Dee why dog park

Despite the name, this off-leash area sits in Curl Curl, not Dee Why, on the southern side of Curl Curl Lagoon. It is unfenced, open twenty-four hours, and gives dogs a rare double: a big grassy run plus a sandy lagoon entry for a swim.

The rules. Off-leash is permitted around the clock in the designated area, which covers Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve on Griffin Road and the neighbouring Adams Street Reserve (part of John Fisher Park). Dogs can go into the lagoon here, but they are not permitted on Curl Curl Beach itself, so keep an eye on signage marking where the reserve ends and the beach starts.

What's there. Expect a large open grassed area, boardwalks along the lagoon edge, doggie bag dispensers, a drinking station, waste bins and public toilets. Adams Street Reserve adds a sportsfield, an amenities building and picnic tables if you want to make a morning of it.

Getting there. The reserve address is 79 Carrington Parade, Curl Curl, with a dedicated car park on site. It fills up on weekends and summer mornings, so if it is full, street parking along Carrington Parade, Bennett Street or Griffin Road is the backup.

Nearby with the dogs. A short walk brings you to a small cluster of dog-friendly cafes around Curl Curl and South Curl Curl, including a beachside spot at the surf club and a couple of corner cafes with outdoor tables, useful for a coffee before or after the reserve.

When to go. Early mornings are quietest and coolest for a run on the grass. Weekends get busy with both dogs and families using the sportsfield, so aim for a weekday if you want the space to yourselves.

Sources

• Flora and Ritchie Roberts Reserve Dog Off-leash Area · northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
• Adams Street Reserve (John Fisher Park) Dog Off-leash Area · northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
• Dogs and Dog Off-leash Areas | Northern Beaches Council · northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au
• Take a Pit Stop at South Curl Curl's Dog-Friendly Cafe by the Beach · curlcurlnews.com.au

Compiled from public sources and verified listings. Always confirm current rules with the venue or council before you travel.