NearMeDog-friendly places in Turramurra
Last updatedTurramurra's best dog outing is an off-leash run at Karuah Oval, then coffee at Replay Espresso, a 9-minute walk away. Dogs can run off-leash under the trees at Karuah Oval only when no sport is on, so check the oval before setting off. On weekends, a leashed walk at Turramurra Memorial Park leads to breakfast at Amici Street Cafe.
A day with your dog in Turramurra
| Time | Where dogs can go |
|---|---|
| Weekdays, 6am to 5pm | Replay Espresso's outside tables take dogs during these hours. |
| Saturday, 6:30am to 2pm | Amici Street Cafe's pavement tables take dogs until it closes at 2pm. |
| Sunday, 8am to 1pm | Amici Street Cafe's pavement tables take dogs until it closes at 1pm. |
| When no organised sport is on the oval | Dogs may run off-leash under the trees at Karuah Oval, past the clubhouse. |
Weekday mornings in Turramurra: an off-leash run at Karuah Oval, then coffee
Start at Karuah Oval, a sports oval with an off-leash dog area past the clubhouse. Trees over the dog area give dogs shade, and there is drinking water and a toy box for enrichment on site. The oval is shared with cricket and soccer, so dogs may run off-leash only when no organised sport is being played on it.
From the oval it is a 9-minute walk to Replay Espresso, a small corner cafe opposite Turramurra station that is busy with commuters and locals. Its outside tables take dogs. Seating is tight, so the visit suits a quick coffee more than a long sit, and the Reuben sandwich and the crushed avocado with halloumi are the dishes to try with a latte.
Set the coffee for 8am on a weekday, when the cafe is open from 6am to 5pm, which leaves the run first and the coffee after. The next plan changes the day: on a weekend, a dog that prefers a steady walk to a run starts on lead instead.
Weekends in Turramurra with a small or nervous dog: a leashed walk, then breakfast
Turramurra Memorial Park is a community sports park where dogs stay on lead, so this plan is a walk rather than a run. The paths run past shaded areas and seating, a bubbler gives drinking water, and a path runs around the fenced oval. The fenced playground sits between two sets of tennis courts, so keep a short lead near the play area.
It is a 12-minute walk to Amici Street Cafe on Princes Street, a family-run Italian-leaning cafe with pavement tables. Dogs sit outside only. Order the focaccia or the sourdough toastie, and ask about the weekend specials. The cafe opens at 6:30am on Saturday and 8am on Sunday, so breakfast at 10am fits either day.
Dog rules in Turramurra: where dogs can't go
At Karuah Oval, council rules require effective control of dogs at all times and keep dogs at least 10 metres from the playground and barbecue areas. The off-leash area is a time-share on the oval: dogs run off-leash only when no organised sport is being played, and the area is open parkland rather than a fully fenced enclosure, so owners must keep their dogs under direct control. Karuah Park has its own off-leash area at the eastern end, east of the creek and separate from the oval. Turramurra Memorial Park is leashed, and its oval and playground are fenced. Both cafes take dogs at outside tables only. Confirm with Ku-ring-gai Council when dogs may run off-leash at Karuah Oval, since the times depend on when sport is on.
Every dog-friendly place in Turramurra
| Place | Type | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Karuah Oval | Park | Off-leash area |
| Karuah Park | Park | Off-leash area |
| Turramurra Memorial Park | Park | On lead |
| Amici Street Cafe | Cafe | Dogs outside |
| Replay Espresso | Cafe | Dogs outside |
FAQ
Where can I take my dog off-leash in Turramurra?
Karuah Oval has an off-leash dog area past the clubhouse, and Karuah Park has a second one at its eastern end, east of the creek. The Karuah Oval area sits under trees that give dogs shade, and poo bags and a toy box are on site, with clubhouse toilets near Karuah Road. When sport is on the oval, the off-leash run isn't available, so check first. Karuah Park's area is separate from the oval and has a bubbler for drinking water, so dogs can drink at either park. Turramurra Memorial Park is leashed, so it suits a walk rather than a run.
Is there a fenced dog park in Turramurra?
No dog area in Turramurra listed here is recorded as fenced, which matters for a dog that needs a secure space. Karuah Oval's off-leash area is not fenced, so the dog needs to be under direct control at all times, and Karuah Park has its own off-leash area at the eastern end. Turramurra Memorial Park has a fenced oval and a fenced playground, but its dog rule is leashed, so dogs walk on lead there rather than run free. For a dog that needs a secure space, keep it on lead on the walk at Turramurra Memorial Park.
What can I do with my dog in Turramurra this weekend?
On a weekend, the plan is a leashed walk at Turramurra Memorial Park, then breakfast at Amici Street Cafe, a 12-minute walk away. The park has shade and a bubbler, so the walk suits a dog that does better on lead. Amici's pavement tables take dogs, and the cafe is open until 2pm on Saturday and 1pm on Sunday, so a 10am breakfast works on either day. The walk to the cafe takes 12 minutes, so the park and breakfast fit into one relaxed morning. Dogs stay at the outside tables, so keep the lead short while you order.
Which cafes in Turramurra allow dogs?
Amici Street Cafe and Replay Espresso both allow dogs, at their outside tables only. Amici Street Cafe is a family-run Italian-leaning cafe on Princes Street that opens at 6:30am on weekdays and Saturdays and at 8am on Sundays. Replay Espresso is a small corner cafe opposite Turramurra station, open from 6am to 5pm on weekdays, 6am to 4pm on Saturday and 8am to 4pm on Sunday. Its room is small, so it works best as a short stop. Amici closes at 2pm on Mondays and Saturdays, at half past two from Tuesday to Friday, and at 1pm on Sundays.
Where can I walk my dog and get a coffee in Turramurra?
Karuah Oval and Replay Espresso are a 9-minute walk apart, so an off-leash run on the oval can end with a coffee on a weekday. Replay's outside tables take dogs from 6am to 5pm on weekdays. Karuah Oval's off-leash area only runs when no organised sport is being played, so check that before the walk. The two stops are close enough to follow one another on foot, without a drive. On weekends, Turramurra Memorial Park and Amici Street Cafe are 12 minutes apart, with a leashed walk through the park before breakfast on the cafe's outside tables.
What can I do with my dog in Turramurra?
Turramurra has two outings. On weekdays, an off-leash run at Karuah Oval, when no organised sport is on, leads to coffee at Replay Espresso, a 9-minute walk away. On weekends, a leashed walk at Turramurra Memorial Park leads to breakfast at Amici Street Cafe, a 12-minute walk away. Both outings end at a cafe with outside tables, so the dog can wait outside. The run suits a dog that needs room, and the walk suits a small or nervous dog that does better on lead. The rules for both are set out under Dog rules in Turramurra.