Frenchmans Bay Reserve

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Updated 11 May 2026

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Frenchmans Bay Reserve is a dog-friendly park in La Perouse. Just 400m away, Congwong Beach is a great nearby beach to visit with your dog.

Dog rules

Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times in this park. Off-leash exercise is only permitted in Randwick City Council's 17 designated leash-free areas — this is not one of them. Dogs are not permitted in playgrounds, sports courts, food preparation areas, schools, or wildlife protection areas. Please pick up after your dog — failure to do so attracts a $275 fine. (Source: Randwick City Council — 'Off leash dog areas', randwick.nsw.gov.au.)

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36-50R Endeavour Ave, La Perouse NSW 2036, Australia

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

Nerine C.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

Located at 35/50R Endeavour Avenue, La Perouse, New South Wales, Australia 🇦🇺 A really beautiful spot, we always come on a weekday but I imagine it would be very crowded on weekends. The beach is fantastic, beautiful to swim in and good showers to wash yourself off from sand. There’s a very good children’s playground 🛝 area and a BBQ along with a couple of tables to sit at. There’s also an exercise equipment area just past the toilets. There’s also the Boat Shed Restaurant along with Boat Shed to Go for takeaway. A little pricey though. Access to the beach is great. There’s street parking 🅿️ but it can fill quickly, even on a weekday. The walk to the new wharf is wonderful, the wharf itself is fantastic. I am looking forward to the ferries starting. A lot of people were fishing 🎣 off the wharf today, apparently it’s very popular for that. Also the walk up to Bare Island is pretty. The views are amazing. Overall it’s a really lovely spot and would definitely recommend visiting. Thumbs up!!! 👍👍👍

John K.
Google Maps
★★★★4 months ago

Frenchmans Bay Reserve is located adjacent to Frenchmans Bay Beach in La Perouse near local shops and restaurants. It’s a popular grassed open space which includes picnic facilities, a playground and BBQs. Dogs are prohibited within the playground area. It is a popular spot in summer enjoyed by locals and visitors

Jack P.
Google Maps
★★★★★6 months ago

Beautiful spot. Better on weekdays as more quiet. Can swim too.

Korean T.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

Nice place for a walk. There is a museum, cafe and several restaurants. There is also a playground. It’s a good place to visit with children or for a date. The restaurants around the area offer a sea view. You need to bring your swimsuits!

Tim S.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

Don’t go on weekends or public holidays, go off peak. When it’s not busy this place feels so much more special. Soon, you’ll be able to catch a ferry across Botany Bay to Kurnell. The jetty’s are almost finished.

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