Dog-friendly parks in Port Macquarie
20 parks • 13 dog-friendly
Discover parks where dogs are welcome, including fenced areas, off-leash spaces, and shaded walking areas.
20 parks · 13 dog-friendly
Confirmed dog-friendly
Dogs are welcome — some venues may have conditions
Nobbys Beach
Park•Port Macquarie
ConfirmedPark•Port Macquarie
Off-leash areaDrinking waterParking nearby
Off-leash areaDrinking waterParking nearby
John Downes Park
Park•Port Macquarie
ConfirmedPark•Port Macquarie
On-leash areaFenced areaDrinking waterShade available+2
On-leash areaFenced areaDrinking waterShade available+2
Stuart Park
Park•Port Macquarie
ConfirmedPark•Port Macquarie
Off-leash areaDrinking waterParking nearbyToilets nearby
Off-leash areaDrinking waterParking nearbyToilets nearby
Settlement Point Reserve
Park•Port Macquarie
ConfirmedPark•Port Macquarie
On-leash areaToilets nearby
On-leash areaToilets nearby
Crestwood Park
Park•Port Macquarie
ConfirmedPark•Port Macquarie
Drinking waterParking nearbyToilets nearby
Drinking waterParking nearbyToilets nearby
Bellangry Park
Park•Port Macquarie
ConfirmedPark•Port Macquarie
Drinking waterShade availableGrass areasParking nearby+1
Drinking waterShade availableGrass areasParking nearby+1
Town Beach Park
Park•Port Macquarie
ConfirmedPark•Port Macquarie
On-leash areaSandy surfaceParking nearbyToilets nearby
On-leash areaSandy surfaceParking nearbyToilets nearby
Windmill Hill Reserve
Park•Port Macquarie
ConfirmedPark•Port Macquarie
On-leash areaShade available
On-leash areaShade available
Livvi's Place at Westport Park
Park•Port Macquarie
ConfirmedPark•Port Macquarie
On-leash areaDrinking waterParking nearbyToilets nearby
On-leash areaDrinking waterParking nearbyToilets nearby
Kooloonbung Creek Nature Park
Park•Port Macquarie
ConfirmedPark•Port Macquarie
On-leash areaDrinking waterParking nearby
On-leash areaDrinking waterParking nearby
McInherney Park
Park•Port Macquarie
ConfirmedPark•Port Macquarie
On-leash area
On-leash area
Rotary park Port Macquarie
Park•Port Macquarie
ConfirmedPark•Port Macquarie
On-leash areaParking nearbyToilets nearby
On-leash areaParking nearbyToilets nearby
Town Green, Port Macquarie
Park•Port Macquarie
ConfirmedPark•Port Macquarie
On-leash areaGrass areasToilets nearby
On-leash areaGrass areasToilets nearby
Worth checking
Dog policy not yet confirmed - could still be a great spot
Yarrinwood Park
Park•Port Macquarie
UnknownPark•Port Macquarie
BBQ facilities
BBQ facilities
Innes Gardens Memorial Park - Port Macquarie
Park•Port Macquarie
UnknownPark•Port Macquarie
Parking nearby
Parking nearby
Lions Park and Lookout
Park•Port Macquarie
UnknownPark•Port Macquarie
Parking nearby
Parking nearby
Frequently asked questions
How are venues ordered?
By default, venues are sorted by access confidence. Confirmed venues appear first — these have the strongest evidence that dogs are welcome. Likely venues follow, then unknown. Within each group, venues are ordered by their Dog Happiness Score. You can also sort alphabetically by suburb or venue name.
Are dogs allowed in parks in Port Macquarie?
Dogs are allowed in 13 confirmed dog-friendly parks in Port Macquarie. Dog access varies between venues. We recommend checking the individual venue page — and confirming directly with the venue before a special trip, as policies can change.
How does Dog Happiness decide if a venue is dog-friendly?
We check council regulations, venue websites and FAQ pages, and community reviews. Council and venue-operator sources carry the most weight. Where confirmed or clearly identified, we show the access status and any conditions that apply. Access information is based on the best evidence available and may not always reflect the latest changes.
What do Confirmed, Likely, and Unknown mean?
Confirmed means we have strong evidence — typically from a council source, venue website, or consistent community reports — that dogs are welcome. Conditions may still apply. Likely means positive signals suggest dogs are welcome, but we haven’t found official confirmation yet. Unknown means we don’t have enough evidence yet. It doesn’t mean dogs aren’t welcome — just that we haven’t been able to verify.
Can venue dog policies change?
Yes. Venue policies can change at any time — especially at pubs, cafés, and other hospitality venues. A venue that was dog-friendly last month may have changed its policy. We update our information regularly, but we always recommend checking directly with the venue if you’re planning a special trip.