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Railway Park and Children Playground

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 23 May 2026

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Railway Park and Children Playground is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in Byron Bay where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find toilets nearby, while Moonlight Japanese is around 300 metres away for an easy post-walk drink.

Dog rules

Dogs are welcome on-leash at this park. Byron Shire requires dogs to be on-lead at all times except in designated off-lead areas. Dogs must not enter prohibited areas.

At a glance

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Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481
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Nearby dog-friendly spots

Cafes

The Top Shop
900m
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Moonlight Japanese
300m
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Apex Park
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Belongil Beach
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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

ARAlex R.
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★★☆☆☆6 months ago

Surprised at the good reviews. The equipment itself is decent but it’s next to a park and public toilets that unfortunately host those sleeping rough and sadly some with mental health challenges. I didn’t feel safe or comfortable at all with my 2yo and this was at 8am on a Friday.

MMMayla M.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

The new basketball courts was awesome.

LLee
Google Maps
★★★★☆2 years ago

Byron Bay is a popular Australian tourist destination. It is family friendly however it is a bit on the expensive side for food and accomodation. There are no fast food outlets like McDonald’s etc and tourists are forced to rely on a wide variety of local upmarket shops for food and drink. I would recommend saving money by shopping at the Woolworths supermarket on the main road at Jonson Street Byron Bay where groceries can be purchased for personal preparation instead of the high priced street shops. As for accomodation tourists can expect to pay a premium because of the popularity of the location. If you are on a budget, there are alternative beaches which are just as beautiful as Byron Bay such as Lennox Head which is about 30 minutes south of Byron. Byron Bay tends to be overcrowded and oversubscribed particularly in holiday periods.

PPhoenix
Google Maps
★★★★★5 years ago

Nice little park and playground in the centre of town. Good place for kids to hang out and also hosts twilight market with interesting food and cultural items.

ALante L.
Google Maps
★★★★★6 years ago

Nice park to visit, kids playground is unique

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Jonson St, Byron Bay NSW 2481
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