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Shale Hills Dog Park

Shale Hills Dog Park is a five-hectare off-leash park in West Hoxton with two fully fenced areas, one for large dogs and one for small or shy dogs. It sits inside the Western Sydney Parklands at Second Avenue and Mannow Avenue and has an agility course, drinking water and free parking.

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About Shale Hills Dog Park

Off-Leash Dog Areas at Shale Hills Dog Park

Shale Hills Dog Park has two separate off-leash areas, and both are fully fenced with double-gated entries. The main park covers five hectares of purpose-built ground for large dogs. A separate enclosure serves small, shy or older dogs, so they have their own space away from big dogs. Water fountains for dogs and people are available, and poo bags are supplied. Owners must bin their dogs' waste. A shaded terrace with bench seating under umbrellas sits beside the areas for owners who want to rest.

Agility Course and Training Circuit at Shale Hills Dog Park

Tunnels, balance beams, rest boxes and weave poles make up the agility course in the main park. Ten self-guided activity stations teach sit, stay, controlled walking and recall. Open hills let owners throw a ball for fetch at a distance. A sensory garden planted with dog-safe herbs, including lavender, thyme, chamomile and mint, gives dogs a calmer area to explore.

Facilities at Shale Hills Dog Park

🛝Playground✗
🔥BBQ Facilities✗
🚻Toilets✗
💧Drinking Water
🅿️Parking
🍽️Picnic Tables
🏃Walking Paths✗
🏅Sports Fields✗
🐕Off-leash area
• Two fully fenced off-leash areas with double-gated entries • Main park of about five hectares for large dogs • Separate fenced enclosure for small or shy dogs • Agility course with tunnels, balance beams, rest boxes and weave poles • Self-guided training circuit with 10 activity stations • Sensory garden with dog-safe herbs • Water fountains for dogs and people • Shaded terrace with bench seating under umbrellas • Picnic tables • Poo bag dispensers • Wheelchair accessible • Night lighting

Visitor tips for Shale Hills Dog Park

  • ✓Pack water for dogs, because there is no creek or pond in the park to drink from.
  • ✓Keep dogs on a leash through the gates and let them off only inside the fenced areas, as the rules require.

Getting to Shale Hills Dog Park

Drivers reach the free 70-space car park from Second Avenue, between West Hoxton and Middleton Grange, and it sits right at the gates. The park's address is the corner of Second Avenue and Mannow Avenue, West Hoxton NSW 2171. Walkers can come in at any hour, but vehicles cannot drive in or out after the gates close.

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Nearby West Hoxton

  • 📍Carnes Hill Marketplace
  • 📍Cirillo Reserve Fenced Dog Park, Middleton Grange (1.8 km)
  • 📍Macleod Park Fenced Dog Park, Prestons (2.8 km)

Frequently asked questions about Shale Hills Dog Park

Is Shale Hills Dog Park fenced?

Yes, it has two fully fenced off-leash areas with double-gated entries, one for large dogs and one for small or shy dogs.

Are dogs allowed off-leash at Shale Hills Dog Park?

Dogs can run off-leash inside the fenced areas, but they must be leashed when entering and leaving and kept under effective control.

Are there toilets at Shale Hills Dog Park?

No, the park has no public toilets. The nearest are at Carnes Hill Marketplace, a short drive away.

What are the opening hours of Shale Hills Dog Park?

Walkers can enter at any time, while vehicle gates open at 6am and close at 6pm, or 8pm during daylight saving.