McIlwaine Park
McIlwaine Park is a dog-friendly park in Rhodes with a fenced off-leash area where your pup can explore safely and plenty of shade. Just 550m away, Left of Field is a great nearby spot to grab a coffee with your pup.
Dog rules
Designated timed off-leash area at the northern end of the park, closest to Llewellyn Street. Dogs may be off-leash before 9am and after 5pm only. At all other times dogs must be on-leash. Dogs must be under effective control at all times. Source: City of Canada Bay — local off-leash areas list.
At a glance
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
This place is really awesome as it has everything-including a Rockpool, like a beach and great view. BBQ and playgrounds. It’s like all in one playground. There is water for drinking and a spot to take shower.
What a fantastic park on the Parramatta River at Rhodes Has everything there is a BBQ area eith plenty of picnic tables Kids playground A little Beach but swim at your own risk Toilet facilities ample parking and even has a 9 hole put put corse What more could you ask for to enjoy a nice sunny day
Our first time coming to this scenery parklands when it’s very convenient for people to take the bus or train only for a short walk not far from Rhodes Waterside seeing a turkey & perfect for Picnics shelters to catch up with friends or family along with a bbq area. Many Amenities include a playground for the kids to enjoy themselves being out in between a walking pathway as part of a upgrade for this area. Although there was a beachside seashore to discover the Rockpool. We did play Badminton on a partly cloudy day with the beautiful breeze hitting our backs though seeing the crystal water. Plenty of parking as well for people to enjoy the great outdoors activities. This was not bad with toilets operating from different times alongside water bubblers.
Lovely park for family gatherings. Best is very close to Rhodes train station. The park has many equipments for all the ages. Multiple seating arrangements for many people to seat. Big shadowy areas to sit on the ground. BBQ stations if you’re planning. Nice pathway for skating, biking or scooters for the kids. The waterfront is so beautiful. The sandy area is to play in the sands and nice water to jump in. The only downside that we faced is there are no food truck or eating arrangements nearby. One Italian restaurant that fine dining and doesn’t do takeaways. We didn’t do much research and ended up without food. Otherwise the best for spending the entire morning to afternoon ❤️
Mcllwaine Park is a great spot close to Rhodes train station, perfect for get-togethers, BBQ parties, walks, and enjoying the fresh sea view. A lovely place to relax and spend time with friends and family.
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