Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks
Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks is a public park on Taylor Street in Annandale NSW 2038 with an unfenced off-leash dog area on open grassy ground. The park also has a children's playground, a small cricket pitch and the heritage Johnstons Creek Aqueduct.
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About Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks
Off-Leash Dog Area at Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks
Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks has an off-leash dog area on a large open grassy space. The off-leash area is unfenced, so owners need to keep their dogs under close control, and time restrictions apply to when dogs can run free. Facilities for dog owners are limited. The park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, so dog walkers can plan visits outside busy periods.
Playground and Cricket Pitch at Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks
Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks has a children's playground for young visitors and a small cricket pitch for informal games. Cycling is another activity at the park, and a small grassed area with trees gives visitors a place to sit and relax. A drinking fountain lets visitors refill their water bottles. Together, these play, sport and cycling options suit an active afternoon with children.
Johnstons Creek Aqueduct and Natural Area at Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks
Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks is home to the Johnstons Creek Aqueduct, one of the first uses of reinforced concrete in Sydney and Australia. The park also contains a natural area of estuarine swamp oak forest and coastal sandstone foreshore forest, so visitors can see early concrete engineering alongside native bushland in one place. This mix of heritage structure and foreshore vegetation sets the park apart from many open recreation parks in the inner west, and the natural area gives walkers a quieter setting.
Facilities at Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks
Visitor tips for Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks
- ✓Bring your own dog bags and water for your dog.
Getting to Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks
Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks is on Taylor Street, Annandale NSW 2038. A former tram bridge gives a direct route from Minogue Crescent to the park.
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- 📍Canal Reserve
- 📍John Victor McMahon Reserve
- 📍Hinsby Park
Frequently asked questions about Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks
Can dogs go off-leash at Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks?
Yes, dogs can run off-leash on the open grassy area, but it is not fenced and time restrictions apply.
Is there a playground at Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks?
Yes, the park has a children's playground.
What are the opening hours of Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks?
The park never closes: it is open around the clock, every day.
What is the Johnstons Creek Aqueduct?
It is a heritage structure in the park built from reinforced concrete, one of the earliest uses of that material in Australia.
Can I hold a large event at Smith, Hogan & Spindler Parks?
Yes, but events of over 250 people need council booking, with hire forms due at least 4 weeks ahead, traffic or parking approval at least 3 months ahead and development approval at least 6 months ahead.