Hornsby Shire Council Local Dog Parks

Looking for the perfect spot to let your dog run free in the Hornsby area? Our guide helps you find the best local dog parks in Hornsby Council, where your furry friend can enjoy off-leash fun in safe, designated areas. Whether you're after a quiet, spacious park for a leisurely stroll or a more social spot for your dog to make new friends, we've got you covered. Explore parks with secure fencing, amenities, and nearby facilities to ensure a fun and stress-free outing for you and your dog.

To ensure off-leash areas are safe and enjoyable for everyone, please be mindful of others and:

• Keep your dog within sight at all times.
• Ensure your dog is wearing a collar with a name tag.
• Maintain voice control over your dog.
• Pick up and properly dispose of any waste.
• Do not allow your dog to rush at or harass other dogs or people.
• Keep your dog on a leash until inside the designated off-leash area, and re-leash it before leaving.

According to the Companion Animals Act, dogs are prohibited, whether on or off-leash, in the following public spaces:

• Within 10 metres of children's playgrounds
• Within 10 metres of food preparation areas, including public barbecues and kiosks
• Active recreation areas, such as sports fields, ovals, and courts, during organized sports events
• Public bathing areas
• School grounds, unless permitted by the principal
• Child care centres, unless permitted by the director
• Shopping areas, unless permission is granted

Please see below the location of your local dog parks in the Hornsby Shire Council area.

Fenced off-leash areas:

There are seven existing dedicated off-leash areas in Hornsby Shire:

• Asquith Park, Rotherwood Ave, Asquith
• Crossroads Reserve, corner Turner and Berowra Waters Rds, Berowra Heights
• Greenway Park, Shepherds Drive, Cherrybrook
• Hunt Reserve, Mount Colah
• Rofe Park, Galston Rd, Hornsby Heights
• Ruddock Park, Eucalyptus Drive ,Westleigh
• Dawson Avenue Parkland, Dawson Ave, Thornleigh

All the areas are fully fenced with double gate entrances and have waste bins, dog waste bags and water.

Note: Hornsby Dog Training Club has exclusive use of Rofe Park on Sunday from 12:30pm to 4:30pm. No other dogs will be allowed on the park during this time frame.

Unfenced off-leash area:

The site at Lyne Rd Reserve, Cheltenham, has water, waste bags and a bin, but no fence.

Shared off-leash areas:

Two other shared sites are available.

• Epping Oval, Norfolk Rd, Epping
• Ron Payne Reserve, Woods St, North Epping

At both of these sites dogs are NOT PERMITTED during organised sport and games or maintenance activities.

Using off-leash areas:

To ensure off-leash areas are safe and enjoyable for everyone, please consider other users and:

• Keep your dog in sight at all times;
• Make sure your dog is under control by voice;
• Pick up and dispose of all waste correctly;
• Do not let your dog rush at or harass other dogs and people;
• Keep your dog on a lead until it is inside the fenced area and put it back on a lead before leaving.