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Maitland Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 13 July 2026

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Maitland Park is a large, well-equipped park in central Maitland with a cafe, a playground, BBQ facilities and plenty of open space. Dogs are welcome on-leash, and there is room for a relaxed walk, run or jog among the activity. With toilets and parking on hand, it is comfortable for a longer family visit. A pleasant on-leash park with good facilities.

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)

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Maitland NSW 2320
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Before you go

  • 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
  • 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
  • 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.

What people say

NANatalie A.
Google Maps
★★★★★3 months ago

Maitland Park has a lot of activities for kids. They will definitely enjoy playing here. It is also great for Family time, they have tables, BBQ areas. Dogs are allowed.

DJDalton J.
Google Maps
★★★★★2 months ago

Great place to go for a run walk or jog, with yourself or family or your favorite family puppy dog. Great place also for the kids to play as well close to a public swimming pool.

KRKevin R.
Google Maps
★★★★★2 years ago

Maitland Park is centrally located to Maitland and has open spaces, picnic facilities, and a kids playground. It also has sporting facilities for soccer / football, netball, hockey, croquet and an outdoor and indoor heated swimming pool. There is also a walking track that goes around the park.

HLHenry L.
Google Maps
★★★★★5 years ago

Well maintained gardens with excellent facilities which includes large playgrounds, multiple picnic and bbq areas, mock traffic paths for kids bike etc. All in very close proximity to swimming pool, netball court, cricket and lawn bowl fields. All in all a great place to spend the day with friends and family.

RCRose C.
Google Maps
★★★★★4 months ago

Great walking track 🚶‍♀️ the track is a cement path all the way around it is also flat great for wheel chairs, parents with prams and young children, there are seats on the way around if you need a bit of a rest. The track is about 1.8km

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