silver Beach Reserve	Kurnell	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	View →
Apsley Place Reserve	Taren Point	✓	✓	✓	✗	?	View →
Carina Bay Reserve	Como	✓	✓	✗	✓	✓	View →

Park profiles — Best Off-Leash Dog Parks in Sutherland Shire

Silver Beach Reserve

📍 Kurnell, NSW 2231

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Silver Beach Reserve is a beachfront reserve on Silver Beach in Kurnell, on the south coast of Botany Bay. Its most notable feature is an off-leash dog area between the third and fourth rock groynes at the western end of the beach. The reserve also has a netted swimming area, picnic areas and bushland trails.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Silver Beach Reserve

The off-leash dog area at Silver Beach Reserve sits to the right of the Bonna Point Boat Ramp. Dogs must be on a leash when entering and leaving the area, and owners must clean up after them. Dogs declared dangerous or menacing by Council, and restricted breeds, are not permitted. Dogs are prohibited everywhere else on Silver Beach, so this is the only stretch of sand where dogs are allowed.

Swimming and Fishing at Silver Beach Reserve

Silver Beach Reserve has a netted swimming area at the centre of the beach's strip, and the swimming area is not patrolled. Fishing is permitted, and bream, trevally and flathead are the most predominant fish in the bay. A boat ramp sits at the western end of the reserve, held against the fourth groyne. Whale watching is one of the activities at the reserve during the appropriate season.

Off-leash dogsPicnicsNetted swimmingFishingBushland walksWhale watching

🐕 Off-leash area🚻 Toilets🅿️ Parking🚶 Paths

Apsley Place Reserve

📍 Taren Point, NSW 2229

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Apsley Place Reserve is a Sutherland Shire Council reserve at the end of Apsley Place, Taren Point NSW 2229, Australia. Its standout feature is a fully fenced off-leash dog area, reserved for greyhounds on Sunday and Wednesday mornings from 7am to 10am. The reserve also has baseball diamonds and a playground.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Apsley Place Reserve

Apsley Place Reserve has a fully fenced off-leash dog area, which is baseball field no. 2. This off-leash area is reserved for greyhounds on Sunday and Wednesday mornings from 7am to 10am. Only members of Greyhounds Unleashed may use the off-leash area during those times, and membership enquiries go to guimembership@gmail.com. Dogs must be on a leash when they enter and leave the off-leash dog area. Owners must keep control of their dogs and clean up after them using the bags and bins provided. Outside the designated off-leash area, dogs must be on a leash at all times under Sutherland Shire's dog rules.

Playground at Apsley Place Reserve

Apsley Place Reserve has a playground with play equipment that includes a climbing tower, a rocker and swings. The playground is one of the listed facilities of the reserve, so families visiting with young children have play equipment on site. The climbing tower, rocker and swings give children several different ways to play during a visit. The playground is part of the same reserve as the baseball diamonds and the off-leash dog area, which makes Apsley Place Reserve a practical outing for families with children and dogs. Children using the playground can also spend time near the smaller diamonds at the back of the sports field.

Off-leash dogs (members only, set times)Kids playgroundClimbing tower and swingsBaseball diamondsKids' diamondsCar park access

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

Carina Bay Reserve

📍 Como, NSW 2226

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Carina Bay Reserve is a park on Tivoli Esplanade in Como, NSW 2226, whose standout feature is a designated off-leash dog area open 24 hours a day. The unfenced reserve also has a small sandy beach on the Georges River, a rocky bush trail, a playground and shaded seating with river views.

Off-Leash Dog Area at Carina Bay Reserve

Carina Bay Reserve has a designated dog off-leash area that is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Dogs must be on a leash when entering and leaving the area, and owners must keep effective control of their dog at all times. Dogs declared dangerous or menacing by Council, and restricted breeds, are not permitted. The reserve is not fenced, so it suits dogs with reliable recall that are confident around water. Owners must clean up using the bags and bins provided.

Beach, Lawn and Bush Trail at Carina Bay Reserve

Carina Bay Reserve has a small sandy beach on the calm Georges River that is suitable for swimming and play. A large sloping grassy lawn runs down to the river foreshore and suits running and games of fetch. A dog-friendly rocky bush trail crosses a footbridge over a mangrove creek and leads to a natural rock pool, giving walkers a route beyond the lawn.

Off-leash dogsDog swimmingBush walksPicnics with river viewsKids playgroundHorse riders

🐕 Off-leash area🛝 Playground🅿️ Parking🚶 Paths

Frequently asked questions

Which Sutherland Shire parks have fully fenced off-leash areas?

Several parks across Sutherland Shire 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 Sutherland Shire?

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

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