Vanardi Green
Vanardi Green is the off-leash dog area in the lower section of Punch Park in Balmain, NSW 2041. Its gently sloping, unfenced lawn is open to dogs off-leash 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, while the upper park around the playground and tennis courts is on-leash only.
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About Vanardi Green
Off-Leash Dog Area at Vanardi Green
Vanardi Green has a shaded, tree-lined lawn where dogs can run off-leash at any hour. No fence surrounds the lawn, so it suits dogs with reliable recall rather than dogs that tend to wander. Vanardi Green has a single open off-leash space and no separate area for small breeds. The boundary between the off-leash lawn and the on-leash upper park is easy to miss.
Playground and Tennis Courts near Vanardi Green
Vanardi Green sits below the upper section of Punch Park, which contains a playground and tennis courts. Dogs must stay on lead in that upper area. Punch Park also has a public restroom, and picnic tables give visitors a place to sit near the lawn. Families with children can use the playground, which is kept separate from the off-leash lawn at Vanardi Green.
Facilities at Vanardi Green
Visitor tips for Vanardi Green
- ✓Visit in daylight, since the off-leash lawn is unlit at night.
- ✓Put dogs back on lead before heading uphill toward the playground or tennis courts.
- ✓Pack drinking water, a bowl and poo bags, as none are provided on site.
- ✓Arrive early if you need a street park.
Getting to Vanardi Green
Vanardi Green is at 25 Reynolds Street, Balmain NSW 2041. There is no on-site parking, and free on-street parking on the surrounding residential streets is limited.
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Are dogs allowed off-leash at Vanardi Green?
Yes, dogs can be off-leash on the lower lawn at any time, day or night, but must be on lead in the upper park near the playground.
Is Vanardi Green fenced?
No, there is no fence around the off-leash lawn, so it is best for dogs that come back reliably when called.
Are there toilets at Vanardi Green?
Yes, a public restroom is in the wider Punch Park rather than on the off-leash lawn itself.
Where can I park near Vanardi Green?
There is no car park at the green, but nearby residential streets have a small amount of free street parking.
Is Vanardi Green wheelchair accessible?
Yes, people using a wheelchair can get into the park.