MJ Hayes Reserve

Dogs likely welcome

Updated 29 Apr 2026

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MJ Hayes Reserve is a park in Newtown with plenty of shade. Dog access isn't confirmed, but it may be worth checking.

Dog rules

–Inner West Council's "Dog exercise areas" page states: "By law, dogs must be on a leash in public places unless the area is a designated off-leash area." Inner West Council publishes a list of gazetted off-leash areas; this venue is not on that list, so the council's general on-leash rule applies under the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998. (Source: Inner West Council — "Dog exercise areas" page, innerwest.nsw.gov.au.)

At a glance

Shade availableVenue website
3 Egan St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

Before you go

  • ℹ️Dog access hasn’t been confirmed — best to check before visiting.
  • 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
  • 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
  • 🐕Off-leash status not confirmed — check signage.

What people say

Lisa J.
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★★★★☆4 years ago

It’s actually a nice small park especially for a short play. Shaded in summer and clean when I’ve been there.

John N.
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★★★★★5 years ago

This park doesnt deserve the low ratings, my 3yo had a blast, doing the climbs. unfortunatley i had do lots of scrubbing and cleaning of the rockwall. but the rubber floor was pretty clean and the equipment was unique.

Jasmine J.
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★★☆☆☆7 years ago

Old park that lacks maintenance. Most people just use space to smoke and there is no lighting at night. I didn't feel safe going there even during the day

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