Callan Park

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Updated 24 May 2026

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Callan Park is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in Lilyfield with an off-leash area where dogs can roam off lead, with some time-based restrictions in place. Just 700m away, Garry Owen Hotel is a great nearby spot to relax with your dog after a walk.

Dog rules

Callan Park's sporting grounds (Balmain Road, Glover Street and Waterfront ovals) are off-leash except during organised sporting games, training and events. The surrounding parkland and the Bay Run are on-leash at all times.

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Balmain Rd, Lilyfield NSW 2040, Australia

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Before you go

ℹ️Dogs allowed at certain times/areas — check official source for details.
💧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

Stacey T.

★★★★☆3 years ago

A really interesting part of Sydney history alongside the water with lovely walking trails. 🌳 Callan Park was a mental hospital campus with some very beautiful buildings. It is no longer used for that purpose and some of the buildings are currently in use for various organizations. 🚲 The waterfront pathway forms a portion of the Bay Run, a 7km loop. Very popular with cyclists and runners. 🚶‍♀️There are ample walking tracks and green grass 🚻 The toilets are marked on Maps. They're old, but functional. ❗ Check out the mini Harbour Bridge! 🚧 Unfortunately, at the moment (April 2023), many areas are under construction. Still passable to walkers. 🚘 Parking available, although the road gets narrow on account of the construction. Runs out quickly on weekends during soccer season.

Ash

★★★★★1 year ago

Callan Park is an absolute gem! It’s so peaceful, quiet, and beautifully maintained, making it the perfect spot to unwind. The park is massive, with plenty of space to explore and enjoy, whether you're on a walk or just relaxing. The waterfront is a stunning highlight - my dogs and I absolutely love spending time here. It’s always clean and never too crowded, which adds to the serene vibe. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a calm and picturesque spot!

Linden F.

★★★★★7 months ago

Have always enjoyed visiting, even more special as today was the 7 Bridges walk

Y M.

★★★☆☆7 months ago

There are ongoing upgrades and improvements taking place at the park, which meant we couldn’t fully experience everything it has to offer during our visit. Some areas were closed off or under maintenance, but it’s great to see that the park is being enhanced. I’m looking forward to coming back once the works are complete and will update this review after my next visit to share a more complete experience.

M V.

★★★★★2 years ago

Gorgeous massive park with lots of informational historical bits and buildings hidden everywhere. Our little pug loved this place and the off leash areas are so spacious and clean! The human facilities for women were also quite clean from what we experienced. 💖🌿🎉 We intend to definitely explore more.

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