Warilla Fenced Dog Park

Warilla Fenced Dog Park is a fully fenced, off-leash park on Benaud Crescent, set behind Warilla Pool in the Shellharbour War Memorial Park precinct. The draw is a secure, well-kept enclosure with separate small-dog and large-dog zones, which makes it a safe choice for shy or smaller dogs.

The rules. Dogs are off-leash only inside the fenced areas; the surrounding memorial park is on-leash. Keep to the small-dog and large-dog separation to avoid mismatched play, and clean up after your dog using the bins on site. Access is 24 hours, but there is little lighting, so it is best used in daylight.

What is there. Two secured zones, a double-gated setup, bench seating and some natural shade, plus enrichment features like mulch areas, tunnels and ramps. A drinking fountain serves both dogs and owners, and the entrance is wheelchair accessible. Reviewers note the clean grounds and friendly regulars.

Getting there. Ample parking is available in the lot shared with Warilla Pool and the War Memorial Park. Local buses run along Lake Entrance Road, a short walk away.

Nearby with the dogs. Warilla Beach is about a kilometre away with off-leash hours on the sand (check the signs at the beach). For a feed afterwards, Warilla Beach Cafe, The Happy Fox and 2 Bulls Eatery are all dog-friendly, and Lake Windemere Caravan Park is close for a pet-friendly stay.

When to go. Weekday mornings and early afternoons are the quietest, giving nervous dogs more room. Weekends and late weekday afternoons are the busiest. Good for small dogs and dogs that do better with a calmer crowd.

Sources

• Warilla Off Leash Dog Park - The Fold · thefold.com.au

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