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Rowland Reserve

Rowland Reserve is an off-leash dog park in Mona Vale whose standout feature is a sandy beach where dogs can swim and play in shallow water. It is open 24 hours a day, and visitors can find drinking water on site. Dogs are welcome off-lead, with no separate areas for big and small dogs.

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About Rowland Reserve

Off-Leash Dog Beach at Rowland Reserve

Rowland Reserve has a sandy spit where dogs can swim and play at the water's edge. The water close to the beach is shallow, and a calm shelf about one foot deep gives dogs a gentle entry into the waves. The park has no separate areas for big and small dogs, so every dog shares the same beach. Beyond the sand, the reserve has a well-kept grassy area and a spacious green expanse, which together make it a regular stop for dog owners walking from central Mona Vale.

Water Stations and Dog Washing at Rowland Reserve

Rowland Reserve provides drinking water for people and water stations for dogs, so animals can drink after a swim. Dog washing facilities are occasionally available at Rowland Reserve on weekends, which means a rinse-off is not guaranteed on every visit. Poo bags are provided on site for clean-up across the grassy areas and the beach. The weekend washing option depends on whether it is running at the time, so it should not be relied on as a permanent service.

Facilities at Rowland Reserve

🛝Playground✗
🔥BBQ Facilities✗
🚻Toilets✗
💧Drinking Water
🅿️Parking
🍽️Picnic Tables✗
🏃Walking Paths✗
🏅Sports Fields✗
🐕Off-leash area
• Off-leash sandy beach where dogs can swim • Calm shallow water shelf (about 1 foot deep) • Drinking water for visitors • Water stations for dogs • Poo bags • Dog washing facilities (occasionally, on weekends) • Grassy open area • Coffee van on some Sunday mornings (food vendors not always on site)

Visitor tips for Rowland Reserve

  • ✓Visit on weekdays or early in the morning, because the reserve gets busy on weekends and around the start and end of work hours.
  • ✓Bring toys or treats for your dog, and pack your own snacks, since food vendors are not always on site.
  • ✓Plan for a typical visit of about one hour.

Getting to Rowland Reserve

Rowland Reserve is on Pittwater Road in Mona Vale NSW 2104, in the Bayview area between Newport and Mona Vale, about 45 minutes north of the CBD. Newport Wharf (ferry wharf) is about 600 m away. Parking is in a car park on the northern part of the reserve, and a 24-hour parking booking option is listed at $18.78 in the off-peak season, with no peak-season price given. The park itself is listed as free.

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Nearby Mona Vale

  • 📍Flying Fox Cafe (cafe, about 250 m)

Frequently asked questions about Rowland Reserve

Is Rowland Reserve in Mona Vale a good place to take my dog?

Yes, it is an off-leash park with a sandy beach where dogs can swim, and it is open 24 hours a day.

Can I let my dog off the leash at Rowland Reserve?

Yes, the park is an off-leash area, and dogs can run and swim without a lead.

Is there a fenced off-leash dog area at Rowland Reserve?

The park is one open off-leash area with no separate zones for big and small dogs.

Where do I park when visiting Rowland Reserve, and is parking free?

Parking is in a car park on the northern side of the reserve, and a 24-hour parking booking is listed at $18.78 in the off-peak season.