James Browne Oval / Park
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James Browne Oval / Park is a park in Woy Woy. Dogs are generally allowed on a lead in NSW public parks unless signs say otherwise — but the rules here aren't confirmed, so check local signage before visiting.
Dog rules
Central Coast Council's "Guide to being PAWSOME!" booklet states: "When exercising in a public place, keep your dog on a lead and under the control of a competent person." "This means when you are outside your home, including on the footpath, your dog must be on a lead — except in designated dog off-leash exercise areas." The booklet also notes that under the Companion Animals Act 1998, dogs are prohibited from schools, shopping centres, beaches (except in designated areas), food preparation areas, playgrounds and wildlife protection areas. This park is not on Central Coast Council's published off-leash list, so the council's general on-leash rule applies. (Source: Central Coast Council — "Guide to being PAWSOME!" Responsible Pet Ownership booklet, centralcoast.nsw.gov.au.)
At a glance
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38 Welcome St, Woy Woy NSW 2256
Before you go
- ℹ️Dog access hasn’t been confirmed — best to check before visiting.
- 💧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.
- 🐕Off-leash status not confirmed — check signage.
What people say
★★★★★11 months ago
Someone my dad’s house and my friends every now and then and there’s so many cute dogs running around and kind people and they love helping other people so that’s a really good thing about the people so I reckon you go there and realise how kindly other people are
★★★★★7 years ago
2 ovals and a very nice club house with clean amenities. Good canteen with viewing areas of the fields. Plenty of parking and easy access for disabled.
★★★★★5 years ago
Memories of playing cricket here as a kid bowling Merv Hughes leg spin slower balls and watching my son score 90 not out and the game getting stopped due to rain. 😳. Also a Pokégym I travel to to insert my Snorlax.
★★★★★8 years ago
The Location of the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon on the Central Coast.
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