Macleay Reserve
Macleay Reserve is a dog-friendly park in Elizabeth Bay with an off-leash area where dogs can roam off lead and plenty of shade. Just 200m away, The Lookout is a nearby spot to stop in after your walk.
Dog rules
This reserve is an off-leash area for dogs at all times. Listed in the City of Sydney dog off-leash areas program.
At a glance
Before you go
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
- 🧱No confirmed fencing — keep your dog on lead if unsure.
What people say
Great spot if you need a little quiet time to answer some emails and get some fresh air when living nearby. Reasonably good for dogs as well. It's not very wide, but it's long enough for a decent game of fetch. It's well shaded during summer, and just recently had its lawn relaid (Jan 2021).
Off leash for dogs nice sea views
Great place to have a seat and read a book for reply to emails
Only went to residence for a job. Not the reserve itself
Beautiful location to have some lunch
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