Phillips Park

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Updated 15 May 2026

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Phillips Park is a dog-friendly park in Lidcombe with plenty of shade.

Dog rules

Dogs are permitted on-leash under the NSW Companion Animals Act. Cumberland City Council's Companion Animals Policy states dogs must be under effective control and on a leash in all public places except designated off-leash parks. Dogs are prohibited within 10 metres of playgrounds, food preparation areas, sports fields, school grounds, and wildlife protection areas. This venue is not a designated off-leash park. (Source: Cumberland City Council — Companion Animals Policy, cumberland.nsw.gov.au.)

At a glance

Shade availableFrom reviews
On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
Cafe nearbyVenue website
BBQsVenue website
Nicholas St, Lidcombe NSW 2141

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

This is nice playground for kids, family and friends. It have almost 3 soccer fields. This place is gr88 for walking. It have lot of parking space where you can park your comfortably. It have two nice kids' play area. Kids play area also have swing . It have kitchen, restroom, barbecue. It also have cricket nets. Every Saturday, this place have some good sports event like soccer matches between clubs. In evening they start the light so that soccer team can practice. In night, it have very good flood light which could brighten full park. The walking path is well maintenance and clean. Dogs are allowed in the park. Pros : Good parking space. Walking track is really up to mark. There are two kids' play areas. Cons : Toilet are not clean.

★★★★★7 months ago

A recent visit back to the park of my childhood and I was pleasantly surprised with the changes. I loved the walking paths and exercise equipment. Child friendly playgrounds,sports fields, toilet block, picnic tables and BBQ are available. Parking available.

★★★★7 months ago

A suburban sports field in the middle of a residential area. Has a sports field for soccer/cricket plus many good free exercise devices. At the back is a newish kids play area. Street parking surrounds the park. Also has a toilet block.

★★★★1 year ago

A very convenient and nice park for morning walk. My first time here. Standing from the slope and practising Tai Chi, breathing exercise. Enjoyable. Lots of free parking in the surrounding areas. Toilets, amenities and tabled are available.

★★★★★3 years ago

I come here all the time, its mainly sports focused but have areas for cricket practice, kids playground, bbq area and light exercise equip as well, plenty of parking, public bathrooms, shade from sun and sitting area. Good place for a jog, football, cricket, any other sports or just to hang out and relax..

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