Hugo Street Reserve
Hugo Street Reserve is a public park in Redfern whose standout feature is a fenced off-leash dog area in its southern section. The reserve also has a full basketball court, seating, shaded areas and a cantilevered roof weather shelter erected in 1957.
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About Hugo Street Reserve
Off-Leash Dog Area at Hugo Street Reserve
Hugo Street Reserve sets aside its southern section as a fenced space where dogs can run off-leash. Off-leash access applies at all times inside this fence, and the dog park is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Dogs may be off-leash only within the fenced section, so owners need a lead elsewhere in the reserve. The basketball court is a prohibited area for dogs.
Basketball Court at Hugo Street Reserve
Hugo Street Reserve has one full basketball court, available from 9am to 9pm. The court began in 1977 as a single ring, installed after 16-year-old local resident Matthew Raschke asked Council for a basketball ring. The ring was later expanded into the full court that local players use today, so basketball has been part of the reserve since the 1970s. Visitors can shoot hoops on the court during those hours.
Facilities at Hugo Street Reserve
Visitor tips for Hugo Street Reserve
- ✓Look for the Wall of Humanity, an Indigenous artwork painted by local children.
Getting to Hugo Street Reserve
Corner of Hugo and Vine Streets, Redfern NSW 2016. There is no onsite mobility parking, and none within 300m of the reserve.
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- 📍Redfern Community Centre
Frequently asked questions about Hugo Street Reserve
Is Hugo Street Reserve dog friendly?
Yes, dogs can run off-leash at any hour inside the fenced southern section, but they are not allowed on the basketball court.
What are the opening hours for Hugo Street Reserve?
The basketball court can be used from 9am to 9pm, while the fenced dog park is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Are there toilets at Hugo Street Reserve?
No, the reserve has no public toilets, so plan a stop before you arrive.
Is there mobility parking at Hugo Street Reserve?
No, drivers who need mobility parking will find none at the reserve or within 300m of it.