Rawson Oval
Rawson Oval is a dog-friendly park in Mosman. Just 450m away, Clifton Gardens Reserve is a nearby spot to stop in after your walk.
Dog rules
Mosman Council lists Rawson Oval as a prohibited dog area. Verbatim list: "Prohibited areas for all dogs: Mosman Park Oval (Allan Border Oval), Rawson Oval, The Drill Hall Common and adjacent netball courts, Middle Head Oval, Balmoral Oval, Georges Heights Oval, Chinaman's Beach, All public beaches and swimming enclosures, and Sydney Harbour National Park." The wider Rawson Park surrounding the oval permits off-leash dogs with PDF-map exceptions (see Rawson Park venue page); the oval itself is prohibited. (Source: mosman.nsw.gov.au — "Where to walk your dog".)
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
Home of Mosman Rugby junior and senior clubs, this is a great oval for rugby in the winter and cricket in the summer. Parking is limited but plenty of atreet parking close by. This oval is close to a dog park to walk your dog off lead, also close to great bush walks and the zoo.
Great park, lots of space, access to walks to Balmoral and chowder Bay. Good for families and dogs. Netball courts and tennis courts next door
Lovely open space so close to mosman. Great for walking and running in a quiet pleasant surroundings and neighbourhood.
I absolutely LOVE this place. Great for kids to bike. Great for running and exercise.
I'll give this one three stars. You don't get to be ranked one of Google analytics departments Top Parks Reviewers by throwing out stars all willy nilly.
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How we know this
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