Balmain Cove Park

Located in Sydney’s Inner West, Balmain Cove Park in Rozelle offers a small foreshore reserve with a designated off-leash area.

The park is unfenced and has a peaceful, local feel, with grassy spaces and harbour views making it a pleasant spot for nearby residents to exercise their dogs. Its modest scale means it serves mainly as a neighbourhood park rather than a wider destination.

The off-leash area includes open lawns and shady trees, with easy access to the surrounding foreshore walk. While compact, the park provides a safe and welcoming environment for short play sessions and casual exercise.

Dogs are permitted off-leash in the signed, designated area at all times. They must remain on-leash in other parts of the park, and are not permitted within the children’s playground. Because the space is unfenced and close to the water and local streets, dogs with strong recall are best suited here. There are no dog-specific facilities, so owners should bring water.

The park connects directly to the Balmain foreshore path and is within walking distance of local cafés and shops, making it an easy stop for nearby apartment dwellers.

Balmain Cove Park is best suited to smaller or calmer dogs who enjoy short outings in a quiet, scenic environment.

Balmain Cove Park is managed by the Inner West Council.