Kesterton Park

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Updated 12 May 2026

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Kesterton Park is a dog-friendly park in Crows Nest with plenty of shade. Just 300m away, The Flying Bear is a nearby spot to stop in after your walk.

Dog rules

North Sydney is a dog-friendly area and all Council parks and public reserves are off-leash areas, except for bushland areas, playing fields when organised sporting events are in progress, and venues where dogs are not allowed. Dogs must be under effective control at all times. (Source: North Sydney Council — northsydney.nsw.gov.au)

At a glance

Shade availableFrom reviews
Parking nearbyFrom reviews
Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
146 High St, North Sydney NSW 2060

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

Kim M.
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★★★★6 years ago

This place is great because it's in such a stunning location, right on the water. Positives are that the kids love it; there are toilets; parking is free and there's a lot of shade covering the park. Negatives are that there isn't a lot of parking and there's a limit of 2 hours; the park is good for holding attention for a reasonable amount of time but you won't be here half the day unless it's with friends and there's also not much adult stuff in walking distance (cafes or areas of interest).

Brenden W.
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★★★★★6 years ago

Kesterton Park is a harbourside park that has vertical sandstone cliffs. This park has harbour views. The ferry wharf that services the lower north shore and city departs from here. There's a fully-fenced children's playground and a toilet located in this park. There's limited on-street parking located nearby. A gate at the northern end of the park leads into the Sub Base Platypus.

Isha S.
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★★★★★3 years ago

Our family's regular spot for spending some time outdoors around home. People visiting here can be seen exercising, walking, playing with their pet and even fishing. There's a playground here that kids can enjoy. Newly built North Sydney ferry wharf is just right in front of Kesterton park.

Andreas L.
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★★★★★4 years ago

Nice place to walk and enjoy the views. Cannot wait to have access to the North Sydney Wharf ferry stop again. So happy to have moved to this neighborhood.

Social B.
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★★★★★8 years ago

Kesterton Park is newly renovated with a play area for kids and a workout station for parents. The workout station is strategically places so parents can keep an eye on the kids while working out. Beautiful water view surround the park. The park is an easy access to the ferries via north Sydney wharf.

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