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  5. /Stirgess Reserve (John Fisher Park)

Stirgess Reserve (John Fisher Park)

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 13 July 2026

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Stirgess Reserve (John Fisher Park) is a dog-friendly park in Curl Curl where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find shaded space nearby, while PICO in Curly is around 300 metres away for an easy post-walk coffee.

Dog rules

Dogs are permitted on-leash under the NSW Companion Animals Act 1998. Dogs must be under effective control at all times. This venue is not listed on the Northern Beaches Council off-leash dog areas page; off-leash use is not authorised here.

At a glance

On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
Shade availableFrom reviews
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9 Stirgess Ave, Curl Curl NSW 2096
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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

CWChris W.
Google Maps
★★★★☆6 years ago

This small playground and picnic area is an ideal spot to bring your little ones, as there is plenty of parking nearby, several shady trees and seating. With the paved walking circuit of Curl Curl beach park a five minute walk away, it is also a good option for families with children in strollers.

GGG G.
Google Maps
★★★★☆5 years ago

Great place for kids with scooters and bikes

AKAndreas K.
Google Maps
★★★☆☆8 years ago

Its a good place with ducks pelicans n birds n swans in the lagoon which is in desperate need of clean but council is spoiling the natural beauty I feel by erecting too many ugly signposts n signs. They want to control everything even which side of the footpath you walk on !!

Ddavidn
Google Maps
★★★★★8 years ago

Great little playground area for little kids in Stirgess St. Short walk to lagoon to feed ducks, ovals and a bigger play area for older kids. Bike riding path to Curl Curl beach.

BHBen H.
Google Maps
★★★★★8 years ago

Great little park surrounded by trees. Has swings and a slide.

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