Heathcote Dog Off-Leash Park

Heathcote Dog Off-Leash Park sits on the northern boundary of Heathcote Oval on Wilson Parade, a fully fenced run opened in 2023 that gives Sutherland Shire dogs a secure, purpose-built space just off the Princes Highway.

The rules. Dogs must stay on-leash entering, leaving and anywhere in the wider oval reserve. Off-leash only applies inside the fenced perimeter, and owners need to keep control of their dog at all times. Poop bags and bins are supplied, and clean-up is mandatory. Gates are open from 7:15am to 10:30pm daily.

What's there. The fenced area mixes grass and gravel with a perimeter path for dogs that just want to walk the loop. There's a water bottle filler and dog bowl station, covered seating, natural shrubbery to sniff through, and a small tunnel for dogs that like an obstacle.

Getting there. It's on Wilson Parade, an easy detour off the Princes Highway, with parking near the oval. Heathcote Railway Station on the T4 line is a short walk away, so it's workable without a car too.

Watch-outs. As a newer park it draws a crowd. Tuesday mornings, Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons are the busiest windows. Friday and Sunday evenings are quieter if your dog prefers fewer playmates.

Nearby with the dogs. The Coffeehouse Heathcote is a few minutes away on the Princes Highway for a coffee after the run, and Royal National Park is close by for a longer leashed walk once the zoomies are out.

When to go. Weekday mornings outside the Tuesday rush or a Sunday evening will get you the fenced area closer to yourself. Weekends bring the crowds, so arrive early if your dog is nervous around a lot of others.

Sources

• Heathcote Oval dog off-leash park - Sutherland Shire Council · sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au
• Dog off-leash areas | Sutherland Shire Council · sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au

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