NearMeDog-friendly places in Rose Bay
Last updatedIn Rose Bay, the best day out with a dog is a run on Rose Bay Foreshore, which is off-leash at all times, then coffee at a cafe a few minutes away. Lyne Park's lawns are off-leash only until 10:30am and from 3:30pm, so plan the run around those hours.
A day with your dog in Rose Bay
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Before 10:30am, any day | Lyne Park's lawns are open to dogs off the leash, except during organised sport, and Dover Cafe is open from 6am on weekdays and 7am at weekends. |
| 10:30am to 3:30pm, any day | Dogs must stay on the leash at Lyne Park, and Pannerong Reserve, Tingira Memorial Park and Rose Bay Park are on leash all day. |
| 3:30pm onwards, any day | Lyne Park's lawns open to off-leash dogs again, until 10:30am the next morning, except during organised sport. |
| Any time | Rose Bay Foreshore is off-leash at all times, the council says. |
| Weekday and weekend evenings | Jezve Coffee's outdoor tables take dogs until it closes, before 6pm on weekdays and at 6pm at weekends. |
Weekend mornings in Rose Bay: a foreshore run, then breakfast at Sugar+Spoon
Rose Bay Foreshore is off-leash at all times, so a weekend morning can start with a proper run along the foreshore. Once the dog has had it, walk six minutes to Sugar+Spoon on New South Head Road. The cafe serves inventive breakfasts and lunches on a sheltered deck with park views, and its outdoor seating is where dogs are welcome. Lyne Park is one minute away for a sit on the grass afterwards, but dogs there must stay on the leash between 10:30am and 3:30pm. For an earlier start on any day, the next plan begins in Lyne Park.
Early mornings in Rose Bay: a run at Lyne Park, then coffee at Dover Cafe
Lyne Park is a large harbourside park on New South Head Road, with wide lawns, shady trees and a fully fenced playground with a flying fox and climbing frames. Its lawns are open to dogs off the leash until 10:30am, and again from 3:30pm, except during organised sport. From the lawns it is an eight-minute walk to Dover Cafe on Dover Road, which has outdoor tables where dogs are welcome. Visitors mention the coffee most, and the Asian and breakfast dishes come up too. Late afternoon is the other window for a run, and the next plan covers it.
Late afternoon in Rose Bay: a foreshore run, then coffee at Jezve Coffee
Rose Bay Foreshore is off-leash at all times, so a late run needs no clock. Let the dog run along the foreshore, then walk eight minutes to Jezve Coffee at the Rose Bay Ferry on New South Head Road. The menu runs from Turkish breakfasts through brunch and lunch, and visitors praise the Turkish food as fresh and full of flavour. The Istanbul coffee is the drink to order alongside a Turkish dish from the menu. Lyne Park is one minute from the cafe, and its lawns are off-leash from 3:30pm, so the dog can finish there.
Dog rules in Rose Bay: where dogs can't go
Lyne Park is the only one of the parks here with off-leash hours. Its lawns are open to dogs off the leash from 3:30pm until 10:30am the next morning, except during organised sport, and dogs must be on the leash in between. Dogs are never allowed in its children's playground. Pannerong Reserve, Tingira Memorial Park and Rose Bay Park are on leash at all times, with no off-leash area. At Rose Bay Park, dogs must stay at least 10 metres from play equipment. Pannerong Reserve was previously No Dogs Allowed, and Woollahra Council resolved in September 2022 to make it on leash. Tingira Memorial Park and Beach changed from prohibited to on-leash on 12 May 2026. Rose Bay Foreshore is off-leash at all times. The council does not say whether dogs may go into the water or use its named sections, so keep dogs out of the water until you have checked. Confirm the Lyne Park hours and the foreshore rules with Woollahra Council. A dog off-leash outside a signposted off-leash area can be fined more than $330. The three cafes take dogs only in their outdoor seating. For more cafes, see Best dog-friendly cafes in Rose Bay.
Where these are in Rose Bay
- Tingira Memorial Park: The harbour end: a leashed park, the off-leash foreshore and an on-leash beach, all within a few minutes of each other.
- Pannerong Reserve: A small leashed reserve, with Dover Cafe two minutes' walk away and outdoor tables for dogs.
- Lyne Park: Lyne Park's lawns, with two outdoor cafes a minute's walk away on New South Head Road.
Every dog-friendly place in Rose Bay
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Tingira Memorial Park | Park | On lead |
| Pannerong Reserve | Park | On lead |
| Lyne Park | Park | On lead |
| Rose Bay Park | Park | On lead |
| Sugar+Spoon | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Dover Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Jezve Coffee | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Rose Bay Foreshore | Beach | At all times |
| Tingira Memorial Park and Beach | Beach | On-leash at all times |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Rose Bay?
Rose Bay Foreshore is off-leash at all times, and Lyne Park's lawns are off-leash until 10:30am and again from 3:30pm, except during organised sport. The foreshore is the option that works at any hour, and it is a short walk to the outdoor tables at Sugar+Spoon, Dover Cafe and Jezve Coffee for a coffee afterwards. Between 10:30am and 3:30pm, dogs must be on the leash at Lyne Park. Pannerong Reserve, Tingira Memorial Park and Rose Bay Park are on leash at all times with no off-leash area, so they suit a walk rather than a run. The dog rules section below has the details for each place.
Which cafes in Rose Bay allow dogs?
Sugar+Spoon, Dover Cafe and Jezve Coffee in Rose Bay all allow dogs, but only in their outdoor seating. Sugar+Spoon is a relaxed cafe on New South Head Road with a sheltered deck, open from 7am on Saturdays and 7:30am on Sundays until 4pm. Dover Cafe on Dover Road opens earliest on weekdays at 6am and closes at 3pm every day, so it suits an early coffee. Jezve Coffee is a Turkish-style cafe at the Rose Bay Ferry with outdoor tables, open from 6am and closing before 6pm on weekdays and at 6pm at weekends. Plan the stop before the closing time, and the dog can sit outside with you.
What can I do with my dog in Rose Bay this weekend?
Rose Bay suits two easy outings on a weekend: a run on Rose Bay Foreshore before breakfast at Sugar+Spoon, or a late afternoon run on the foreshore followed by coffee at Jezve Coffee. Start early, because Sugar+Spoon opens at 7am on Saturdays and 7:30am on Sundays and closes at 4pm. Rose Bay Foreshore is the only place here where dogs can be off the leash at any hour, so it is the anchor for any weekend plan. For a dog that needs a shorter outing, Pannerong Reserve sits two minutes from Dover Cafe, and Tingira Memorial Park and Beach is a 3-minute walk from the foreshore, both on leash.
Are dogs allowed on the beaches in Rose Bay?
Yes, in Rose Bay, but the rules differ by place. Rose Bay Foreshore is off-leash at all times, and the council lists it that way between Dumaresq Reserve and Percival Park. Tingira Memorial Park and Beach is on leash only, and it is a 1-minute walk from Tingira Memorial Park. Whether dogs may go into the water on the foreshore is not stated, so keep a dog out of the water until you know. Tingira Memorial Park and Beach is a 3-minute walk from the foreshore, so the two can be joined on one walk with the dog on lead at the beach.
Is there a fenced dog park in Rose Bay?
No, Rose Bay's dog-friendly parks have no fenced dog area. Lyne Park is off-leash by time of day instead: its lawns are open to dogs off the leash until 10:30am and from 3:30pm, and dogs share them with other visitors, so keep the dog close. On a hot day, Lyne Park is the better choice because it has shade areas and large grassed areas, while Rose Bay Park is shaded too but on leash. A small or nervous dog may prefer the leashed walk at Tingira Memorial Park, which is three minutes from the foreshore.