Samuel Park
Samuel Park is a small local park in Vaucluse, near the village shops and next to the Vaucluse Bowling Club. Dogs are welcome on-leash, kept clear of the playground and food areas, with natural shade over a compact grassed area. It is an easy, everyday spot for a short walk close to the shops. A simple on-leash neighbourhood park.
Dog rules
Dogs must be under effective control and on a leash at all times in all public places, except in designated off-leash areas. Dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of children's playground equipment and food preparation areas, from school grounds, child care centres, and indoor shopping centres. Dog faeces must be removed immediately. (Source: Woollahra Council — Walking Your Dog, woollahra.nsw.gov.au.)
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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
This park is near the Vaucluse shopping strip and adjacent to Vaucluse Bowling Club. It has a small unfenced playground with natural shade and organic fall. The playground features a climbing frame with slide and a two-swing set. 80-82 New South Head Road, Vaucluse Pedestrian access from New South Head Road and Hopetoun Avenue. Facilities Small playground with climbing equipment and slide Dogs Dogs permitted on a leash at all times. Dogs not permitted within 10m of playground.
Fine small park with lawn, shade and small play area. Quiet but accessible. Tucked away below bowling club.
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