Ray Lawler Reserve, Morpeth Common
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Ray Lawler Reserve, Morpeth Common is a well-regarded dog-friendly park where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find shade, BBQs, and toilets, making it an easy spot for a longer outing.
Dog rules
Dogs must be on a leash in all public areas unless within a designated off-leash zone. Dog owners must pick up and dispose of dog waste in the disposal bins provided. Dogs must wear a collar and identification tag. Restricted or dangerous dogs are not permitted in off-leash areas. Source: Maitland City Council – Off leash dog areas (maitland.nsw.gov.au/residents/pets-animals/off-leash-dog-areas)
At a glance
On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
Shade availableFrom reviews
Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
BBQsFrom reviews
33 Edward St, Morpeth NSW 2321
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
★★★★★1 year ago
Beautiful, quiet park. A true oasis for the resident ducks who were very friendly. There is some play equipment, some electric BBQs, picnic tables and toilet facilities.
Meg J.
★★★★★1 year ago
Beautiful clean park with park, pond, ducks, playground and toilets. Felt like a secret hideaway perfect for families with young children or a quiet stroll. There was even a resident chicken!
★★★☆☆3 years ago
I am only giving this place 3 stars as the day we went there was filthy hot and I was really that this is a new park and not only do they not have kids slides or proper swings, but they didn't have shade cloths over anything. It was catering for older kids and not for young kids. It is a beautiful spot so they could make it so much better. Such a shame. The park in Rayworth has shade cloths and slides. A much better design.
★★★★☆3 months ago
Lovely large park with some big old fig trees & hundreds planted in recent decades. Decent walk. Lots of birdlife, breedingvolony of spoonbills the highlight - lots of ducks but please don't feed them bread it's no good for them. Pity about the out-of-control exotic vines & other weeds too. Occasionally visitors leave their dog poo or balloon fragments but generally in good condition
Rita S.
★★★★☆8 months ago
Feeding times . They loves oats
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