Hinkler Park
Hinkler Park is a dog park on Pittwater Road in North Manly, NSW 2100, with an off-leash area open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The off-leash area is partly fenced and sits among pine and casuarina trees, with picnic tables and drinking water nearby.
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About Hinkler Park
Off-Leash Dog Area at Hinkler Park
The off-leash dog area at Hinkler Park is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Dogs may be off-leash at any time, day or night. The area is only partly fenced: low post-and-rail fencing runs along parts of the Pittwater Road boundary, and the lagoon edge and path entries have no gates. Open grass lies between the trees and Pittwater Road, giving dogs room to run. An open sandy bank gives dogs direct access to Queenscliff Lagoon, where the water is shallow and calm near the bank.
Picnic Tables, Water and Toilets at Hinkler Park
Picnic tables at Hinkler Park sit under mature pine and casuarina trees, which give shade over the grass. Drinking water is available from a council tap and a communal dog bowl near the path. A public toilet is in a building just outside the off-leash area, so visitors need to leave the dog area to use it. Bins are provided around the park for waste.
Facilities at Hinkler Park
Visitor tips for Hinkler Park
- ✓Keep high-energy dogs on a leash until they reach the grass, because the path and shared cycle path are busy.
- ✓Avoid swimming after heavy rain, when urban runoff enters the lagoon basin.
- ✓Bring a towel for wet, sandy coats after a swim.
- ✓The park, including the off-leash area, is usually booked once a year for a circus, so check council bookings before a visit.
Getting to Hinkler Park
Hinkler Park is on Pittwater Road, North Manly NSW 2100. Parking is limited: a few unsealed bays sit near the Pittwater Road entrance, and street parking on nearby side streets fills quickly on weekends.
Open in Google Maps →Nearby North Manly
- 📍Lagoon Park
- 📍Manly Lagoon Park
- 📍Queenscliff Beach
Frequently asked questions about Hinkler Park
Can dogs be off-leash at Hinkler Park?
Yes. Dogs may be off-leash in the Hinkler Park dog area at any time, day or night.
Is the off-leash area at Hinkler Park fenced?
Only partly. Low post-and-rail fencing runs along parts of the road boundary, and the lagoon edge and path entries are not gated.
Is there a toilet at Hinkler Park?
Yes. A public toilet sits in a building just outside the off-leash area.
Is there water for dogs at Hinkler Park?
Yes, a council tap and a communal bowl sit near the path.
Is there parking at Hinkler Park?
There is limited on-site parking near the Pittwater Road entrance.