NearMeDog-friendly places in Lilyfield
Last updatedLilyfield's best dog outing is an off-leash run at Callan Park, then breakfast at Pane E Cipolla, a 6-minute walk away. All three dog-friendly cafes in Lilyfield seat dogs at their outside tables, and each one closes by 4pm, with The Local Press closing at 1pm on Sundays. Eat before the afternoon, and keep dogs out of the King George Park playground.
A day with your dog in Lilyfield
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekends, 6am to 3pm | Pane E Cipolla opens at 6am on weekends and closes at 3pm, so breakfast after a run at Callan Park is easy to fit. |
| Weekdays, 6am to half past 3pm | The Local Press opens at 6am on weekdays and closes at half past 3pm, with outside tables for dogs. |
| Saturdays, 6:30am to 2pm | The Local Press opens at 6:30am on Saturdays and closes at 2pm. |
| Sundays, until 1pm | The Local Press closes at 1pm on Sundays and Brew Ha Ha Coffee Roasters at 2pm, so a Sunday breakfast comes before lunch. |
| Every day, 7am to 2pm | Brew Ha Ha Coffee Roasters is open from 7am until 2pm every day, and its outside tables take dogs. |
| Match and training days | Dogs go on leash at the Waterfront Drive sporting ground in Callan Park during organised sport, training and events, so check the fixtures before you set off. |
Weekend in Lilyfield: a run at Callan Park, then breakfast at Pane E Cipolla
Callan Park is the place for a big run. Its official off-leash dog area is an open field, and the 60-hectare park also has a dog-friendly trail, a swimming area and the Bay Run walking route along the Iron Cove foreshore. Outside match and training times, dogs may be off leash on the playing surface of the Waterfront Drive sporting ground, but on those days they must be on leash, so check the fixtures before you set off. When the run is done, walk on to Pane E Cipolla, a 6-minute walk away. The corn fritters and the smashed avocado are the orders to try, and the outside tables take dogs. The cafe opens at 6am and closes at 3pm every day, so an 8am breakfast leaves the afternoon free.
Weekday mornings in Lilyfield: an on-lead walk at Leichhardt Park, then coffee
Leichhardt Park is a large foreshore park on Iron Cove, and the rule here is simple: dogs stay on a leash. The Bay Run foreshore path runs alongside it, which suits a small or nervous dog on a steady walk. There is no fenced dog area, so keep the dog close to you on the path. Then walk 9 minutes to The Local Press, where the outside tables take dogs and a small playground sits next to the cafe. On weekdays it opens at 6am and closes at half past 3pm, so an 8am coffee fits the walk. The chicken sandwich and the oat flat white are the orders to try. Visitors describe the staff as friendly and the owner as hands-on.
Any morning in Lilyfield: a leashed boardwalk walk at Rozelle Parklands, then coffee
Rozelle Parklands is a green space built above the tunnels at the former rail yards, on Lilyfield Road, and its wetland boardwalk makes a good on-lead walk. Dogs must be leashed throughout, so keep the lead short on the boardwalk. The parklands also have bush trails, playgrounds and picnic areas with barbeques, so a longer stroll fits in before coffee. Then walk 12 minutes to Brew Ha Ha Coffee Roasters, a small corner cafe that roasts its coffee on site. The outside tables take dogs, and the cooked breakfast on sourdough is the order to try. The cafe opens at 7am and closes at 2pm every day, so a 9am visit leaves room for a longer walk first.
Dog rules in Lilyfield: where dogs can't go
King George Park allows dogs off leash except when sporting games, training or events are being held, and dogs must be on leash then. Dogs are banned from its inclusive playground at all times, so keep dogs clear of the play equipment. Callan Park has an official off-leash dog area, with the sporting ground rules applying on match and training days. Rozelle Parklands and Leichhardt Park are leashed parks. Dogs can sit at the outside tables of Pane E Cipolla, The Local Press and Brew Ha Ha Coffee Roasters, but none of the three cafes takes dogs inside. Inner West Council publishes a map of the on-leash and off-leash zones at King George Park, because the rules differ between areas, so confirm with Inner West Council before you go. The Bay Run gives dog walkers a harbourside route outside event times. For more cafes, see the dog-friendly cafes in Lilyfield page.
Where these are in Lilyfield
- Callan Park: Callan Park's off-leash field, a leashed walk along Leichhardt Park, and two dog-friendly cafes a minute apart.
- Rozelle Parklands: A leashed wetland walk at Rozelle Parklands, then a coffee at Brew Ha Ha Coffee Roasters, 12 minutes away on foot.
Every dog-friendly place in Lilyfield
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| King George Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| Rozelle Parklands | Park | On lead |
| Leichhardt Park | Park | On lead |
| Callan Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| Pane E Cipolla | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Brew Ha Ha Coffee Roasters | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| The Local Press | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Lilyfield?
Callan Park is one of two off-leash options in Lilyfield, with an official off-leash dog area that is an open field. The 60-hectare park also has a dog-friendly trail, a swimming area and the Bay Run walking route along the Iron Cove foreshore, so a dog can run and then walk on lead. King George Park is the other off-leash choice, a foreshore park beside the Iron Cove Bridge where dogs may run off leash except during sporting games, training or events. When those are on, dogs must be on leash, so check the calendar first. At King George Park, avoid weekend game days and mid-week training sessions for the most off-leash time. The sporting grounds inside Callan Park follow the same match and training rules, so the open field is the spot to aim for on a quiet morning.
Is there a fenced dog park in Lilyfield?
Lilyfield has no known fenced dog park, so its off-leash spaces are open fields. Leichhardt Park has no fenced dog area, and the off-leash space at Callan Park is an open field rather than an enclosed yard. The fenced area at King George Park is its inclusive playground, which dogs cannot enter. Owners who want a big run should use the open field at Callan Park and keep a lead on hand for the walk between areas. Leichhardt Park, a leashed foreshore park, suits a dog that prefers a steady walk on lead. Rozelle Parklands is also leashed, so its boardwalk and bush trails suit a lead walk better than a free run.
Which cafes in Lilyfield allow dogs?
Pane E Cipolla, The Local Press and Brew Ha Ha Coffee Roasters all let dogs at their outside tables, and none takes dogs indoors. Pane E Cipolla is a relaxed cafe on Orange Grove Plaza that opens at 6am daily and closes at 3pm, with plenty of outdoor tables and a good run of gluten-free options. The Local Press has indoor and outdoor seating and a small playground next door, and its weekday hours run from 6am until half past 3pm. Brew Ha Ha Coffee Roasters is a corner cafe that roasts its own coffee on the premises, open every day from 7am until 2pm. Because the closing times differ, check the hours for your day before you plan the trip.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Lilyfield?
Callan Park and Pane E Cipolla make the closest pairing in Lilyfield, with a 6-minute walk between the park and the cafe. Leichhardt Park and The Local Press are a 9-minute walk apart, and Rozelle Parklands and Brew Ha Ha Coffee Roasters are 12 minutes apart on foot. Each pairing gives a dog a walk on lead or in an off-leash field, then a cafe with outside tables. The Callan Park route suits a dog that wants a big run, while the Rozelle Parklands route suits a dog that enjoys a steady lead walk along a boardwalk. Pane E Cipolla serves from 6am to 3pm, and Brew Ha Ha opens at 7am and closes at 2pm, so plan the walk around those hours.
What can I do with my dog in Lilyfield?
Lilyfield offers three outings for a dog. On weekends, a run at Callan Park followed by breakfast at Pane E Cipolla works well, since the cafe is open from 6am until 3pm. On weekdays, an on-lead walk at Leichhardt Park before coffee at The Local Press suits a small or nervous dog, and the cafe takes dogs at its outside tables. On any morning, a leashed walk on the wetland boardwalk at Rozelle Parklands followed by coffee at Brew Ha Ha Coffee Roasters suits a dog that prefers a lead walk. Check the hours for your day before you set off, since The Local Press closes at 1pm on Sundays.