River Foreshore Reserve
River Foreshore Reserve is a dog-friendly park in Parramatta with plenty of shade. Just 300m away, BAR30 & Bistro Parramatta is a nearby spot to stop in after your walk.
Dog rules
Dogs are permitted on-leash under the NSW Companion Animals Act. Dogs must be under effective control at all times. Dogs prohibited within 10m of playgrounds and play equipment. Check on-site signage for any additional restrictions.
At a glance
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
There is a very pleasant walk along the Parramatta River, from Parramatta Park, to the ferry wharf and further East. In some sections you can walk on both sides of the river. Currently ( August 2025 ) the Powerhouse museum is being built. The is a playground with a slippery dip and climbing nets, on the North Side opposite the PHM There are public toilets above the ferry wharf
This is a great place for family. - Walk and talk along the river side walk in the summer evening ( from 8 pm we get free parking) - This place has flight of pigeons, we love to feed them. Sometimes we could spot Black Swan as well. - This Park has a small play area for kids - public restroom is also available - I love this place after a moderate rain
8km/10,000 steps loop starting at Parra Park, Parra Warf and crossing over pedestrian overhead bridge back to Parra Park. Calm and relaxing as well as busy loop. Lots of enthusiatic walkers, joggers, cyclists, kids and recreational fishing activities happening around this loop.
Great park, plenty of spots to sit down and have a picnic. A small playground for children, the slide is very long. Can have a nice romantic walk along the river.
Parramatta is one of the best residential area. One can love this area as there is a river , bridge, park and one can catch ferry easily. There will be many events held in this reserve. One can go for a morning or evening walk or cycling along the river. Once there was kayaking held ,and we loved it. There is a small man-made waterfall too on the bridge which adds to its beauty. We can spot lots of pigeons, few pelican and swans.kids love the big slider, sand area,rope walk. Good place for day out with family.
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