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Veterans Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 23 May 2026

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Veterans Park is a dog-friendly park in Aberdare with plenty of shade.

Dog rules

Dogs are welcome on-leash at this park. Under the NSW Companion Animals Act, dogs must be kept on a leash in all public areas except designated off-leash zones. Cessnock City Council has six designated off-leash areas — visit council's website for locations.

At a glance

Shade availableFrom reviews
Parking nearbyFrom reviews
On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
27 Pokolbin St, Aberdare NSW 2325
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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

RRB
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★★★★☆5 months ago

Great little park, would be good with a bit more shade over the actual playground area.

MHMelissa H.
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★★★★★1 year ago

Various Equipment To Excite Ranging Ages. Nice open spacious fun park. Seats, bike path & easy parking.

SMSusan M.
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★★★★★3 years ago

Took my grandchildren there for lunch & a play during the school holidays. The upgrades to the play equipment are excellent & the undercover tables & bench seats are so much better. We'll be back Went to this park today & one of the small trees has been vandalised. I was so disappointed as it would've given beautiful shade in the future.

AMandrew M.
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★★★★☆4 years ago

Great little park with ample room for multiple vehicle parking. Multiple bbqs are available for use, they are clean, efficient and hot. Plenty of outdoor equipment for the kids to play on, great variety too. Only issue with this park is the lack of viable shade in summer, the picnic tables are covered but can get a bit cramped if everyone is trying to get out of the sun.

MFmatt F.
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★★★☆☆4 months ago

A bit of rubbish laying around but kids liked the bike track and play equipment

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27 Pokolbin St, Aberdare NSW 2325
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