Sean Power Dog Inn Park

Sean Power Dog Inn Park is a neighbourhood off-leash green space on Riley Road in Seaford Heights, at Adelaide's southern edge under the City of Onkaparinga. It is built for locals who want a quick, no-fuss run without driving to a bigger reserve: open grass, some shade and seating, and a suburban ease to the whole place.

The dog setup

The designated off-leash area follows the City of Onkaparinga's standard rules: your dog must be under effective control at all times, meaning a reliable voice recall and a leash you can clip back on promptly. Dogs are leashed while arriving and leaving, particularly along the Riley Road boundary, and they stay out of the 20-metre buffer around playground equipment. Cleanup is on you, with bins on site, and the on-site signs mark where the off-leash boundaries actually run.

One thing to check before you unclip: fencing across the reserve may be partial depending on the zone. If your dog is an escaper, read the signage first and pick a spot where the boundary is secure. Bring your own toys, and stay aware of other dogs when playing fetch in a shared field.

Pepsi: A quiet local field, not a built dog park. Check the fence line before the lead comes off, and the mid-morning weekday slots are gold if your dog is shy.

The vibe

Weekday mid-mornings and mid-afternoons are the quietest slots, which suits timid or anxious dogs. Weekends are busiest on Saturday and Sunday mornings, with weekday early-morning and early-evening peaks from the before-and-after-work crowd. It stays a local field rather than a social destination, so the sessions are generally calmer than at a dedicated fenced dog park.

Getting there and parking

The park sits on Riley Road, reached via Seaford Road or Main South Road. On-street parking is generally available along Riley Road, nearby bus stops serve the area, and the surrounding suburban streets make it highly walkable for locals.

While you're out there

For a proper fenced run, the Symonds Reserve Fenced Dog Park at Aldinga Beach has separate large and small dog enclosures, and the Maslin Beach dog beach is a short drive south for a saltwater session. For coffee with the dog, DUKE'S Cafe at Moana and Breeze Cafe and Bar at Aldinga Beach are both worth the trip. Browse more dog parks in South Australia or around Seaford Heights.