Fred Hutley Reserve
Fred Hutley Reserve is a park in Cammeray, NSW, best known for its off-leash dog area, which sits on a grassy hill beside bushland. The reserve also offers a playground, picnic tables and a lookout, making it a family and dog-walking spot on Sydney's North Shore.
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About Fred Hutley Reserve
Off-Leash Dog Area at Fred Hutley Reserve
Fred Hutley Reserve has an off-leash dog area that spreads across a grassy hill. The reserve also includes a small dog area for small dogs, so dogs of different sizes can run separately. Its bushland setting gives dogs a more natural environment, and the grassy hill offers room to run and play. Owners can let dogs off the lead across this mix of open ground and bush, which makes the reserve a distinct choice for dog walks on Sydney's North Shore.
Playground at Fred Hutley Reserve
Fred Hutley Reserve has a playground with a triple embankment slide as its standout piece of equipment. The playground also includes spinning poles, a traditional roundabout, a cable climb structure and swings. A low timber retaining wall at the playground doubles as seating for parents and carers, so adults can sit close by while children play. The playground sits in a corner of the reserve, making it a practical stop for families with young children.
Facilities at Fred Hutley Reserve
Visitor tips for Fred Hutley Reserve
- ✓Enter from Palmer Street, where the playground corner can be reached with a stroller.
- ✓Confirm with North Sydney Council whether the small dog area is fully fenced before visiting with an unleashed dog.
Getting to Fred Hutley Reserve
Fred Hutley Reserve is at 10 Palmer Street, Cammeray NSW 2062. On-street parking is generally easy to find along Palmer Street, and the reserve also has on-site parking.
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Is Fred Hutley Reserve dog friendly?
Yes, the reserve has an off-leash dog area on a grassy hill, plus a small dog area set within bushland.
Can I take my dog off-leash at Fred Hutley Reserve?
Yes, the dog area is designated off-leash and runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Is there a playground at Fred Hutley Reserve for young kids?
Yes, the playground has a triple embankment slide, swings, a cable climb structure and a traditional roundabout.
Are there toilets at Fred Hutley Reserve?
Yes, the reserve has a public restroom on site.
Is Fred Hutley Reserve wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the reserve offers wheelchair access.