Charles Kernan Reserve
Charles Kernan Reserve is a compact off-leash park in Darlington — small but well-used, with shade, a BBQ, picnic seating, and a community garden. Dogs are excluded from the fenced playground area. It's a neighbourhood park with a friendly, community feel.
Dog rules
Dog off-leash allowed at all times. Dogs prohibited from: Playground. Listed in the City of Sydney dog off-leash areas program.
At a glance
Before you go
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
- 🧱No confirmed fencing — keep your dog on lead if unsure.
What people say
A lovely bit of grass in the middle of Darlington. Compact but mighty. 🤸♀️ Small kids' playground, fenced in ♨️ One BBQ, one picnic table and benches 🐶 Dogs allowed off-leash in designated areas 💦 Bubbler for water 🌷 Community garden, see that Maps listing for info on applying. Not open to public. 📞 Telstra phone box at corner, all calls within Australia are free Shaded, grass for picnicking. 🚻🚫 No toilets
Busy little park with a community garden you can join, play equipment, space to run around, plenty of seating and a well-kept BBQ. Great for dog watching; has bags and a puppy bubbler.
Small park, nice vibe. BBQ's are clean.
A jam packed little city edge park which includes a community garden (Charlie's Garden), fenced playground for kids, BBQ area, kick about/dog area and some tree area. Great little park but it seems too much is being squeezed into one area!
Nice park with several well kept bench seats grass and trees that includes a children's playground. Nice place to sit, have lunch and contemplate the world as it passes by. A tiny green gem.
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