Tempe Reserve
Tempe Reserve is a 44.4-acre riverside park on the Cooks River in Tempe NSW 2044. Its standout feature is a fully fenced off-leash dog area with separate sections for big and small dogs. The reserve also has sports grounds, a shaded playground and a sheltered BBQ picnic area.
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About Tempe Reserve
Off-Leash Dog Area at Tempe Reserve
Tempe Reserve has a fully fenced off-leash dog area where dogs can run free safely. The fenced area has one designated section for big dogs and another for small dogs, so smaller dogs can play apart from larger ones. A water fountain provides drinking water, and plenty of shaded seating gives owners somewhere to rest while their dogs run. This fenced space is the main dog-friendly area at Tempe Reserve.
Sports Facilities at Tempe Reserve
Tempe Reserve has sporting grounds for soccer and cricket, along with cricket nets, netball courts and a rugby field. The Robyn Webster Indoor Sports Centre, Jets Sports Club and Cooks River Motor Boat Club are also based at the reserve, so indoor sport and boating sit alongside the outdoor fields. All sporting grounds at Tempe Reserve require a booking, and clubs use them for mid-week training and weekend games.
Playground, BBQ and Picnic Areas at Tempe Reserve
Tempe Reserve has a shaded playground for children and a BBQ with a sheltered picnic area for family gatherings. Picnic sites, a shelter and toilets are also provided. Tempe Village Green is the central open area of the reserve, ringed by a circle of trees, and it suits picnics and events and can be booked. Picnic tables at Tempe Reserve are not available for hire.
Facilities at Tempe Reserve
Visitor tips for Tempe Reserve
- ✓Plan events at least a week ahead, as bookings are not accepted within 7 days of the proposed event date.
- ✓Cancelling a booking more than 7 days out incurs a $50 fee, and cancelling within 7 days means no refund.
- ✓Check the forecast before booking an outdoor event, because bookings are not rescheduled or refunded for bad weather.
- ✓Apply at least 4 weeks ahead for a wedding of up to 120 people, and email parks@innerwest.nsw.gov.au about events of over 250 people.
Getting to Tempe Reserve
Tempe Reserve is on Holbeach Avenue, Tempe NSW 2044, reached via Bay Street from the Princes Highway. Parking is free across multiple lots, with extra street parking around the sports field and at the end of Holbeach Avenue. A shared bike path connects the reserve to the Cooks River Cycleway.
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Frequently asked questions about Tempe Reserve
Is there an off-leash dog area at Tempe Reserve?
Yes, dogs can run free inside the fenced dog area, which has room for both large and small breeds.
Are there toilets at Tempe Reserve?
Yes, toilets are provided, and a water fountain is available for a drink.
Do I need to book a BBQ or picnic at Tempe Reserve?
Groups under 30 usually don't need a booking unless they bring entertainment or amusement devices, hire external providers or use an undercover bookable area. Gatherings of 30 to 250 people are booked through the council's online system, and under-30 events with a jumping castle or marquee are limited to 4 hours.
Is parking free at Tempe Reserve?
Yes, parking costs nothing in the reserve's lots or on the surrounding streets.
Can I walk along the river at Tempe Reserve?
Yes, scenic walking areas follow the water's edge, and the reserve includes a natural area of estuarine saltmarsh and coastal sandstone foreshore forest.