Baker Park
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.
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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.
Sports Courts, Cricket and Picnic Areas at Baker Park
Baker Park has two synthetic grass tennis courts that are available free of charge. Council staff open the court gates each morning and lock them each evening, and bookings are not required. Tennis court use is limited to one hour, commercial coaching is not permitted, and wheeled vehicles such as skateboards, bicycles, in-line skates and scooters are not allowed on the courts. The one-hour limit keeps the courts available for other visitors. Baker Park also has a cricket pitch. Benches and picnic areas are available for visitors who want to relax on the grass.
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Visitor tips for Baker Park
- ✓Keep dogs out of the playground and at least 10 metres away from it, as dogs are prohibited in both areas.
- ✓Use the dog bag dispenser in the park and take waste bags with you when you leave the off-leash area.
- ✓Tennis courts have a one-hour maximum per session, and no booking is needed, so arrive early on busy days.
- ✓Leave skateboards, bicycles, in-line skates and scooters off the tennis courts, as wheeled vehicles are banned there.
- ✓Keep glass, alcohol and smoking or vaping out of the playground, as all three are prohibited.
- ✓Use the bus stop on Carr Street, which sits right beside the playground.
Getting to Baker Park
Baker Park is located at 2R Carr Street, Coogee NSW 2034, between Dudley, Carr and Byron Streets. A bus stop is located beside the playground on Carr Street.
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Is Baker Park in Coogee a good place to take my dog?
Yes, Baker Park has a designated off-leash dog exercise area. Dogs are prohibited in the playground, on the tennis courts and within 10 metres of the playground. A dog bag dispenser is provided in the park.
Can I let my dog off-leash at Baker Park in Coogee?
Yes, the designated off-leash dog exercise area at Baker Park allows dogs to run off-leash. Dogs must stay out of the playground and tennis courts. They must also remain at least 10 metres away from the playground.
Does Baker Park in Coogee have a playground for young kids?
Yes, Baker Park has a children's playground on the corner of Carr and Dudley Streets. It features a slippery slide, swings, a climbing structure and softfall flooring. The playground is fully fenced and shaded.
What facilities does Baker Park have for families with toddlers?
Baker Park has a fully fenced, shaded playground with a slippery slide, swings, a climbing structure and softfall flooring. Public toilets and a drinking fountain are located on Dudley Street. Benches and picnic areas are also available.
What sports or recreational facilities are available at Baker Park?
Baker Park has two synthetic grass tennis courts, free of charge, and a cricket pitch. The tennis courts have a one-hour maximum and no commercial coaching. Benches and picnic areas are also available.
What are the opening hours for Baker Park in Coogee?
Baker Park is listed as open 12:01 AM to 11:59 PM daily. Tennis court gates are opened by council staff each morning and locked each evening, so court access follows that schedule.