Varna Park
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.
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About Varna Park
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.
Outdoor Gym at Varna Park
Varna Park has a free outdoor gym that anyone can use. Varna Park's outdoor gym requires no membership and no booking, so access is open to all visitors. The outdoor gym at Varna Park has four equipment types: an elliptical, an exercise bike, parallel bars and a stepper. Varna Park's outdoor gym supports two workout categories, calisthenics and cardio. Varna Park's outdoor gym is one of the park's confirmed facilities, adding fitness options to its family-friendly amenities.
Facilities at Varna Park
Visitor tips for Varna Park
- ✓Keep dogs at least 10 metres away from the playground, as dogs are prohibited within that zone.
- ✓Keep dogs inside the marked off-leash area, since off-leash dogs outside it have been a compliance issue.
- ✓Bring your own food and water, as Varna Park has no barbecues and no public toilets.
- ✓Plan for on-street parking only, and avoid ball games, bicycles, skateboards and alcohol, which are prohibited.
- ✓Use the shaded grassy slopes and picnic shelter for family picnics, but note that portable barbecues are prohibited.
- ✓Groups of up to 100 people are the maximum party size at Varna Park.
Getting to Varna Park
Corner of Varna and Leichhardt Streets, Waverley NSW 2024. Parking is on-street only.
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- 📍Bronte (neighbouring suburb)
- 📍Randwick local government area boundary
Frequently asked questions about Varna Park
Is Varna Park in Waverley good for dog owners?
Varna Park has a designated off-leash dog area with poo bags and seating for dog owners. Dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of the playground. The off-leash area is not fully fenced.
Can I take my dog off-leash at Varna Park?
Yes, dogs can be off-leash within the designated off-leash dog area at Varna Park. Dogs off-leash outside that area have been a compliance issue, including inside the playground. Owners should keep dogs within the marked zone.
Is there a fenced dog area at Varna Park in Waverley?
No, Varna Park does not have a fully fenced dog area. The off-leash space is a designated area within the park that is not enclosed by a fence.
Are there BBQs and picnic tables at Varna Park?
Barbecues are not available at Varna Park, and portable barbecues are prohibited. The park has a picnic shelter and open grassy areas for picnics.
Is there parking near Varna Park in Waverley?
Varna Park has on-street parking only, with no dedicated car park. The park is located on the corner of Varna and Leichhardt Streets in Waverley.
Are there toilets and change rooms at Varna Park?
No, Varna Park has no public toilets. The park has a water bubbler for drinking water, so visitors should plan ahead for toilet facilities.