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Dog-friendly Earlwood
A walk in Earlwood stacks up easily — Frank & Chitch first, then Hughes Park Fenced Dog Park, with Gough Whitlam Park the local favourite when the lead stays on.
NSW·Best Autumn + spring for walks; summer needs early mornings
Walking Earlwood: the local loops
Gough Whitlam Park — A chilled riverside park with wide open green space, shady trees, and a walking and cycling path along the Cooks River, connecting to other parks. Lead-on throughout unless council signage says otherwise. Benches and shade appear often enough for a slow dog.
Waterworth Park — A dog-friendly park with an off-leash area, shaded seating, and natural beauty, located along the Cooks River. Off-lead applies in the signed sections; carry the lead anyway. Benches and shade appear often enough for a slow dog.
Cooks River Cycleway — A shared path along the Cooks River, offering scenic views and connecting various parks. Lead-on throughout unless council signage says otherwise. A coffee stop is never far on the way back.
Want the off-lead version? The tool below finds fenced parks near your spot in Earlwood.
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