Five Dock gives dog owners a clear choice between fully enclosed fences and open waterfront space. If you have an escape artist, a young pup, or a small dog that gets overwhelmed by larger breeds, Five Dock Park on Barnstaple Road has two separate fenced enclosures with double-gated airlock entries. If your dog has reliable recall and you’d rather walk along the water, Storey Park and Timbrell Park sit right on the Bay Run. Storey Park has night lighting for winter evenings, while Timbrell Park offers flat grassy fields along Iron Cove Creek alongside Livvi’s Café and public toilets.
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Five Dock Dog Park Map
Use our interactive map to find your local leash-free reserve. Blue pins represent the fully fenced facilities, while orange pins show the unfenced or timed areas. Click any pin for the address and our full local review.
Fenced Enclosures: Separate Zones
If you need full containment or a dedicated space for a smaller pup, this purpose-built facility has two separate fenced pens.
Five Dock Park Fenced Dog Park
Address: Barnstaple Road, Five Dock NSW 2046
Five Dock Park has two separate, fully fenced enclosures: a main area for active play and a dedicated pen for small or timid dogs. Both enclosures have double-gated airlock entries, drinking water taps, poo bag dispensers, and natural shade from mature trees. The park operates 24 Hours, 7 Days with a free on-site car park. There are no public toilets inside the park, and the enclosures are unlit after dark.
Insider Tip: The turf inside the main enclosure sees heavy daily foot traffic and can get muddy around the gate after rain. If the main pen is wet or crowded, the small dog area gives you a quieter space for a walk.
Bay Run Reserves: Waterfront Runs
These unfenced reserves sit alongside the Bay Run, with open grass, on-site cafes, and waterfront walking for dogs with reliable recall.
Storey Park
Address: 424 Lyons Road, Five Dock NSW 2046
Storey Park has an unfenced off-leash lawn at its western end, directly bordering the Bay Run. It’s one of the few reserves along the foreshore with night lighting, making it a workable choice for after-work visits during winter. Facilities include drinking water taps, public toilets, sheltered picnic tables, an on-site car park, and Livvi’s Café with dog-friendly outdoor seating. There are no poo bag dispensers on-site, so bring your own.
Insider Tip: The floodlighting means you can visit after sunset, which is rare along the Bay Run. Just remember the boundary is completely open to cyclists and runners on the shared path, so keep your dog within sight.
Timbrell Park
Address: Henley Marine Drive (near Ingham Avenue), Five Dock NSW 2046
Timbrell Park has a large flat sports lawn at its western end alongside Iron Cove Creek, open 24 Hours, 7 Days. Because it sits right along the Bay Run shared path without fencing, reliable recall is essential. The park is equipped with drinking water, poo bag dispensers, accessible public toilets, picnic tables, barbecues, and Livvi’s Café. The off-leash area is unlit, making it strictly a daytime venue.
Insider Tip: Parking along Henley Marine Drive fills quickly on weekend mornings with sports games and walkers. A weekday morning or early afternoon visit gets you easier parking and fewer distractions on the path.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are there fully fenced dog parks in Five Dock?
A: Yes. Five Dock Park Fenced Dog Park on Barnstaple Road is fully fenced, with two separate enclosures: one for general play and another pen for small or timid dogs.
Q: Which dog park in Five Dock has night lighting?
A: Storey Park on Lyons Road has night lighting, making it the most workable option in Five Dock for after-work visits during the darker winter months.
Q: Are dogs allowed off-leash along the entire Bay Run?
A: No. Dogs must stay on-leash along the Bay Run shared path itself. Off-leash exercise is restricted to designated reserve zones, such as the western lawn at Storey Park and the western field at Timbrell Park.
Area Overview
Looking for the best dog parks in Five Dock? You have 3 verified dog parks to explore across the area. 1 of the parks is fully fenced, while 2 are open, unfenced reserves, with all 3 offering off-leash space. For smaller or timid pups, 1 location features a dedicated small dog area. Drinking water is available across all parks, with 2 also providing poo bag dispensers.
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