Dixon Park Beach
Dixon Park Beach is a dog-friendly beach in Merewether with an off-leash stretch where your pup can run. Just 250m away, Dixon Park is a nearby option to stop in after your walk.
Dog rules
Designated leash-free area (time-restricted). Dogs are permitted off-leash between sunrise and 9am, and between 5pm and sunset only. 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 shade confirmed — take it easy on warmer days.
- 🗑Poo bags not confirmed — best to bring your own.
- 🧱No confirmed fencing — keep your dog on lead if unsure.
What people say
Great place with plenty of parking and a great off leash dog park and fence children's playground along with a short stroll to the beach.
Plenty of parking, public toilets, barbecues and water refill stations. There is a nice walk along the coast line. Family friendly, since there is a playground for kids. I was lucky to spot a rainbow!
Would have been better if it was closer to home. Why do they always locate beaches right out at the coast.
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