Dog friendly parks and off-leash areas in Eastern Suburbs

Southern Cross Drive Reserve Off-Leash Area is a council-designated off-leash area where dogs can run leash-free. Check on-site signage for any timed or shared-use rules.

Dogs are welcome at Kensington Rotary Reserve and can run off-leash in the park. Council formally approved the off-leash arrangement in November 2023.

Dogs are very much welcome at Rose Bay Dog Beach, with off-leash access permitted all day long on the sand. Note that dogs are not allowed in the adjacent Percival Park, so access is best via Caledonian Road or the steps from New South Head Road.