Federal Park
Federal Park is a free public park on Chapman Road, Annandale, best known for its unfenced off-leash grass areas where dogs may run at all times. It also has a large adventure playground, a skate park, a floodlit sportsfield, and picnic areas with barbecues among shaded groves of native trees.
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Off-Leash Dog Area at Federal Park
Federal Park lets dogs off the lead on its grass areas at any time, but these areas are completely unfenced, and there is no enclosed dog run. Dogs may also use the sportsfield when no sport is being played. The adventure playground is off limits to dogs. The park has open access to the busy foreshore path and Rozelle Bay, so owners need to keep dogs under control near the water and along the path.
Playground and Skate Park at Federal Park
Federal Park has a large adventure playground with equipment for children of all ages and abilities. The skate park has rails, ledges, walls, banks, kerbs, stairs and a freestanding mini ramp, and it suits every ability and style of skating, scooting and BMX riding. Its lights are push-button operated and turn off at 9pm. Adults also have exercise equipment at the park.
Sportsfield at Federal Park
Federal Park has a floodlit sportsfield measuring 68m length x 43m width, suited to touch football, Oztag, field hockey and other small-sided games. The floodlights are for approved bookings only. The sportsfield is open Monday to Friday 7am to 10pm and Saturday and Sunday 8am to 8pm, including public holidays, subject to availability. Bookings are made through City of Sydney open space bookings on 02 9265 9333.
Facilities at Federal Park
Visitor tips for Federal Park
- ✓Check for wet weather closures before heading out to play on the sportsfield.
Getting to Federal Park
2a Chapman Road, Annandale NSW 2038. Free on-street parking runs along Chapman Road but is highly competitive, so arrive early. Bicycle parking is available at the park, and Jubilee Park light rail station is within walking distance of the sportsfield.
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- 📍Tramsheds
- 📍Glebe viaduct
- 📍Rozelle Bay
Frequently asked questions about Federal Park
Can I let my dog off-leash at Federal Park?
Yes, dogs can run free on the grass at any hour, though the areas have no fencing. They can also use the sportsfield whenever no game is on.
Is there a playground at Federal Park?
Yes, a large adventure playground caters to children of every age and ability, and dogs are not allowed in it.
Are there BBQs and toilets at Federal Park?
Yes, the picnic areas have barbecues and seating, and public toilets and drinking water are available.
Is there parking at Federal Park?
Yes, on Chapman Road, where the free kerbside spaces fill quickly. Cyclists can use the bicycle parking at the park.
Is Federal Park wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the paths through the park are wheelchair friendly.