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Betty Spears Playground

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 24 May 2026

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Betty Spears Playground is a dog-friendly park in Dulwich Hill where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find shaded space nearby, while The Eate Restaurant is around 800 metres away for an easy post-walk drink.

Dog rules

Inner West Council's "Dog exercise areas" page states: "By law, dogs must be on a leash in public places unless the area is a designated off-leash area." This venue is not listed as a designated off-leash area on Inner West Council's Dog exercise areas page. Dogs are not permitted within 10 metres of children's play equipment.

At a glance

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16 Tennyson St, Dulwich Hill NSW 2203, Australia
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Nearby dog-friendly spots

Cafes

The General - Eatery and Supplies
1000m
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Pubs & Bars

The Eate Restaurant
800m
Confirmed
HP Bowlo
550m
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Marrickville Pet Wash
1.7km
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4.2km
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Jack Shanahan Reserve
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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

DRDiana R.
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★★★★☆4 years ago

Nice and peaceful when nobody is around especially dogs running loose and 💩💩ing all over the place as No dogs Allowed.

SSteffan
Google Maps
★★★★★6 years ago

Nice small play area near the river

RJrozenn J.
Google Maps
★★★★★7 years ago

Nice park with clean equipment, feels "green" and away from street with its view on the golf club on one side. It's been renamed "Betty Spear reserve".

BFBig F.
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★☆☆☆☆8 years ago

ZERO STARS I WAS FEEDING THE BIRDS HERE BUT THE PIGEONS KEPT EATING ALL THE FOOD EVEN THOUGH I WAS TRYING TO FEED THE OTHER BIRDS!! GET BETTER BIRDS

FCFrancois C.
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★★★☆☆9 years ago

Little Park. Good for a few minutes. Kids can get bored easily. Rarely anyone else there.

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16 Tennyson St, Dulwich Hill NSW 2203, Australia
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