Rushcutters Bay Park Harbour Steps

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Updated 26 May 2026

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Rushcutters Bay Park Harbour Steps is a dog-friendly park in Rushcutters Bay with a fenced area where dogs can roam off lead. Just 100m away, Scramble And Bean is a great nearby spot to grab a coffee with your pup.

Dog rules

This is a designated off-leash park in the City of Sydney. Dogs may be exercised off-leash here at all times, but must remain under effective control. Dogs are prohibited from playgrounds, sports courts, and enclosed sports ovals within or adjacent to this park. Please pick up after your dog — free waste bags are available. (Source: City of Sydney — 'Dog off-leash parks', cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/dog-parks-in-sydney.)

At a glance

Off-leash areaAdmin team verified
Fenced areaAdmin team verified
Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011

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

★★★★★5 years ago

Great park - lots of dogs and a great view of the harbour and boats. Great for a run or walk along the harbour. Also can hire boats and kayaks to explore a bit more

★★★★★1 year ago

Great little park and nice view of the bay

★★★★3 years ago

Great harbour side park with Cafe playground, excise equipment. Love ❤️ all the yachts

★★★★★3 years ago

Great views of the city skyline including the harbour bridge and Centrepoint Tower, it's a perfect place for photography or exercise with lots of green areas for sports and plenty park benches to sit down at ideal vantage points it's one of the must sees in Sydney.

★★★★★4 years ago

Great park, good for running and walks. Busy at times. Recommended

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