NearMeDog-friendly places in Asquith
Last updatedIn Asquith, a good dog outing starts at Asquith Park, whose listing describes a fully fenced dog area with agility equipment, then coffee at What About Me, an 8-minute walk away, where dogs can sit at outside tables. The timing rule that matters most is the early close: Cafe Shio & Koshyo shuts at 3pm from Monday to Thursday, so go in the morning.
A day with your dog in Asquith
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | What About Me opens at 6am and closes at 4pm, and Cafe Shio & Koshyo opens at 6:30am and closes at 3pm. |
| Friday and Saturday evenings | Cafe Shio & Koshyo stays open late on Friday and Saturday, until 8:30pm, well after What About Me closes. |
| Saturday | Both cafes open at 7am, and What About Me closes at 2pm. |
| Sunday | Both cafes close at 2pm, so a Sunday coffee with a dog needs to be before then. |
| Any time | The signs at each park's dog area set its rules, so read them before letting a dog off the lead. |
Weekend in Asquith: Mills Park's dog area, then breakfast nearby
Mills Park covers 4.44 hectares, the largest of the four parks named here, and its listing describes an enclosed dog area where dogs can run freely in a secure space. Read the signs at the dog area for its rules before letting a dog off the lead. The park also has free BBQs, picnic tables, shaded areas and drinking water, so owners can settle in afterwards.
Cafe Shio & Koshyo on Pacific Highway is an 11-minute walk from the park. Its outside seating takes dogs, so a dog can sit beside its owner at breakfast. Visitors praise the sandos and the truffle pasta and say the portions are generous, and the pork katsu sando is the dish to order. Two visitors call the coffee great or fantastic, and two describe the setting as cosy and neighbourhood-friendly.
The next plan covers a weekday at Asquith Park.
Weekday in Asquith: shade and water at Asquith Park, then coffee
Asquith Park's listing describes a fully fenced dog area with a double-gated entry, agility equipment and water stations for dogs. It also has seating and shaded spots for owners, which suits a warm weekday. Dogs must stay within sight of their owners and respond to voice commands, and owners must clean up after them.
Parking is in the 24-hour car park, and the Wattle Street car park has 50 spaces.
What About Me on Haldane Street is an 8-minute walk from the park. Its outside tables take dogs, and visitors praise the coffee. The room is bright, with a view of the garden through glass doors, and the sausage roll is the one to order. The kids' menu and outdoor seating suit families and dog owners.
What About Me closes at 4pm on weekdays, so keep the outing to the morning.
Dog rules in Asquith: what to check before a visit
Dogs in Asquith Park's dog area must stay within sight of their owners and respond to voice commands, and owners must clean up after them. Read the signs at Mills Park's dog area for its rules too.
Hornsby Shire's published off-leash areas page doesn't name Asquith Park, Lessing Park or Mills Park, so confirm each park's dog area, rules and hours with Hornsby Shire Council on 02 9847 6666 before a first visit. Both cafes allow dogs at outside tables only, never inside.
Every dog-friendly place in Asquith
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Asquith Park | Park | Off-leash area, fenced |
| Lessing Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| Mills Park | Park | Off-leash area, fenced |
| Gardenia Street Park | Park | On lead |
| What About Me | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Cafe Shio & Koshyo | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Asquith?
Three parks in Asquith have a dog area in their listings: Asquith Park, Mills Park and Lessing Park. None of the three is named on Hornsby Shire's published off-leash areas page, so check the rules with the council before a first visit. Asquith Park's listing is the most detailed, with a fully fenced area, agility equipment, water stations for dogs, poo bags and shaded spots for owners. Mills Park covers 4.44 hectares, and its listing describes an enclosed dog area. Lessing Park's listing describes a designated dog area where dogs can run, play and socialise.
Is there a fenced dog park in Asquith?
Yes, Asquith Park's listing describes a fully fenced dog area with a double-gated entry and agility equipment. Mills Park's listing also describes an enclosed dog area, so a small or nervous dog has two fenced options. Asquith Park covers 3.65 hectares, and its fenced area has seating and shaded spots for owners, which helps on a warm day. Asquith Park's rules are that dogs stay within sight, respond to voice commands, and owners clean up after them. At Mills Park, read the signs at the dog area before going in.
Which cafes in Asquith allow dogs?
Two cafes in Asquith allow dogs, and both only at outside tables. What About Me on Haldane Street serves breakfast, brunch and lunch in a bright room with a view of the garden, and its kids' menu suits families. Cafe Shio & Koshyo on Pacific Highway serves Japanese-inspired dishes, and it stays open latest, until 8:30pm on Friday and Saturday. Both open early, What About Me at 6am on weekdays and Cafe Shio & Koshyo at 6:30am. Cafe Shio & Koshyo closes at 3pm from Monday to Thursday, so check the times before going.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Asquith?
Asquith Park is an 8-minute walk from both What About Me and Cafe Shio & Koshyo, so a visit there followed by coffee is the easiest outing. For a shorter outing, Gardenia Street Park is a small leashed park with a playground, 3 minutes from Cafe Shio & Koshyo and 5 minutes from What About Me. Dogs must stay on a leash there, so it suits a short walk. The walk from Gardenia Street Park back to Asquith Park takes 7 minutes. Both cafes take dogs at their outside tables, so coffee can come after the walk without leaving the dog at home.
What can I do with my dog in Asquith?
Asquith has two simple outings. On weekends, a visit to the dog area at Mills Park is followed by breakfast at Cafe Shio & Koshyo, an 11-minute walk away, and both cafes open at 7am on Saturday and Sunday. On weekdays, Asquith Park gives a shaded, fenced dog area with water for dogs, then coffee at What About Me, 8 minutes away, which is open from 6am to 4pm Monday to Friday. Both plans keep dogs at the outside tables and work best in the morning. Parking is easy for either: Mills Park has free street parking directly around it, and the 24-hour car park serves Asquith Park.