Hitchcock Park
Hitchcock Park has an off-leash dog park at its northern end, with a separate fenced section set aside for small and shy dogs. The main area is not fully enclosed, but the surrounding trees help contain it for a run. There is parking and toilets nearby, and the dog area sees a friendly local crowd. A practical Avalon spot, with the small-dog enclosure a useful option for cautious dogs.
Dog rules
Hitchcock Park is a designated off-leash area where dogs may be off leash 24 hours a day. The off-leash area is partially fenced and includes a fenced section set aside for small and shy dogs. Dogs must be on leash on the Careel Bay sportsfields.
At a glance
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
Thankful for a dog park in Pittwater! Not fully enclosed but trees close it off enough to run your dog safely.
Great little park, tennis courts, and very tidy, however, over the course of several days we did notice vans and camper vans regularly. Turning up for people to spend the night understand. Tourist like the sleeping cars whilst travelling. However, the bottles, full of urine and bags of rubbish left by some was disgraceful
Went there to watch my son play footy and was hoping to have fish n chips for lunch at Palm beach, well for a beach place you would expect fish n chips! NO fish or chips!! Not happy Jan!!
It's a nice place when there's no people around Don't come on a Sunday or a Saturday there will be lots of people playing sport.
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