Blackmore Park
Blackmore Park is a sporting ground on Canal Road, Leichhardt NSW 2040, also known as Blackmore Oval. Its standout feature is its sports fields, with a winter rugby league field and summer cricket facilities, and dogs may be off-leash there outside sporting events.
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About Blackmore Park
Off-Leash Dog Rules at Blackmore Park
Blackmore Park allows dogs outside of sporting activity. Dogs can be off-leash at Blackmore Park when no sporting games, training sessions or events are taking place. Dogs must be on-leash at all times during rugby league and cricket games, training and events held on the grounds. Inner West Council publishes a dogs on and off leash areas map for Blackmore Park, which shows where each rule applies. Dog owners should check the map before visiting and should keep their dog on-leash whenever a club session is underway. The dog rules at Blackmore Park are set and enforced by Inner West Council, the park's managing body.
Sports Facilities and Bookings at Blackmore Park
Blackmore Park has sports facilities for rugby league, cricket and community sport. The ground has a winter rugby league field and an artificial cricket wicket for summer use. Three cricket nets are located at Blackmore Park, and commercial fitness training is permitted on the site. Blackmore Park is home to Leichhardt Wanderers, a junior rugby league club formed in 1911. Local sporting clubs and associations book the grounds for mid-week training and weekend games, and all sporting grounds at Blackmore Park are currently fully booked. Booking enquiries go to parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au, or can be submitted through the online booking enquiry form.
Amenities at Blackmore Park
Blackmore Park has toilets, change rooms and a canteen for visitors. Floodlighting is installed at Blackmore Park, which supports evening use of the sporting fields. An outdoor fitness station is provided at Blackmore Park for visitors who want to exercise outdoors. The canteen at Blackmore Park offers food and drinks on site during sporting activity. Together these amenities make Blackmore Park a practical base for organised sport, training and fitness. Inner West Council lists these facilities for the park.
Facilities at Blackmore Park
Visitor tips for Blackmore Park
- ✓Keep dogs on-leash during rugby league or cricket games, training sessions and events, as council rules require.
- ✓Check the Inner West Council dogs on and off leash areas map before bringing a dog to Blackmore Park.
- ✓Book the sporting grounds by emailing parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au or using the online booking enquiry form, since the grounds are fully booked mid-week and on weekends.
- ✓Use the outdoor fitness station on site for free outdoor exercise.
- ✓Stop at the on-site canteen for food and drinks during sporting activity.
- ✓Use the on-site toilets and change rooms if you are playing or training at the ground.
Getting to Blackmore Park
Canal Road, Leichhardt NSW 2040. Some directories list the address as Lot 11 Canal Rd, Lilyfield NSW 2040.
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Can I take my dog to Blackmore Park in Leichhardt?
Yes, dogs are allowed at Blackmore Park. Dogs may be off-leash when no sporting games, training or events are taking place. Dogs must be on-leash at all times during sporting games, training and events.
Is there an off-leash dog area at Blackmore Park?
Blackmore Park allows dogs off-leash at times outside of sporting activity. Inner West Council publishes a dogs on and off leash areas map for the park. Check the map before visiting to confirm which areas apply.
Are dogs allowed on the sports fields at Blackmore Park?
Dogs must be on-leash at all times when sporting games, training and events are taking place on the sports fields. Dogs may be off-leash on the grounds at other times. Inner West Council sets these rules for the park.
Are there toilets and change rooms at Blackmore Park?
Yes, Blackmore Park has toilets and change rooms. A canteen is also on site. These facilities are provided for visitors using the sporting grounds.
What sports can I play at Blackmore Park?
Blackmore Park has a winter rugby league field and an artificial cricket wicket for summer. Three cricket nets are available, and commercial fitness training is permitted. The park is home to Leichhardt Wanderers, a junior rugby league club formed in 1911.
Are there sports fields or courts at Blackmore Park I can book?
Blackmore Park has sporting grounds that can be booked. Booking enquiries go to parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au, or can be made through the online booking enquiry form. The grounds are currently fully booked for mid-week training and weekend games by local clubs and associations.