NearMeDog-friendly places in Lindfield
Last updatedThe best outing in Lindfield with a dog is a run in the fully fenced enclosure at Queen Elizabeth Reserve, then coffee at 153 Moore Avenue Coffee, a 4-minute walk away. The timing rule that matters most is that every cafe that takes dogs closes by 3:30pm, so plan the coffee for the morning.
A day with your dog in Lindfield
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Around the clock | The fully fenced off-leash enclosure at Queen Elizabeth Reserve is open at any hour and shared by dogs of all sizes. |
| 4pm to 10am, daily | The unfenced sports oval at Queen Elizabeth Reserve is off-leash in those hours; it stops when organised sport starts, and dogs go back on the lead. |
| Weekdays | Cafe Feoh opens at 6am and closes at 3:30pm, while 153 Moore Avenue Coffee closes at 3pm and The Runaway Spoon at 2:30pm from Monday to Thursday. |
| Weekends | On Saturdays Cafe Feoh opens at 6am, 153 Moore Avenue Coffee at 7am and The Runaway Spoon at 7:30am, and on Sundays all three open by 7:30am and close by 3:30pm. |
Sunday in Lindfield: a fenced run at Queen Elizabeth Reserve, then coffee
Queen Elizabeth Reserve has a fully fenced off-leash dog enclosure shared by dogs of all sizes, so it is the place for a big run on a Sunday in Lindfield. Small and large dogs share the one space, so check how a small or nervous dog settles before going in. The unfenced sports oval is open to off-leash dogs only while no organised sport is on, which is why the enclosure is the reliable choice during the day.
Coffee is a 4-minute walk away at 153 Moore Avenue Coffee, a friendly neighbourhood cafe in West Lindfield. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables only, which sit under cover and on turf. The menu includes corn fritters, a Reuben sandwich and nasi goreng, and visitors say the food and coffee are reliably good. Arrive by 8:30am for a slow breakfast; the cafe closes at 3pm on Sundays.
For a longer walk on a Saturday, the next plan starts in the bush.
Saturday in Lindfield: a bush loop at Sir Phillip Game Reserve, then lunch
Sir Phillip Game Reserve is a bushland reserve with a dog-friendly loop walking trail of about 1.8 km, which takes 30 minutes to an hour. The loop starts at a bat habitat walkway, home to a local microbat colony, and an information point sits at the start. The reserve is not a designated dog park, and it is not fenced, so keep puppies on a lead. Lead rules are set locally and posted at the entrance, so read the signs on arrival.
Lunch is a 15-minute walk from the reserve at Cafe Feoh, a Vietnamese-leaning cafe on the Pacific Highway that opens at 6am on Saturdays. Its covered outdoor tables suit a long lunch, and dogs are welcome outside only. Order the banh mi, the tom yum soup or a Vietnamese iced coffee. Some visitors mention street traffic noise from the highway.
The next plan, for weekends, starts with an open run at Edenborough Park.
Weekend brunch in Lindfield: an open run at Edenborough Park, then The Runaway Spoon
Edenborough Park has an off-leash dog area on Edenborough Road. The area is unfenced, so reliable recall matters more here than in an enclosed park. The oval is used for cricket, soccer and archery, so keep dogs close when it is in use. The park also has toilets, drinking water, a BBQ, shelter, a picnic area and a toddler-friendly playground and parking.
The Runaway Spoon is a short drive from the park, a relaxed, community-minded cafe one minute's walk from Lindfield Village Green. Dogs are welcome at the outdoor tables, and a dog can order a puppiccino there. The big breakfast and the corn fritters are the dishes to order, and the loose-leaf tea comes in a big teapot. The cafe opens at 7:30am on weekends.
The rules that apply across Lindfield come next.
Dog rules in Lindfield: where dogs can't go
Queen Elizabeth Reserve's fenced enclosure is open around the clock, and its sports oval is off-leash only while no organised sport is on, so dogs go back on the lead as soon as it starts. Bring your own poo bags, since none are provided on site. Edenborough Park has an unfenced off-leash area, so dogs are kept close when the oval is in use. Sir Phillip Game Reserve welcomes dogs on its loop trail, but it is not a designated dog park, so keep puppies on a lead.
Sir Phillip Game Reserve South also welcomes dogs, and it has many shady trees and a playground.
Off-leash and lead rules can change, so confirm with Ku-ring-gai Council before a visit, particularly the rules at Edenborough Park.
Where these are in Lindfield
- Queen Elizabeth Reserve: Run in the fenced enclosure, then walk 4 minutes to 153 Moore Avenue Coffee for corn fritters under cover.
- Edenborough Park: Off-leash run at Edenborough Park, then a 7-minute walk to the Sir Phillip Game Reserve trail or 11 minutes to Cafe Feoh.
Every dog-friendly place in Lindfield
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Sir Phillip Game Reserve South | Park | Dogs allowed |
| Sir Phillip Game Reserve | Park | Dogs allowed |
| Queen Elizabeth Reserve | Park | Off-leash area, fenced |
| Edenborough Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| 153 Moore Avenue Coffee | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| The Runaway Spoon | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Cafe Feoh | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Lindfield?
Queen Elizabeth Reserve has the most dependable off-leash space in Lindfield, a fully fenced enclosure shared by dogs of all sizes that is open around the clock. Its unfenced sports oval is also open to off-leash dogs, but that stops as soon as organised sport begins, so check the field before letting a dog off. Edenborough Park has an unfenced off-leash dog area on Edenborough Road, where recall matters more because there is no enclosure. Keep dogs close there on days when the oval is in use for cricket, soccer or archery. Shade is limited in the enclosure, so go early or late in the day, and bring your own poo bags to Queen Elizabeth Reserve.
Is there a fenced dog park in Lindfield?
Yes, Queen Elizabeth Reserve on Bradfield Road has a fully fenced off-leash dog enclosure, and it is open around the clock. The enclosure is one shared space for dogs of all sizes, so there is no separate area for small dogs. The reserve also has four acrylic tennis courts, a large fenced playground, BBQ facilities and drinking bubblers. Sir Phillip Game Reserve and Edenborough Park are not fenced dog parks: the first is a bushland loop trail and the second has an unfenced off-leash area. Sports users and dog owners share the reserve, so the enclosure is the more reliable option during the day.
What can I do with my dog in Lindfield?
Lindfield has three dog outings worth planning. On a Sunday, a fenced run at Queen Elizabeth Reserve leads into coffee at 153 Moore Avenue Coffee, a 4-minute walk away. On a Saturday, a 1.8 km bush loop at Sir Phillip Game Reserve is followed by a 15-minute walk to lunch at Cafe Feoh. On weekends, an open run at Edenborough Park is followed by a short drive to The Runaway Spoon for brunch. Each plan puts the run first, since every cafe that takes dogs closes by 3:30pm, so the cafe stop belongs in the morning or early afternoon and the dog gets its run before the table.
Which cafes in Lindfield allow dogs?
Three cafes in Lindfield allow dogs, and all of them only at outdoor tables: 153 Moore Avenue Coffee, The Runaway Spoon and Cafe Feoh. 153 Moore Avenue Coffee in West Lindfield has a covered courtyard on turf, opens at 6:30am on weekdays and 7am at weekends, and closes at 3pm. The Runaway Spoon welcomes dogs at its outdoor tables and offers a puppiccino for a dog; it opens at 7:30am and closes at 3pm on weekends. Cafe Feoh on the Pacific Highway has covered outdoor tables and opens from 6am on weekdays and Saturdays, closing at 3:30pm. Check opening hours before you go, since the cafes close early in the afternoon.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Lindfield?
The closest pairing in Lindfield is Queen Elizabeth Reserve and 153 Moore Avenue Coffee, which are a 4-minute walk apart. Dogs can run in the fenced enclosure first, then sit at the cafe's covered outdoor tables on turf. For a longer walk, the bush loop at Sir Phillip Game Reserve, about 1.8 km, is a 15-minute walk from Cafe Feoh, and Edenborough Park is 11 minutes from the same cafe. The Runaway Spoon is a short drive from Edenborough Park rather than a walk. Plan any walk before 3pm, because the cafes close early in the afternoon.