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Wadanggari Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 12 May 2026

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Wadanggari Park is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in St Leonards. You'll find shaded space, drinking water, and parking nearby, while ENA Sydney (formerly Moon Phase) is around 400 metres away for an easy post-walk coffee.

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)

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564 Pacific Hwy, St Leonards NSW 2065
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Nearby dog-friendly spots

Cafes

ENA Sydney (formerly Moon Phase)
400m
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Salmon & Bear - Crows Nest
600m
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BREWMANCE CROWS NEST
600m
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Pubs & Bars

The Hayberry Diner & Bar
600m
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Buckle Cafe Distillery
900m
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Flat Rock Brew Cafe
950m
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Parks

Christie Street Reserve
200m
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Newlands Park
350m
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Gore Hill Park
450m
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Before you go

  • 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.

What people say

MMrKKMF
Google Maps
★★★★★2 years ago

The park offers a plethora of amenities, including partially shaded seating, a drinking water fountain, and ample bins for convenience. With three slides, swings, and bridges, the play area provides endless entertainment for children. What's more, the play equipment area is spacious enough for adults to comfortably supervise their little ones. The presence of security cameras ensures added safety, although it would be ideal if the playground were fenced off. However, the surrounding area boasts several eateries and an Asian supermarket, perfect for a post-playground treat. Parking on the back street is a breeze, making access hassle-free. Overall, Wadanggari Park provides a lovely environment for families to enjoy. It's clean, tidy, and fosters a sense of security, ensuring a pleasant experience for both kids and adults alike. While it can get busy at times, the park comes highly recommended for children aged 2 to 12.

SOSudaporn O.
Google Maps
★★★★★7 months ago

It’s open again today! The council has fixed the big slide and the playground after it was wrecked by some morons. They’ve replaced all the plastic and glass panels on the walking section with metal ones, so it’s much safer now.

ISIrene S.
Google Maps
★☆☆☆☆11 months ago

My home in Kingsford, my son wants to play there so we were going there with metro, but unfortunately Playground is closed without notification on website. And we don’t know when that will be finish. I hope that playground will fix soon so my son will enjoy there

DRDan R.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

Such a pretty and cozy place that distracts you perfectly from the busy 'not so pacific' highway. It resembles Singapore tbh, just the playground by itself is definitely one of a kind 'Sydney style'. The tucked away seating areas are lovely, it provides you with some privacy (in case you don't want people to see what nonsense you're posting on social media lol). Ps there's an underground connection with st Leonard's train station (or as my offspring calls it 'st Lemmons).

AJAndriana J.
Google Maps
★☆☆☆☆1 year ago

The playground is great BUT not child friendly, lots of dangerous area where kids can easily get hurt and injured. The garden bed also very dangerous and sharp! I went to visit this playground for the first time and my boy got injured inside the tunnel where his head knocked on the metal and his head has almost 2cm cut and bleed for 30mnts . I was very shock and upset. Creating a playground should think carefully of the child safety in mind. Parents, please be careful when letting your kids play here. I hope someone will fix this playground so other kid’s will not get hurt. This post is just for my honest opinion where I wish others will be very careful. I am not going back to this playground as well.

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