Shale Hills
Shale Hills is a five-hectare off-leash dog park in West Hoxton, at the corner of Second Avenue and Mannow Avenue in the Western Sydney Parklands. Its standout feature is a training circuit with 10 activity stations and an agility course with tunnels, balance beams and weave poles, set across two separate dog areas.
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About Shale Hills
Off-Leash Dog Areas at Shale Hills
Shale Hills has two separate off-leash dog areas within its 5 hectares. The park has a training circuit with 10 activity stations and an agility course with tunnels, balance beams, rest boxes and weave poles. Dogs must be on leash entering and leaving the off-leash area, no more than four dogs can be with one person at a time, and each dog must wear a collar with a name tag showing the owner's address or phone number. Dogs in season and registered dangerous breeds are not allowed, and skateboards, bikes and remote-control devices are prohibited in the off-leash area.
Shaded Terrace at Shale Hills
Shale Hills has a shaded terrace where owners can rest, with dog rest areas and umbrellas for shade and shelter. The terrace has views across the Cumberland Plain bushland corridor, which is part of the Western Sydney Parklands. The terrace sits beside the park's scented garden, which grows lavender, thyme, chamomile and mint.
Facilities at Shale Hills
Visitor tips for Shale Hills
- ✓Shale Hills has no public toilets on site, and the closest are at Plough and Harrow.
- ✓Dog litter bags are provided at the bins, and owners must clean up after their dogs.
- ✓Each dog needs a collar with a name tag showing the owner's address or phone number, and no more than four dogs may be with one person.
Getting to Shale Hills
Shale Hills is at the intersection of Second Avenue and Mannow Avenue, West Hoxton NSW 2171, inside the Western Sydney Parklands. Vehicles approach off Second Avenue into a free car park of 70 marked bays, including two permanent accessible spaces for mobility parking permit holders. The vehicle gate runs from 6am to 6pm, or 8pm during daylight saving, and pedestrians can enter at any time.
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- 📍Plough and Harrow
Frequently asked questions about Shale Hills
Does Shale Hills have toilets?
No, Shale Hills has no public toilets on site. The nearest are at Plough and Harrow.
Can dogs run off-leash at Shale Hills?
Yes, the park has a 5-hectare off-leash dog area. Dogs must be on leash when entering and leaving that area.
What are the opening hours of Shale Hills?
Pedestrians can enter at any time. The vehicle gate runs from 6am to 6pm, or until 8pm during daylight saving.
Is there parking at Shale Hills?
A free car park of 70 marked bays sits inside the gate off Second Avenue, with two permanent accessible spaces.