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Ballaarat Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 13 July 2026

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Ballaarat Park is a highly rated dog-friendly park in Pyrmont where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find parking nearby, while Haven Coffee is around 450 metres away for an easy post-walk coffee.

Dog rules

Dogs are welcome on-leash. Under the Companion Animals Act 1998, dogs must be on-leash in City of Sydney parks and public places, except in designated off-leash areas. Dogs are prohibited from playgrounds, sports courts and enclosed sports ovals.

At a glance

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33 Darling Island Rd, Pyrmont NSW 2009
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Cafes

Haven Coffee
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Barangaroo House
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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

DEDream E.
Google Maps
★★★★★3 years ago

Nice spot to fish, jog or walk, and sit and enjoy the view The car parking charges 24 hours though. Beautiful spot to enjoy the view of the ships, and yachts passing through this place, the harbour bridge, and the beautiful building of the crown casino hotel.

MMMICHAEL'S M.
Google Maps
★★★★★2 months ago

This is a spectacular place to come at night that's when the park comes to life with great views of Sydney's crown casino and surrounding buildings including a distant view of the Harbour Bridge it's great for photography, it really is a beautiful place and one for the bucket list!!

TGToy G.
Google Maps
★★★★★8 months ago

A small park situated next to Darling Island Wharf and a spa, and a five minute walk from The Star Light Rail stop. Once other viewpoints are occupied, this is a safe bet for offering coup-de-soufflés for the New Year fireworks: though it would be neck-to-neck; and it will eventually close its gates once full.

MMMICHAEL'S M.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

This is a spectacular place to come at night that's when the park comes to life with great views of Sydney's crown casino and surrounding buildings including a distant view of the Harbour Bridge it's great for photography, it really is a beautiful place and one for the bucket list!

JKJohn K.
Google Maps
★★★★☆2 years ago

Ballaarat Park is located at the point of Darling Island Wharf with an unbeatable view of the city. The waterfront park is an iconic destination to get the perfect shot of the Sydney city skyline,sitting and watching the 🚢 🚣‍♂️ 🛥 🛶 ⛵️ the different boats going passed! Great views of North Sydney and Barangaroo Reserve and partial view of Sydney Harbour Bridge behind Barangaroo Reserve, looks like a great place to relax and watch the traffic on that part of the harbour

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