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Harbord Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 25 May 2026

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Harbord Park is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in Freshwater. You'll find shaded space and toilets 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 onlyOn-leash by default
Shade availableFrom reviews
Toilets nearbyFrom reviews
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Waratah St, Freshwater NSW 2096
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Nearby dog-friendly spots

Cafes

PICO in Curly
300m
Confirmed
Room Two Ten
800m
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Albert & Moore
800m
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Pubs & Bars

Manly Spirits Co. Distillery (Distillery Bar/Cellar Door/Gin School)
1000m
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4 Pines Truckbar Brookvale
950m
Likely
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Parks

Stirgess Reserve (John Fisher Park)
600m
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Quarry Reserve North Manly
700m
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Jacka Park
450m
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Beaches

Curl Curl Lagoon
1.2km
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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

RCRussell C.
Google Maps
★★★★★3 years ago

Fantastic local park to play Cricket,Soccer,Touch or just have fun there are cricket nets and a shade and toilets

JBJonas B.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

Great park for a stroll, some sports and for your dog walks.

JSJasper S.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

Love to play my rugby games there and training there it’s a very nice place highly recommended

RCRod C.
Google Maps
★★★★☆1 year ago

Great local area on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Beautiful place in the warmer months. Bring the blankets and have a picnic.

CRCristiano R.
Google Maps
★★★★★2 years ago

Its an amazing park, decent outfield and the field is a good size.

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