HJ Mahoney Reserve

Located in Sydney’s Inner West, HJ Mahoney Reserve in Marrickville provides a large timed off-leash area that doubles as a community sporting ground.

The park is unfenced and has a lively, family-friendly atmosphere, offering space for both recreation and dog exercise. Its scale makes it a popular spot for locals needing room to run their dogs.

The off-leash area is grassy and open, with plenty of space for dogs to stretch out. Shady trees and benches are available around the perimeter, and the wide oval layout makes it easy to supervise dogs at play.

Dogs are permitted off-leash outside of organised sporting activities. During matches or training sessions, dogs must remain on-leash. As the reserve is unfenced and close to surrounding roads, reliable recall is essential. The turf is maintained for sports, which means it can become muddy after rain. Owners should bring water as dog-specific facilities are limited.

The park is close to Cooks River walking tracks and Marrickville’s cafés and shops, giving owners convenient options to extend outings beyond the oval.

HJ Mahoney Reserve is best suited to energetic, social dogs that need open fields for running and are comfortable in community sporting environments.

HJ Mahoney Reserve is managed by the Inner West Council.