Bronte Park
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.
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About Bronte Park
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.
Accessibility at Bronte Park
Bronte Park is wheelchair friendly and includes accessible picnic areas and barbecue facilities. Reaching the picnic tables and benches at Bronte Park means crossing a flat grassy area. The path from the northern entry to the picnic area at Bronte Park is long and steep, so the southern entry is the easier route. The accessible shower and toilet for this section of Bronte Beach are located near the beach ramp rather than within the park section. Visitors using wheelchairs or pushing prams should plan their route from the southern entry near Calga Place.
Facilities at Bronte Park
Visitor tips for Bronte Park
- ✓Enter from the southern entry near Calga Place, the most convenient route to the accessible parking.
- ✓Avoid driving to the northern entry at Bronte Marine Drive and Bayview Street, as it has no parking.
- ✓Picnic on the northern slopes for sea views over the beach.
- ✓Keep dogs out of Bronte Beach and the rock pools, stay more than 10 metres from the playground and BBQs, and bring your own bags.
- ✓Check that barbecues are working before a busy day such as Christmas, as some may be broken.
- ✓Renovation works to the Bronte Surf Club in the centre of the park have left dusty building site conditions, so check whether the works are still ongoing before you visit.
Getting to Bronte Park
Bronte Park is on Bronte Road, Bronte NSW 2024, directly behind Bronte Beach. Street parking is limited, so public transport is commonly used. The Bronte Cutting car park at Calga Place has four mobility spaces and is closest to the park. The southern entry near Calga Place is the most convenient access route. The northern entry near Bronte Marine Drive and Bayview Street has no parking.
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- 📍Bronte Beach
- 📍Bronte Baths ocean pool
- 📍Bronte Surf Life Saving Club
- 📍Cafes on Bronte Road
- 📍Bronte Marine Drive
- 📍Bayview Street
Frequently asked questions about Bronte Park
Can I let my dog off-leash at Bronte Park?
Yes, but only in the timed off-leash area, which is an unfenced walking corridor within the gully set back from the main beach and picnic areas. Dogs are strictly forbidden from Bronte Beach, the rock pools, and within 10 metres of the playground and BBQs. Owners must bring their own bags.
Is there a fenced dog area at Bronte Park, or is it only for small dogs?
Bronte Park does not have a fenced dog area. Its off-leash area is an unfenced walking corridor in the gully. Because the gully is not lit at night, off-leash activity is limited to daylight hours within the permitted times.
Are there BBQs and picnic tables at Bronte Park?
Yes, Bronte Park has free barbecues, picnic shelters, shaded picnic lawns and picnic tables. It also has accessible picnic areas and barbecue facilities. Some barbecues may be broken on busy days such as Christmas.
Where can I park when I visit Bronte Park, and is parking free?
Street parking near Bronte Park is limited, so public transport is commonly used to reach the park. The Bronte Cutting car park at Calga Place has four designated mobility spaces and is the closest parking to Bronte Park. The northern entry near Bronte Marine Drive and Bayview Street has no parking available.
What are the opening hours for Bronte Park?
Bronte Park is open 24 hours a day, daily. Listed hours are 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. The off-leash area is subject to timed access and is only usable in daylight.
Is Bronte Park wheelchair accessible, with accessible toilets and paths?
Yes, Bronte Park is wheelchair friendly and includes accessible picnic areas and barbecue facilities. Reaching the picnic tables and benches means crossing a flat grassy area. The accessible shower and toilet are located near the beach ramp rather than within the park.