Cooper Park
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Cooper Park is a surprising pocket of natural bushland in Bellevue Hill, with shaded walking tracks, a cafe and tennis courts. Dogs are allowed off-leash at all times in the Bellevue Gardens and Amphitheatre and at Fig Tree Lane Reserve, while Lower Cooper Park is off-leash from 3:30pm to 10:30am except during organised sport, and the tennis courts are on-leash. It is an unexpected find in the middle of suburbia, friendly to dogs and families. A green, varied spot with both off-leash and on-leash areas.
Dog rules
Bellevue Gardens & Amphitheatre and Fig Tree Lane Reserve are off-leash at all times. Lower Cooper Park is off-leash from 3:30pm to 10:30am, except during organised sport, and on-leash at all other times. Dogs must be on leash at the tennis courts, Cooper Park North and all other areas of Cooper Park not otherwise designated off-leash.
At a glance
On & off-leash zonesAdmin team verified
Shade availableVenue website
Toilets nearbyVenue website
Cafe nearbyVenue website
Grassy surfaceFrom reviews
Suttie Rd, Bellevue Hill NSW 2023, Australia
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Before you go
- ℹ️Dogs allowed at certain times/areas — check official source for details.
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
What people say
★★★★★9 months ago
Enjoyed a late afternoon coffee at the Cafe next to the tennis courts. Parking nearby, good cafe, family friendly areas, peaceful setting.
★★★★★2 years ago
An unexpected find in the middle of suburbia. Great natural walks. Friendly to dogs and children. Tennis courts seem to be busy. And nearby there's a cricket pitch and a shaded playground for the little ones. And a cosy little kiosk for the much needed cappuccino and muffin. There's a small set of picnic tables.
★★★★★4 months ago
Cooper Park offers a variety of walking trails, so walking there never gets boring. It’s also a lovely place to enjoy a real sense of nature and forest bathing.
★★★★★7 months ago
Cooper Park is such a refreshing escape. Beautiful flora everywhere you look, making it perfect for a relaxed nature walk and a bit of mindful observation. The small waterfall is a lovely surprise and adds to the calm atmosphere. There are multiple paths to explore, each with its own charm, and you can comfortably cover most tracks within an hour- but be mindful, Peppermint walk is slightly terrain-led and Cliff walk is fairly easy with boards ands paths. Peaceful, lush, scenic, and ideal for a quick reset from city life. 🌿
★★★★★9 months ago
It’s hard to imagine a park more magical than Cooper Park. Although there isn’t much to it - it has a childlike wonder and mystery that seems to captivate all who are curious enough to look for it. Eel feeding? Rock climbing? Turtle spotting? And some pretty good play equipment? All at Cooper Park.
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