Paringa Reserve
Paringa Reserve is a dog-friendly park in Balmain with an off-leash area where dogs can roam off lead. Just 400m away, Cat & Fiddle Hotel is a great nearby spot to relax with your dog after a walk.
Dog rules
A designated area of Paringa Reserve is off-leash at any time of the day. Dogs must be on a leash elsewhere in the reserve.
At a glance
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.
- 🧱No confirmed fencing — keep your dog on lead if unsure.
What people say
Beautiful secluded off leash dog park. BYO water & tidy bags.
Very peaceful Park with excellent bench seats right infront of the water. There is a bin provided and there is a footpath. Parking might be a bit difficult because the area has high density houses. Nice views and a nice place to relax.
Paringa reserve is a small reserve next to Balmain West wharf, I saw a pelican walking here 😳 across from here is Cockatoo Island 🏝 and a other island which I don't know the name of! On the other side of the reserve you can see Birkenhead point brand outlets. Drummoyne and Drummoyne bridge 🌉.
Beautiful place
It is a small park close to the boats dock. thre are pelicans most of the time.
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