Giba Park
Giba Park is a cliff-top park at the end of Point Street in Pyrmont with off-leash dog access across its entire grounds, open 24 hours a day. Giba Park also has a playground, picnic tables and wide views over Sydney Harbour toward the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Balmain.
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About Giba Park
Off-Leash Dog Area at Giba Park
Giba Park is an unfenced off-leash dog park, and the off-leash rules apply throughout the entire park at any hour of the day or night. Dogs can run without a lead across all of the cliff-top grounds. Giba Park provides water stations for dogs and waste bins. Because the park has no fence, owners need to keep their dogs under close control on the open space, so Giba Park suits owners who can supervise their dogs at all times.
Harbour Views from Giba Park
Giba Park sits high on the hill above Pirrama Park, giving it an elevated outlook over the water. From the cliff-top, Giba Park has wide views of Sydney Harbour, the Anzac Bridge and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, and across Johnstons Bay to Balmain on the opposite shore. Giba Park is a popular spot for watching New Year's Eve fireworks over the harbour. The park opened in 1996 and is named after an Aboriginal word for stone.
Facilities at Giba Park
Visitor tips for Giba Park
- ✓Bring your own dog waste bags, as the park has bins but no bags.
- ✓Visit during off-peak times for fewer crowds on the cliff-top.
- ✓Allow about 45 minutes for a typical visit.
- ✓Leave glass bottles at home on New Year's Eve, as glass is restricted at the event.
Getting to Giba Park
Giba Park is at the cliff-top end of Point Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009. From Pirrama Road, a steep set of stairs or a nearby lift leads up to the park. Parking is extremely challenging, with limited, timed and paid on-street spaces on the surrounding streets.
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- 📍Pirrama Park
- 📍Anzac Bridge
- 📍Sydney Harbour Bridge
- 📍Balmain
Frequently asked questions about Giba Park
Can dogs be off-leash at Giba Park?
Yes, dogs can be off-leash anywhere in Giba Park, at any time. The park is unfenced, so keep your dog under close control.
Is there a playground at Giba Park?
Yes, Giba Park has a children's playground as well as picnic tables.
Are there toilets at Giba Park?
Yes, Giba Park has a public restroom on site.
Where can I park near Giba Park?
Only limited, timed and paid parking is available on the streets around Giba Park, and finding a space is extremely hard.
Is Giba Park wheelchair accessible?
Yes, Giba Park is wheelchair accessible, and visitors coming from Pirrama Road can take the lift instead of the steep stairs.