Ewenton Park
Ewenton Park is a spacious foreshore park at Jubilee Place, Balmain NSW 2041, with harbour views and picnic tables. Its standout feature is a leash-free dog exercise area, open on weekends and public holidays from 4pm to 10am, or 5pm to 10am during daylight saving.
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About Ewenton Park
Off-Leash Dog Area at Ewenton Park
Ewenton Park has a leash-free dog exercise area managed by Inner West Council. Ewenton Park permits off-leash dog exercise from 4pm to 10am outside daylight saving and from 5pm to 10am during daylight saving. These off-leash hours apply on weekends and public holidays at Ewenton Park. At all other times, dogs must be kept on a leash at Ewenton Park. The council gives the dog area's location as Grafton Street and Jubilee Place, so owners can reach the off-leash space from either street.
Picnic Area and Toilets at Ewenton Park
Ewenton Park has picnic tables for visitors who bring their own food. Ewenton Park has sandstone seating spread around its foreshore grounds. Ewenton Park has a grassed area under a large tree, which provides shade for a picnic rug. Ewenton Park has toilets listed among its facilities. The park is small and tucked away, with a good view of the city and the harbour, so it works well as a relaxed spot for a meal outdoors.
Walking Trail and Harbour Views at Ewenton Park
Ewenton Park is on the Tom Uren Walking Trail, which runs along the Balmain harbour foreshore. Ewenton Park has views of the water and the city skyline from its foreshore setting. The park sits near Balmain East and Peacock Point, two local landmarks on the Balmain peninsula. Walkers following the Tom Uren Walking Trail can stop at Ewenton Park for a seat on the sandstone edging and a view across the harbour before continuing their route.
Facilities at Ewenton Park
Visitor tips for Ewenton Park
- ✓Bring a rug for the grassed area under the large tree, which is the park's main shaded spot.
- ✓Check the dog hours before you go: off-leash use runs 4pm to 10am (5pm to 10am during daylight saving) on weekends and public holidays only.
- ✓Walk the Tom Uren Walking Trail to reach Ewenton Park along the harbour foreshore.
- ✓Take bus routes 441 or 445 to Ewenton Park if the nearby street parking is full.
- ✓Expect a small, tucked-away harbourside park, which suits a quiet visit rather than a large gathering.
- ✓For event hire, minor events of 30 to 500 people cost $51.00 per hour and major events over 500 people cost $2,592.30 per day, both including GST. Confirm these figures with Inner West Council, as they may be out of date.
Getting to Ewenton Park
Ewenton Park is at Jubilee Place, Balmain NSW 2041, with access from Grafton Street. Street parking is available nearby. Bus routes 441 and 445 serve the park.
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- 📍Tom Uren Walking Trail
- 📍Balmain East
- 📍Peacock Point
- 📍Grafton Street
- 📍Jubilee Place
Frequently asked questions about Ewenton Park
Is Ewenton Park in Balmain off-leash for dogs?
Yes, Ewenton Park has a leash-free dog exercise area. Off-leash use is allowed from 4pm to 10am outside daylight saving and from 5pm to 10am during daylight saving. These hours apply on weekends and public holidays.
Can I bring my dog to Ewenton Park, and do I need to keep it on a lead?
Yes, dogs can visit Ewenton Park. Dogs can run off-lead during the leash-free hours on weekends and public holidays. At all other times, dogs must be kept on a leash.
Does Ewenton Park have toilets and baby change facilities?
Ewenton Park has toilets listed among its facilities. Toilets are one of the confirmed amenities at the park.
Is Ewenton Park a good spot for a picnic on the weekend?
Ewenton Park has picnic tables and sandstone seating. Its grassed area under a large tree offers shade for a picnic rug. The park also has views of the water and the city.
Is there parking near Ewenton Park, or should I take public transport?
Ewenton Park has street parking available nearby. Bus routes 441 and 445 also serve the park. The park is at Jubilee Place, Balmain NSW 2041.
Are there walking paths or loops around Ewenton Park?
Ewenton Park is on the Tom Uren Walking Trail. The park sits near Balmain East and Peacock Point. Its foreshore setting gives walkers views of the water and the city.