Cadigal Reserve

Cadigal Reserve is an unfenced off-leash dog park in Summer Hill, beside the Hawthorne Canal. Its most notable feature is a large open grass area where dogs can run off-leash 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The reserve also has picnic tables, bench seating and a water station for dogs.

Best for

Off-leash dogsDogs with reliable recallPicnics with tablesCanal path walksEvening walks with night lighting

About Cadigal Reserve

Off-Leash Dog Area at Cadigal Reserve

Cadigal Reserve has a dedicated off-leash area with large open grass suited to fetch and running. The reserve is completely unfenced, and its open boundary runs beside a busy shared path used by cyclists and runners. That layout makes Cadigal Reserve best for dogs with reliable recall. A water station with a dog bowl attachment lets dogs drink, and waste bins are provided.

Hawthorne Canal Shared Path at Cadigal Reserve

Cadigal Reserve has open access to a shared path running alongside the Hawthorne Canal. The path is well lit, so the reserve suits evening walks as well as daytime visits. Native trees form a bushy green space along the canal, and the area has abundant birdlife, which makes the path a peaceful choice for walks and bike rides. The shared path is wheelchair accessible.

Facilities at Cadigal Reserve

🛝Playground✗

🔥BBQ Facilities✗

🚻Toilets✗

💧Drinking Water

🅿️Parking✗

🍽️Picnic Tables

🏃Walking Paths

🏅Sports Fields✗

🐕Off-leash area

• Unfenced off-leash dog area (24 hours, 7 days) • Water station with dog bowl attachment • Picnic tables and bench seating • Waste bins (no poo bag dispensers) • Lit shared path along the Hawthorne Canal • Public toilets a short walk away along the canal path (none on site)

Visitor tips for Cadigal Reserve

✓Bring your own poo bags, as the reserve has bins but no bag dispensers.
✓Keep play toward the middle of the grass, away from the path edge.

Getting to Cadigal Reserve

1-13 Grosvenor Crescent, Summer Hill NSW 2130, alongside the Hawthorne Canal. There is no on-site parking; limited free on-street parking is available in the surrounding residential streets.

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Nearby Summer Hill

📍Hawthorne Canal

Frequently asked questions about Cadigal Reserve

Can I let my dog off-leash at Cadigal Reserve?

Yes, at any hour of the day or night, but with no fence between the grass and the shared path, only dogs that come back when called should run free.

Are there toilets at Cadigal Reserve?

There are none on site, but public toilets are a short walk away along the canal path.

Is there parking at Cadigal Reserve?

No, there is no car park; free street parking nearby is limited.

Is Cadigal Reserve wheelchair accessible?

Yes, wheelchair users can get around on the canal shared path.

Does Cadigal Reserve have a playground?

No, Cadigal Reserve has no playground or sports fields.