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Waratah Park Reserve

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 25 May 2026

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Waratah Park Reserve is a dog-friendly park in Sutherland with plenty of shade.

Dog rules

Dogs are permitted on-leash at Waratah Park Reserve. Sutherland Shire Council requires dogs to be on-leash at all times in public reserves and spaces unless within a designated off-leash area.

At a glance

Shade availableFrom reviews
Grassy areaFrom reviews
Parking nearbyFrom reviews
Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
Rawson Ave, Sutherland NSW 2232
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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

LGLeonardo G.
Google Maps
★☆☆☆☆4 years ago

Toilets are always locked 🔒, are we suppose to relieve ourselves in the bush? Council cannot afford someone to come and open this basic facilities after we pay soo much tax?

BFBridget F.
Google Maps
★★★★☆8 years ago

Great local park with lots of grounds for sports and training. they have parking in both sides of the fields plus toilets as well. This park also has lots of trees so if you are sports watching you might be able to score some shade as well. There is a large cycling track on one side and even a honey museum close as well.

GNGreg N.
Google Maps
★★★★☆2 years ago

Good area for kids and adults for relaxing and exercise, HOWEVER the garbage receptacles were very limited/missing

EErunchan
Google Maps
★★★★★4 years ago

Another sports oval in the Waratah precinct, this one mainly used for soccer. Located next to the cricket nets and next to the bike track, this oval has leafy cover for spectators but recommend byo chair if you are going to be a spectator.

MKManish K.
Google Maps
★★★★★6 years ago

Free park for athletic related activities. Basic running grass track, long jump track etc available.

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Rawson Ave, Sutherland NSW 2232
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