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Birrung Park

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Updated 24 May 2026

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Birrung Park is a small Balmain park with open grass and a good view across to the city. Dogs are allowed off-leash at any time within the designated area, which makes it an easy local spot for a walk or a quick run. With seating and a playground close by, it suits a relaxed neighbourhood visit rather than a long outing.

Dog rules

A designated area of Birrung Park is off-leash at any time of the day. Dogs must be on a leash elsewhere in the park.

At a glance

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19 Donnelly St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
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Before you go

  • 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
  • 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
  • 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.

What people say

SKSharon K.
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★★★★★1 year ago

Nice dog place to walk.

JLJacki L.
Google Maps
★★★★★3 years ago

Great view of the city. Good place to walk dogs.

HCHelen C.
Google Maps
★★★★★2 months ago

A lovely peaceful park on White Bay, to enjoy a stroll through the native vegetation and birdlife, and stunning city views by day and night. Such a inner city harbour side big city treat!

AWA W.
Google Maps
★★★★☆4 years ago

Lovely quiet park which hugs the edge of White Bay. Beautiful tree lined paths with views of Anzac Bridge, Barangaroo, the City and the Harbour Bridge. There's a basketball hoop in a sunken section where the walls have been professionally graffitied. At the very end there is a small children's playground with a climbing house and a couple of swings. Benches are positioned in well thought out places to allow you to enjoy the view.

BJBriggs J.
Google Maps
★★★★☆7 years ago

Plenty of lush greenery that more so acts as a cover for the houses nearby of the large concrete docks of the White Bay Cruise Terminal. A simple footpath with dazzling views of the harbour beyond the trees and this secluded area that's seemingly a public art space? A nice peaceful place for a stroll.

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19 Donnelly St, Balmain NSW 2041, Australia
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