Harry Noble Reserve
Harry Noble Reserve is a public park on Swanson Street at Fox Avenue, Erskineville, where dogs may be off-leash at all times. It also has an enclosed children's playground with swings and slides, barbecue areas, picnic tables, and netball and basketball rings.
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About Harry Noble Reserve
Off-Leash Dog Area at Harry Noble Reserve
Harry Noble Reserve has a grassy off-leash dog area that is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of the playground, which keeps pets well clear of the play equipment. Dogs can outnumber people on some afternoons, making the reserve a busy social space for pets. Drinking water and poo bags are available for dog owners.
Playground and Picnic Facilities at Harry Noble Reserve
Harry Noble Reserve has an enclosed children's playground with swings and slides, set apart from the off-leash dog area. The reserve also has barbecue areas for cooking outdoors and a dedicated picnic area with picnic tables for group meals. Families can pair time on the swings and slides with a barbecue lunch, which makes Harry Noble Reserve a practical outing for parents with young children.
Sports and Walking Paths at Harry Noble Reserve
Harry Noble Reserve has netball rings and basketball rings, with practice areas for both sports. The reserve's paths suit both leisurely strolls and harder workouts, which makes Harry Noble Reserve popular with walkers and runners. For organised games, sporting groups use the adjacent Erskineville Oval on Fox Avenue, which is available for hire. The oval also has the public toilets that serve the reserve.
Facilities at Harry Noble Reserve
Visitor tips for Harry Noble Reserve
- ✓Visit the off-leash area before dark, as the grassy area is unlit at night.
Getting to Harry Noble Reserve
Swanson Street at the corner of Fox Avenue, Erskineville NSW 2043. The nearest mobility parking is one parallel space (3 m wide by 7.8 m long) at 29 Swanson Street, on the southern side between Elliott Avenue and Malcolm Street, about 120 m from the reserve. There is no onsite mobility parking.
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- 📍Erskineville Oval
- 📍Alexandria Park
- 📍Solander Park
Frequently asked questions about Harry Noble Reserve
Can I take my dog off-leash at Harry Noble Reserve?
Yes, at any hour of the day, but dogs must stay 10 metres or more away from the playground.
Is there a playground at Harry Noble Reserve?
Yes. Kids can use the fenced play area's swings and slides.
Are there toilets at Harry Noble Reserve?
The closest public toilets are at Erskineville Oval next door on Fox Avenue.
Is Harry Noble Reserve wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it has a wheelchair accessible entrance, and the nearest mobility parking space is about 120 metres away on Swanson Street.
What are the opening hours of Harry Noble Reserve?
The reserve is open every day, around the clock.