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Wirraway Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 13 July 2026

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Wirraway Park is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in Thornton where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find shaded areas nearby.

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
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Thornton NSW 2322
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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

CECreation E.
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★★☆☆☆8 months ago

Honestly a bit of a boring park for my 1.5yr old. The slides were too hot to go down and bumpy lips the whole way down?...they should put the shade cloth over them. No swing set, just a netted circular swing and a bouncy apparatus. The other installed items were uninteresting. The flying fox is out of action. Shame, its a great location with lots of potential but the designer has done an extremely poor job. There is so much cool fun playground equipment out there but you won't find any at this park.

MHMicheal H.
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★★★★★8 years ago

Very pretty clean & new park. It's in the new part of housing estate buildings. Down government rd turn right at roundabout 2nd one b4 raymond terrace rd past socer fields on left.

RRomy
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★★★★☆2 months ago

A good place for kids to enjoy.

SRShanna R.
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★★★★★1 year ago

Great park with all the basic needs. Zip line, basketball court, and exercise equipment are a bonus. Also the slide want to scary for my kids .

BCBrett C.
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★★★★★3 years ago

Awesome little park with a bit of aviation history, bring the kids up and have a great time. Some fantastic undercover picnic tables and plenty for the kids and adults to do

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