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Tempe Recreation Reserve

Dogs welcome

Updated 18 June 2026

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Tempe Recreation Reserve is a well-regarded dog-friendly park where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find shaded space, BBQs, parking, and toilets nearby, while Tempe Hotel - Pub, Restaurant & Accommodation is around 600 metres away for an easy post-walk drink.

At a glance

On-leash onlyVenue website
Shade availableFrom reviews
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Parking nearbyFrom reviews
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Walking pathAdmin team verified
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Holbeach Ave, Tempe NSW 2044
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Culture & Co Espresso Bar
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Tempe Hotel - Pub, Restaurant & Accommodation
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Riverview Hotel Tempe
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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

NCNuno C.
Google Maps
★★★★☆4 weeks ago

Tempe Reserve is a great spot to relax and unwind. The kids playground is really good and keeps them entertained, and the lighting in the evenings makes it feel safe and easy to enjoy later in the day. It’s dog friendly too, which is a big plus. The toilets in the park aren’t always open, but there are facilities available at the nearby recreation sports centre that you can use. It’s also a great place for a picnic, especially if you enjoy watching planes land and take off. Overall, it’s got a really nice, laid-back vibe and is perfect for a casual day out.

GBGaith B.
Google Maps
★★★★☆1 year ago

A nicely laid versatile field with a combination of natural and artificial turfs. A cricket field and batting training area. A footy area, which is the artificial turf. There is plenty of parking around it and a walking trail around it too, in addition to a cycling path. There's public toilets, but they are very basic; not very clean and smelly , but there's toilet paper, which is always a plus. A few small covered benches but otherwise not a lot of shade if it's a sunny day unless you go under the trees on one side but they are setup in a way that doesn't lend them well to sit under them. There's at least one drinking fountain I spotteded and the signs indicate you can bring your dogs here, but they need to stay on a leash. Overall, it's a good and well maintained field.

AJAlan J.
Google Maps
★★★★★4 months ago

It’s a lovely place for a refreshing walk. Plus, if you’re waiting for someone to be picked up from the airport, it’s a great spot. There’s 3 hour free parking spaces available from 6 am to 9 pm, Monday to Friday.

FAFitPM A.
Google Maps
★★★★★9 months ago

Wonderful place for all family. Big playground, tables, big parking 🅿️ , basketball courts, Football Fields

STStephanie T.
Google Maps
★★★★☆1 month ago

RPM MEDIA MEET WAS HERE (with others!) Nice park and activity area, only negatives I would say is that the seating areas require some maintenance and care. Super dirty and I’d be safer sitting in my car. Check out @itsrpmmedia & @rpmmeets for more bike content! 🏍️🤞

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