Lieutenant Cantello Reserve Fenced Dog Park

Lieutenant Cantello Reserve Fenced Dog Park sits on Stewart Avenue in Hammondville, a fully fenced off-leash enclosure within a larger bushland reserve near the Georges River. Locals treat it as a reliable everyday run rather than a destination, and the fence means you can let a dog off the lead the moment you are inside the gate.

The dog setup

The enclosure is fully fenced with double-gated airlock entry, so there is no loose-dog moment while you unclip. Inside there are wooden agility ramps and obstacles to give the session some structure, plus a water tub and covered seating for shade.

The fenced area sits beside a children's playground, so worth keeping an eye on recall near that boundary. Clean up after your dog using the bag dispenser provided, and remember that the wider reserve outside the fence is on-leash territory.

Worth knowing

The park is accessible around the clock, which makes it handy for shift workers and anyone avoiding the midday heat. Declared dangerous and restricted-breed dogs are not permitted in off-leash areas under council rules, and owners need to stay inside the enclosure with their dogs.

Max: close the first gate before you open the second. It takes five seconds and stops anyone bolting while you are unclipping the lead.

Getting there

The reserve is off Heathcote Road with easy access from the M5, and the on-site carpark sits right beside the fence so you can leave the lead on until you reach the gate. Holsworthy is the nearest train station, but you will want a short drive or bus connection from there to Stewart Avenue.

Pair it with

The Shack, a dog-friendly coffee stop in the Sporties carpark on Heathcote Road, works well before or after a run around. Wattle Grove Community Dog Park is another solid fenced option a short drive east if you want to vary the routine.

Weekday mornings are the quiet window here, while Saturday mornings and late afternoons draw the family crowd, so early visits suit dogs that need space. More options are on the New South Wales dog park guide and the Hammondville destination page.