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Paringa Reserve

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 24 May 2026

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Paringa Reserve is a dog-friendly park in Balmain with both on-leash and off-leash areas. You'll find parking nearby, while Cat & Fiddle Hotel is around 400 metres away for an easy post-walk drink.

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

On & off-leash zonesAdmin team verified
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Elliott 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

WCWoofTastic C.
Google Maps
★★★★☆5 years ago

Beautiful secluded off leash dog park. BYO water & tidy bags.

MAMeek A.
Google Maps
★★★★★9 years ago

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.

JKJohn K.
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★★★★☆2 years ago

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 🌉.

PSpanita S.
Google Maps
★★★★★7 years ago

Beautiful place

AFAlejandra F.
Google Maps
★★★★☆9 years ago

It is a small park close to the boats dock. thre are pelicans most of the time.

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