Waverley Park
Waverley Park is a dog-friendly park in Bondi with an off-leash area where dogs can stretch their legs off lead, with some time-based restrictions in place. Just 400m away, 3 Steps Cafe. is a great nearby spot to grab a coffee with your pup.
Dog rules
Dog off-leash play permitted within the designated area on Waverley Reservoir (western middle). Dogs must be on a leash outside of this area. Prohibited: Memorial Gardens; all sportsfields and courts; within 10 metres of playground/BBQ. (Source: Waverley Council — waverley.nsw.gov.au)
At a glance
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.
- 🧱No confirmed fencing — keep your dog on lead if unsure.
What people say
Beautiful park, very well maintained with plenty of green space to relax. The playground is safe and fun, making it perfect for families. Clean restrooms are available, which makes the visit much more convenient. It’s also very dog-friendly, great for walking pets. There are picnic areas where you can enjoy time outdoors with friends or family. An excellent spot to spend the afternoon, exercise, or simply enjoy nature. 🌳🐶☀️
Great meet up spot for local dog owners with well socialised dogs for off-leash playing. The highest area next to the water tower is the off-leash area. There’s no shade & lots of holes where you could potentially fall & break a bone so be careful. There are no lights at night either. Idk why it’s not maintained especially since most ratepayers own a dog but I’m giving it 5 stars anyway because my dog loves it so much.
Best kids playground (not wet play area) for toddlers we have found in Sydney. Good little cafe and toilets right by it, with other great cafes just down the road.
This mini park was so nice. We went into some boy-scouts. They seemed doing some regular training.
Main Park and Sports Ovals on the way down to Bondi Beach. Has been a major Civic recreational area since before the Art Deco era in Sydney's Bondi proper area.
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