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Stanwell Park Beach Reserve

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules
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Updated 15 Apr 2026

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Stanwell Park Beach Reserve is a dog-friendly park in Stanwell Park with plenty of shade. Just 300m away, Stanwell Park Beach is a great nearby beach to visit with your dog.

Dog rules

Off-leash green zone beach. Dogs are allowed off-leash at all times. Dogs must be under effective control of a person aged 16+ who can control the dog by voice or other means. Dogs must not attack wildlife including birds. Owners must carry bags and clean up after their dogs. Restricted breed and declared dangerous dogs are not allowed. Dogs must stay on a leash going to and from the beach, including all pathways. Source: Wollongong City Council – Dog Beaches and Parks (wollongong.nsw.gov.au/places/dog-beaches-and-parks)

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Stanwell Park NSW 2508
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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.
  • 🧱No confirmed fencing — keep your dog on lead if unsure.

What people say

TSTricia S.
Google Maps
★★★★☆5 months ago

Well maintained grounds. Good playground. Shaded areas to park. Nice open grassed area for kids to kick a ball around or play touch footy. The cafe has reopened. We had a nice coffee and a great wagu burger. Reasonably priced.

GGenix
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★★★★★9 months ago

This place has lovely nature, a kids’ playground, BBQ spots, a beach with little lakes by the ocean, paraglider views, and lots of free parking. You can use charcoal BBQs, and there are toilets and showers too. Highly recommended! 😊🥰☺️

OKOz K.
Google Maps
★★★★☆1 year ago

Nice place for a picnic, and also for swimming. Nice little stream coming in for younger kids to paddle and play in. The main ocean is very beautiful, but quite wavy and very deep. There is a lifeguard on duty, in the middle. Nice playground as well, and a kiosk, the bathrooms are normally clean. There are a couple of walking trails, and a little river is going down. You can watch the hang-gliders coming down from the hill and landing in the beach. Nice place, and watch out for jellyfish and bluebottles while swimming! 😉

XAX A.
Google Maps
★★★★★5 months ago

If you wanna get away from the city vibe, come and chill here. Green everywhere, very calming to the eye. Nice place to visit with your family or go with your friends pop couple beers here

AMAlex M.
Google Maps
★★★★☆5 months ago

Really nice view, even tho there are better places in this area. This one’s good for family outing

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Stanwell Park NSW 2508
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