Marrickville Park
Marrickville Park is a village green of about 4.25 hectares at 111 Frazer Street, Marrickville, and its most notable feature is an off-leash dog area on the eastern side. The park also has a sports ground with a turf cricket wicket, tennis courts, a playground, an outdoor gym and the Marrickville Croquet Club.
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About Marrickville Park
Off-Leash Dog Area at Marrickville Park
Marrickville Park has a designated off-leash dog area on its eastern side, and dogs must stay on a leash in the rest of the park. Inner West Council fines for dogs off-leash outside designated zones start at $330. The eastern zone is open rather than enclosed and borders nearby streets, so owners should keep dogs close when near the roads. Toilets are located at the dog area, although they are sometimes closed outside daytime hours.
Play and Fitness at Marrickville Park
Marrickville Park has a playground with swing sets and a climbing structure with a slide suited to young children. A small walking path in the park is where children learn to ride bikes. Marrickville Park also has an outdoor gym for adult exercise and basketball courts for active play. Paved pathways and jogging tracks make it easy to walk or jog loops around the grounds, with trees and benches throughout.
Sports Grounds at Marrickville Park
Marrickville Park has a sports ground with a turf cricket wicket for summer sport and a rugby league field. Marrickville Park also has cricket nets, batting practice cages and lawn tennis courts available for hire, and it is home to the Marrickville Croquet Club. Walk of sports fame plaques sit around the cricket field. Local sporting clubs fully book the grounds for mid-week training and weekend games, so the fields are often in use.
Facilities at Marrickville Park
Visitor tips for Marrickville Park
- ✓Pick up after your dog, as dog waste on the grass is a concern at the park.
- ✓Bring a water bottle to refill at the bubblers and taps.
- ✓Expect road noise from the streets bordering the park if you want a quiet afternoon.
- ✓On summer days, head for the shade under the trees.
Getting to Marrickville Park
Marrickville Park is at 111 Frazer Street, Marrickville NSW 2204, bounded by Frazer Street to the north and Livingstone Road to the east, with residential properties on the south and west sides. Parking is on nearby streets, which get busy at peak times and fill quickly when sporting events are on.
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- 📍Marrickville Oval, 1 Livingstone Road
Frequently asked questions about Marrickville Park
Is there an off-leash dog area at Marrickville Park?
Yes, dogs can run off-leash on the eastern side of the park but must be leashed everywhere else, and breaches cost at least $330.
Are there toilets at Marrickville Park?
Yes, there are public toilets near the off-leash area, but check before you go, as they sometimes close after daytime hours.
Is the playground at Marrickville Park good for young children?
Yes, the swing sets and the climbing structure with its slide suit young children, who can also practise riding bikes on a small walking path.
Where can I park at Marrickville Park?
Parking is on the surrounding streets, and spaces are scarce during sporting events.
What are the opening hours of Marrickville Park?
Marrickville Park is open 24 hours, every day.