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Gadigal Reserve

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Updated 18 June 2026

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Gadigal Reserve is a small, leafy stretch of the Greenway corridor through the inner west, with a path that connects quietly between the suburbs. It is better for a quiet on-leash walk than a big park session, with shaded paths and greenery linking through towards Leichhardt and the Bay Run. The old stonework and rail line overhead give the route a bit of character as you pass through.

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1 Grosvenor Cres, Summer Hill NSW 2130, Australia
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Cafes

Leaf Cafe & Co
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Summer Hill Hotel
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Marrickville Pet Wash
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Before you go

  • 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
  • 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.

What people say

CFCameron F.
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★★★★★2 years ago

A beautiful walk that connects busy inner west suburbs without you ever having to know about it! Leafy, lush and wonderful meandering path that's great for dogs, kids and exercisers alike! Best thing about it is the suburbs it goes through offer short pit stops if you get hungry along the way. A wonderful thing to have in the Inner West.

SOSarah O.
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★★★☆☆7 years ago

Dogs are allowed of leash but fencing is not 100% secure and there's no fresh water supply so not an official dog park. this park has a slightly neglected and forgotten feel, but is still very popular with professional dog walkers and multiple groups usually visit during week days.

DWderek W.
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★★★★☆7 years ago

The reserve is quite small but it connects to the Greenway walking path through to Leichhardt, Haberfield and the Bay Run. Though small the park is fascinating with the train tracks overhead, new and old , and a beautiful stone water pipe viaduct. There is a dog run area, although there were a couple of psycho people with enormous dogs telling people to stay away on one of our family walks past. Though usually locked there is some great graffiti under the rsilway bridges.

GIGenifer I.
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★★★☆☆6 years ago

This place has a charm of antiquity and abandonment with the old aqueduct, railroad bridges overhead and the graffiti covered canal. The flora provides plenty of shade while the bridges and locked gates cast magnificent shadows. This would be the perfect spot to film a dystopian future scene in a movie. The lack of water to fill the channel is a bit sad, but I’m guessing it’d be lovely after a nice downpour. Unfortunately I didn’t see the turkey that was mentioned on the sign at the entrance. My overall take away feeling, though, was one of dustiness and neglect. I’d like to go back after a rainy day, though.

与与太阳有约
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★★★★★5 months ago

New greenway in Sydney, build by nsw government, total 6 km. It easy to access and walk or bike, multiple stations of the light rail

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