Sydney off-leash dog parks & beaches
Off-leash rules are set by each council (and some state park trusts). Dogs must be on-leash in public places unless you are inside a designated off-leash area. Always read on-site signs — hours, sports exclusions and playground buffers change.
City of Sydney50+ listed off-leash parks from the City’s official list
Inner West40+ designated areas with timed / sports exceptions noted
Northern Beaches~30 off-leash areas · Mackerel Beach timed · Mona Vale south trial · South Mona Vale Headland 24h
Randwick17 off-leash parks · dogs banned on all beaches & rock pools · Trenerry near Coogee
Beaches. Most Sydney ocean beaches prohibit dogs. See
Northern Beaches (Mackerel Beach and Mona Vale south trial times) and
Randwick (dogs prohibited on all beaches and rock pools). Other coastal councils
(e.g. Waverley) are not yet covered — do not assume beach off-leash without checking
that council’s current rules and signs.
Keep dogs out of playgrounds and generally 10 m from play and food areas where
posted. Pick up waste — councils issue on-the-spot fines (City of Sydney cites up to $275 for not
picking up; $330 if a dog is in a playground — confirm current amounts on the City site).
Detail pages cite cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au and innerwest.nsw.gov.au. Last checked 2026-10-27.