Gipps Street Sports Field

Gipps Street Sporting Complex sits on Gipps Street in West Tamworth, a big open sports ground that doubles as one of the suburb's go-to dog walking spots when it is not booked out for a match. The grass is wide, the paths are flat, and there is enough room for a proper run before the local footy or cricket crowd shows up.

The rules. Dogs need to be under effective control at all times, and keep off the maintained playing surfaces whenever a match, training session or scheduled sport is on. In the surrounding common areas, keep dogs on a leash. Pick up after your dog, waste bags are not guaranteed on-site so bring your own.

What's there. Drinking water fountains, plenty of bench seating, some shaded spots and public toilets. Parking is free and easy to find on-site.

Getting there. The complex is on Gipps Street, West Tamworth NSW 2340, easily reached from the Peel Street bridge heading west into West Tamworth. Local bus routes pass nearby, but most visitors drive and park on-site.

When to go. Early mornings and the 4pm to 6pm window are busiest with local dog walkers. Mid-morning on weekdays, roughly 10am to 1pm, is quieter and gives dogs more space to move. Weekend mornings can be busy with sporting fixtures, so check the sports calendar if you want the field to yourselves.

Sources

• Gipps Street Sporting Complex | Tamworth Regional Council · tamworth.nsw.gov.au

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