Sydney Olympic Park is known to have many sensitive habitats for native animals and plants, so it might not spring to mind as the first place to bring your dog. Follow in Benny’s footsteps (or should we say pawprints) and check out some of the best walking paths and off leash parks for you and your dog to explore right here in the Park.
Bicentennial Park
Location: Australia Avenue, Sydney Olympic Park
Facilities: Shade, water bowl, seats, BBQs, toilets, bins
Parking: Various timed parking is available within Bicentennial Park. Parking can fill up quickly on busy days.
Bicentennial Park is located within the Sydney Olympic Park precinct. This mini park has over 40 hectares of scenic open spaces, walking paths, playgrounds, ponds and more for you to enjoy. There are beautifully shaded walking paths where you can walk your dog on a leash and plenty of spots to take a breather under the trees while you admire the stunning views.
If you’d prefer to ditch the leash for a game of fetch, head over to the off-leash dog park located next to Bicentennial Park West Playspace. This park has two separate fenced exercise areas to suit the size and activity levels of different dogs. There’s also a water bubbler, waste bins and park furniture for you to sit and have a rest while your dog gets all of those zoomies out.
River Walk and viewpoints
Explore the Parramatta River foreshore with your best mate! You can start your walk at Cricket Central (under Silverwater Bridge) or Blaxland Riverside Park, from here you can take a leisurely stroll along the River Walk and soak in all of the nature that Sydney Olympic Park has to offer.
Take a pit-stop at one of the many cafes in Wentworth Point or change directions and head along the Louise-Sauvage Pathway and discover Sanctuary Hill, Woo-la-ra and the changing forest landscape. Our top pick is Woo-la-ra (of Aboriginal origin, meaning 'look-out place') which offers breathtaking 360-degree views of Newington Nature Reserve, the surrounding urban landscapes and the city skyline.
P5 Dog Park
Location: Near P5 carpark under the Holker busway.
Facilities: Shade, water bowl, set, bin
Parking: Several carparks are available near the entrance.
Off the beaten track, sits this hidden dog park – which is actually the largest off leash area within the Park. It’s a great place to appreciate the open space, with a large grassy field to let the dogs play. Being one of Sydney Olympic Park’s best hidden secrets, this park is often quiet.
Though, please be cautious as the bottom half of the park opens onto the mangroves.
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Park habitat and safety
There are some places within the Park where dogs are not permitted, including Badu Mangroves, the Brickpit Ring Walk, Newington Armory and areas within the Narawang Wetland.
We ask dog owners and professional walkers to be considerate of the natural environment by ensuring that their dogs are walked on the sealed pathways and kept away from wildlife habitat such as long grass, bushland, ponds, creeks and wetlands.
If you are walking your dog in a public space, please be considerate of the following:
- Ensure your dog is registered and identifiable with a microchip and collar with tag
- Please don’t walk more than 4 dogs at the same time
- Pick up your dog’s droppings and dispose of it in a rubbish bin
- Restrain them from swimming or walking in ponds, lakes, kid’s water play areas or water features.
Download our Dogs in the Park map.