Islington Park
Islington Park is a dog-friendly park in Islington with an off-leash area where dogs can stretch their legs off lead and plenty of shade.
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
Before you go
- 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
- 🧱No confirmed fencing — keep your dog on lead if unsure.
What people say
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.
Nice walk around the creek and plenty of people running. This park has something for everyone including kids play area and a dog park.
Nice park, good bike ways, a cricket oval, bbq's i think too. Trees and shade. Petro available close by, both sorts ;-)
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!
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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How we know this
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