Best off-leash dog parks in Mosman
Lawry Plunkett Reserve is the best starting point for most dog owners in Mosman, because its off-leash area has no time limits and a water station for dogs. Rosherville Reserve suits longer runs on bigger grass, and Reid Park suits quieter walks. The Mosman parks differ mainly on hours, toilets and room to run. None of the three picks is fenced, so you'll need reliable recall.
Quick picks
- Most hours: Lawry Plunkett Reserve has no time limits, so you can walk your dog off-leash at any hour.
- Most room: Rosherville Reserve has the largest grassed area, with dog water, poo bags and agility equipment.
- Quieter walks: Reid Park has open grass in a valley at the head of Mosman Bay, closed to dogs on some Saturdays in summer.
Lawry Plunkett Reserve: off-leash at any hour
- Off-leash 24/7
- Not fenced
- Water
- Poo bags
- Parking
Lawry Plunkett Reserve is the one to pick if your timing changes from day to day. Its off-leash area sits under mature trees at the top of Plunkett Road, and no time restrictions apply. Bench seating and picnic tables sit under the trees, with a water station and poo bag dispensers for owners. Street parking around the reserve is free, and there's no toilet on the grounds. Stay at least 10 metres from playground gear and picnic tables with your dog.
Best for: Early and late walks, or short ones
Rosherville Reserve: the most room to run
- Limited hours
- Not fenced
- Water
- Poo bags
- Toilets
- Parking
Rosherville Reserve has the largest off-leash grass of the three picks, about 3 hectares of undulating lawn shaded by mature trees. Off-leash hours follow Mosman Council's rules: all day on weekdays, and before 9am and after 4pm on weekends and public holidays. Dog water, poo bags and agility equipment are on site, and public toilets with outdoor showers sit near the barbecues. Dogs must stay off Chinamans Beach next door. Parking fills early on weekends, so arrive before mid-morning.
Best for: Big runs, with a toilet nearby
Reid Park: open grass at the head of Mosman Bay
- Limited hours
- Not fenced
- Parking
Reid Park's off-leash area runs across open grass in a valley at the head of Mosman Bay, where two creeks flow through. The road at the far end is a dead end with little traffic, which suits longer loops. The area is closed to dogs on Saturdays from 1 October to 30 March, 8:30am to 5:30pm, and open on other days. The area is not fenced. Parking is usually ample. No dog water or bag station is listed here, so bring your own.
Best for: Quieter walks, longer loops
When and where dogs can run
By area
Every off-leash area in and near Mosman
The table sets the picks beside the other Mosman off-leash areas, so you can compare hours, water and toilets together.
| Park | Off-leash | Fenced | Water | Poo bags | Toilets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Lawry Plunkett Reserve | 24/7 | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| 2.Rosherville Reserve | Limited‡ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 3.Reid Park | Limited‡ | ✗ | – | – | – |
| 4.Clifton Gardens Reserve | Limited‡ | – | – | – | ✓ |
| 5.Rawson Park | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
| Nearby, outside Mosman | |||||
| Brightmore Reserve · Cremorne | – | – | – | – | ✓ |
‡ Off-leash only at certain times, such as when no organised sport is on; see the park's page.
How we picked
We compared where the off-leash area is, fencing, hours, size and ground, water and bags, how busy it gets, the entrances and which dogs each park suits. Hours come from Mosman Council's off-leash list, and the rest from each park's own details. Gaps stay visible as dashes, so a missing detail is never filled with a guess. Rosherville Lighthouse Reserve is left out, because it appears to be the same grassed area as Rosherville Reserve.
FAQ
Is there a fenced dog park in Mosman?
No Mosman off-leash park picked here is fully fenced, so Lawry Plunkett Reserve, Rosherville Reserve and Reid Park are all open. Keep your dog within recall. Fencing for the other parks is unknown in the table.
Which Mosman off-leash park is open at any time?
Yes, at any hour: the off-leash area at Lawry Plunkett Reserve carries no time limits. The reserve has no lighting, so plan on daylight visits.
Are there toilets near the dog areas in Mosman?
Rosherville Reserve has public toilets with outdoor showers near the barbecues. Lawry Plunkett Reserve has none on site, so plan a toilet stop before you go.