Goddard Reserve

Dogs likely welcome

Updated 12 May 2026

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Goddard 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

Drinking waterFrom reviews
Shade availableVenue website
Grassy areaFrom reviews
Unit 39/43 O'Connell St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia

Before you go

  • ℹ️Dog access hasn’t been confirmed — best to check before visiting.
  • 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
  • 🐕Off-leash status not confirmed — check signage.

What people say

Ann B.
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★★★★☆7 years ago

A great little nook park with really cool playground equipment for kids of all ages. Benches for resting- and the surface is flexible and soft to protect the babies! The drinking fountain works too- such a bonus!!! Watch out for dog poop in grass

James R.
Google Maps
★★★★★6 years ago

Listening to the planes kissing our skies.

Andrew M.
Google Maps
★★★★☆7 years ago

Relaxing place for kicking back

Helen H.
Google Maps
★★★☆☆8 years ago

Great if you want your kids to blow off some energy and climb. It is small though.

Pete B.
Google Maps
★☆☆☆☆9 years ago

Poor play equipment

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How we know this

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