Islington Park
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Islington Park is a dog-friendly park in Islington with a designated leash-free area, cycling tracks and BBQ facilities. Dogs are off-leash from sunrise to sunset in the marked area, kept off the Memorial Walk, and there is a creek-side walk popular with runners. It has a relaxed, social feel with something for everyone. A pleasant spot for an off-leash walk by the creek.
Dog rules
Designated leash-free area. Dogs are permitted off-leash between sunrise and sunset. Dogs must be accompanied, supervised, and controllable without a leash. Dangerous, aggressive, and restricted breeds are not permitted. Dog owners must remove all dog faeces. Dogs are not permitted on the Memorial Walk or within 10 metres of a playground. Source: City of Newcastle – Leash Free Areas (newcastle.nsw.gov.au/living/residents/pets-and-animals/leash-free-areas)
At a glance
Off-leash areaAdmin team verified
Shade availableFrom reviews
BBQsFrom reviews
151 Maitland Rd, Islington NSW 2296
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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
★★★★★2 years ago
Lovely dog friendly park with cycling tracks all through ,just near the over bridge that takes you to Tighes Hill ,BBQ facility surrounded by fabulous big trees that have been there for hundreds of yrs.
★★★★☆5 years ago
Nice walk around the creek and plenty of people running. This park has something for everyone including kids play area and a dog park.
★★★★★8 months ago
Nice park, good bike ways, a cricket oval, bbq's i think too. Trees and shade. Petro available close by, both sorts ;-)
★★★★★6 years ago
Fabulous family park with something to please everyone. Great undercover bbq/picnic areas, a traditional play area, as well as sensory equipment, a skate park, basketball area, bike/ scooter track and sports field. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
★★★★★7 years ago
Great park for kids. Lots of different activities and suits all ages, with mini slides etc for the little kids up to the large climbing structure for older kids. Plenty of seats for parents, and a pleasant outlook near Throsby creek.
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