Hollis Park
Hollis Park is a neighbourhood park on Wilson Street in Newtown, known for its off-leash dog area on open grass and its fenced playground with shade sails. The playground has climbing structures, slides and swings for infants, pre-schoolers and primary-age children.
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About Hollis Park
Off-Leash Dog Area at Hollis Park
Hollis Park has an off-leash dog area on its open grass, which the City of Sydney rules make off-leash at all times. The dog area is not fenced and opens onto Wilson Street and the surrounding roads. Only the playground is fenced, and dogs run on the grass outside it. The park has no dedicated dog water tap, and poo bags are provided. Hollis Park has no small dog area, agility equipment or natural water access for dogs.
Playground at Hollis Park
Hollis Park has a fenced neighbourhood playground for infants, pre-schoolers and primary-age children. Shade sails cover part of the play area. The playground has two slides, a double swing set, rockers and a yellow boat-shaped play structure. A multi-play structure offers climbing and balancing, including a climbing hill with footholds and a small roundabout. Places to sit were added around the playground in recent upgrades.
Facilities at Hollis Park
Visitor tips for Hollis Park
- ✓Bring water for your dog, since the park has no dog water tap.
Getting to Hollis Park
168-184 Wilson Street, Newtown NSW 2042. The park has no parking on site. Visitors use limited street parking on Wilson Street, which is often timed or metered.
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Is there an off-leash dog area at Hollis Park?
Yes. The open grass is off-leash at all times under City of Sydney rules, and it has no fence around it.
Is the playground at Hollis Park fenced?
Yes, the playground is fenced and has shade sails over part of its play area. Dogs run on the grass outside it.
What equipment is in the Hollis Park playground?
The playground has two slides, a double swing set, rockers, a boat-shaped play structure and a multi-play climbing structure with a climbing hill and a small roundabout.
Is there parking at Hollis Park?
The park has no parking on site. Visitors park on Wilson Street, where spaces are limited and often timed or metered.
Who looks after Hollis Park?
The City of Sydney runs Hollis Park, which sits on Wilson Street in Newtown.