Johnson Park
Johnson Park is a large green reserve on Constitution Road, Dulwich Hill, with an off-leash dog area open only at set times to protect endangered long-nosed bandicoots. It also has an outdoor calisthenics area, undercover BBQ areas, picnic tables, sports fields and night lighting.
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About Johnson Park
Off-Leash Dog Area at Johnson Park
Johnson Park has an unfenced but spacious off-leash dog area that is open only during designated times. The park is home to endangered long-nosed bandicoots, so dogs must stay on a lead outside the permitted periods, and rangers patrol regularly to enforce the rules. Johnson Park has no dedicated small dog area. The main appeal of the dog area is the room it gives dogs to run.
Outdoor Calisthenics Area at Johnson Park
Johnson Park has an outdoor calisthenics area that pairs standard calisthenics bars with modern public exercise equipment, all set on Tartan Track flooring. The bars include four pull-up bars of different heights, a pair of rings, a dip station, an incline pushup bar and a leg and knee raise station. The equipment side adds an aerobic walker, a sit-up board and leg press, shoulder press, butterfly press and back extension stations. A bubbler and toilets are close to the exercise area.
BBQ and Picnic Facilities at Johnson Park
Johnson Park has undercover BBQ areas for group cooking and eating, with picnic tables for visitors who want to sit and eat outdoors. A public restroom on site means visitors do not need to leave the park during a long visit. Night lighting allows the BBQ and picnic areas to be used after dark, and the covered BBQs make a good base for a day on the park's open green space.
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Visitor tips for Johnson Park
- ✓Check the signs on arrival to confirm the current off-leash hours.
- ✓Bring your own poo bags, as none are provided at the park.
Getting to Johnson Park
Constitution Road, Dulwich Hill NSW 2203. Johnson Park has on-site parking, with more street parking along Constitution Road. The L1 light rail stop is close to the park.
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Frequently asked questions about Johnson Park
Can I let my dog off the lead at Johnson Park?
Only during the designated off-leash times, which protect the park's bandicoots; outside them, dogs must be on a lead.
Is the dog area at Johnson Park fenced?
No. The off-leash area is open and unfenced, and there is no separate space for small dogs.
Are there BBQs and picnic tables at Johnson Park?
Yes. Covered barbecues and picnic tables are available, and the area is lit at night.
Are there toilets at Johnson Park?
Yes, there is a public restroom in the park.
What are the opening hours of Johnson Park?
The park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, though off-leash times are restricted.