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 Rose Bay Dog Beach, with off-leash access on the sand all day, every day. Note that dogs are not permitted in the adjacent Percival Park, so access the beach from Caledonian Road or the steps off New South Head Road.

Dogs are very much at home in Centennial Parklands, with large off-leash areas covering around 43 percent of the open space. Keep them on a leash near ponds and lakes, and off the horse and cycle tracks.