Bunker Park

Bunker Park, on Bunker Parade in Bonnyrigg, threads paved paths through a modern estate right on the Bonnyrigg Heights border. It is a tidy, easy place for an on-lead stroll.

Leads on

Fairfield City Council's standard park rules apply, so dogs stay on a lead. There is no off-leash enclosure in the park.

The walk

The concrete paths are smooth and even, winding past open grass fields, a playground and a basketball court. They suit prams, fitness walkers and dogs who like a steady pace.

The layout is open with clear sightlines, which helps with a dog that likes to see what is coming.

Shade and seating

Undercover seating and shade structures offer a break from the sun, with benches spread through the park. Dog bowls are scarce, so carry water and a collapsible bowl.

Park on Bunker Parade or the surrounding estate streets.

Pair it with

When the dog needs a proper run, Wilson Park Fenced Dog Park on Wilson Road in Bonnyrigg Heights has fenced off-leash space. Gough Park in Cecil Hills is another walk nearby.

The paths make a good quick daily loop. On hot days, go early and use the covered seats for a water stop.