Henson Park
Henson Park is a multi-purpose sports ground on Centennial Street, Marrickville, that hosts Newtown Jets rugby league and Sydney Swans AFLW matches. Its standout feature for dog owners is a designated off-leash area on the eastern hill, usable whenever organised sport is not being played.
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About Henson Park
Off-Leash Dog Area at Henson Park
Henson Park's off-leash area sits outside the sporting ground, is unfenced and lies close to roads, so it suits well-trained dogs only. Dogs may also use the area during weekly sporting club training. On Newtown Jets rugby league and AFL/NSW game days, dogs must stay on leash, and only medically required companion animals may enter the ground for AFLW games. Henson Park provides poo bags.
Sports Ground and Grandstand at Henson Park
Henson Park was established in 1933 on the site of Daley's brick pit. The ground has a grass playing surface, a capacity of 20,000, open-air seating and grassy hill seating. Besides its rugby league and AFLW fixtures, Henson Park hosts community Australian football and charity events, which usually bring food and beer trucks. The heritage-listed King George V Grandstand has been revitalised with four female-friendly change rooms, and a new multi-purpose building at its rear holds a gym space, community function areas, a canteen, coaches' boxes and media and broadcast infrastructure.
Toilets and Accessibility at Henson Park
Henson Park has a public toilet, and the multi-purpose building behind the grandstand adds accessible public amenities and baby change facilities. The redeveloped King George V Grandstand has lift access to its upper levels. A lit concrete pathway runs from the grandstand to the Woodland Street entrance. Upgrade works costing $700,000, which included replacement sports field perimeter fencing, were completed in June 2024.
Facilities at Henson Park
Visitor tips for Henson Park
- ✓Check the sporting schedule before visiting with a dog, as the designated area changes on sport days.
- ✓Bring your own poo bags as a backup, since droppings are occasionally missed on the hill.
Getting to Henson Park
Centennial Street, Marrickville NSW 2204. Street parking in Marrickville is limited, especially during sporting events.
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- 📍Two Chaps (café)
- 📍The Henson Park Hotel
Frequently asked questions about Henson Park
Can I bring my dog to Henson Park?
Yes, dogs can be off leash on the eastern hill whenever no organised sport is on. They must be leashed at Newtown Jets and AFL/NSW games and are not allowed in for AFLW games, apart from medically required companion animals.
Are there toilets at Henson Park?
Yes, there is a public toilet, and accessible amenities are available too.
Is Henson Park wheelchair accessible?
The grandstand has a lift to its upper levels, and a lit concrete path leads to the Woodland Street entrance.
Is it easy to park at Henson Park on game days?
No, game days are busy and spots fill fast, so arrive early and allow extra time to find a space.