James Watkinson Reserve
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James Watkinson Reserve is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in Pyrmont where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find shade, BBQs, and toilets nearby, while Gallon is around 400 metres away for an easy post-walk drink.
Dog rules
Dogs are welcome on-leash. Under the Companion Animals Act 1998, dogs must be on-leash in City of Sydney parks and public places, except in designated off-leash areas. Dogs are prohibited from playgrounds, sports courts and enclosed sports ovals.
At a glance
On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
Shade availableVenue website
Grassy areaFrom reviews
Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
BBQsVenue website
1A Mill St, Pyrmont NSW 2009
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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
★★★★★2 years ago
A big beautiful park hidden away from all the tourists BBQ kept clean no playground tho, but it's got plenty of grass and hills for the kids to make up there own fun...
★★★★☆3 years ago
It's not a pram friendly hike from the south to access the to park, up two flights of stairs and a hill. But it's decent for a short play session if you have young children once you're there. No restrooms. There was a BBQ grill, 1 or 2 picnic tables, swings, a small play structure, and great views.
★★★☆☆5 years ago
Beautiful park with fantastic view, playground, and barbeque facilities. However, there's not enough shade in midday or morning, nor adequate seating nor toilets. Considering the site has barbeque, the lack of shade, seating, and toilets is a rather bizarre omission.
★★★★☆7 years ago
Still one of the best picnic and BBQ locations with the lovely views in Pyrmont. The BBQ has been out of service there for months, one would think the council would pay for a repair. Also, someone poisoned and repeatedly drilled holes through a 100+ year old tree there which provided hundreds of square metres of shade across the bbq area and the children's play area / swings. It was excellent with that tree but the council replaced it with a tiny bush sized version of the same plant which won't provide useful shade for another few decades. The children's play area is fantastic. Great fun for boys and girls alike. A set of swings, a slipper dip, soft flooring around, and a pirate ship themed walkway and bridge male it great fun. There is loads of grass to lay out blankets and enjoy the views or soak in the sun.
★★★★☆5 years ago
Hidden away but worth finding. Great park for young kids or dog walking on Pyrmont peninsula.
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