War Memorial Park
War Memorial Park is a large community park on Moore Street, Leichhardt, with a designated off-leash dog area on its southern lawn. The park also has a playground, an accessible unisex toilet with baby change, picnic tables and a central fig tree.
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About War Memorial Park
Off-Leash Dog Area at War Memorial Park
War Memorial Park has an off-leash dog area on its southern lawn, open 24 hours, seven days a week. Dogs must stay on a leash across the northern section and are not permitted within 10 metres of the playground. The park is unfenced, with open boundaries along Catherine Street and Moore Street. A water fountain has an attached dog bowl, and large established trees around the perimeter give dogs and owners shade. Waste bins are provided.
Playground and Amenities at War Memorial Park
War Memorial Park has a playground, picnic tables and park benches, which make it a spot for picnics and children's birthday parties. The amenities building has been remodelled into a unisex accessible toilet with a baby change, alongside the public toilets. A water fountain supplies drinking water. War Memorial Park is wheelchair accessible, and night lighting allows the park to be used after dark.
Events and Bookings at War Memorial Park
War Memorial Park can be booked for casual gatherings of 30 to 250 people, such as weddings, parties and picnics, through the Inner West Council online booking system. Groups under 30 need no booking unless they bring a marquee or entertainment devices such as a jumping castle. Events over 250 people require an email to parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au. Bookings are not accepted within 7 days of the event. Hire costs $56.90 per hour (GST included) for groups of 30 or more. Some events also need a park hire form at least 4 weeks ahead and traffic or parking management approval at least 3 months ahead. Commercial fitness training is permitted from 6:30am.
Facilities at War Memorial Park
Visitor tips for War Memorial Park
- ✓Bring your own poo bags, as bags are not reliably stocked at the bins.
- ✓Arrive early on weekend mornings, when nearby street parking fills quickly.
Getting to War Memorial Park
39 Moore Street, Leichhardt NSW 2040. There is no on-site parking, so drivers use street parking on Moore Street, Catherine Street and surrounding local roads. Bus routes 370 and 470 stop close by, and the light rail stops at Catherine Street, Lilyfield.
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Can I let my dog off-leash at War Memorial Park?
Yes, but only on the southern lawn; keep dogs leashed in the north and at least 10 metres from the playground.
Does War Memorial Park have a playground?
Yes, and it sits inside a 10-metre buffer where dogs are not allowed.
Are there accessible toilets at War Memorial Park?
Yes, there are public toilets, including a unisex accessible one with baby change facilities.
Is there parking at War Memorial Park?
There is no on-site car park, so plan on street parking or take bus 370 or 470 or the light rail.
Are there BBQs at War Memorial Park?
No, the park has no BBQ facilities, though picnic tables and benches are available.