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Gaggin Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 23 May 2026

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Gaggin Park is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in Suffolk Park where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find shaded space and BBQs nearby, while The Park Hotel Motel is around 550 metres away for an easy post-walk drink.

Dog rules

Dogs are welcome on-leash. In this council park dogs must be kept on a lead and under effective control at all times, and droppings must be removed. Byron Shire is an explicit-model LGA: dogs must be on-lead everywhere except council-designated off-leash areas.

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119 Alcorn St, Suffolk Park NSW 2481
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The Park Hotel Motel
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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

KVKai V.
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★★★★☆6 years ago

The location of this park is great because it's right next to the beach. There's a kid's castle and I guess it's cool for kids, but gets old pretty quickly. There's a nice picnic area, public bathrooms at a decent condition, a slack line, and two swings. The beach next to it is nit dog friendly :(

JGJeanne G.
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★★★☆☆9 months ago

Despite it being rundown, this park provides a great backdrop for imaginative play for 3-8 year olds. For any child obsessed by fire engines, it’s bound to delight. Wheelchair accessible toilets nearby are convenient. Some additional shaded seating would be a big improvement and the fire engine would benefit from a repaint as it’s quite faded.

CJChris J.
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★★★★★11 months ago

It’s basic but everything you need to keep the kids entertained for an hour. Great public toilets and the place is very quiet. A short walk through to the beach as well. Parking right out the front and picnic tables available. Great little spot.

ARA R.
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★★★★★5 years ago

Great little park. Bench seating, shade cloth but no shelter from rain near playground. Some sheltered picnic tables 30m from playground. Not for all abilities. Old bathroom and beach access. There are no pedestrian crossings, and street parking only. Fun little tip: grab lunch from Suffolk Park Bakery and have a picnic at the playground. Plenty of space

JMJose M.
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★★★★☆6 years ago

Lovely beach with a few shades that help to make the sun more bearable during the hottest hours. There is free parking what is also very convenient and uncommon in Byron Bay where you must pay for parking everywhere. There is no lifeguard service so you must be careful. Very quiet, not crowded at all and beautiful like the most. There are showers inside the park nearby.

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119 Alcorn St, Suffolk Park NSW 2481
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