Dog parks with water access in Sydney

A 44-hectare multi-award-winning regional park in Alexandria with extensive off-leash areas at all times and a paddling pool for dogs. Public toilets, four car parks, a cafe kiosk and wetland walking paths are on site; dogs are prohibited from playgrounds and enclosed sports areas.

Off-leash hours: At all times, in the extensive designated off-leash areas

Last verified: 2026-09-08

A Glebe foreshore park on Rozelle Bay with a designated off-leash section west of the canal; dogs must be on-leash east of the canal. There is a small beach with water access to the bay and shared walking paths, and dogs are prohibited from the fenced playground.

Off-leash hours: Off-leash west of the canal at all times; dogs must be on-leash east of the canal

Last verified: 2026-09-08

A Glebe foreshore park along Blackwattle Bay where the Glebe Foreshore Walk section is off-leash at all times. It has barbecue and picnic areas, a playground, public toilets and water access ramps and pontoons.

Off-leash hours: At all times, along the Glebe Foreshore Walk section

Last verified: 2026-09-08

A harbourside park with time-restricted off-leash access (3:30pm to 10:30am); dogs are prohibited from Reg Bartley Oval and the Waratah playground. It has a cafe, public toilets, tennis courts, outdoor exercise equipment, cricket nets and water access stairs to the harbour.

Off-leash hours: 3:30pm to 10:30am

Last verified: 2026-09-08

Rowland Reserve's Bayview off-leash area operates 24 hours a day and includes access to adjacent tidal sand flats. Public toilets, a carpark, seating, water and bins are listed on site.

Off-leash hours: 24 hours a day

Last verified: 2026-09-26

Mosman Council permits unleashed dogs on the beach and in the water at Spit West all day Monday to Friday, and before 9am and after 4pm on weekends and public holidays. Spit Reserve West is off-leash except on Saturdays from 8:30am to 2:30pm.

Off-leash hours: Beach and water: all day Monday to Friday, and before 9am and after 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays; reserve off-leash except Saturdays 8:30am-2:30pm

Last verified: 2026-09-26

Mosman Council permits unleashed dogs on the beach and in the water at Spit East all day Monday to Friday, and before 9am and after 4pm on weekends and public holidays. Dogs are prohibited on all other public beaches.

Off-leash hours: All day Monday to Friday, and before 9am and after 4pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays

Last verified: 2026-09-26

Mosman Council permits dogs off-leash on the beach and in the water east of the Clifton Gardens jetty on weekdays only: before 9am and after 4pm in winter, or before 9am and after 6pm during daylight saving months (October–March). The grassed area follows the Mosman off-leash grassed-area hours.

Off-leash hours: Beach and water east of the jetty on weekdays only: before 9am and after 4pm in winter, or before 9am and after 6pm during daylight saving months October-March; grassed area all day weekdays and before 9am and after 4pm on weekends and public holidays

Last verified: 2026-09-26

Northern Beaches Council lists this large grassed area as off-leash 24 hours a day, with part of the shared path and access to the southern side of Curl Curl Lagoon. Dogs are permitted in Curl Curl Lagoon but not on Curl Curl Beach.

Off-leash hours: 24 hours a day

Last verified: 2026-09-26

Northern Beaches Council lists Lagoon Park as off-leash 24 hours a day and says dogs may enter the water, but visitors should check on-site water-quality signs. Dogs must stay outside the 10 metre playground exclusion area.

Off-leash hours: 24 hours a day

Last verified: 2026-09-26

Northern Beaches Council lists Progress Park as an unfenced off-leash area open 24 hours a day and says dogs are permitted in Mullet Creek. The page lists on-street parking, seating, water and bins.

Off-leash hours: 24 hours a day

Last verified: 2026-09-26