Sydney is home to an estimated 500,000 dogs — and regular off-leash exercise is one of the most important things you can do for their physical and mental health. The good news is there are hundreds of designated off-leash areas spread across greater Sydney, managed by local councils.
Below you’ll find direct links to every council’s off-leash park information, plus our own growing map of Sydney dog parks you can browse by location.
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Council Off-Leash Park Resources
Most councils maintain a dedicated page with maps, rules, and full lists of off-leash areas in their area. Find yours below.
Bayside
There are 12 off-leash areas where dogs can exercise without a leash. Note that dogs must still be under the control of a competent person at all times. View Bayside off-leash areas →
Blacktown
Find the closest off-leash area to you using Blacktown’s parks directory. View Blacktown off-leash areas →
Burwood
A map detailing areas where dogs are permitted off-leash in the Burwood area. View Burwood off-leash areas →
Camden
Camden Council offers eight off-leash dog parks across the area. View Camden off-leash dog parks →
Campbelltown
Campbelltown City Council provides leash-free areas for dogs to socialise and exercise. View Campbelltown leash-free areas →
Canada Bay
Nearly 40% of households in Canada Bay own a dog — and the council has made a commitment to being one of Sydney’s most dog-friendly areas. View Canada Bay off-leash areas →
Canterbury–Bankstown
Dogs are welcome at most local parks but must be kept on a leash unless otherwise stated. View Canterbury–Bankstown pet-friendly parks →
Cumberland
There are six off-leash dog parks in the Cumberland Council area. View Cumberland off-leash dog parks →
Fairfield
Fairfield City offers residents four dog off-leash areas. View Fairfield off-leash areas →
Hornsby
There are six dedicated off-leash areas in Hornsby Shire, as well as some shared-use areas. View Hornsby off-leash dog areas →
Inner West
There are 43 off-leash dog exercise areas across the Inner West. View Inner West dog exercise areas →
Ku-ring-gai
The council currently has 20 off-leash areas across the Ku-ring-gai area. View Ku-ring-gai off-leash dog parks →
Lane Cove
Lane Cove Council has designated particular areas throughout the suburb for off-leash dog exercise. View Lane Cove dog exercise areas →
Liverpool
Liverpool City Council has four designated off-leash areas for dogs. View Liverpool off-leash dog areas →
Mosman
Mosman has areas where dogs may be exercised either on or off the leash depending on the location. View Mosman dog exercise areas →
North Sydney
North Sydney has numerous parks where dogs can be exercised off-leash. View North Sydney dog parks →
Northern Beaches
Northern Beaches Council has 28 dog off-leash exercise areas across the region. View Northern Beaches dog parks →
Parramatta
The City of Parramatta has a range of off-leash areas, particularly useful as private backyards in the area become smaller. View Parramatta off-leash areas →
Penrith
Penrith has many parks where dogs can be exercised off-leash, with an interactive map available. View Penrith dog off-leash areas →
Randwick
Randwick City Council has 14 designated areas where you can exercise your dog off the leash at any time of day. View Randwick off-leash dog areas →
Ryde
Information on off-leash dog exercise areas across the Ryde area. View Ryde off-leash areas →
Strathfield
There are two dog leash-free areas in the Strathfield Council area. View Strathfield leash-free areas →
Sutherland
Sutherland Shire has an interactive map showing all the places you can take your dog across the area. View Sutherland dog-friendly areas →
City of Sydney
The City of Sydney has a range of off-leash parks across the inner city. View City of Sydney off-leash parks →
Waverley
There are eight off-leash parks in the Waverley Council area. View Waverley dog walking areas →
Willoughby
Willoughby Council has provided many areas in parks and reserves where dogs can be exercised without leashes. View Willoughby off-leash areas →
Wollondilly
Wollondilly Council maintains several off-leash areas for pet owners across the shire. View Wollondilly off-leash areas →
Woollahra
Dogs are welcome at many parks and reserves in Woollahra, with specific off-leash zones throughout the area. View Woollahra dog exercise parks →
