Gardiner Park
Gardiner Park is a dog-friendly park in Banksia.
Dog rules
Dogs must be under effective control and generally on a leash in public spaces. Dogs must be leashed within 20 metres of playgrounds, BBQ areas, or sports fields. Off-leash exercise is permitted in designated parks only. (Source: Bayside Council — bayside.nsw.gov.au)
At a glance
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
Great spot for kids, there is a playground with swings and slides, there is a football court and dog park. There is public restrooms. The place is perfect for walks amd bringing kids
Great area to play soccer and let kids play. Good club, great atmosphere. Don’t go to the toilets though they are a bit dirty sometimes. Would be great for seating for the spectators, plus there is a playground on the side for little kids. Overall great park.
September 2021 Was looking forward to talking a walk in this park, but when I came there, it was all fenced off unfortunately (one of the photos explains the reason why). Also apparently, there is a new astro turf being built on what previously was a naturally grassed park. But I was able to walk just around the fenced off area, almost like a bush style trail near the houses. The suburb of Banksia is beautiful and peaceful with nice houses.
Great play area in the park with creative options for little kids. It's also next to a large grassy park for ball playing. Toilets not always open. No fence. No bike or scooter area. Very relaxing place
One of the best places to see the sun rise overlooking this park. Beautiful creation to enjoy for free.
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How we know this
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