Peakhurst Heights Dog off leash area

The Peakhurst Heights off-leash area sits in the lower section of Gannons Park, off Pindari Road and Isaac Street, and it's a big, unfenced space that suits dogs who need real room to run rather than a small fenced pen.

The rules: Off-leash access in the lower section runs 24 hours a day, but your dog needs to be under effective voice control and recall at all times since the area is unfenced. Leash up on the shared pathways, when entering or leaving the park, and on the upper playing fields, which are on-leash zones. Dogs aren't permitted on the children's playground or near the barbecue areas, and any dog showing aggression needs to be leashed and removed immediately. Pick up after your dog; bins are provided but bring your own bags to be safe.

What's there: Water bubblers for people and dogs, sheltered picnic tables, benches, and a public toilet block. Multiple free car parks sit at different entry points around the lower fields.

Getting there: Drive in via Pindari Road for the main lower parking area, or Isaac Street. Free gravel and paved parking is available right next to the fields. Bus stops on Forest Road are the nearest public transport, with a short walk in from there.

Nearby with the dogs: Cafe on Pindari is close by for a coffee before or after, with dogs welcome inside and out. Cafes along Forest Road in Peakhurst and Penshurst also offer outdoor seating for dogs.

When to go: Weekday mornings before 8am are quietest if your dog gets overwhelmed by crowds, since the park is large enough to find a quieter corner. Weekends and the 4pm to 6pm weekday window are the busiest. There's no floodlighting on the lower fields, so plan on daylight visits. Good for dogs that want space to properly run.

Sources

• Off leash dog parks - Georges River Council · georgesriver.nsw.gov.au
• Gannons Park - NSW Government · nsw.gov.au

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