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Missingham Park Off Leash Area

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Updated 23 May 2026

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Missingham Park Off Leash Area is a designated off-leash space with shade, BBQ facilities, toilets, parking, and waste bags. It's a relaxed spot in Ballina for dogs to exercise off-lead under supervision.

Dog rules

Council-designated off-leash dog exercise area. Dogs can exercise off-leash under supervision of a competent person. Dogs must be controlled and return to handler on command. Dangerous and restricted dogs are not permitted.

At a glance

Off-leash areaAdmin team verified
Shade availableVenue website
BinsFrom reviews
Grassy areaVenue website
Parking nearbyVenue website
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4HG9+GW, Ballina NSW 2478
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Sparrow Coffee - Ballina
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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

SSSonia S.
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★★★★★6 months ago

Great place to let your dog run off lead.

AJart J.
Google Maps
★★★★★1 year ago

I take my 13 year old dogs here for a swim, walk once or twice a week. My dogs aren't all dog friendly so they are kept on leash though.

LLLacy L.
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★★★★★2 years ago

A great spot to just whip over to take your dog for a lovely walk or swim. The water is beautiful (provided there hasn't been heavy rains upstream). Not much shade except up at the water slide/boat ramp end- but never the less, still always a worthwhile trip. Doggy Doo bags at either end of the beach, bins situated along the roadside. The closest toilets is up further at the skate park.

LLukeyboy
Google Maps
★★★★★2 years ago

Best place around for dogs

NTNguyen T.
Google Maps
★☆☆☆☆2 years ago

Really sad about this. This is my most lovely play to go, 5 stars in the past. It is very dirty these days.

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