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Venables Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 5 June 2026

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Venables Park is a dog-friendly park in Bowral where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find parking nearby, while RAW & WILD Market & Cafe is around 750 metres away for an easy post-walk coffee.

Dog rules

Dogs must be on a leash and under effective control at all times in public places except in designated leash-free areas. Dog faeces must be collected immediately. No dangerous dogs or restricted breeds in leash-free areas. Maximum 4 dogs per person. Source: Wingecarribee Shire Council – Leash Free Areas (wsc.nsw.gov.au/Services/Animals/Leash-Free-Areas-in-the-Wingecarribee-Shire)

At a glance

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Merrigang St, Bowral NSW 2576
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Nearby dog-friendly spots

Cafes

RAW & WILD Market & Cafe
750m
Confirmed
The Hospital Shop
650m
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Kookabar Cafe
700m
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Bowral Cherry Walk
200m
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Before you go

  • 💧No confirmed drinking water — bring your own to be safe.
  • 🌳No shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
  • 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.

What people say

MMR
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★★★★★2 years ago

Small park but magnificent. It was windy when we visited this park. We had lunch in this park and spend an hour here. Tiny flowers in this grass looks awesome. It’s nice experience to have lunch with group of friends and families. Car parking available near to road.

MAMartha A.
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★★★★★7 years ago

A quiet small park at Merrigang st, surrounded by Mittagong creek and Cherry Tree walk, very well maintained, I walked a around with the amazing company of ducks, it was midday, what a nice experience! There are not picnic tables or public toilets but is just a perfect to enjoy nature!

NQNick Q.
Google Maps
★★★★☆9 months ago

A peaceful neighbourhood park with a pedestrian path along a creek. A closer exam of the lawn and trees revealing regular gardening.

ANAziza N.
Google Maps
★★★☆☆3 years ago

A simple park, it's calm away from traffic & congestion. It's fresh air with a Creek. I couldn't locate chairs & tables. I sat on the grass for a lunch, very nice & quiet.

AAAli A.
Google Maps
★★★☆☆5 years ago

The park itself is just ok but the cherry trees walk is great

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