Ward Park
Ward Park is a public park on Marlborough Street at the corner of Devonshire Street in Surry Hills, where dogs can run off-leash at all times. It also has an enclosed toddler playground, an open playground for older children, a micro skate bowl and barbecues.
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About Ward Park
Off-Leash Dog Area at Ward Park
Ward Park allows dogs off-leash at all times, so Surry Hills owners can let their dogs run at any hour. The park covers 2.4 acres, which gives dogs and owners room to move. Ward Park is also a walking and running spot, so owners can fit their own exercise around a dog's play. Two drinking water bubblers in the park mean owners can refill a water bottle mid-visit.
Playgrounds and Skate Bowl at Ward Park
Ward Park has two playgrounds for different age groups: an enclosed playground designed for toddlers and an open playground for older children with slides, swings, climbing equipment, a bridge and sandpits. A skate bowl sits beside the older children's playground. The bowl is a one-foot deep micro bowl with 3 small extensions that suits every ability of bowl-style skating. An outdoor ping pong table in the same area adds table tennis for high school students and younger children.
Facilities at Ward Park
Getting to Ward Park
57 Marlborough Street, at the corner of Devonshire Street, Surry Hills NSW 2010. The Surry Hills light rail stop is next to the park. There is no onsite mobility parking; the nearest mobility space within 300m is at 624 Crown Street, on the east side between Lansdowne Street and Cleveland Street (1 parallel space, 3.2m wide by 7.5m long).
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Frequently asked questions about Ward Park
Can dogs go off-leash at Ward Park?
Yes, there are no set off-leash hours, so dogs can run free whenever you visit.
Does Ward Park have a playground for toddlers?
Yes, one of its two playgrounds is enclosed and designed for toddlers.
Are there toilets at Ward Park?
Yes, the park has public toilets, including a timed toilet, plus two drinking water bubblers.
Is there parking near Ward Park?
Ward Park has no onsite mobility parking; the closest mobility space is on Crown Street, and the light rail stop sits right next to the park.
Are there barbecues at Ward Park?
Yes, there is a barbecue with benches beside it.