Tarakan Reserve

Located in Sydney’s Inner City, Tarakan Reserve in Waterloo provides a small off-leash space surrounded by residential housing.

The park is unfenced and has a relaxed, local feel, making it a convenient option for nearby apartment dwellers looking for a quick exercise spot for their dogs. Its modest size makes it more of a neighbourhood park than a destination.

The reserve features a grassy area with some shaded trees and benches for owners. The open design makes it easy to supervise dogs, and while compact, it provides a welcome patch of green within a dense urban setting.

As the park is unfenced and bordered by surrounding streets, dogs with reliable recall are best suited here. The grass surface can become worn in wet weather, and there are no dog-specific facilities, so owners should bring water.

The reserve is close to Waterloo cafés, shops, and transport links, and larger off-leash spaces such as Sydney Park and Alexandria Park are only a short distance away for those wanting more room.

Tarakan Reserve is best suited to smaller or calmer dogs that thrive in quieter, local environments.

Tarakan Reserve is managed by the City of Sydney Council.