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Observatory Park

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 13 July 2026

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Observatory Park is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in Pennant Hills where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find parking nearby, while Hannah's Beecroft is around 950 metres away for an easy post-walk drink.

Dog rules

Dogs must be on a leash in all public places unless in a designated off-leash area. Keep your dog in sight at all times. Pick up and dispose of all waste correctly. Do not let your dog rush at or harass other dogs and people. Source: Hornsby Shire Council – Off-leash dog areas (hornsby.nsw.gov.au).

At a glance

On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
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2 Beecroft Rd, Pennant Hills NSW 2120
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Cafe Long Shot
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Hannah's Beecroft
950m
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Gunbalanya Park
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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

CCColin C.
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★★★★★7 years ago

This should have been the site for the "North Connet" fresh air intake. It would have saved 12 house being taken in Wilson Road by the government. No one ever uses the site except for 1 week a year to sell Christmas trees. The site has noisy cars on all three sides making it almost impossible to talk. No toilets. It was the obvious site for the air intake given these facts.

KWken W.
Google Maps
★★★★☆8 years ago

Real bush remain in busy Sydney. Very small though and surrounded by busy roads. Site of first Sydney observatory, long erased unfortunately. some parking on western side, no play equipment. Was a favorite place for bagpipe pratice some years ago.

RMRichard M.
Google Maps
★★★★★3 years ago

A lovely park with its high gums. Proximity to Pennant Hills Rd makes it a bit noisy so not many people use it. That makes it great for practising bagpipes or other loud instruments!

BLBernard L.
Google Maps
★★★★★8 years ago

Absolutely delightful coffee in a wonderful building which not available in so many municipal areas of Sydney We would be very happy to return for dinner on a later occasion

DMDavid M.
Google Maps
★★★★★8 years ago

Surprisingly great park despite seemingly busy location. Great annual Christmas trees sale too!

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2 Beecroft Rd, Pennant Hills NSW 2120
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