Shannon Reserve
Shannon Reserve is a small green space in Surry Hills with shade and a playground. Dogs are welcome on-leash here, in line with City of Sydney rules, with off-leash exercise limited to the city's designated areas. It is a handy local pocket of green for a short walk in a busy part of town. A simple, central on-leash spot.
Dog rules
Dogs must be on a leash at this park under City of Sydney rules. Off-leash exercise is permitted only in the City of Sydney's designated off-leash areas. (Source: City of Sydney Council — cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au)
At a glance
On-leash onlyVenue website
Shade availableVenue website
Grassy areaFrom reviews
Collins St & Foveaux Street, Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
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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
Mathew P.
★★★☆☆3 months ago
Nice peaceful park to sit with your dog and have lunch. Well maintained grass and a kiddies playground as well.
Dog-friendlyShade
★★★★☆4 years ago
Brand new, shiny, exciting for 5 year olds! And parents who need a rest. Sat opposite the library, the updated park includes a big kids play zone, nicely contained inside a low fence. New trees are planted and will grow to provide shade. No toilet but the library is over the road
★★★★★1 year ago
Our favourite time to visit this park is during the weekend market, it is so vibrant and colourful, and always a bargain to be found
★★★★★3 years ago
Fun park, with a great children’s place space. And it turns into a market on the first Saturday of the month. Books, retro clothing, ceramics, old wares. And beautiful people. So walk slowly through the park, there’s even jazz. We heard a delightful jazz singer, very pregnant, swing with classics, like Nina Simone’s My Baby Just Cares For Me.
★★★★★4 years ago
Great family friendly park. Only complaint is the height of the “new style safety fencing for the city of Sydney parks” (way too short). Love the new play equipment which is friendly for ages 12 months+ for 6+ plus the baby swing and net-swing is great. Nice balance of shady areas and park benches to enjoy a coffee from Wilson’s or pastries from Bourke St Bakery and/or local cafes - just limited due to COVID. Nice green grass too for the kids to run around, do yoga, have a picnic.
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