Thomas H. Halton Park
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Thomas H. Halton Park has a fully fenced dog park on Bareki Road that is leash-free at all times, plus a wider shared park that is off-leash sunrise to 10am daily and from 4:30pm on weekdays. Dogs have a secure run in the fenced section and more room in the shared area at the set hours. There is water play, a playground, BBQs and shade, making it good for the whole family. A well-set-up spot for a fenced or open off-leash visit.
Dog rules
Off-leash area: Fully fenced dog park section (Thomas H Halton Dog Park, Bareki Road) leash free at all times. Surrounding shared park area leash free sunrise to 10am daily and 4.30pm to sunset Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays. Dogs must be supervised at all times and under effective control. Dogs are not permitted within 10 metres of playgrounds or BBQ areas, or within 400 metres of patrolled beaches. Dog owners must clean up after their dogs. Source: Lake Macquarie City Council – Off-leash areas (lakemac.com.au/For-residents/Pets/Exercising-your-dog/Off-leash-areas)
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Eleebana NSW 2282
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Before you go
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
What people say
★★★★★4 years ago
What a great park. Water play. Wheel chair accessible. Large format allows children to be free while being in a fenced area as the dogs play nearby. A long awaited upgrade that looks great and will be great for the kids for years to come. Bathrooms and Bbqs have not been forgotten in the upgrade either. Getting locked out of the car here was not an issue Access Now Newcastle was there to help in no time. Number attached if anyone needs it.
★★★★★9 months ago
This park is great! Lots of different areas for kids to play. There are trees for shade but still pretty easy to look across the park & see where kids are. There was a coffee van in the car park as well - great coffee! Will be back.
★★★★★1 year ago
What a fantastic new kids play area. It’s vast and varied, with lots of different play areas for all ages. Under cover picnic tables and BBQ area, fully fenced, near toilets and water fountain. Right by the waterfront. A really beautiful play space for children.
★★★★★4 years ago
A fantastic new playground that is situated right on Lake Macquarie. The playground is a pirate theme and features and accessible pirate ship complete with slides and rope ladders and a ramp for those unable to use the ladders. There is a water play zone as well as BBQ areas and new toilets. There's also a large grassed area and plenty of parent seating. The entire park is fenced and there is plenty of parking. A must for any parent of a primary school aged child in the Lake Mac area 🏴☠️
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