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Water Street Reserve

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 29 May 2026

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Water Street Reserve is a dog-friendly park in Birchgrove where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find shaded areas nearby, while Gladstone Store is around 450 metres away for an easy post-walk coffee.

Dog rules

Inner West Council's "Dog exercise areas" page states: "By law, dogs must be on a leash in public places unless the area is a designated off-leash area." This venue is not listed as a designated off-leash area on Inner West Council's Dog exercise areas page.

At a glance

On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
Shade availableFrom reviews
Walking pathAdmin team verified
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Water St, Birchgrove NSW 2041
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Nearby dog-friendly spots

Cafes

Gladstone Store
450m
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RREE’s cafe Balmain
450m
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Mrs Pasta Balmain
550m
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Pubs & Bars

The Riverview Hotel
350m
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Cantina Bar Balmain
550m
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The Royal Oak
550m
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Fitzroy Avenue Reserve
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Birchgrove Oval
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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

ECEliza C.
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★★★★★3 years ago

Pretty nice broadwalk by the water with lots of benches. It’s also usually quiet so can enjoy the place without anyone disturbing you and my dogs love it!

CKCraig K.
Google Maps
★★★★☆4 years ago

Small and quiet wharf and wooden Broadwalk to explore for anyone curious It's for the apartments and boats, but is accessible to the public. On both sides there is a publicly accessible laneway, one is not marked on Google maps but you can walk down there as per the photo I've added. On the side near the boat club there is some sort of old pump, I suspect from the old Coal mine. I've added a photo of this also.

DHDarryl H.
Google Maps
★★★★☆7 years ago

Quiet relaxing tree covered harbourside park at Birchgrove. Easily accessed by the stairs or the lift it's a nice shady spot to sit and read a book or just watch the boats drift by on the harbour. You will find this little park right next to Balmain Sailing Club and Hopeton Quay Marina.

RMRohan M.
Google Maps
★★★★★8 years ago

Great place for an afternoon

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