Albert De Lardes Reserve
Albert De Lardes Reserve is a dog-friendly park in Illawong with plenty of shade.
Dog rules
Dogs are permitted on-leash at Albert De Lardes Reserve. Sutherland Shire Council requires dogs on-leash at all times in public reserves and spaces unless within a designated off-leash area.
At a glance
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
A nice waterside reserve that also features free parking, benches, toilets, a playground, and fishing access. The playground is small but decent. However, there is minimal shade, and some parts (the slides especially) have a coating on them that gets DANGEROUSLY hot in direct sunlight. Your little ones will burn themselves after a mere moment of contact so be very careful.
Love it, even has clean toilets too! Perfect little spot by the water !
Cute area to bbq and fish in, and let kids play in small playground. Toilets a bit dirty. There's some parking
A nice riverside park ,with kids play area and nice walk trails. There are toilet facilities and the river is easily accessible. Tranquil setting.
Small park with short walking track. Maybe good for fishing high tide. Very tranquil and peaceful along river
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