MJ Hayes Reserve
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MJ Hayes Reserve is a park in Newtown. Dogs are generally allowed on a lead in NSW public parks unless signs say otherwise — but the rules here aren't confirmed, so check local signage before visiting.
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
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3 Egan St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
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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
★★★★☆5 years ago
It’s actually a nice small park especially for a short play. Shaded in summer and clean when I’ve been there.
★★★★★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.
★★☆☆☆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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