Lawrence Hargrave Reserve
Lawrence Hargrave Reserve is a community park on Elizabeth Bay Road in Elizabeth Bay. Its most notable feature is a community garden with native plants, and it also has an off-leash dog area, a picnic area and views across to Rushcutters Bay.
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About Lawrence Hargrave Reserve
Off-Leash Dog Area at Lawrence Hargrave Reserve
Lawrence Hargrave Reserve has an off-leash dog area that is open at all times. Its grassed areas give dogs room to move and look across to Rushcutters Bay, and the reserve overlooks Sydney Harbour, making it a harbour-side place for dog walkers in Elizabeth Bay. Planned works at Lawrence Hargrave Reserve include new bollards that will protect dogs from the road.
Community Garden and Upgrades at Lawrence Hargrave Reserve
Lawrence Hargrave Reserve has a community garden and native plants. City of Sydney upgrade works completed in September 2023 added new stone paving, more bench seats, new barrier fencing and plantings, following earlier works finished in 2021. Further plans include a larger community garden with a new access path, two new paths with full accessibility ramps, new seating, more bubblers and extra native plants.
Facilities at Lawrence Hargrave Reserve
Visitor tips for Lawrence Hargrave Reserve
- ✓Check the City of Sydney's current dog rules before each visit, as they can change.
- ✓Expect possible access changes while the planned new paths and larger community garden are built.
Getting to Lawrence Hargrave Reserve
9a Elizabeth Bay Road, Elizabeth Bay NSW 2011. The reserve sits on top of the Kings Cross car park.
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- 📍Rushcutters Bay
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Hargrave Reserve
Can I take my dog off-leash at Lawrence Hargrave Reserve?
Yes, dogs can be off the lead here at any time of day.
Are there toilets at Lawrence Hargrave Reserve?
Yes, the reserve has public toilets and a water bubbler.
Can I have a picnic at Lawrence Hargrave Reserve?
Yes, there is a picnic area, and the lawns look across to Rushcutters Bay.
Who is Lawrence Hargrave Reserve named after?
It commemorates Lawrence Hargrave, who lived nearby at 40 Roslyn Gardens from 1885 to 1893.