Dog Walking Areas

Waverley Council has designated several areas for on-leash and off-leash dog walking. Currently there are seven off-leash parks in the Waverley Council area.

Currently, there are three parks (Dickson Park, Hugh Bamford Reserve and Waverley Park) that are undergoing a 12 month trial for an off-leash area.Tell us what you think about these trial areas by filling in this quick survey. Alternatively you can register your feedback by calling Council’s Customer Service Centre on (02) 9369 8000 to register your feedback.

Waverley Council will install and maintain clear signage and dog litter bag dispensers at all off-leash parks. Rangers will work with the community to promote the principles of responsible dog ownership.

For further information about your responsibility as a Dog Owner in public spaces please download our dogs brochure.
The table below outlines the on and off-leash areas including maps:
Location On Leash Off Leash

Bondi, Bronte and Tamarama Parks / Beaches

 NO NO

Bondi, Tamarama and Bronte Promenades

 YES NO
Queens Park (managed by Centennial Parklands)
 YES
 YES - except when sports field is in use
Hugh Bamford Reserve, Dover Heights
 YES- Only in signposted area YES- Only in signposted area
Dickson Park, Bondi
 YES- Only in signposted area YES- Only in signposted area

Varna Park, Varna St, Waverley

YES- Only in signposted area

YES- Only in signposted area

Raleigh Reserve
East end of Raleigh St to east end of Dover Rd, Dover Heights

YES- Only in signposted area

YES- Only in signposted area

Diamond Bay Reserve
Craig Ave, Vaucluse

YES- Only in signposted area

YES- Only in signposted area

Waverley Park
Cnr Birrell St & Park Pde, Bondi Junction

YES- But not on sports fields or in Memorial Gardens.

 YES- Only in signposted area north of netball courts.

Bondi-Bronte Coast Walk including boardwalk below Waverley Cemetery

 YES NO

All other parks / reserves

 YES NO
All beaches NO NO
Within 10m of playgrounds NO NO

Dogs off leash pic
Image: Emma Anna (artist) and local Dover Height's resident Bev Martin and Dog 'Jimmy'.

Dog walking is also available in Centennial Parklands, comprising Centennial Park, Moore Park and Queens Park. These areas are managed by the Centennial Park and Moore Park Trust. More information is available on the Centennial Parklands website or download the Dogs in Parklands brochure.