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Blackman Park

Blackman Park in Lane Cove West is a large riverside park whose standout feature is its fenced off-leash dog area, which has two enclosures and an agility course. The park also sits beside the Lane Cove River and includes sports fields, a playground and a 1km shared path loop.

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Off-leash dogsDog agility courseKids playgroundSports fields and courtsWeekend BBQ

About Blackman Park

Off-Leash Dog Area at Blackman Park

Blackman Park has a fully fenced off-leash dog area at its western end, built as two double-gated enclosures. The enclosure nearest the car park is used by community custom for small, timid or older dogs, although no sign marks it. The main enclosure takes big, boisterous dogs and contains an agility course with ramps, jumps and tunnels. The main fenced area is fully floodlit, so the dog area stays usable after dark. Owners of energetic dogs can let them run the agility course in the main enclosure off-leash.

Sports Fields and Courts at Blackman Park

Blackman Park has a sporting oval with a soccer field and an Australian football field, plus a cricket pitch served by four cricket training nets. Blackman Park also has a basketball court, a tennis court and a table tennis court. Blackman Park's cricket pitch and training nets give cricket players a dedicated practice area, while the basketball, tennis and table tennis courts add more play options for casual visitors.

Playground at Blackman Park

Blackman Park has a fully fenced playground, so younger children can play inside a contained space. The playground at Blackman Park includes swings and a flying fox for older kids. Blackman Park's play area sits within the park's wider grounds, so adults can supervise from the nearby picnic tables. The fenced layout lets parents keep a steady eye on toddlers without leaving the play area.

Facilities at Blackman Park

🛝Playground
🔥BBQ Facilities
🚻Toilets
💧Drinking Water
🅿️Parking
🍽️Picnic Tables
🏃Walking Paths
🏅Sports Fields
🐕Off-leash area
• Fully fenced playground with swings and a flying fox • Two fully fenced, double-gated off-leash enclosures, with an agility course and floodlighting in the main enclosure • Sporting oval with soccer field and Australian football field • Cricket pitch with 4 cricket training nets • Basketball court • Tennis court • Table tennis court • Skateboard ramp • Fitness equipment area for all ages • Wood BBQs • Picnic tables and small picnic shelter • Covered picnic tables • Toilets and change rooms, with accessible toilets reached by ramp • Drinking water and water stations with bowls • Poo bag dispensers • Shaded seating • Bicycle parking • 1km paved shared path loop • Bushwalk to Epping Road

Visitor tips for Blackman Park

  • ✓Ground around the dog enclosures and paths can turn muddy after rain or during construction, so bring footwear for wet conditions.
  • ✓Lorikeets, kookaburras, possums and wallabies are seen around the park, so keep small dogs close.
  • ✓Check for a red flag before using the sports ovals with a dog, because a flying red flag closes them to dogs even on a leash.

Getting to Blackman Park

Blackman Park is on Lloyd Rees Drive, off Wood Street, Lane Cove West NSW 2066. A large free on-site car park on Lloyd Rees Drive sits right next to the fenced dog enclosures.

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Frequently asked questions about Blackman Park

Can I take my dog to Blackman Park in Lane Cove West?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Blackman Park, including in its fenced off-leash dog area. The shared path is off-leash only before 9 am on weekdays, and dogs must be leashed at other times.

Is there an off-leash dog area at Blackman Park?

Yes, the park has two fully fenced, double-gated enclosures. The main enclosure has an agility course, and the smaller enclosure near the car park is used by community custom for small, timid or older dogs.

Are dogs allowed on the sports fields at Blackman Park?

Dogs can use the unfenced sports ovals off-leash when they are not in organised sport use and no red flag is flying. If a red flag is flying, dogs are not permitted on the fields, even on a leash.

Is there a playground at Blackman Park for young kids?

Yes, the playground is fully fenced and has swings and a flying fox.

Where do I park when visiting Blackman Park, and is parking free?

Parking is in a large on-site car park on Lloyd Rees Drive, and it is free.