Central Gardens Nature Reserve is a top-rated dog-friendly park in Merrylands West where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find parking nearby.
Dogs are permitted on-leash under the NSW Companion Animals Act. Cumberland City Council's Companion Animals Policy states dogs must be under effective control and on a leash in all public places except designated off-leash parks. Dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of playgrounds, food preparation areas, sports fields, school grounds, and wildlife protection areas. This venue is not a designated off-leash park. (Source: Cumberland City Council — Companion Animals Policy, cumberland.nsw.gov.au.)
Great park with everything... walks, bbq areas, plenty of seats and tables, shelter, toilets, kids play grounds, animals, waterfalls and serenity!!!!
A lovely park in Western Sydney. Seems to have decent facilities, a nice little waterfall, and it's cool that it has a little enclosure for a handful of animals. It was busy when I visited, so there was no parking in the car park Google directed me to, and I missed the sign advising where the other parking was. Ended up parking a block away, down a random side street, but no matter.
Great place to spend time with family, has got mini zoo and a beautiful waterfall. The waterfall operate from 10 am till 2 pm and the mini zoo operate from 9 am till 4 pm. We went there late around 6 pm so couldn’t see those places. Suggest to go there earlier. It has got parking spaces and playground for children. It has got picnic area too. It’s free entry there.
We had a lovely time exploring this garden, which offers plenty of parking and a great playground for the kids to enjoy. It’s an ideal spot to unwind and connect with nature in a serene environment. The abundance of birds around was a delight for the children, making it a fun and educational experience. However, we weren’t too keen on the smell near the nests, as the bird droppings on the ground were noticeable. The waterfalls, on the other hand, were absolutely stunning—a true highlight! Be sure to capture some beautiful photos to remember the visit. We also enjoyed seeing the black cockatoo and colorful parrots in their cages, which added a charming touch to the experience. Recommended for everyone looking for a peaceful outdoor escape with plenty to see and do!
Great place to take kids and have relaxing time . There are some native animals you can see . Place to play on playgrounds and plenty walking paths to go for walks.
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