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Lions Park Playground

Dogs welcome — rules apply•Dog rules

Updated 5 June 2026

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Lions Park Playground is a well-regarded dog-friendly park in Belmont where dogs are welcome on lead. You'll find BBQs nearby.

Dog rules

Dogs are only allowed to be off-leash in leash-free designated areas approved by Lake Macquarie City Council. Dogs must be on a leash and under effective control at all times in all other public places. Dogs are not permitted within 10 metres of playgrounds or BBQ areas, or within 400 metres of patrolled beaches. Dog owners must clean up after their dogs. Source: Lake Macquarie City Council – Off-leash areas (lakemac.com.au/For-residents/Pets/Exercising-your-dog/Off-leash-areas)

At a glance

On-leash onlyAdmin team verified
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40 Macquarie St, Belmont NSW 2280
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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

BLBenjamin L.
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★★★★★3 years ago

Nice gated play area for kids with an amazing view of Belmont Bay. There is parking, a few seats with views of the bay, netted swim area, change rooms and wharf/jetty nearby.

DHDaniel H.
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★★★★★3 years ago

Nice place with an incredible view. The area has amenities such as a jetty, swimming area, and bbq area with a couple of nice cafes within walking distance.

MMMary-Anne M.
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★★★★☆4 years ago

Great little gated playground in Belmont. It’s just a shame there is no shade to sit, or shade sails above the platonic as the slides get too hot to go down from about 11am onwards, on a sunny day.

GNGary N.
Google Maps
★★★★★7 years ago

Great views , beautiful sunsets over the lake .Nice jetty for fishing new swimming area fully enclosed

LJLisa J.
Google Maps
★★★★★8 years ago

Lovely scenery of the lake and beautiful relaxing seats to enjoy fresh air

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40 Macquarie St, Belmont NSW 2280
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