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Sydney Park – dog-friendly park in St Peters
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Sydney Park

Multi-award-winning 44-hectare regional park on Sydney Park Road Alexandria – one of the city’s largest and most-loved off-leash recreation spaces, famous for rolling grassy hills, heritage-listed brick kiln chimneys (reminders of its former brickworks and landfill history), and extensive ponds and wetlands that now filter stormwater and attract waterbirds, frogs and turtles.

Dogs are welcome off-leash at all times across most of the park, with a dedicated shallow dog paddling pool near the main hills for summer cool-downs. Excluded areas where dogs must NOT enter at any time: the Wetlands and waterbird habitat zones, Alan Davidson Oval (AFL and cricket ground), Sydney Park Cycling Centre and the children's learn-to-ride bike track, the main enclosed playground, and all public barbecue picnic zones.

Facilities dotted throughout the park include 26 electric barbecues, shaded picnic tables and shelters, public toilets and water stations. The award-winning Sydney Park Skate Park features the largest public flow bowl in Sydney (3m deep), an expansive plaza with rails and banks, a beginner bowl, and night lighting until 9pm for evening sessions. The shaded children's bike track next to the Cycling Centre hosts regular learn-to-ride clinics for kids. For families there is a large partially enclosed adventure playground with water play for all ages and abilities, plus Sydney City Farm community garden and urban agriculture project at the St Peters end.

Dog-Friendly Information

Leash
Off-leash
Outdoor area
Park setting in St Peters
Hours
Always Open
Parking
Free on-site carparks off Sydney Park Road, Euston Road and Campbell Road; fills fast on sunny weekends. On-street parking on surrounding streets within 5-10 min walk.
From Sydney CBD
5 km south of Sydney CBD; 15 mins walk from St Peters train station
Water
Water point available
Toilets
On-site toilets listed
Menu
Cafe and kiosk near the main hill and playground overlooking the wetlands; The Grounds of Alexandria, Busshari and many other dog-friendly cafes a short walk or drive away in Alexandria and St Peters.

Amenities & Best For

Best For
SmallLargeSeniorPuppyFamily Friendly
Dining/Cafe
Restrooms
Water
BBQ/Picnic
Shaded Seating

Ratings

Hiking
Pet Friendly
Photo Worthy
Tips
Sydney Park is one of Sydney's most popular dog socialisation parks so arrival before 9am is best for shy or puppy dogs to avoid peak crowds. Dogs must stay out of the Wetlands, Alan Davidson Oval, Cycling Centre, playground and BBQ picnic zones – rangers patrol and fines apply. The paddling pool is cleaned in the morning so visit early for clean water. Skate park lights run until 9pm in summer for evening walks and sunset hill views over the city skyline and brick chimneys. Parking fills very quickly on warm weekends and public holidays – consider walking from St Peters station (T8 South Line, 15 mins) or cycling in on the Alexandra Canal shared path. Bring poop bags (bins are provided, but supply can run out on busy days) and a towel for wet or muddy paws after the wetlands paths or paddling pool.
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