Hawthorne Canal Reserve
Hawthorne Canal Reserve is a scenic Leichhardt NSW 2040 park along the canal, offering walking and cycling paths and open green space. Its standout feature is its off-leash dog area, which includes a fully fenced section and a small dog area with agility equipment.
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About Hawthorne Canal Reserve
Off-Leash Dog Area at Hawthorne Canal Reserve
Hawthorne Canal Reserve has an off-leash and exercise area for dogs, and the council publishes a map of on- and off-leash areas. Hawthorne Canal Reserve has a fully fenced dog area and a separate small dog area, which suits smaller breeds. Hawthorne Canal Reserve provides agility equipment within its dog park for dogs to use during off-leash play. Poo bags are provided on site, so dog owners at Hawthorne Canal Reserve do not need to bring their own. Seating and toilets are available near the dog park. The off-leash dog park at Hawthorne Canal Reserve is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the site has natural water access for dogs.
Playground and Sports Courts at Hawthorne Canal Reserve
Hawthorne Canal Reserve has a playground with play equipment for young children. Hawthorne Canal Reserve also has basketball courts and tennis courts available for public use. The courts give visitors a place to play active games alongside the playground. Play equipment, BBQs, basketball courts and tennis courts at Hawthorne Canal Reserve are located on one side of the canal, while the off-leash dog park, a cafe and the light rail station are on the other side. Families visiting Hawthorne Canal Reserve can combine playground time with a walk along the canal paths and a picnic on open green space.
BBQs, Picnic Areas and Toilets at Hawthorne Canal Reserve
Hawthorne Canal Reserve has BBQ facilities for visitors who want to cook outdoors. Hawthorne Canal Reserve has picnic tables and seating, which make it practical for a shared lunch beside the water. Hawthorne Canal Reserve has toilets and a public restroom, and drinking water is available on site. The toilets at Hawthorne Canal Reserve are on the same side of the canal as the play equipment and BBQs, so visitors can plan a picnic with restroom access close by. Hawthorne Canal Reserve offers these amenities within a short walk of each other.
Facilities at Hawthorne Canal Reserve
Visitor tips for Hawthorne Canal Reserve
- ✓Poo bags are provided at the off-leash dog park, so you do not need to bring your own.
- ✓Parking on Canal Road is restricted to the area north of the Light Rail Pathway, so use the car park there or take the light rail to the Hawthorne station.
- ✓The off-leash dog park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, which allows early morning or late evening dog walks.
- ✓Play equipment, BBQs, basketball courts, tennis courts and toilets are on one side of the canal, while the off-leash dog park is on the other.
- ✓Cafe Bones at the end of Canal Road has seating and bathroom amenities if you want coffee before or after your visit.
- ✓Casual events of 30 to 250 people are booked through the council's online booking system, and bookings are not accepted within 7 days of the event date.
Getting to Hawthorne Canal Reserve
Darley Road, Leichhardt NSW 2040. On-site parking is available, and a car park on Canal Road serves the area north of the Light Rail Pathway, where parking is restricted. The Hawthorne light rail station is nearby.
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- 📍Cafe Bones at the end of Canal Road
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Canal Reserve
Can I take my dog to Hawthorne Canal Reserve, and is it off-leash?
Yes. Hawthorne Canal Reserve is an off-leash and exercise area for dogs, and the council publishes a map of on- and off-leash areas. The off-leash dog park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Poo bags are provided on site.
Are there any fenced areas at Hawthorne Canal Reserve for small dogs?
Yes. Hawthorne Canal Reserve has a fully fenced dog area and a separate small dog area. Agility equipment is also available within the off-leash dog park.
Is there a playground at Hawthorne Canal Reserve for young kids?
Yes. Hawthorne Canal Reserve has a playground with play equipment for young children. Basketball courts and tennis courts are also available for public use at the reserve.
Does Hawthorne Canal Reserve have BBQ facilities I can use for a picnic?
Yes. Hawthorne Canal Reserve has BBQ facilities. Picnic tables and seating are also provided, along with toilets and drinking water.
Is there parking near Hawthorne Canal Reserve in Leichhardt?
Yes. Hawthorne Canal Reserve has on-site parking. Parking on Canal Road is restricted to the area north of the Light Rail Pathway, where the car park is located. The Hawthorne light rail station is also nearby.
Are there toilets and water fountains at Hawthorne Canal Reserve?
Yes. Hawthorne Canal Reserve has toilets and a public restroom. Drinking water is available on site. Cafe Bones, a separate business at the end of Canal Road, also has seating and bathroom amenities.