Greenwell Point Fenced Dog Park

Greenwell Point's fenced dog park sits on West Street near the water, a fully enclosed off-leash area with a double-gated entry. For a small fishing village on the Crookhaven River, it fills an important gap: a secure space where nervy dogs and new pups can burn energy without any risk of a bolt toward the road.

The dog setup

Off-leash applies anywhere inside the fence, any time. Keep your dog leashed until you are through both gates, stay within sight of your dog while it plays, and bring your own bags because a dispenser is not guaranteed. A water tap inside the enclosure covers drinks, informal seating gives owners a spot, and there are no public toilets on site, worth knowing if you are bringing kids along too.

Two pieces of etiquette worth honouring in a village park like this: skip the visit if your dog is unwell or on immune-suppressing medication, and make sure vaccinations are current before mixing with the local pack.

Max: double-gated entry means one gate should always be shut before the other opens. Do not get complacent just because the whole yard is fenced.

Getting there and parking

This is a car trip; the village has no real public transport option. Parking is easy and free on West Street and the surrounding streets, so you will not be circling for a spot even on a weekend morning.

When to go

Weekday mornings and evenings are quietest, while Sunday and Tuesday evenings draw the biggest crowd of locals. Dogs that need a secure, low-stress space to run properly off-leash are exactly who this park suits.

While you're out there

Pelican Rocks Cafe on Greenwell Point Road overlooks the Crookhaven River and welcomes dogs in its covered outdoor seating, a solid stop before or after the park. If you want a second run, Nowra Fenced Dog Park and Shoalhaven Heads Off Leash Dog Park are both within half an hour.

More options are on the New South Wales dog parks guide and the Greenwell Point destination page.