Dog-friendly parks in Lower North Shore

Clarke's Point Reserve has harbour views and off-leash access that varies by day — Monday to Friday all day, weekends until 9:30am only. The reserve has BBQ facilities, toilets, parking, and shade. The harbour outlook and spacious layout make it a scenic walk.

Sirius Cove is a calm harbour beach in Mosman with consistently gentle water and open views across Sydney Harbour. It's a smaller, more contained setting, which makes it feel relaxed and easy to manage with a dog.

Tunks Park is a large, open reserve on the waterfront in Cammeray, benefiting from North Sydney Council's area-wide off-leash policy (dogs off-leash in all council parks except bushland, playing fields during organised sport, and designated exclusion zones). The park is spacious with good tree cover and waterfront access, and connects to walking tracks with creek crossings that lead up towards Artarmon. It's a popular morning and afternoon spot for local dog owners.

Blackman Park in Lane Cove West includes open grassed playing fields, a fully fenced off-leash dog area and a separate enclosure for smaller or more cautious dogs. It also has a dog agility course, with a children's playground and parking nearby.

Tambourine Bay Park is an off-leash area in Riverview with picnic tables, BBQ facilities, and parking. Dogs are excluded from the bushland areas and playground. The park connects to a harbour walk and tends to attract smaller dogs and a relaxed local crowd.

Warringa Park is a fenced off-leash park in Neutral Bay, benefiting from North Sydney Council's area-wide off-leash policy. The dog area and children's playground are separated, and there's water available inside the enclosure. Cafes sit just outside the park, making it easy to combine a dog run with a coffee. It's a compact, well-used park with a friendly local crowd.

Forsyth Park is off-leash under North Sydney Council's area-wide policy. The park has two ovals, a community garden, a playground, waste bags, toilets, and parking. It's a well-used community park with a friendly dog-walking atmosphere.

Naremburn Park is a large off-leash space with a good mix of open grass and tree coverage. It's not fenced, so dogs need reliable recall, but the size of the park means there's plenty of room to spread out. Morning and afternoon sessions draw a friendly regular crowd. The park has BBQs, toilets, parking, and waste bags, and dogs must stay 10 metres from the playground area. It's a popular everyday park for the Willoughby area.

Balls Head Reserve is a bushland walk on the harbour with views across to the city and Sydney Harbour Bridge. Dogs are welcome on-leash, and the trails pass through genuine bushland — natural paths with rocks and tree roots rather than paved walkways. There are BBQs, toilets, and parking, though the car parks aren't always obvious from the road. It's one of those spots that feels surprisingly secluded given how close it is to the CBD.

St Thomas Rest Park is an unusual combination — a historic cemetery, playground, and off-leash dog park all in one. Under North Sydney Council's area-wide off-leash policy, dogs are welcome off-lead. There's drinking water, BBQs, waste bags, and parking. The historical markers throughout make it a more interesting walk than a typical park.

Green Park is a shaded Cammeray park where dogs are welcome off-leash. The grass works well for a casual stroll, play or picnic, with public tennis courts, BBQs, toilets and a playground nearby. It is unfenced, so it is best for dogs that stay close and are comfortable sharing space with families and other park users.

Tunks Park Memorial Trees is off-leash under North Sydney Council's area-wide policy. It's a relaxed spot with harbour views and a friendly local dog-walking community. The trees provide good shade and structure to the space.

Brennan Park is a well-equipped park in Wollstonecraft with picnic tables, exercise equipment and a playground. In keeping with North Sydney's parks, dogs are welcome off-leash here, though it is not fenced, so it suits dogs that stay close. There is shade, drinking water and toilets on hand for a comfortable visit. A versatile, pleasant spot for an off-leash walk.

Castle Cove Park is a peaceful local off-leash spot with open grass, shade and useful facilities close by. There is parking, toilets, a playground and BBQ facilities, so it can work for either a quick dog run or a longer family visit. Dogs need to stay on-leash within ten metres of the playground, but otherwise have room to enjoy the green.

Dog-friendly park in Mosman where dogs can enjoy off-leash play with plenty…

Tunks Park Playground area is off-leash under North Sydney Council's policy, excluding the playground, bushland, and playing fields during organised sport. The park has BBQ facilities, toilets, parking, and waste bags. Nature trails extend from the main area.