Apsley Place Fenced Dog Park (also known as Apsley Place Greyhound Off-Leash Area) in Taren Point is a fully fenced baseball diamond that Sutherland Shire Council makes available as a greyhound off-leash area on Sunday and Wednesday mornings, 7:00am to 10:00am, for members of Greyhounds Unleashed. It isn’t a general-access, 24-hour dog park: outside those two weekly windows the field is in regular use for baseball and access even during them is limited to registered members. Its value is in the secure, high fencing so close to the sensitive shorebird habitat at Taren Point and Towra Point next door.
Apsley Place Fenced Dog Park: At a Glance
- The Vibe: A proper baseball diamond, with pitcher’s mounds, red dirt infield and batting cage netting, ringed by trees and reused as a greyhound run for a few hours a week.
- Best For: Greyhounds Unleashed members running greyhounds and other sighthounds off-leash during the two weekly windows.
- Off-Leash Hours: Sunday and Wednesday, 7:00am to 10:00am, Greyhounds Unleashed members only.
- Fencing: Fully fenced baseball field boundary, high enough that council approves it for off-leash greyhound use.
- Parking: Street parking in Apsley Place and the surrounding streets off Holt Road.
Dog Park Features & Amenities
For the Dogs
- Secure Containment: A proper baseball field fence keeps high-prey-drive dogs like greyhounds from chasing anything into the shorebird habitat next door, which is the whole reason this arrangement exists.
- Members-Only Access: Off-leash use is restricted to Greyhounds Unleashed members during the two weekly windows. It isn’t a drop-in park for the general public or for other breeds outside those times.
- Mixed Ground: A grass outfield around a dirt infield and pitcher’s mounds, since it’s a working baseball diamond rather than a dedicated dog park. Expect mud on the dirt sections after rain.
For the Humans
- Membership Required: You need to be a Greyhounds Unleashed member to use the off-leash sessions. It isn’t open access, so check membership before you plan a visit.
- Basic Facilities: No amenities on-site beyond bins for waste bags. Bring your own poo bags and water. Bonna Point Reserve, across the road, has public toilets and a water bubbler if you need them.
- Access: The field sits within Apsley Place Reserve off Holt Road, behind Flower Power, alongside the other baseball diamonds.
Insider Tip: Leash up the moment you’re through the gate, not just inside the reserve. The Taren Point Shorebird Community next door is an endangered ecological community, part of the Towra Point wetlands protected under the Ramsar Convention, and rangers treat off-leash dogs outside the fenced field seriously. The dirt around the mounds and basepaths holds water after rain, so a towel in the car is worth it even for a short session.
The Final Verdict
Apsley Place Fenced Dog Park works well for greyhound owners, but only within its actual terms: a Greyhounds Unleashed membership, and Sunday or Wednesday mornings between 7:00am and 10:00am. Outside that, it’s a working baseball field, not a dog park you can turn up to. For members, it solves a real problem: secure, fully fenced ground for a high-prey-drive dog to run, right next to a protected shorebird habitat where an off-leash mistake matters. If you’re not a member or you’re outside the window, this isn’t the park for you, and it’s worth knowing that before you drive out.
For more official information, visit the Sutherland Shire Council website.
Apsley Place Fenced Dog Park: FAQ
Q: Can any dog use Apsley Place off-leash?
A: No. Off-leash access is reserved for greyhounds belonging to Greyhounds Unleashed members, during the two weekly sessions only.
Q: What are the off-leash hours?
A: Sunday and Wednesday mornings, 7:00am to 10:00am, for Greyhounds Unleashed members. It isn’t open outside those times.
Q: Is there water on-site?
A: No. Bring your own water and bowl. Bonna Point Reserve, across the road, has a water bubbler and public toilets.
