South Lawson Parklands
Dog rating
South Lawson Parklands is home to one of the few dog-friendly bushwalks in the Blue Mountains — a 3km loop passing four waterfalls (Adelina, Federal, Cataract, and Junction Falls) through temperate rainforest. Dogs must be on-leash on the circuit, but the scenery makes up for it. The track can be muddy and has some steep sections, so sturdy shoes are essential. On warmer days, there are shallow creek pools where dogs can splash and cool off between falls. The trailhead connects to the adjacent South Lawson Dog Park if your dog still has energy for an off-leash run afterwards.
Dog rules
Designated off-leash dog area. Dogs must be under effective control at all times. The off-leash zone is the cleared area at the trailhead; dogs must remain on-leash on the Waterfall Circuit bushland trails. (Source: Blue Mountains City Council — South Lawson Park, bmcc.nsw.gov.au/parks-sportsgrounds-courts/south-lawson-park-dog-off-leash-area.)
At a glance
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Agility courseFrom reviews
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48/78 Wilson St, Lawson NSW 2783, Australia
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
★★★★★2 years ago
Great place to take your dog, so friendly and big, be prepared if your walking the waterfalls can be steep & mudfy in areas but a really good trek. Huge off leash park and agility section. Your dog will love you for it.
★★★★★3 years ago
An old golf course turned dog park and with a agility course and surrounding tracks leading to waterfalls it makes for a great place to take a dogs for a day out.
★★★★★3 years ago
An old golf course turned into a beautiful large public park with walking / cycling trails, picnic areas and an off leash dog park. Very lucky to have this so close to home!
★★★★★4 years ago
It’s a beautiful park under the blue sky. If you have puppy, you must visit this place. Don’t forget ball and frisbee for your puppy. ( A lot of dog friendly bushwalking tracks and waterfalls around
★★★★☆6 years ago
Fabulous place to walk the dogs off leash with lots of space for the dogs to explore or play with others. Best use of a golf course ever. 🙃
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