Tempe Lands
Tempe Lands is a restored parkland in Tempe NSW 2044, reopened about a year after remediation of a former shale quarry, greyhound track and rubbish tip. Its standout feature is designated off-leash dog exercise areas, alongside wetlands and walking paths that are home to native wildlife.
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About Tempe Lands
Off-Leash Dog Areas at Tempe Lands
Tempe Lands has designated off-leash dog exercise areas, and off-leash exercise is permitted only within designated areas and times. The fenced dog park at Tempe Lands is on Holbeach Avenue, Tempe NSW 2044, opposite Tempe Reserve. It has separate fenced areas, with the western side closest to the river for larger dogs and the eastern side near the sporting field for smaller dogs. The dog park has an agility course, a water tap, water bubblers, rubbish bins and flood lights for safety at night. The dog park is a temporary facility, and a permanent off-leash park is planned at Smith Street.
Wetlands and Walking Paths at Tempe Lands
Tempe Lands contains a wetland area and walking paths. Its Natural Area is a Transition Sydney turpentine ironbark forest wetlands complex, and the wetlands are home to native wildlife. The volunteer group Tempe Birdos meets monthly to survey birds and other fauna, and it recorded its 100th bird species sighting at Tempe Lands in 2017. Tempe Lands was a shale quarry in the 1920s, a greyhound racing track in the 1940s and a rubbish tip until the mid-1970s. Remediation began in 2004 under the then-Marrickville Council, and the parkland reopened about a year later.
Planned Upgrades at Tempe Lands
Inner West Council adopted the Tempe Lands Master Plan at its meeting on 16 June 2026. The Master Plan proposes a 5-a-side soccer facility with four fields and two fully fenced off-leash dog areas at Tempe Lands. It also proposes a new amenities building, additional car parking spaces if needed, a native nursery and education area, and a wildlife rehabilitation area. Space for a container cafe and a rain garden are included, with the rain garden capturing water runoff into the wetland area. Tempe Lands is being upgraded progressively over 10 years.
Facilities at Tempe Lands
Visitor tips for Tempe Lands
- ✓Keep dogs on a leash outside the designated off-leash areas, since off-leash exercise is permitted only within designated areas and times.
- ✓Take smaller dogs to the eastern side of the fenced dog park, near the sporting field, and larger dogs to the western side closest to the river.
- ✓Use the water tap and bins at the fenced dog park, and the agility course for dogs.
- ✓Look for birdlife around the wetlands, where the Tempe Birdos volunteer group surveys birds monthly.
- ✓Expect some noise from the nearby motorway when visiting the parkland.
- ✓Check back on upgrades, since the Master Plan adds new dog areas and amenities progressively over 10 years.
Getting to Tempe Lands
Tempe Lands is located off South Street, Tempe. The fenced dog park is on Holbeach Avenue, Tempe NSW 2044, opposite Tempe Reserve. The top car park is at Tempe Lands, and the Master Plan proposes additional car parking spaces if needed.
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- 📍Tempe Reserve
- 📍Model car racetrack on Holbeach Avenue
- 📍Sporting field beside the eastern side of the fenced dog park
- 📍The river, beside the western side of the fenced dog park
- 📍South Street, Tempe
- 📍Holbeach Avenue
Frequently asked questions about Tempe Lands
What is Tempe Lands in Tempe NSW like for a casual visit?
Tempe Lands is a restored natural parkland with a wetland area, walking paths and designated off-leash dog exercise areas. The site reopened about a year after remediation of a former shale quarry, greyhound track and rubbish tip. Visitors can see native wildlife around the wetlands, and there is some noise from the nearby motorway.
Are dogs allowed off-leash at Tempe Lands?
Yes, off-leash dog exercise is permitted at Tempe Lands within designated areas and times. The fenced dog park on Holbeach Avenue, Tempe NSW 2044, is one of these designated areas. Dogs should be kept on a leash outside those areas.
Is there a fenced dog area at Tempe Lands?
Yes, the fenced dog park is on Holbeach Avenue, Tempe NSW 2044, opposite Tempe Reserve. It has separate fenced areas, an agility course, a water tap and rubbish bins. The dog park is a temporary facility, and a permanent off-leash park is planned at Smith Street.
Are small dogs welcome at Tempe Lands, or is there a separate area for them?
Yes, the fenced dog park has a separate small dog area on its eastern side, near the sporting field. Larger dogs use the western side, which is closest to the river. Both areas sit within the fenced dog park on Holbeach Avenue.
Where do I park when visiting Tempe Lands, and is parking free?
Tempe Lands has a top car park. The Master Plan proposes additional car parking spaces if needed. The park is reached off South Street in Tempe.
Are there walking or jogging paths around Tempe Lands?
Yes, Tempe Lands has walking paths through the parkland and around the wetlands. The Natural Area is a Transition Sydney turpentine ironbark forest wetlands complex. Visitors can walk the paths while viewing the wetlands and birdlife.