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MacCabe Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 18 June 2026

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MacCabe Park is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in Wollongong where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find shaded areas, parking, and toilets nearby, while Saltie Dog - Coffee & Crêpes is around 350 metres away for an easy post-walk coffee.

Dog rules

Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times in public spaces. Dogs are not allowed within 10 metres of children's play areas or areas where food is prepared or eaten (except outdoor dining areas of cafes/restaurants that allow dogs). Dogs are prohibited from school grounds, childcare centres, rock platforms, wildlife protection areas, and any area with signage indicating dogs are prohibited. Dog owners must clean up after their dogs. Source: Wollongong City Council – Dog Beaches and Parks (wollongong.nsw.gov.au/places/dog-beaches-and-parks)

At a glance

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Shade availableFrom reviews
BinsFrom reviews
Parking nearbyFrom reviews
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Wollongong NSW 2500
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Nearby dog-friendly spots

Cafes

Saltie Dog - Coffee & Crêpes
350m
Confirmed
Lili J
500m
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Uncle Earl's
350m
Likely
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Lux Bistro Bar
350m
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Lang Park
950m
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Beaches

Coniston Dog Beach
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

PCPlaygrounds_ C.
Google Maps
★★★★☆7 months ago

Playground in park, with picnic tables and park amenities like bins and toilets nearby. Currently broken shade sail

YJYaathaven J.
Google Maps
★★★★★11 months ago

MacCabe Park is a handy, green spot in the city centre, perfect for a quick playground visit or chill evening stroll. It’s got a bit of everything: play areas, art, and peaceful vibes after dark. Just keep in mind, the vibrant colors are best enjoyed during the day or early evening.

JPJoshua P.
Google Maps
★★☆☆☆1 year ago

Large open green space. Often visited by alcoholics, drug users, homeless sleeping in the gardens - generally used by people who have no respect for public spaces. The park is outdated with its playground and feels disconnected from the surrounding cbd with the random buildings along the roadside.

DDivesh
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

Beautifully decorated park, its worth visiting in the evening time when the lights on tree are switched on. It has multiple entrances and has a 4 hour car park on one side. Has a skating/baskeball area on one end of the park. A mural can be seen on the other side of road where the bus stop is.

SBSteven B.
Google Maps
★★★★☆4 years ago

A neat little park just a short stroll away from Crown Street Mall. Lots of seating options, including covered and shady picnic tables. Large grassed areas for running around and ball sports.

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