Burlington Memorial Park Fenced Dog Park

Burlington Memorial Park Fenced Dog Park on Boundary Road in Northmead is a fully fenced, grassy off-leash area open 24 hours a day, with a secure double-gate entry that makes it a reliable option for dogs that cannot be trusted around a single gate.

The rules: The park has no floodlights, so night visits have no lighting. Voice control is expected at all times since it is one large shared enclosure rather than separate small and large dog yards. Owners must bag and bin waste, and anyone bringing children should keep a close eye on them around dogs at play.

What's there: A dog water tap at the base of the hill, waste bag dispensers, around five park benches and some shaded spots to sit. There are no public toilets on site, so plan ahead. The wider park also has a playground and a small skate park for the rest of the family.

Getting there: Free street parking runs along Boundary Road, close to the Cumberland Highway. Local bus routes 600, 604 and 706 pass nearby, and Parramatta or Westmead stations are the closest train hubs if you are connecting by bus.

Watch-outs: It is a grassed enclosure with no drainage features called out by council, so expect mud for a day or two after heavy Sydney rain. Bring a towel for the car.

When to go: Weekday mid-mornings and early weekend mornings are quietest. Late afternoons, especially Tuesdays, tend to draw the biggest crowd. Good for dogs that are confident off leash around other dogs of any size.

Sources

• Burlington Memorial Park | City of Parramatta · cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au

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